I always enjoy your videos Martin. You get in-depth in a practical fashion with your new avionics in a way that most of the sales departments at the manufactures typically do not. Looking forward to the next video, keep up the good work!
You mentioned that you’d like to have an upgraded display in place of your 6 pack. What are you leaning towards at this point? Will you install a new autopilot as well?
@@jdavis7119 Honestly, I haven't decided yet which way to go for EFIS. Compatibility with a good digital autopilot is important, though, and I may do EFIS and autopilot at the same time. I will need to save up first, so I have a little time to understand the available products and decide where to go. - Martin
Martin, I enjoy all your videos but this one was exceptional. I love the way you transition your cameras to the various instruments in use. Keep 'em coming!
This is a super solid video. I really appreciate you typing out the text from ATC as it is being spoken. As a fellow Bonanza pilot I learn a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work Martin!!!
OK, that was awesome! Starting Instrument training, so great to see the run through, with details. And, bonus on the multiple “three greens,” on final.... every time. 👍
Thank you for all you efforts for making your videos. They are really informative and one can learn a lot from watching your videos. Thank you again and blue skies.
I just got checked out in a Bonanza after having flown 172’s for years and wow. What an airplane. It was love at first flight. Love your panel as well. Looking forward to spending more time in the Bonanza.
Excellent flight video!! Really outstanding!! The amount of time in post edit is evident(3+ hours for 25 minute video). I thoroughly enjoyed the use of the Avidyne navigators, just excellent all around. Keep the videos coming and stay safe!! Cheers!!
@@martinpauly Yeah I was being conservative. Personally, It takes me about 6-7 hours for 3 cameras and references to produce 30 minute video. I am not that experienced in editing and still learning workflow. Keep pressing forward!!
This video hopefully will prompt others to update the equipment and pursue an instrument rating. Interesting feature of something on Flight Chops this week as well. Your synthetic vision is cool along with the centralization of performance information.
You mentioned not having GPS steering (GPSS). If you had a G5 or Garmin 275 HSI, I believe those will work with legacy autopilots. If you have a Century, you will need to retain your vacuum operated artificial horizon though. My very first solo was done on Runway 9 at KCID. I still remember the Ozark Airline DC9 holding short for me to land.... Many years ago....
Thanks for sharing the IFR flight instrument approaches with the new Avidyne IFD550 navigator. I have an IFD540 for about 4 months now & it's awesome to fly those approaches with GPSS too! You will really like it once you get your GPSS I am sure! I look forward to other approaches with the miss as well. Again thank you! Don :-)
Your display is so far right that I'm curious as to how all the knob twisting and programing is going to go with a passenger sitting in that seat. Thanks again for sharing these great flights.
Bob, maybe this looks worse than it is. The avionics stack is really easy to reach with my right hand. It's never been a problem, even with somebody in the copilot seat. Best regards, Martin
Vielen Dank, Günther! And yes, at some point there'll be a new PFD in my panel. Let's see what nice things will get revealed in Oshkosh this year. - Martin
Martin, just passed my PPL checkride and now on to IFR. This video gets me excited to learn (although our club plane instruments here in KDBQ aren't as nice as yours). Thanks for the video!
Congratulations on the PPL, Bob. That's awesome! Good luck for the instrument training and checkride, but don't forget to have some fun, too, between all the training and studying. What's the name of the flying club in Dubuque, and what airplanes do you have there? Best, Martin
@@martinpauly It's Key City Fliers. We have a Cherokee PA28-140, a Dakota, and are in the process of acquiring an Archer. I'm trying to has some fun as well - flying safety pilot for a fellow clubmember's simulated IFR tonight and headed to a fly-in Saturday at KRPJ. Thanks again for your videos and contributions to the flying community.
Thank you. My only 121 experience is from jump seat rides over the years and from my job as an avionics supplier to the airline and bizjet world. Yes, single pilot IFR - while sharing some of the rules and procedures - is quite different. Best regards, Martin
Also suggest since there is no immediate reason to launch that you turn and stop, check DG, and compass for match, and match with runway verbally. Great turn at the start of the runway to use it all. Bravo! Nothing more useless than the runway behind you except for the fuel in the truck at this point.
Come on SKW3770, get going. Dang regional jets! I've got my instrument written out of the way, now just a few more hours in the sim and some more instructor time and I'm ready for the check ride.
Martin, great video! After or before your identification of beacons pre-takeoff, professional crew SOP is to scroll thru-highlighting each FPL waypoint on the map (or scrolling thru the data box with waypoints) highlighting each and confirming visually and verbally they are consistent with those determined and planned for pre-flight. And then do this again as a descent checklist item before entering terminal area for any waypoints in arrival procedures or approaches. That may be something you do but was edited from video. If not, add that to your workflow. cheers...jason
Wondering why you located the JPI in the center and IFD 550 on the right? Was space a problem with center control. I think the missed approach will be displayed automatically upon passing the MAP. The more you use the more you will like. Thanks for nice Video. Dennis Carew
Ha, not trying to be, you just post when I’m available....I’m finishing up editing our Bahamas or Bust series and it’s a little bittersweet after Dorian.....
Martin........I really wish you would do some videos for the Hilton Software folks. I see you are using their fight app on your IPad. Since ForeFlight sold to Boeing they are going to be a big company“ and it is already showing. I have used wing X in the past but their training videos are lacking.
