Avionics (Radio Problem) Narrowed Down... I Think???

On 11/19/2005 4:06 PM, three-eight-hotel wrote:
Received a new relay on Wednesday, plugged it into the audio panel and
slid the audio panel back into the stack this morning.

Took off out of Georgetown, after making my radio calls (with sidetone
on every call), turned downwind, and set the trim for a 300 fpm climb,
while I started tuning in frequencies. First SAC ATIS.... Loud and
Clear. Second NorCal approach... Loud and Clear. Back to GT freq
123.05 and heard numerous calls at Marysville and Cameron Park.

As I continued to climb, through 7000 feet, I considered turning right
45 degrees and heading over Lake Tahoe as the winds were calm and the
weather was gorgeous. As I prepared to turn, I noticed Nevada Co.
airport and Grass Valley off to my immediate left. Tuned into the
local frequency, let them know my position and asked for a radio
check.... LOUD AND CLEAR!

Waved hello to Jim (probably didn't see me), and decided I would head
back home and get some chores done, even though I could have flown all
day! Did I mention it was gorgeous out there?

Thanks for everyone's patience and help over the last few months! I'm
so glad to think this nightmare could finally be behind me, and am
ready to head up and get that instrument currency, now that I can
communicate!!! I just hit 6 months without my approaches a few weeks
back, so I'll have to go up with a friend and get some hood work done.
After that, I'm looking for some of that Valley fog, as I'm ready for
some actual!!!

Best Regards,
Todd


That's great news. I had a problem with an ANR headset early in
my training that almost caused me to stop. Luckily, before I did,
I tried out a cheapo pair of non ANR and have never gone back.

To this day, I still marvel over how well I can hear each communication.
It's amazing how precious it can be once you've had to do without for
some time!

By the way, do you already have someone lined-up for the instrument
practice?

--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane
Sacramento, CA

To this day, I still marvel over how well I can hear each communication.
It's amazing how precious it can be once you've had to do without for
some time!

No kidding! I've been dying to do some practice IFR flying, but afraid
of having to go the handheld and tell ATC that I'm just going to resume
own nav back to Georgetown, rather than trying to concentrate on
approaches and fuss with a handheld (and not be able to communicate to
the guy in the right seat). I sooooo hope this is the end of it, and I
can get back to hearing and talking to everyone!

By the way, do you already have someone lined-up for the instrument
practice?

Someone that's always willing, but not necessarily lined up...

If you're up for some evening flying, we should get in touch.

Best Regards!
Todd

On 11/19/2005 5:24 PM, three-eight-hotel wrote:
To this day, I still marvel over how well I can hear each communication.
It's amazing how precious it can be once you've had to do without for
some time!

No kidding! I've been dying to do some practice IFR flying, but afraid
of having to go the handheld and tell ATC that I'm just going to resume
own nav back to Georgetown, rather than trying to concentrate on
approaches and fuss with a handheld (and not be able to communicate to
the guy in the right seat). I sooooo hope this is the end of it, and I
can get back to hearing and talking to everyone!

By the way, do you already have someone lined-up for the instrument
practice?

Someone that's always willing, but not necessarily lined up...

If you're up for some evening flying, we should get in touch.

Weekends are better, but I would like to help if you need it.
Contact me off-list any time.



Best Regards!
Todd



--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Airplane
Sacramento, CA

Will do.... Thanks Mark!