Most of it is just a glance; at altitude it's nice to know true airspeed. So much faster and easier to find frequencies for tower, approach, and departure control for flight following. Can fly right on the edge of B airspace, as Seattle is my backyard whereas before I left a larger buffer. It's all just a little easier, not that I can't with map and round gauges. Did that for decades. For years for a cross country I would write down all the headings and frequencies on a lapboard. Now I don't. I still plan and get a briefing, but entering flight plan in Dynon is very easy. I didn't have auto-pilot before and do now. I would actually scan more often than I do now to monitor engine instruments. I can enjoy looking out more often. Love looking at the snow capped Cascades, the water and islands of Puget Sound, and trying to spot aircraft before the ADBS alerts me (doesn't happen often). Whether it's KR, kit, or plans built experimental, I have that feeling of awe that I'm flying a plane I built. Most of you on this list know that feeling, and first-time builders are working toward that goal. Recreational flying is a wonderful pastime, whether experimental or factory built, what type panel, or even how fast or slow, high or low one flies. I've owned 3 different planes and flown about 20 models. Not a huge resume, especially compared to some, but enjoyed every flight. For years I owned a scuba store in Monterey, CA. I learned to fly in that area and enjoyed flying south to San Diego or north to Mendocino County for diving. Yes, I was careful of diving before flying to avoid bends, but that's easy to do. Here I've flown from this area to San Juan Islands for scuba diving. 40 minute flight instead of hours driving. And flying within Whidbey Island Naval Airstation airspace is easier now than it was before, for looking up frequencies and seeing exactly where I am. As I'm sure you on list do, I'm still looking for alternate landing areas and know where I am in case thing s quit. I have tablet, phone, and current printed sectional for back-ups. But flying is still just a lot of fun!
Jim McGauhey WA -----Original Message----- From: Flesner <fles...@frontier.com> Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 6:33 PM To: jmcgau...@usa.net; krnet@list.krnet.org Subject: Re: KRnet> Instrument Panel for my KR2S On 3/21/2022 7:41 PM, James McGauhey wrote: > I use most of the info every flight; some is just good to know like > true airspeed. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Just curious, what do you do different / change given that information? Larry Flesner -- KRnet mailing list KRnet@list.krnet.org https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
