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John Clonts wrote:

Huh?

One problem, too much head in the
cockpit. There is a lot to look at and comprehend. Very different from
flying steam gauges.

Sorry, John, but too much head in the cockpit can be bad, even dangerous
under some circumstances. Not to worry, though, as it is much less of a
threat now than in the good old days.

Or were you inquiring about the meaning of the term, "steam gauges" (the
round analog instruments) as opposed to "glass" (the digital CRT and
flat-panel displays)?


Jack

On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 02:41:37 GMT, Michelle wrote:

Diamond Star (
180 HP four place).

the diesel?
how did you like the DA40 (compared to the Cessnas and Pipers, besides the
G1000)?

#m
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If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?
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Jim Macklin wrote:
Thought you said you had turned the AP off, auto-throttles
are not too common on small aircraft. It is fun to watch
just how good a good autopilot can fly the airplane.


Jim,
I did disengage the autopilot because it could not keep up with the
oscillations caused by the wind. This was after it kicked off line twice
because it went outside it limits. I had to manually manage the power
the entire time.

Michelle

Peter R. wrote:
Michelle wrote:


The Auto-pilot is another story.
The HDG,NAV and APR button work as one would expect. However altitude
navigation is confusing. I am still not sure i have it all figured out.
The ALT button toggles between alt hold and Vertical speed modes but not
all the time.


I have about 400 hours behind a KAP140 in a C172SP, the last being about a
year and a half ago. IIRC, the first time you hit the ALT button, this
engages the vertical speed hold. If you hit the ALT button again, it will
engage the altitude hold. Hit the ALT again and it toggles back to VS
hold.

The only time this ALT toggle shouldn't work is when the AP is in APR mode
and you have captured the glideslope. Not sure why this ALT/VS toggle
didn't work for you every time other than in APR mode.


The auto-pilot seems like it is on but is really in standby mode. It
should indicate it is in standby mode but it does not.


If no mode lights are illuminated on the face of the unit, it is in what
you are calling "standby mode."


I started pushing buttons and nothing happened.


You need to first hold the AP button for three or four seconds to engage
the AP (at which time it will engage wing leveler mode). At that point you
can then select the mode you desire.

This engage delay was purposely introduced by Bendix King approximately
five years ago in response to a C182 accident in England where the pilot
mistakenly engaged the AP on the ground when his knuckle hit the AP button
as he slid the throttle forward during the run-up (the investigation
surmised).

At that point, the AP dialed full nose up trim without the pilot's
knowledge. He took off, the aircraft immediately went nose-up, stalled,
then went straight into the runway. The accident killed the married
couple.


Peter,
The instructor next to me helped me along with the stuff. He let me
struggle a little before giving me a hint. I need to go out on my own
now and get comfortable with operation of the KAP-140.
Michelle

Flyingmonk wrote:
Michelle wrote:

A few more flights with someone to look for traffic and cumulus granitus
and I should be all set. Anyone want to be scared to death and ride shotgun?



I'm in! I'm not current though... :^( , but if you just need a
pair of eyes and someone that'll land the plane if push comes to shove,

I'm your man and lunch is on me! email me your phone number if it's a
go.
chaisone(at)yahoo.com Change [ at to @ :^) ]

The Monk


It may be a few weeks or more before I get back into the plane. I am
pursuing a new bigger better flying job and I got a lead on another one
yesterday. No promises.

Michelle

Martin Hotze wrote:
On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 02:41:37 GMT, Michelle wrote:


Diamond Star (
180 HP four place).


the diesel?
how did you like the DA40 (compared to the Cessnas and Pipers, besides the
G1000)?

#m
No,
It has a 180 HP Lycoming.

The DA-40 is different. The biggest problem is the canopy design. We
were flying into the sun nd there is no place for sun visors. In the
summer they say it gets quite hot. Cockpit ventilation is quite good but
noisy.
The seats do not move the Rudder pedals do.
Flying the thing is different as well. Center stick and long thin wings.
I like the center stick it seems to make flying more natural. The long
thin wings make it float. Carry too much speed on final and you will
land much further down the runway than desired.

Lap room is limited. I could not put my Jepp book in my lap and fly the
plane. I had to use the instructors Knee board. I usually fly with a
yoke and have plenty of room to lay the book in my lap.

No nose wheel steering. Differential braking is used for directional
control.

I like it. It is different and takes some getting used to.

Michelle

"John Clonts" wrote in message ...
Huh?


Started celebrating new year's early obviously.



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No promises.

No sweat, Michelle. If/when it happens, it happens. Just let me know.
I'll get lunch or dinner :^)

"Jack" wrote in message m...
John Clonts wrote:

Huh?

One problem, too much head in the
cockpit. There is a lot to look at and comprehend. Very different from
flying steam gauges.

Sorry, John, but too much head in the cockpit can be bad, even dangerous under some circumstances. Not to
worry, though, as it is much less of a threat now than in the good old days.

Or were you inquiring about the meaning of the term, "steam gauges" (the round analog instruments) as opposed
to "glass" (the digital CRT and flat-panel displays)?

No, I was inquiring of NW_PILOT. I was just mildly curious what in the WORLD he meant when he wrote "Plase I
went to just put you under the hood solved & the problem of to much time inside the cockpit". Or whether
perhaps he is a descendant of James Joyce

--
Happy new year,
John Clonts
Temple, Texas
N7NZ

The airspeed tape you need to lower the nose to get to a higher indication on the tape and raise the nose to get a lower indication on the tape. Yeah I know raising the nose to slow down and lowering it to speed up is basic. However when your are looking at the tape it is not.

I've never used a tape, but you could think of it like riding a horse -
pull up on the reins to slow down, crouch into the wind to speed up.

Jose
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