Steve, I have a love-hate relationship with WingX. It does many things well, but version 9 which they introduced not quite a year ago is so buggy that it's hard to rely on. I've spoken with them at Sun 'n Fun and at Oshkosh; the party line is "yes, we know, we are working on it, a new release will be out in a few weeks" - and then nothing happens. My conclusion is as a company they have different priorities, and they are milking the EFB market for whatever they can get out of it. I've been trying aerovie, and while that has some great ideas, the implementation is so so... I may still end up with ForeFlight in the end - despite having prepaid for two more years of WingX. Best, Martin
Hey Martin. Nice upgrade from 530w to Avidyne. At first i was thinking to do the same thing, but i installed Garmin Flight Stream 210 and with existing GPSS my flight planing is so much easier for the fraction of the cost of new Avidyne. These days everyone use their ipad in the cockpit for charts and situational awareness, i just dont see the point for the upgrade when you have a full capable Garmin 530W. I think it would of made more sense if you would of installed a Garmin G5 to replace your HSI and you would of gotten a GPSS that works with your autopilot.
Fair point, Shawn - the 530W does a lot of things well; add an iPad, the FS210 and GPSS, and it's not a bad setup. However, the many little (and some big) improvements of the IFDs over the old GNS units add up to a significant difference. At some point, I will get an EFIS of some sort and a digital autopilot to complete the system. Best regards, Martin
I'm sure IFD has more futures than the old GNS. may i ask what autopilot you have on your A36? I think you may have KAP 150 and with that we are limited for EFIS and removing vacuum system.
@@MooneyM20J Today I have a Century III autopilot in my Bonanza. Looking for a future EFIS involves the autpilot, and I may in fact change both at the same time. I am undecided today what the best combination of products is for my airplane. So maybe it's good news that I need time to save up for any future changes, so I can think more about it. :-) - Martin
Thank you Martin. Yes its so hard to decided. Im going through that phase right now. Im saving up for Garmin GFC 500 autopilot but you need Garmin 5G to drive it. I love Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro MAX PFD but will not work with GFC 500 right now :(
Informative, with some inconsistencies, I think. The first one I noticed was that you reported 2500 when you were actually at 2000 (or maybe I misunderstood) and on the RNAV approach you said "Localizer is alive" , should be "final track", no? Happy to learn if I misunderstood!
Can you give me the time stamp for where you think I got the altitude wrong? And what's your concern with my "localizer alive" callout? I understand there's not physically a localizer signal and antenna on an LPV approach, but the indications are virtually identical. Regards, Martin
Martin Pauly Hi Martin, the altitude was absolutely correct - my mistake, sorry for that. You said „2000 climbing 2500“ at Cukla, and i misunderstood! On an RNAV approach i would always use the phrases „Final Track established“, „Final Approach Point“ and „Glidepath“... just to avoid confusing yourself one day. Can you not fly the whole thing in NAV mode on the autopilot? GPSS mode will not arm the Glidepath“. With my A/P (DFC90 and Avidyne Entegra, 2xIFD440) i only use HDG and NAV, never GPSS. I understand that with a mechanical HSI you need GPSS for enroute (not with the PFD) - but shouldn‘t the RNAV approach be flown in NAV? Best regards, Alexis
Thank you! I do like the new camera angles I tried here. The radalt is working so so... not terrible, but sometimes it gives erroneous DA (decision altitude) indications. I don't use it often. - Martin
Martin is there a reason you don't use your radar altimeter when you practice your IFR approaches? I always practice with all my equipment so that its always the same routine ever time but not everyone does it like that. Didn't see that equipment was INOP so you must not use it routinely would that be a fair assessment? Knew you would love the Avidyne.
Nice panel. One thing i noticed on the run-up; this is fuel injected so no carb heat check but what about alternate air? I also mark (mental note) what the alt-air does to the baro devices. In the bonaza you don't do that? Sorry I don't have any time in bonanzas.
Good question. In a twin it's a no-brainer - we are committed to fly and want speed, so gear up early is good. In a single, looking purely at the odds of surviving an engine failure shortly after take-off, I would argue the better climb rate with the gear up early on improves our options when the engine quits after passing over the end of the runway. A gear-up landing on the runway isn't nice, but it won't kill (or likely even injure) me. In addition, the gear in my Bonanza cycles in as little as four seconds, so it is quite feasible to lower it very quickly should the engine quit with usable runway still in front of me - I just have to remember to do it. In summary: There is no clear winner unless you know when your engine will actually quit, which of course we cannot know. Regards, Martin
Martin, your channel is fantastic! For safety reasons, I would love for you to check out an app called Xavion (pronounced ex-AY-vee-on). It was created by Austin Meyer, the same gent that created the flight sim program X-Plane. Unlike X-Plane, this app was created for actual flying, in particular, to address flying dangers. (Although you CAN connect it to X-Plane to practice with it in flight sim mode.). The best way I can describe it is with a scenario. Imagine you’re flying at 5000’. Clouds all around, heavy rain, winds, potential icing conditions, etc. Suddenly your engine fails and after exhausting all efforts, you are unable to restart it. Despite the sophistication of any GPS or terrain awareness instruments you might have, you in any case can not actually see any tall buildings, high tension electrical towers, mountains, etc. How scary would that situation be? With Xavion running on your iPad, you simply hit the emergency button and it IMMEDIATELY begins running HUNDREDS of calculations for what your best descent is, including all turns needed to lose altitude. It factors winds at all altitudes (especially if you’re feeding it info from your ADS-B), air temps, performance of your aircraft, nearby airports, terrain & tall structures... everything. It then shows you the best glide path in 3D, putting you right at the runway threshold for a safe landing. In my opinion, that emergency button SHOULD be called the ‘Sully’ button. Here is a link to a video of a review of that app, by none other than the creator himself. Please watch at least the first 9 minutes of the video. After that he goes into other extremely useful features of the app as well, but you’ll be hooked to watch the whole thing once you’ve seen the first 9 minutes. If you feel the same way I do about this, please do a video where you use the app so that other pilots can be made aware of it also. This app WILL save lives!!! If you do any flight simming, try it out there first and then practice some power off landings with it running so you can see first hand the power of this app. I’d LOVE to see a video you shot using it, ideally both in flight sim and in actual power off landings. Safe flying Martin!! Here’s that link... ua-cam.com/video/VfYTW9AHUaU/v-deo.html
