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uAvionix Ping Buddy, $150. Works just fine so far.

Ballistic Parachute analysis. https://youtu.be/zT58pzY41wA

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With the Skybeacon, line of sight reception is limited to about 50%. I think that’s quite a lot. Tailbeacon would expand that considerably.

Additionally, the shop that did my install (Saint Aviation - X35) was plumb full of aircraft getting ADS-B upgrade. They only had 2 GDL-82’s left on the shelf. The rush is on folks.

Thanks, Ed. . . 😊

Gorgeous! By the way, is Jeremy McGregor still operating out of Tracy, Ca.?

Speaking of which . . . what equipment are you using, Ed?

Just had the GDL-82 (ADS-B out) successfully installed in my 2006 CTSW. My airplane is E-LSA, so an LOA from Flight Design was not required. My transponder is the original Bendix-King KT76A (Mode C). Installation is straight forward, i.a.w. the GDL 82 TSO Installation Manual. The GDL-82 box is fastened to a fabricated aluminum pad, which is then inverted and fastened (4 flush-mounted, black screws) sideways, to the underside of the roof of the ”mushroom.” That location was selected due to limited space behind my instrument panel (Skyview components and backup batteries!) and it fosters easy access to the unit for servicing and software upgrading. At that location, the unit is “right there,” for easy access. The power and ground connections are piggybacked on to the transponder circuit breaker. I was told that is normal practice for this installation, as he had done quite a few before, with success. The external GPS antenna sits atop the mushroom, adjacent to the Skyview GPS antenna and is fastened with velco. It makes a very nice installation and is going nowhere. Drilling another hole on top of the airplane was not necessary. Besides that, again, it makes removal and servicing a piece of cake. Additionally, I had the “anonymous switch and fail light” installed on the lower face of the left panel. *Note: Make sure the co-axial cable connections (6) are properly assembled and all cables are securely fastened at the connection points. If the connections are not good and screwed on snug, it may cause an ATC interrogation failure of the transponder, as the L Band antenna (on the belly) will not respond with a satisfactory signal back to ATC. Ask me how I know this. 😡 Airborne performance test good, incentive code received, I should be getting my $500 rebate check in about 6-8 weeks. I am now 2020 compliant! Besides seeing all traffic and weather now, I also can view the location of the ADS-B towers I am communicating with. Cool! . . . 😃

Ed, What RPM are you turning, at rotation, when departing your home airport?

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Awesome pics, Ed. . . 😎

Concur with Andy. Same here with my 2006. If prop is pitched right, performance is still quite good . . . for an LSA.

Good information guys. Thank you Tom and Roger.