---------------------------------------------------------- Europa-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 02/10/12: 14 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:36 AM - mode S (Richard Iddon) 2. 03:44 AM - Re: mode S (tennant) 3. 04:05 AM - Re: mode S (Kevin Challis) 4. 04:13 AM - Re: mode S (houlihan) 5. 04:23 AM - Re: mode S (R Holder) 6. 06:19 AM - Re: mode S (tennant) 7. 06:45 AM - Handheld for sale (Jeff B) 8. 09:09 AM - rudder pedal adjustment (Mike Gamble) 9. 09:57 AM - Re: Re: mode S (Max Cointe) 10. 11:11 AM - Re: mode S (pestar) 11. 11:22 AM - Steve thanks for the COAX (William Daniell) 12. 12:56 PM - Re: Steve thanks for the COAX (stephen vestuti) 13. 01:20 PM - Re: mode S (Roland) 14. 01:27 PM - Rudder Pedal Adjustment (Mike Gamble) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:36:38 AM PST US From: Richard Iddon Subject: Europa-List: mode S Once again, my apologies for my lack of knowledge on this subject as I was out of the country for much of last year. I am trying to bring myself up to date as to the requirements for Mode S. My first question is do I really need to have it in the UK for VFR flights? What about flying on the continent? There is much info on the web but it looks like there are a lot of exceptions to the rules for VFR flights in our airplanes. I currently have a Microair with mode C. If I need to upgrade it looks like the Trig TT21 will fit in the same space. What experience have others had with this unit? Richard Iddon G-RIXS (still grounded due to minor medical issues at present) ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 03:44:58 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: mode S From: "tennant" Richard, In Germany we obliged to switch on our Mode S : Over 5000 ft In a TMZ In a CTR Otherwise no transponder necessary. In Holland I believe it is compulsory above 1200 ft but must be switched off under the Amsterdam TMA. So you have to have it but cannot use it! No Idea for the rest of Europe. Barry -------- Barry Tennant D-EHBT At EDLM - Germany Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366012#366012 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:05:49 AM PST US From: Kevin Challis Subject: Re: Europa-List: mode S I have the Trig unit. I blew it up when I installed it!! Completely my fault I sent it back and they fixed it straight away at no cost even though they knew it was because I am an idiot. I was concerned that it would be harder to set with 1 knob rather than 4. I have found it much easier and just 1 button to go back to 7000. My squawk is always seen. What more could you ask for? Kevin Challis On 10 Feb 2012, at 10:35, Richard Iddon wrote: > > Once again, my apologies for my lack of knowledge on this subject as I was out of the country for much of last year. I am trying to bring myself up to date as to the requirements for Mode S. My first question is do I really need to have it in the UK for VFR flights? What about flying on the continent? There is much info on the web but it looks like there are a lot of exceptions to the rules for VFR flights in our airplanes. > > I currently have a Microair with mode C. If I need to upgrade it looks like the Trig TT21 will fit in the same space. What experience have others had with this unit? > > Richard Iddon > > G-RIXS (still grounded due to minor medical issues at present) > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 04:13:43 AM PST US Subject: Re: Europa-List: mode S From: houlihan " I currently have a Microair with mode C. If I need to upgrade it looks like the Trig TT21 will fit in the same space. What experience have others had with this unit? " I also have a trig TT21 also and it installed without fuss it is easy to use and the VFR button to go back to 7000 ,or whatever you have as a default, is very helpful. it works and I think it works well, what more can you say. It can work with extended squitter so will not go out of date too soon. Tim ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:23:34 AM PST US From: R Holder Subject: Re: Europa-List: mode S On 10/02/2012 10:35, Richard Iddon wrote: > Once again, my apologies for my lack of knowledge on > this subject as I was out of the country for much of > last year. I am trying to bring myself up to date as > to the requirements for Mode S. My first question is > do I really need to have it in the UK for VFR flights? > What about flying on the continent? There is much > info on the web but it looks like there are a lot of > exceptions to the rules for VFR flights in our > airplanes. > I currently have a Microair with mode C. If I need to > upgrade it looks like the Trig TT21 will fit in the > same space. What experience have others had with this > unit? Hi Richard I have a Trig 21. Very straightforward to install and use. The only criticism I have is that it doesn't remember the alternative (non-7000) squawk after it has been turned off. It also has the encoding altimeter inside it so a separate one is not required (allowing sale of the old Mode C transponder AND its encoding altimeter - on eBay in the USA !!!!!) Ideally as my airfield is