There seems to be some GPSS modules for the Century III, but I'm not sure which version you have. However, it also seems rather ambiguous, so in fact, I don't know if there is something available for it. The Garmin G500, of course, is available, but it requires at a minimum the G5 displays. My feeling on that is if you're going to spend that kind of money, put it towards a full blown EFIS system. Since I'm not actively flying, I have to assume that you're using Foreflight on your iPad. Have you downloaded and connect the IFD100 system from Avidyne yet? I think Kris over at Baron Pilot really liked his, but between the display for the IFD100, and the display for Foreflight, he just had too much clutter in the cockpit. I'm looking forward to the next new install, even though it may be a while. Thanks for taking us along, and sharing all of this with us, especially those of us who Dean Martin, in 'Airport', called 'ground-bound penguins!' LOL
Nice setup and nice work Martin. I noticed your Avidyne showed the ILS ID, the G1000 (Perspective) shows the id when the station is identified so no need to listen to the morse code signal. Does the avidyne work like this too?
Hi Paul, yes, the IFD "listens" to the morse code and shows a readout on its display. I guess listening to the morse code myself through the audio panel is an old habit which I learned during my instrument training in the 90s, and which I haven't given up since then. Probably something I could change. Best regards, Martin
Yes, it does - and so did my Garmin GNS530W, btw. But it looks prettier on the Avidyne IFD 😄 And on the IFD I can do a custom hold anywhere I want, not just for an approach.
Don't beat yourself up over entries. In truth, ATC doesn't care what entry you make they just care if you stay on the protected side or not. 99% of the time it will be pretty obvious which entry will be easier to fly.
Yes, it does that. I was trained (decades ago) during my instrument training to listen to the morse code, and to be honest the thought of just looking at the GPS display instead had not occurred to me. Makes perfect sense, though, and from my initial research seems to be perfectly legal. - Martin
Thanks Martin. That was an easy way to get a couple of practice approaches in actual IMC. I wonder does your IFD have the audio outputs for FLTA active?
Hi Martin. Can you tell me what your actual filed clearance was? When I try to shoot Practice approaches at my home airport, I have to file to either another airport and then get a change in the air or file to the outer marker on the ILS or a fix on one of the GPS approaches in order to get a clearance to shoot approaches at my airport. I was just curious what you actually filed. Thanks. Did you actually file Cedar Rapids direct Cedar Rapids then put Practice approaches in the remarks section?
Just got around to watching this, Martin. Nice video! Glad to see you’re enjoying the new equipment. Also, have you done anything else with the starting of your multi-engine rating?
Scott, I've worked on mu commercial maneuvers and done the knowledge test. Need to do the practical test sometime this fall. Then I'll come back to the multi... Regards, Martin
Hi John, my normal checklist is one I customized, printed and laminated. For the abnormals and emergencies, I use an off-the-shelf checklist. Regards, Martin
Wayne, between hauling lots of luggage (and sometimes bicycles) and the occasional trip with our three daughters, we love the space in the A36. Regards, Martin
Hi Mark, There are very few times when I miss the dual yoke - i.e. when I have someone in the right seat who is interested in trying out the controls. The other 95% of the time, I enjoy the extra space, easier access to circuit breakers etc., and getting into and out of the plane without the yoke in the way. My A36 did have a dual yoke when I bought it, but I had it replaced after the transition training was done. Before the Bonanza, I flew mostly Piper Cherokees - many hours in Arrows, but also Warriors and Archers. And way before that, I flew gliders which is how I got into flying in the first place (decades ago). Best regards, Martin
Better yet: Come to Mason City (KMCW) on a Third Thursday sometime for their monthly airport BBQ. I’m there about every other time. Fun place, they do it year round!
Cool video. Always enjoy watching actual IMC footage. Looks like you are wearing Halos. Wondering how you like them and how they compare to other ANR in your experience?
It works so so... I really don't use it much. The Avidyne's have a 500 foot callout, which seems more reliable than my radar altimeter, and in the future I can see an EFIS in my panel with an adjustable call-out for IFR minimums. That would sure be useful. - Martin
IFD 540 & 440 und kein GPSS? Ich hab "nur" das IFD440 in meiner Mooney M20F aber dafür GPSS auf dem S-TEC Autopiloten. Kann ich nur empfehlen... ;-) IFD 540 & 440 and no GPSS? How's that? I "only" have the IFD440 in my Mooney M20F but luckily GPSS for my S-TEC autopilot. Highly recommended! Great video as usual, content- and productionwise. BTW, I love our Citizen Skyhawk watches. I'm enjoying mine since I bought it new in Santa Monica in 2007.... ;-)
It's funny you mention it - the clarity of radio reception was one of the first things I noticed on my first flight with the IFDs, compared with the 530W and 430W they replaced. I'm very happy in that regard. - Martin
Only a seething jealous person would thumbs-down this video!! Admittedly I'm jealous as heck but Martin's content is incredible and very educational. Thanks for showing us mate. Big thumbs-up from me..
