Flying Magazine

MAY 23, 2025

Pilots looking for IFR readiness will appreciate the Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, Garmin 430W GPS/nav/com, GTX 327 transponder, and GDL 88 providing full ADS-B In and Out capabilities. Navigation and weather awareness are enhanced with a Narco 810, VOR with CDI, Garmin 496, and stormscope.

Annual Inspection

Pilot Institute

JULY 9, 2025

Maintenance and Inspection Requirements To make sure every aircraft in the air is in shape to fly, they need to be regularly inspected and pass those inspections. Every aircraft must undergo a full annual inspection no later than 12 calendar months after the last one. Who should do this inspection?

Operating Limitations

Flying Magazine

JULY 15, 2025

Engine enhancements include a SureFly electronic ignition system for consistent starts, GAMIjectors for optimal lean-of-peak operation, and Reiff preheat system built for cold-weather reliability. Two new RG-25XC batteries were installed in 2024, and annual inspections are current. Tip tanks expand range and useful load.

Gross Weight

Air Facts

AUGUST 5, 2024

It has a mid-time engine (O-320-D3G rated at 160 hp), fairly recent annual inspection and 24 month pitot-ptatic/transponder test. Following a check of the weather, NOTAMS and TFR’s, you are confronted with some decisions to make. The weather is VMC but it’s hot, and the density altitude is really creeping up there.

Density Altitude