in the Stansted TMZ I would have 0013 stored/saved in there, but I have to put it in as the "flip-to" code each time I start up. HTH Richard Holder G-OWWW ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 06:19:18 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: mode S From: "tennant" I have a Becker. A very solid engineered pain in the arse to use. Not intuitive and I have to get the handbook out every time I need to set a code. Barry -------- Barry Tennant D-EHBT At EDLM - Germany Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366020#366020 ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:45:33 AM PST US From: Jeff B Subject: Europa-List: Handheld for sale For the American contingent, I have a new in box icom A24, with all accessories, I don't need. Spruce has them for $349. This one will go to the first $250, plus shipping. Thanks, Jeff - Baby Blue ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 09:09:37 AM PST US From: "Mike Gamble" Subject: Europa-List: rudder pedal adjustment I need to get rid of the extra back cushion and bring the rudder pedals aft to accommodate my short legs. Am I right in thinking that shortening the cables will result in the pedals no longer aligning themselves in the neutral position as is required in the manual? Looking at the geometry with the stb pivot aft of the port I see the port pedal being left behind the port as both cables are shortened. Before I start tinkering I would be glad to hear what others have done. Thanks Mike Gamble XS Mono G-CFMP ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 09:57:38 AM PST US From: "Max Cointe" Subject: RE: Europa-List: Re: mode S We bought F-PMLH equipped with GARMIN GTX327 and Alticodeur ACK30, which means mode C (very efficient and easy to use). Mode S is not (yet?) requested in France. Most are still equipped with mode A or Mode C. Max Cointe F-PMLH TriGear Kit #560 912ULS Airmaster 400 hours -----Message d'origine----- De-: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] De la part de tennant Envoy=E9-: vendredi 10 f=E9vrier 2012 15:18 =C0-: europa-list@matronics.com Objet-: Europa-List: Re: mode S I have a Becker. A very solid engineered pain in the arse to use. Not intuitive and I have to get the handbook out every time I need to set a code. Barry -------- Barry Tennant D-EHBT At EDLM - Germany Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366020#366020 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:11:50 AM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: mode S From: "pestar" I have a Trig TT21, in addition from my EFIS I send NMEA information to my TT21 which has all my GPS information. So when I fly those folk who use Foreflight or similar on their smartphones now track me asking me what am I doing by not being at work. Works like flight following. I leave the TT21 in ALT all the time as I am able via my MGL equipment to use the TT21's squat switch and it changes from GND to ALT and back automatically in Mode S format. Our standard code in New Zealand is 1200, works like a dream with our SSR. Cheers Peter -------- Peter Armstrong Auckland, New Zealand DynAero MCR-4S (Do not shoot me :) ). Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366042#366042 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:22:45 AM PST US From: "William Daniell" Subject: Europa-List: Steve thanks for the COAX Steve, Lost your email so apologies to everyone else Thanks for the COAX Will ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:56:42 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: Steve thanks for the COAX From: "stephen vestuti" hi will, any timr ! the coax is in a lot warmer climate now than wet and windy Wales ! good luck with your build, Steve. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366047#366047 ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 01:20:10 PM PST US Subject: Europa-List: Re: mode S From: "Roland" I have the TT 21 and am very satisfied with it. I also find operation very straightforward. I can recommend it. Roland PH-ZTI XS Trigear Rotax 914 Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=366049#366049 ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 01:27:05 PM PST US From: "Mike Gamble" Subject: Europa-List: Rudder Pedal Adjustment Re-sent with corrections for clarity!! I need to get rid of the extra back cushion and bring the rudder pedals aft to accommodate my short legs. Am I right in thinking that shortening the cables will result in the pedals no longer aligning themselves in the neutral position as is required in the manual? Looking at the geometry with the stb pedal pivot aft of the port I see the port pedal being left behind the stb as both cables are shortened. Before I start tinkering I would be glad to hear what others have done. Thanks Mike Gamble XS Mono G-CFMP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message europa-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Europa-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/europa-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/europa-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.