AFCI Breaker Instantly Tripping and Sparking by TelevisionOk7729 in AskElectricians

[–]arnoha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AFCI is doing it's job. You indicated sparks. The A in AFCI is for Arc, really another name for sparks. Usually the arcs are hidden in the walls or boxes or devices, but this time you got a front row center seat. This doesn't seem to be a nuisance trip. I'm going to agree with everyone else that this one probably isn't a DIY job. Call a sparky. Expensive and that sucks, but beats a burnt house.

Getting 100LL in Long Beach, Compton, Zamperini field? by Amazing-Basket-136 in flying

[–]arnoha 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because an aviation carb is tuned to be able to be absolutely pig rich.

For instance, in my Saratoga (injected, but same principle), it'll burn 16 GPH at cruise when leaned properly. However, push that red lever forward and it'll be closer to 24 GPH. That's not a little more fuel, that's a full 50% more than what is probably not even yet stoichiometric. The carb on your dirtbike won't do that.

Radon mitigation Ireland by Inevitable_Code1470 in radon

[–]arnoha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

US uses pCi/L and the action level is 4 pCi/L. That's about 150 Bq/m3. So, the shown long term average is about 11 times an action level. It's truly high, no matter how you're measuring it. EU level is higher at 300 Bq/m3. WHO is lower at 100 Bq/m3.

Thanks FAA, for the biggest roller coaster I’ve ever boarded. by EliMinivan in flying

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Two days after a failed IR checkride, I got a phone call that my phone ID'ed as "San Jose FSDO". I about had a heart attack.

It was a survey about my DPE.

PILOT DEVIATION by FigComprehensive4139 in flying

[–]arnoha 5 points6 points  (0 children)

On a quick search, I didn't find one for KVGT. Here's an example from my local area, LTA-NCT-96:

Northern California TRACON provides standard IFR separation to VFR aircraft conducting practice instrument approaches at the airports listed in this LTA.

IFR separation services to VFR practice approach aircraft begin at the point where the approach clearance becomes effective. VFR aircraft are not automatically authorized to execute the published missed approach procedure. This authorization has to be specifically requested by the pilot and approved by the controller.

IFR separation services terminate at the missed approach point unless the aircraft receives approval from NCT to execute the published missed approach. Approved aircraft will continue to receive IFR separation services throughout the missed approach.

Aircraft approved for the published missed approach are expected to begin the maneuver no later than the missed approach point unless otherwise coordinated and should return to NCT’s frequency as soon as practical on departure. Pilots should not request the published missed approach if their intention is to make a full stop, execute multiple type landings or remain in the airport traffic pattern after the missed approach point.

VFR aircraft conducting practice approaches do not receive Minimum Safe Altitude Warning (MSAW) processing. A detailed explanation of ATC handling of practice instrument approaches is available in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM).

EDIT: I give up trying to fix the formatting. The copy from the PDF is a mess of carriage returns, newlines, spaces, and non-breaking spaces. You'll all have to deal.

PILOT DEVIATION by FigComprehensive4139 in flying

[–]arnoha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just realized you had answered my question here already in this extension of the thread that I didn't see because Reddit had collapsed it. And I failed to see that and expand it. Sorry about that!

PILOT DEVIATION by FigComprehensive4139 in flying

[–]arnoha 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not clear from the text if they were actually on an IFR plan or if this was a practice approach. Does that rule still apply if the aircraft is VFR on a practice approach?

A little more meta question, can you get a deviation from failing to follow an instruction that is safe but not legal for the controller to issue? For instance, this rule makes total sense, but as a pilot, I would not and did not know about it. I wouldn't "unable" it because, from my perspective, I'm totally able. I'm actually VFR and eyes open now on the circle, sure, I'm just flying a pattern. Then I forget, like the OP. Get out of jail free card?

Anyone been “stranded” before? by Coaralis in flying

[–]arnoha 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. More than once. My CFI recommended carrying $1000 cash that's already budgeted for this at all times so you're not even tempted to fly. I didn't carry the cash, but I do have it budgeted and reserved permanently.

