OK, soap box time. Traffic detection units: I have a Monroy system in my new panel. I have used it in other aircraft I have flown and found it to be effective in pointing out traffic. I have mine wired through the intercom now and would feel "nearsighted" without it. At the cost of these units, I would recommend them without hesitation. (My experience and opinion only).
Weather: Garmin just came out with their new 496. Start looking for 396's on Ebay as a lot of people on that ol metal forum I am on have already bought 496's. The weather function of the 396 works quite nicely and is endorsed by pilots I know who fly cross country on a regular basis. The 396 has made their airplanes more useful and their flights more safe. Gathering: After hosting the National KR Gathering two times, I will go out on a short limb and say the reason it has been held for only two years by one person is it is a lot of work. The second one is much easier than the first one as you already have items in the que. After two, it has been time for someone else to do the work. The two I hosted were 1.5 hours by Bonanza or 6 hours by car from my house. Why?, because the western KY area was within flying or driving distance from something like 35 states. The more centrally located, the more people you get at the gathering. It is, and has been, acceptable to discuss it on the KRNet prior to the gathering. Stirs the thought process. You will never satisfy all the people, you can only satisfy the majority. Thus the vote at the gathering. Flying lessons, near accident, accidents. Point out your experience, do not criticize comments. Learn the truth, do not quote hearsay. Learn from accidents. Flying lessons: Learn from Mark's comments about his flying. What could be done to avoid that situation, not what you think he did wrong or right. I met a jet one time, doing the same thing Mark was doing but I was at about 10200..........man, I guess I should take a floggin..................but guess what, so was the jet jockey. Accidents, be aware of who is behind you. The reports from Oshkosh are that the warbird pilot taxied for 1000' and never did see the RV. Guess what, the RV pilot never knew the warbird was behind him. My friend flying the formation landing pulled too soon on the three count break and flew into the bottom of lead. Learn, do not criticize. Don't feel the need to comment on every single post on this forum. It's kinda like crying wolf, after a while nobody listens. Be safe...........now back to your regular programming. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY i39 RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" O 360 A1A, C/S C2YK-1BF/F7666A4 http://rvflying.tripod.com/id30.html do not archive _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
