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Airframe / Re: Windshield fit 840
« Last post by donv on November 06, 2025, 12:46:51 am »Are new windshields available right now?
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Airframe / Re: Windshield fit 840
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on November 06, 2025, 12:19:04 am »Is it legal to use a used windshield? I was under the impression that it was a bit of a gray area.
I’m not sure it’s a gray area, we’ve been doing it for 30 years. Is it wise? Depends. Recently tried one from a wrecked plane and it broke on first pressure cycle in the hangar. Expensive lesson. And there’s a couple guys selling windshields that have known history and/or fraudulent history. Otherwise we have had good luck but it’s not something that I would recommend for someone in the field who does not have experience fitting these windshields that’s for sure.
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Avionics / Re: Starlink?
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on November 06, 2025, 12:14:51 am »I have been using the starlink like Thomas. In the 690A, getting about 50 mbs with the unit on top of the copilot glareshield powered by this battery. It’s way better than expected given most heated glass windshield operators can’t get it to work.
Ennzia E100 Starlink Mini Battery Pack with Charger, 99Wh 27600mAh Capacity, Air Travel Safe, Up to 5 Hours Runtime, IP65 Water-Resistant, Pass-Through Charging Supported https://a.co/d/9dOBQVf
Ennzia E100 Starlink Mini Battery Pack with Charger, 99Wh 27600mAh Capacity, Air Travel Safe, Up to 5 Hours Runtime, IP65 Water-Resistant, Pass-Through Charging Supported https://a.co/d/9dOBQVf
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Avionics / Re: Starlink?
« Last post by Thomas Rainey on November 03, 2025, 09:48:39 pm »You shouldn’t need an aviation plan unless you exceed 391kts. I’m not sure of the cost, it’s my brother’s Starlink, but it’s not much at all. Nothing like the aviation packages.
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Avionics / Re: Starlink?
« Last post by donv on November 03, 2025, 07:27:47 pm »How much is the monthly subscription?
Are you using one of the aviation packages? I vaguely thought there was some sort of speed restriction for the normal one.
Are you using one of the aviation packages? I vaguely thought there was some sort of speed restriction for the normal one.
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Avionics / Re: Starlink?
« Last post by Thomas Rainey on November 02, 2025, 02:18:25 pm »Yes, I put a mini on the glare shield facing out the windshield and was able to get it to work. It was pretty finicky about the position. Wouldn’t work in a certain spot on the glare shield, then moved it a couple of inches and then magic! My wife was able to instagram at 30k so she was happy! 
I tried to get it to work out of side windows but could never get it to connect.
I tried to get it to work out of side windows but could never get it to connect.
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Commander Travels / Re: 64X Cabo run ahead of storm
« Last post by donv on October 31, 2025, 12:32:41 am »Klamath Falls is great. I suggest staying at the Running Y if you go back there.
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Instructional / Re: ANN CB 1,2, and 3 are laber on the panel
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on October 30, 2025, 11:22:37 pm »I’ve heard many questions but this one, I’m fascinated to know why, but maybe to reuse the breaker?
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Commander Travels / Re: 64X Cabo run ahead of storm
« Last post by Bruce Byerly on October 30, 2025, 10:49:37 pm »I just met Ed the Falcon annd Merlin (former Commander operator) operator from Klamath Falls and was reminiscing since my mom was from Klamath. Beautiful country.
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Avionics / Re: Starlink?
« Last post by donv on October 30, 2025, 10:46:31 pm »Do you set it on the dash? Would that work with the heated windshield on a Turbo Commander?