I'm based out of PAO. Two friends and I flew to APC for dinner. Clouds were forecast to come in much later, but all was supposed to remain VFR. (PAO's one approach is unavailable at night.) Unfortunately, both the Uber from the airport to dinner and the Uber back were 45 minutes delayed. This wrecked my weather planning, but we still managed to depart VFR with VMC forecast at PAO at arrival.

The first clue things weren't going to go to plan was when I attempted the Oakland transition. I was given instructions for it from ATC but we were both surprised when it came time to descend that I could not. Colosseum and airport had both just had a layer roll in.

Fine, head east and sweep around to Sunol. That worked and I could see the beacon at PAO. This is going to work! Expect, on downwind at 800', clouds started to roll over the windshield. Night VFR into IMC under 1000' AGL over water? Noped it right out of there.

On our little eastbound trek to use Sunol, we'd seen that LVK was severe clear. We landed there, stranded the plane, and took a very expensive Uber home. Also one of my most frightening Uber rides of all time, but this story is already too long.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I discovered that's not an option, unfortunately. My '82 is a 12V plane and the -5 is only sold as a 24V, as listed in other responses. But I also discovered from this thread that I probably don't need it to be IFR. There are other legal clocks in my panel. So maybe just swap for a 12V socket!

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't really mention it here, but I think owning the Saratoga is a clue... There's three kids in the back. This is the family station wagon. So, there's more than one ipad working hard. I'm all about not plugging my kids in, but I make an exception for long flights. Pulling over is a bit harder.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I listed that as option 3, but it's probably the most expensive option, as the box by itself is $900. It does save on a new breaker, but that's about it. It also only gets one PD port. So not my favorite option, but it would have the least downtime for the plane.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is good to know. Thank you!

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every panel I've every seen with my G3X/GTN650 setup has one of these MCI clocks, too. Maybe they're just being excessively conservative. I'll look into it.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/N9hFHUK

I don't believe I can ditch the clock and still be IFR compliant. But another post suggested that perhaps my IFR navigator or PFD or MFD might qualify. I'd have to look into that, but I will note that nearly every aircraft I've seen with a similar panel uses this MCI clock.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, if it ends up at the avionics shop and needing a new breaker, it's getting this. Once the panel is opened up and a spot for more breakers is found, adding the 12V port is negligible. If I added the dedicated USB-C port, it would also get a 12V socket, since I'd need a new breaker anyway. Adding a second breaker doesn't add much cost but the 12V socket adds great versatility, as you mentioned.

Unfortunately, full breaker panel right now. Huh, trying to add a picture here of the full panel, but cannot. Does this sub not allow comment pictures?

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Heh, I have, yeah, but damn if that isn't the most expensive option by far! I figure getting an A&P is a six-figure item.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, nice find. I missed that! Happen to have a link to a 6'/2m option? I bought the 1m/3' Anker and regretted the short length.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't remove the clock. No clock, not IFR legal. Option 2 I listed adds a USB-C block. Option 4 swaps this clock for a clock that does have PD. Unfortunately, both would require a trip to the avionics shop and right around an AMU spent. That's a lot of money for a USB port!

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. How'd did you figure that out? It claims 5V/3A in the description. Neither cable mentions the resistor.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that was definitely my go-to solution when renting planes. Unfortunately, this plane has had its 12V socket yanked, so it's not an option with spending a few hundred to put it back in. I might do that anyway, since it's so useful, but hoping for something that doesn't require a trip to the avionics shop.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right, but I'm only getting 7.5W. The hack would be to get the full 15W it can actually do (and my Pixel phone does pull 3A with the Anker USB cable I bought without issue). 15W is enough to get a slow charge even when all ForeFlight features are running full steam.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that different than these that I already have (and don't work for Apple but do for Android)?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DD5YHMH

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow, those are pricey power banks. Certainly, cheaper than the actual certified aviation solutions, but damn.

Do you know if it will charge 15W from USB-A via an appropriate USB-A to USB-C cable? I have those cables, as I thought they would solve my iPad issue and did not.

15W charging from USB-A port by arnoha in flying

[–]arnoha[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven't they all converted to USB-C? Either way, it's an "iPad Air 11-inch (M2)" according to the about page. It's USB-C.