BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 15 Sep 2014, 16:32

Username Protected wrote:

I've seen one of those orange hammers have the head break off and become useless when it was used to try and break through the canopy of an inverted DA20 at -20 Celsius. Plastic was too fragile in the cold. Something to think about if you're flying in cold weather...

He ended up using the aluminium control lock to bust through...

Where was the tool located?? It seems to me that the tool properly stowed in the cabin where you can immediately reach it would be cabin temperature which is at least 50-60F. Furthermore, the canopy should be brittle at those temps. I wonder if the tool was damaged in some way prior to the incident?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Sep 2014, 08:05

The diamonds (namely the DA20) have those hammers in the cabin - just in case. Never thought about location though as the DA20s I flew most often had the hammer in the back - just in reaching distance - kind of..

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Sep 2014, 08:38

I keep one of each of these in every plane.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Sep 2014, 08:56

Todd,
I wish you would have never started this thread and showed your lll, now it will be harder than ever to find what I want at any reasonable price.
My neighbor took me up in his and I have been searching everyday since.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 19 Sep 2014, 09:14

Username Protected wrote:

I keep one of each of these in every plane.

I'm never again messing with a Canadian in a TBM!!!!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Sep 2014, 09:00

Username Protected wrote:

I keep one of each of these in every plane.

I'm never again messing with a Canadian in a TBM!!!!!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 20 Sep 2014, 09:03

My son approves. Took him for a ride yesterday. He handled the controls just fine.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 20:33

Well, the Glasair is in the Avionics Shop and is being gutted. I just added something to the panel today. This safety product is just another reason to own an experimental. Instead of putting in a backup alternator that gives me another alternator to break that costs $3500 to install or some fancy 2nd buss system that adds weight and expense I will simply add one of these little gems for $350.

http://www.tcwtech.com/ibbs_integrated_ ... h_6ah.html

I have electronic ignition on the top plugs and a magneto on the bottom plugs so I am not concerned about backing up the electronic ignition. Instead, this device will be wired to a switch that you turn on before starting the engine. It will power the GTN650 and the G3X. I will have everything I need to continue the flight even if I have a sudden and complete loss of electrical power. The G3X and the GTN both have an "emergency power" input that will be directly wired to this battery.

So, I will have dual screens that have reversionary capability, Dual ADHARS, and an automatic battery backup to power all of them. Lots of redundancy for not much $.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 21:17

Really nice ride Todd...... well done man.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 21:26

Username Protected wrote:

Really nice ride Todd...... well done man.

Thanks, but I cannot take credit for any of it. I thank the designer or the plane for an awesome flying machine concept, and the builder for an exceptional build job, the painter for his ability, and Performance One Aviation for their assistance in getting it to me the way I want it. I further thank Garmin for their avionics that will increase my enjoyment and safety. Finally, I thank God for giving me the opportunity to own such an awesome machine that I can enjoy and share with others. I am truly grateful for this!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 21:36

Todd,

I can't remember for sure, but it seems like these LiFePO batteries need to have specific charging regulation or restriction (so as not to be a fire hazard...). I can't find the info right now. Does this ring any bells?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 21:43

Username Protected wrote:

Todd,

I can't remember for sure, but it seems like these LiFePO batteries need to have specific charging regulation or restriction (so as not to be a fire hazard...). I can't find the info right now. Does this ring any bells?

Not sure, but not too worried about it. If it catches on fire I won't care for too long

Username Protected · **Posted:** 11 Oct 2014, 21:54

Username Protected wrote:

I found out more info. This is the tool that was used, and this successful test has been confirmed by other RV owners on RV canopies..

Todd,
Please order one of these today!
Arlen, you already did, right?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Oct 2014, 11:54

Username Protected wrote:

I have a S&W pocket knife with those same features in each of my cars, and in the airplane bag. Pulled a Guy out of a flipped-over card 2 weeks ago with it when the seatbelt wouldn't budge. It's a must have.

Wow, that's awesome. Where was this? Down here in South Florida?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 Oct 2014, 12:14

Username Protected wrote:

I have a S&W pocket knife with those same features in each of my cars, and in the airplane bag. Pulled a Guy out of a flipped-over card 2 weeks ago with it when the seatbelt wouldn't budge. It's a must have.

Wow, that's awesome. Where was this? Down here in South Florida?

Finishing my new Glasair III