At 05:43 PM 11/4/2011, you wrote: >The range of my radio is nothing short of awesome. I routinely hear >communications from 200 miles out, >Mark Langford +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
I have an antenna as seen on http://www.advancedaircraft.com/ ( the 5I or 5T, I don't recall which) which is tie-wrapped to a cross member in the tail cone with the top and bottom ends bent forward to fit, a hand held JRC radio ($250 from A.S.&S.) with a coax of unknown length, and I've talked to Langford at a distance of 135 sm. The antenna is a bit pricey, ( I got mine for free many years ago) but you could probably build one for less than $20. I bit the bullet and ordered me an IFly 700 GPS this morning. I've been wanting one for six months or more. Getting a "re-conditioned" unit for $499. I was told that a new software update is coming soon to give a "3-D" terrain screen as well as being able to rotate the unit 90 degrees so the 7 inch side is vertical. Can't wait. :-) :-) With my new exhaust, new GPS, new artificial horizon instrument , I'm beginning to think I have a real airplane. I may even get my transponder wired up that I've had in the panel for the last eight years. The "inop" sign is beginning to look a bit tattered. :-) Larry Flesner