They do different things, John. For IFR, the answer is a clear "yes, you still need an IFD" (or similar product). If you are flying VFR, you can rely on the iPad for navigation while cross-checking with other means - which could be as simple as looking out the window. The biggest issue with tablets for IFR is the GPS accuracy can degrade without you really knowing about it. IFR GPS receivers do a lot of integrity checking behind the scenes to ensure what they display is accurate, or warn the pilot when accuracy cannot be guaranteed. - Martin
Brian Parkman Haven’t actually done it in several years, but when I did, you would file KCID-KCID and put practice approaches in the notes, or just contact ATC from the aircraft without a flight plan and tell them what you want to do. Not a big deal. In Iowa, anyway.
Avidyne should soon sponsor you! I have used a few of the Garmin systems, but never saw the Avidyne in action before. Are you going to get their ai and hsi?
Hey Martin, looks like you have trouble with high frequency vibrations on some of your cameras. Have you considered adding a damper, to filter them out? Take a look at these: ua-cam.com/video/cajoxGhFQck/v-deo.html
Horrific comment made by Martin on Jerry Wagner's channel. Not sure who this Martin is but certainly doesn't know when to keep things to himself. Additionally, he is a low time pilot with little technical knowledge to comment on someone else's conduct. Hope you have a good year, sir, and please keep your comments to yourself! With only 15k subscribers, not too concerned about widespread distribution of the trash he put out there.
I always enjoy your videos Martin. You get in-depth in a practical fashion with your new avionics in a way that most of the sales departments at the manufactures typically do not. Looking forward to the next video, keep up the good work!
Thanks - glad to hear you enjoyed it!
- Martin
You mentioned that you’d like to have an upgraded display in place of your 6 pack. What are you leaning towards at this point? Will you install a new autopilot as well?
@@jdavis7119 Honestly, I haven't decided yet which way to go for EFIS. Compatibility with a good digital autopilot is important, though, and I may do EFIS and autopilot at the same time. I will need to save up first, so I have a little time to understand the available products and decide where to go.
- Martin
Martin, I enjoy all your videos but this one was exceptional. I love the way you transition your cameras to the various instruments in use. Keep 'em coming!
Thank you, James. I really like how some of the new camera angles worked out that I tried in this video.
- Martin
This is a super solid video. I really appreciate you typing out the text from ATC as it is being spoken. As a fellow Bonanza pilot I learn a lot from your videos. Keep up the great work Martin!!!
Thank you - happy to hear that. I really do like the new camera angles I tried in this video.
Best, Martin
OK, that was awesome! Starting Instrument training, so great to see the run through, with details. And, bonus on the multiple “three greens,” on final.... every time. 👍
Thanks, Paul. I quite like how this one turned out, with the new camera angles I used.
Best regards, Martin
Thanks! super ride with the new equipment!
Thank you for all you efforts for making your videos. They are really informative and one can learn a lot from watching your videos. Thank you again and blue skies.
I just got checked out in a Bonanza after having flown 172’s for years and wow. What an airplane. It was love at first flight. Love your panel as well. Looking forward to spending more time in the Bonanza.
Good stuff as always! Real smooth.
Thank you :-)
- Martin
Excellent video. Thanks for overlaying ATC for us to follow along.
Thanks, Jake!
- Martin
You have come a long way since I started following you. Great stuff 👍
Thank you, Michael. I must say I like how some of the new camera angles worked out that I tried in this video. Glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Another informative video...thanks! Really like the mix of exterior and cockpit views.
Thanks, David. I was quite pleased with how that new angle turned out.
Very Nice Martin......
Thanks, Matthew!
- Martin
Excellent flight video!! Really outstanding!! The amount of time in post edit is evident(3+ hours for 25 minute video). I thoroughly enjoyed the use of the Avidyne navigators, just excellent all around. Keep the videos coming and stay safe!! Cheers!!
I wish I could do a video like this one in three hours. Probably closer to ten hours...
Best, Martin
@@martinpauly Yeah I was being conservative. Personally, It takes me about 6-7 hours for 3 cameras and references to produce 30 minute video. I am not that experienced in editing and still learning workflow. Keep pressing forward!!
Great flight and fantastic soft landing , and piece of equipment.
Nice flight 10/10 touchdown :)
Thanks, Paul. Yes, I hit the 1,000' marker (or very close to it) :-)
- Martin
excellent video again thanks Martin. thank you
Thank you, Steve. Glad to hear you enjoyed it.
- Martin
Great job !
Thanks, Dan.
- Martin
Awesome ride along! Thanks
This video hopefully will prompt others to update the equipment and pursue an instrument rating. Interesting feature of something on Flight Chops this week as well. Your synthetic vision is cool along with the centralization of performance information.
Was looking to learn a little bit about the functionality of the Avidyne system and this was very helpful, thanks!
Awesome job
Thank you, Daniel.
- Martin
Great video as always..👍 Martins Flight School....That engine sounds good
You mentioned not having GPS steering (GPSS). If you had a G5 or Garmin 275 HSI, I believe those will work with legacy autopilots. If you have a Century, you will need to retain your vacuum operated artificial horizon though.
My very first solo was done on Runway 9 at KCID. I still remember the Ozark Airline DC9 holding short for me to land.... Many years ago....
Thanks for sharing the IFR flight instrument approaches with the new Avidyne IFD550 navigator. I have an IFD540 for about 4 months now & it's awesome to fly those approaches with GPSS too! You will really like it once you get your GPSS I am sure! I look forward to other approaches with the miss as well. Again thank you! Don :-)
Thanks, Don. I'm learning on every flight, and I enjoy it a lot!
- Martin
Your display is so far right that I'm curious as to how all the knob twisting and programing is going to go with a passenger sitting in that seat. Thanks again for sharing these great flights.
Bob, maybe this looks worse than it is. The avionics stack is really easy to reach with my right hand. It's never been a problem, even with somebody in the copilot seat.
Best regards, Martin
Sweet, congrats. Take care.
Very good video of an in and out of IFR approach. Did I miss this earlier? See you eliminated your right seat yoke!
My Bonanza has the so-called "throw-over yoke". I like it a lot.
- Martin
Great video, Martin. A lot of information to digest. Next time with new PFD🙂😉
Vielen Dank, Günther! And yes, at some point there'll be a new PFD in my panel. Let's see what nice things will get revealed in Oshkosh this year.
- Martin
Beautiful video. Loved it. Thank you sir.
Thank you, Juan. Glad you liked it!
- Martin
Thanks for that. I have an IFD 540/440 combo in my Cardinal and am working on my instrument rating.
You are welcome, Thomas.
Good luck for finishing the instrument training - a lot of hard work, but very rewarding!
- Martin
So Cool !!! Great details :)
Thank you, Jesper. I quite like how it turned out.
Regards, Martin
Martin, just passed my PPL checkride and now on to IFR. This video gets me excited to learn (although our club plane instruments here in KDBQ aren't as nice as yours). Thanks for the video!
Congratulations on the PPL, Bob. That's awesome!
Good luck for the instrument training and checkride, but don't forget to have some fun, too, between all the training and studying.
What's the name of the flying club in Dubuque, and what airplanes do you have there?
Best, Martin
@@martinpauly It's Key City Fliers. We have a Cherokee PA28-140, a Dakota, and are in the process of acquiring an Archer.
I'm trying to has some fun as well - flying safety pilot for a fellow clubmember's simulated IFR tonight and headed to a fly-in Saturday at KRPJ. Thanks again for your videos and contributions to the flying community.
@@bobwoodward1089 Very nice. I flew different Cherokees (Warriors, Archers, Arrows) a lot before I had the Bonanza. Nice planes!
- Martin
@@martinpauly Yeah but you have an A36, right? She's a beauty. Maybe someday... In the meantime, it might have to be an Archer in the shorter term!
I enjoy your videos and I learn something everytime. I flew FAR 121 for 30 years, but flying single pilot IFR is a lot different.
Thank you. My only 121 experience is from jump seat rides over the years and from my job as an avionics supplier to the airline and bizjet world. Yes, single pilot IFR - while sharing some of the rules and procedures - is quite different.
Best regards,
Martin
ILS and miss, and RNAV app, Thanks for your video editing
You are welcome - thanks for the message!
- Martin
Danke für das tolle Video!
Gern geschehen!
Herzliche Grüsse,
Martin
Also suggest since there is no immediate reason to launch that you turn and stop, check DG, and compass for match, and match with runway verbally. Great turn at the start of the runway to use it all. Bravo! Nothing more useless than the runway behind you except for the fuel in the truck at this point.
Nice video! Thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks, Harold. Glad you enjoyed it.
- Martin
That was fun!!
Thanks, James - glad you enjoyed it!
- Martin
Come on SKW3770, get going. Dang regional jets! I've got my instrument written out of the way, now just a few more hours in the sim and some more instructor time and I'm ready for the check ride.
Martin, great video! After or before your identification of beacons pre-takeoff, professional crew SOP is to scroll thru-highlighting each FPL waypoint on the map (or scrolling thru the data box with waypoints) highlighting each and confirming visually and verbally they are consistent with those determined and planned for pre-flight. And then do this again as a descent checklist item before entering terminal area for any waypoints in arrival procedures or approaches. That may be something you do but was edited from video. If not, add that to your workflow. cheers...jason
Great video!! Busy with my IR and this is super helpful!
Wondering why you located the JPI in the center and IFD 550 on the right? Was space a problem with center control. I think the missed approach will be displayed automatically upon passing the MAP. The more you use the more you will like. Thanks for nice Video. Dennis Carew
Good job, always nice to get some actual vs simulated or simulator!
Thank you, Ron - and as so often, you win the price for the first comment on one of my new videos :-)
All the best!
- Martin
Ha, not trying to be, you just post when I’m available....I’m finishing up editing our Bahamas or Bust series and it’s a little bittersweet after Dorian.....
Martin........I really wish you would do some videos for the Hilton Software folks. I see you are using their fight app on your IPad. Since ForeFlight sold to Boeing they are going to be a big company“ and it is already showing. I have used wing X in the past but their training videos are lacking.
Steve, I have a love-hate relationship with WingX. It does many things well, but version 9 which they introduced not quite a year ago is so buggy that it's hard to rely on. I've spoken with them at Sun 'n Fun and at Oshkosh; the party line is "yes, we know, we are working on it, a new release will be out in a few weeks" - and then nothing happens. My conclusion is as a company they have different priorities, and they are milking the EFB market for whatever they can get out of it.
I've been trying aerovie, and while that has some great ideas, the implementation is so so...
I may still end up with ForeFlight in the end - despite having prepaid for two more years of WingX.
Best, Martin
Hey Martin. Nice upgrade from 530w to Avidyne. At first i was thinking to do the same thing, but i installed Garmin Flight Stream 210 and with existing GPSS my flight planing is so much easier for the fraction of the cost of new Avidyne. These days everyone use their ipad in the cockpit for charts and situational awareness, i just dont see the point for the upgrade when you have a full capable Garmin 530W. I think it would of made more sense if you would of installed a Garmin G5 to replace your HSI and you would of gotten a GPSS that works with your autopilot.
Fair point, Shawn - the 530W does a lot of things well; add an iPad, the FS210 and GPSS, and it's not a bad setup.
However, the many little (and some big) improvements of the IFDs over the old GNS units add up to a significant difference. At some point, I will get an EFIS of some sort and a digital autopilot to complete the system.
Best regards, Martin
I'm sure IFD has more futures than the old GNS. may i ask what autopilot you have on your A36? I think you may have KAP 150 and with that we are limited for EFIS and removing vacuum system.
@@MooneyM20J Today I have a Century III autopilot in my Bonanza. Looking for a future EFIS involves the autpilot, and I may in fact change both at the same time. I am undecided today what the best combination of products is for my airplane. So maybe it's good news that I need time to save up for any future changes, so I can think more about it. :-)
- Martin
Thank you Martin. Yes its so hard to decided. Im going through that phase right now. Im saving up for Garmin GFC 500 autopilot but you need Garmin 5G to drive it. I love Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro MAX PFD but will not work with GFC 500 right now :(
Shawn J Avidyne dfc90 is an option for the bo. I’m actively bo shopping now and ap’s are a big item I’m concerned about.
Informative, with some inconsistencies, I think. The first one I noticed was that you reported 2500 when you were actually at 2000 (or maybe I misunderstood) and on the RNAV approach you said "Localizer is alive" , should be "final track", no? Happy to learn if I misunderstood!
Can you give me the time stamp for where you think I got the altitude wrong?
And what's your concern with my "localizer alive" callout? I understand there's not physically a localizer signal and antenna on an LPV approach, but the indications are virtually identical.
Regards, Martin
Martin Pauly Hi Martin, the altitude was absolutely correct - my mistake, sorry for that. You said „2000 climbing 2500“ at Cukla, and i misunderstood! On an RNAV approach i would always use the phrases „Final Track established“, „Final Approach Point“ and „Glidepath“... just to avoid confusing yourself one day. Can you not fly the whole thing in NAV mode on the autopilot? GPSS mode will not arm the Glidepath“. With my A/P (DFC90 and Avidyne Entegra, 2xIFD440) i only use HDG and NAV, never GPSS. I understand that with a mechanical HSI you need GPSS for enroute (not with the PFD) - but shouldn‘t the RNAV approach be flown in NAV? Best regards, Alexis
One of your best yet. Great procedures. Is your RADALT inop?
You may want to consider moving the RADALT under you clock in your FOV
Thank you! I do like the new camera angles I tried here.
The radalt is working so so... not terrible, but sometimes it gives erroneous DA (decision altitude) indications. I don't use it often.
- Martin
Martin is there a reason you don't use your radar altimeter when you practice your IFR approaches? I always practice with all my equipment so that its always the same routine ever time but not everyone does it like that. Didn't see that equipment was INOP so you must not use it routinely would that be a fair assessment? Knew you would love the Avidyne.
Nice panel. One thing i noticed on the run-up; this is fuel injected so no carb heat check but what about alternate air? I also mark (mental note) what the alt-air does to the baro devices. In the bonaza you don't do that? Sorry I don't have any time in bonanzas.
Great vid. Why not raise gear when no usable runway is left?
Good question. In a twin it's a no-brainer - we are committed to fly and want speed, so gear up early is good. In a single, looking purely at the odds of surviving an engine failure shortly after take-off, I would argue the better climb rate with the gear up early on improves our options when the engine quits after passing over the end of the runway. A gear-up landing on the runway isn't nice, but it won't kill (or likely even injure) me. In addition, the gear in my Bonanza cycles in as little as four seconds, so it is quite feasible to lower it very quickly should the engine quit with usable runway still in front of me - I just have to remember to do it.
In summary: There is no clear winner unless you know when your engine will actually quit, which of course we cannot know.
Regards, Martin
Martin, your channel is fantastic! For safety reasons, I would love for you to check out an app called Xavion (pronounced ex-AY-vee-on). It was created by Austin Meyer, the same gent that created the flight sim program X-Plane. Unlike X-Plane, this app was created for actual flying, in particular, to address flying dangers. (Although you CAN connect it to X-Plane to practice with it in flight sim mode.). The best way I can describe it is with a scenario. Imagine you’re flying at 5000’. Clouds all around, heavy rain, winds, potential icing conditions, etc. Suddenly your engine fails and after exhausting all efforts, you are unable to restart it. Despite the sophistication of any GPS or terrain awareness instruments you might have, you in any case can not actually see any tall buildings, high tension electrical towers, mountains, etc. How scary would that situation be? With Xavion running on your iPad, you simply hit the emergency button and it IMMEDIATELY begins running HUNDREDS of calculations for what your best descent is, including all turns needed to lose altitude. It factors winds at all altitudes (especially if you’re feeding it info from your ADS-B), air temps, performance of your aircraft, nearby airports, terrain & tall structures... everything. It then shows you the best glide path in 3D, putting you right at the runway threshold for a safe landing. In my opinion, that emergency button SHOULD be called the ‘Sully’ button. Here is a link to a video of a review of that app, by none other than the creator himself. Please watch at least the first 9 minutes of the video. After that he goes into other extremely useful features of the app as well, but you’ll be hooked to watch the whole thing once you’ve seen the first 9 minutes. If you feel the same way I do about this, please do a video where you use the app so that other pilots can be made aware of it also. This app WILL save lives!!! If you do any flight simming, try it out there first and then practice some power off landings with it running so you can see first hand the power of this app. I’d LOVE to see a video you shot using it, ideally both in flight sim and in actual power off landings. Safe flying Martin!! Here’s that link...
ua-cam.com/video/VfYTW9AHUaU/v-deo.html
There seems to be some GPSS modules for the Century III, but I'm not sure which version you have. However, it also seems rather ambiguous, so in fact, I don't know if there is something available for it. The Garmin G500, of course, is available, but it requires at a minimum the G5 displays. My feeling on that is if you're going to spend that kind of money, put it towards a full blown EFIS system.
Since I'm not actively flying, I have to assume that you're using Foreflight on your iPad. Have you downloaded and connect the IFD100 system from Avidyne yet? I think Kris over at Baron Pilot really liked his, but between the display for the IFD100, and the display for Foreflight, he just had too much clutter in the cockpit.
I'm looking forward to the next new install, even though it may be a while. Thanks for taking us along, and sharing all of this with us, especially those of us who Dean Martin, in 'Airport', called 'ground-bound penguins!' LOL
Nice setup and nice work Martin. I noticed your Avidyne showed the ILS ID, the G1000 (Perspective) shows the id when the station is identified so no need to listen to the morse code signal. Does the avidyne work like this too?
Hi Paul, yes, the IFD "listens" to the morse code and shows a readout on its display. I guess listening to the morse code myself through the audio panel is an old habit which I learned during my instrument training in the 90s, and which I haven't given up since then. Probably something I could change.
Best regards, Martin
So the avidyne recommends an entry into the holding pattern? That’s nice. I am studying for my ifr written and entries to hold has been a challenge.
Yes, it does - and so did my Garmin GNS530W, btw. But it looks prettier on the Avidyne IFD 😄
And on the IFD I can do a custom hold anywhere I want, not just for an approach.
Don't beat yourself up over entries. In truth, ATC doesn't care what entry you make they just care if you stay on the protected side or not. 99% of the time it will be pretty obvious which entry will be easier to fly.
Jhardage62 thank you
Thanks Martin
You are welcome, Ryan.
- Martin
Danke super klar erklärt
Freut mich, dass es Dir gefallen hat!
Herzliche Grüsse,
Martin
This video needs to be renamed “How To Fly a Bonanza Perfectly...and Like a Pro”
Thank you, Charles.
- Martin
Does the avidyne identify nav freq. like Garmin does? I noticed you listened to the Morse code. Great videos!
Yes, it does that. I was trained (decades ago) during my instrument training to listen to the morse code, and to be honest the thought of just looking at the GPS display instead had not occurred to me. Makes perfect sense, though, and from my initial research seems to be perfectly legal.
- Martin
I broke the habit too. Love the technology.
Thanks Martin. That was an easy way to get a couple of practice approaches in actual IMC. I wonder does your IFD have the audio outputs for FLTA active?
Hi Martin. Can you tell me what your actual filed clearance was? When I try to shoot Practice approaches at my home airport, I have to file to either another airport and then get a change in the air or file to the outer marker on the ILS or a fix on one of the GPS approaches in order to get a clearance to shoot approaches at my airport. I was just curious what you actually filed. Thanks. Did you actually file Cedar Rapids direct Cedar Rapids then put Practice approaches in the remarks section?
Great vid
Martin! Stop up at KIFA someday! Love to have you!
Also, if you need a safety pilot, I’m in!
Love this video Martin. Have you tried out the IFD100 app yet?
I have not done that yet. Will do that sometime...
- Martin
Martin: would love to get your take on engine options for the a36 some time.
Nice flight! Avidyne looks like good equipment. Are you using Foreflight on your iPad?
Just got around to watching this, Martin. Nice video! Glad to see you’re enjoying the new equipment. Also, have you done anything else with the starting of your multi-engine rating?
Scott, I've worked on mu commercial maneuvers and done the knowledge test. Need to do the practical test sometime this fall. Then I'll come back to the multi...
Regards, Martin
Great video! I liked seeing the synthetic vision on the IFD 550. Did you print your own checklist or is that something you purchased?
Hi John, my normal checklist is one I customized, printed and laminated. For the abnormals and emergencies, I use an off-the-shelf checklist.
Regards, Martin
Martin, love your videos. I notice, in your videos, you mostly fly solo. Why an A36 over an F33A?
Wayne, between hauling lots of luggage (and sometimes bicycles) and the occasional trip with our three daughters, we love the space in the A36.
Regards, Martin
Does not having a second yoke ever been a problem? What did you fly before this plane? Thanks, I like your videos.
Hi Mark,
There are very few times when I miss the dual yoke - i.e. when I have someone in the right seat who is interested in trying out the controls. The other 95% of the time, I enjoy the extra space, easier access to circuit breakers etc., and getting into and out of the plane without the yoke in the way. My A36 did have a dual yoke when I bought it, but I had it replaced after the transition training was done.
