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From: Lorn H Olsen <lorn@dynacomm.ws>
Subject: Re: Hx = Hot Stuff!

Alan,

Your post reminds me of a job that I had years ago. I sold aircraft.  
I had to configure a C-421 Golden Eagle for the Thiokol Corp. Thiokol  
is a large company. They were the first synthetic rubber manufacturer  
in the US just before WW II started (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ 
Thiokol). I knew that cost was of little concern.

I configured the aircraft with AC, DeIce, Radar and everything else  
that I could think of. I don't think that I put on as much as Kevin  
but still a lot of equipment.

When I finished the configuration and did the weight and balance, I  
found out that I only had about 0 lbs of carrying capacity after the  
plane was loaded with fuel and pilot.

I had to start over drop much of the equipment, go with an OEM AC and  
configure the aircraft to fly the intended mission safely and not  
take the house with us.

Kevin,

You really do need to step back and reevaluate your aircraft  
configuration.

I use my Garmin 396 as a backup to my flight instruments and internal  
GPS. I also have a handheld Nav/Com with headset jack for  
communications. I carry spare batteries (AA & 9 V) for my backup  
handhelds. I use magnetos for backup engine electricity. All of my  
backup equipment weighs in at a total of 2 lbs. Of course, I carry 20  
more lbs of tools and tires.

I am carrying 10s of lbs of backup. Your current plan is to carry  
100s of lbs of backup gear. You are simply going to be to heavy to be  
considered safe.

If you want a fast, economical aircraft, the Legacy is the plane. If  
you want a safe, comfortable aircraft, consider a C-340 or B-258.

Sincerely,
Lorn

> Posted for "Alan K. Adamson" <aadamson@highrf.com>:
>
>  Kevin,
>   I just connected the dots...
>   Can I poke for a minute?  In good fun?
> .
> .
>
> """
>  I am getting/waiting for the system for my plane. I made a place  
> for the switch and lights in my panel. What did you do for the  
> indicator lights? I have a 100 amp 24V and a 40 amp 24V back-up and  
> I will have the 70V for the De-ice.
> """
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, DynaComm, Corp.
248-345-0500, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.ws
LNC2, O-320-D1F, 1,200 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan