As the days become cooler and shorter, every PA-46 pilot must begin to mentally prepare for the inevitable icing potential. The most prolific icing question I receive during training events about icing is. “When would you turn it on?” The answer is…it depends on the airframe, engine type, and which icing switch begin discussed. So,…
The PT6 engine that’s found on the Jetprop and Meridian is designated a -21, -34,-35, or a -42A. The Continental engine on a Malibu is either a TSIO 520 or a 550. What’s the difference? Why should I care? Most pilots don’t understand the difference, but it’s pretty easy to understand…and it’s all about breathing.…
During M-Class KSEE (July 2014), we found a turbo charger on a Mirage that showed signs of being too hot. On the same day, another Mirage made an emergency landing at KSEE with a complete turbo charger failure, including a nearly-complete loss of oil and subsequent loss of oil pressure. The turbo charger failure and subsequent…
I found another cool add-on to a PA-46 in Paul’s really nice Mirage. He figured out how to install LED lights in the interior of his airplane. It looks really cool, works really well, and was easy to install. You can order these bulbs here for about $6/each at: Newark Electronics; Daylight # 586-2406-105; Newark Part#…
This story is written by an anonymous Jetprop owner who unintentionally damaged his engine. Both of us are hopeful we will be able to educate pilots so they can avoid this expensive mistake. Here’s the story… While not a true “pro-pilot”, I do take my aviation experience seriously. I’ve steadily moved up in airplanes over…
I see lots of different fuel caps on the PA-46 fleet. Here’s a good discussion of a few of the offerings on the market and a couple of good ideas related to their use. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfBl5dQ_bgY&feature=youtu.be
When Scott arrived at M-Class earlier this month, his airplane drew lots of attention. Although undoubtedly a PA-46, his Matrix is distinctively different for a few reasons. Here’s the story in his own words…thanks Scott for telling the story!
Here’s a great idea born by Dr. Larry Chambles and illustrated by Dr. Tom Thomason. We made this video during M-Class Spring 2014. Thanks Tom!
I recently had the pleasure of helping a customer buy a Jetprop. We found a fabulous mid-90’s model with a -34 engine and they’ve been thrilled with the performance and reliability. The customer wanted to have a few other pilots trained in the Jetprop to ensure 100% of the missions could be handled. So, I…
I love having an IPad Mini in a PA-46. Here’s a really simple way to add an IPad Mini to a PA-46.