Before the Bonanza, I flew mostly Piper Cherokees - many hours in Arrows, but also Warriors and Archers. And way before that, I flew gliders which is how I got into flying in the first place (decades ago).
Best regards, Martin
Thanks again.
My pleasure!
- Martin
One of these days i need to fly up to CID and meet you. Im around 30 minutes away
Better yet: Come to Mason City (KMCW) on a Third Thursday sometime for their monthly airport BBQ. I’m there about every other time. Fun place, they do it year round!
@@martinpauly only problem is that i work second shift. But some weekend i could see hitting up tge restaurant
Thank you
That was very interesting
My pleasure, Michael. Thanks for the feedback.
- Martin
Excelent
Cool video. Always enjoy watching actual IMC footage. Looks like you are wearing Halos. Wondering how you like them and how they compare to other ANR in your experience?
Martin does your radar altitude work? If so when do you use it only in low IFR approaches? I love my IFDs!
It works so so... I really don't use it much. The Avidyne's have a 500 foot callout, which seems more reliable than my radar altimeter, and in the future I can see an EFIS in my panel with an adjustable call-out for IFR minimums. That would sure be useful.
- Martin
IFD 540 & 440 und kein GPSS? Ich hab "nur" das IFD440 in meiner Mooney M20F aber dafür GPSS auf dem S-TEC Autopiloten. Kann ich nur empfehlen... ;-)
IFD 540 & 440 and no GPSS? How's that? I "only" have the IFD440 in my Mooney M20F but luckily GPSS for my S-TEC autopilot. Highly recommended!
Great video as usual, content- and productionwise.
BTW, I love our Citizen Skyhawk watches. I'm enjoying mine since I bought it new in Santa Monica in 2007.... ;-)
Irgendwann bekomme auch ich GPSS, Bernd. Aber erstmal muss ein neuer Motor her...
Gruss, Martin
How is the reception on the radios ? Some say radio reception is the weak link.
It's funny you mention it - the clarity of radio reception was one of the first things I noticed on my first flight with the IFDs, compared with the 530W and 430W they replaced. I'm very happy in that regard.
- Martin
I am glad to hear that. I have been considering the IFD 550 in place of my 530W on the trade program.
If you do not have GPSS does the IFD540 tell you what heading to turn to follow the magenta line?
Martin, what device are you employing to mount your iPad?
Only a seething jealous person would thumbs-down this video!! Admittedly I'm jealous as heck but Martin's content is incredible and very educational.
Thanks for showing us mate. Big thumbs-up from me..
Wäre vielleicht nicht schlecht, beim RNAV Approach das Variometer zu zeigen, speziell beim Übergang von level auf descent
Martin how do you like the iPad location. I’m still searching for a good location.
@Enteraname I spent a lot of time yesterday trying out ideas again. I'm doing the same with a short arm. The long arm was a little awkward
What autopilot do you have and it seems to do fine with the IFD 540?
Dumb questions Martin. What brand of headset are you using?
It'a s Halo, from Quiet Technologies, John.
- Martin
Thanks Martin, definitely time for a headset upgrade for me!
How can you hear anything with the little ear buds??
What does ITC message cleared for Option indicate?
What does IFD stand for? In Flatable Device ?
if you have FOREFLIGHT on a tablet do you need an IFD?
They do different things, John. For IFR, the answer is a clear "yes, you still need an IFD" (or similar product). If you are flying VFR, you can rely on the iPad for navigation while cross-checking with other means - which could be as simple as looking out the window. The biggest issue with tablets for IFR is the GPS accuracy can degrade without you really knowing about it. IFR GPS receivers do a lot of integrity checking behind the scenes to ensure what they display is accurate, or warn the pilot when accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
- Martin
@@martinpauly thank you sir
How do you file for the local approaches?
Brian Parkman Haven’t actually done it in several years, but when I did, you would file KCID-KCID and put practice approaches in the notes, or just contact ATC from the aircraft without a flight plan and tell them what you want to do. Not a big deal. In Iowa, anyway.
Avidyne should soon sponsor you! I have used a few of the Garmin systems, but never saw the Avidyne in action before. Are you going to get their ai and hsi?
I don't believe the Entegra system (Avidyne'e EFIS) is available for my Bonanza - is it?
- Martin
Martin Pauly I don't know. It is a shame if it isn't. That is a really nice system
@@chrisbowpiloto I agree. An Aspen (or two) and the DFC90 would be a really nice completion of my instrument panel.
- Martin
Given that you already got the 930, I'd consider the dual G5 + GFC500. Or, perhaps the 10" G3x, without EIS.
Hey Martin, looks like you have trouble with high frequency vibrations on some of your cameras.
Have you considered adding a damper, to filter them out?
Take a look at these:
ua-cam.com/video/cajoxGhFQck/v-deo.html
Horrific comment made by Martin on Jerry Wagner's channel. Not sure who this Martin is but certainly doesn't know when to keep things to himself. Additionally, he is a low time pilot with little technical knowledge to comment on someone else's conduct. Hope you have a good year, sir, and please keep your comments to yourself! With only 15k subscribers, not too concerned about widespread distribution of the trash he put out there.
Are you just anti-garmin?
You were going way to fast. Thats why you overshot.
Does the radar altimeter work? When do you use it?
It does work OK, but I usually don't turn it on. Didn't even think about it on this flight.
Regards, Martin