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Services &
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Aircraft Pilot
Information Manuals, POH Supplemental Manuals and Pilot Guides:
Piper
Malibu, Mirage and Meridian Pilot Information Manuals:
Pilot Information Manual for the
make/model/year aircraft in which you are training - available from Skytech for current production. You will get one of these for your aircraft
when you take your initial training with me.
These are required for your training.
Most are available in PDF format here:
PA46-310 Malibu
1984 1986 SN
468408001007 PIM #761-784
1986 1988 SN
4608008-140 PIM #761-816
PA46-350 Mirage
1989 1995 SN
4622001-200 PIM #761-825
1995 1995 SN
4636001-020 PIM #761-866
1996 1997 SN
4636021-131 PIM #761-884
1998 1999 SN
4636132-195 PIM #767-003
1999 2005 SN
4636196 374 PIM #767-007
2006 & 2009
(Avidyne) SN4636375 462 less 4636460 PIM #767-050
2009 & up
(G1000) SN4636463 & up + 4636460 PIM #767-082
PA46-500TP Meridian
2000 2003 SN
4697001-156 (4900 Lb MTOW) PIM #767-010
2000 2003 SN
4697001-156 (with 5140 MTOW Kit) & SN 4697157-173 PIM #767-033
2004 2005 SN
4697174-215 less SN 4697198 PIM #767-043
2006 2009
(Avidyne) SN 4697198 & SN 4697216-398 less 340 PIM #767-045
2009 & up
(G1000) SN 4697399 & up + 340 PIM #767-070
PA46R-350T Matrix
2008 2009
SN46920001 - 133 PIM # 767-067
2009 & up
(G1000) SN4692134 & up PIM #767-083
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Avidyne FlightMax interactive training software and pilot manuals for the EX500 & EX5000
Garmin: GNS430 GNS430W GNS480 GNS530 GNS530W Meridian G1000
Honeywell
RDR 2000 Color Weather Radar
Honeywell King KFC150 Autopilot
King KTA870-KMH-880 TAS Traffic Advisory / Multi-Hazard Awareness System
Piper Aircraft POH current
revision list
Piper Service Bulletins and Service Letters:
Do you have the latest information on updates to your aircraft? It is your responsibility you know.
PT6 Engine Pilot
Familiarization
S-Tec
55X Autopilot Pre-select
Current Satellite Surface Map
Plot This free site from Unisys will help you
understand the big picture. It provides a composite view of the current
satellite image, NEXRAD and the Surface Analysis. Use it frequently.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) 800 872-2672. Be sure to sign up for the legal services
plan.
AOPA Malibu/Mirage Safety Review A hard
look at the PA46 soft spots:
Buy it here Download the PDF here
Aircraft For Sale:
Malibu and Mirage -
Meridian - 1988 Beech Baron 58
ASA Pro Flight Library:
This DVD can be loaded onto your EFB. It has every conceivable aviation
document including the FAR/AIM, all FAA handbooks, ACs, etc. It even has a
complete reference of FAA legal interpretations.
Avidyne MFD: If
you own an Avidyne equipped aircraft, the following procedures and
subscription/hardware requirements will help you get started faster:
You will need to get the MFD 8 digit serial number from the Aux page of
the MFD
Download the Jeppesen Services Update
Manager (JSUM) Software from Jeppesen:
You will need the following subscriptions and hardware:
Annual subscriptions from Jeppesen (800-621-5377):
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CMax Chart Subscription for the lower 48
(includes Low Enr Paper)
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Hi Enroute subscription (paper) for the lower 48
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Avidyne Nav Data Subscription (includes
obstacles)
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2 qty Non WAAS Garmin430 Nav Data subscription
Hardware from Jeppesen:
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Skybound Reader
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2 qty extra data cards for the Garmin 430s
Annual subscription from NACO:
FAA National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) IAPs (Instrument Approach Procedures)
for the lower 48 US States. Get the glue
bound ones. They are more portable, they
require no updating and they are less expensive than Jeppesen NACO Customer
Service: 800-638-8972
Additional Hardware needed:
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2 qty 1 Gb USB Drives
Here are the
procedures for setting up the Chart Data and the Nav Data
Remember There is a limitation on the use of CMax Charts in the Avidyne equipped
Meridian in your POH 2.34. It states:
Operators with the optional CMax
Chart Page must have back-up charts available. Do not rely upon CMax charts as
your sole source of navigation information.
Avweb: A good general aviation information site
Blackstone Oil Analysis: If you own or
operated piston engines you should be using this service
Charts,
TERPS and other cockpit resources:
High and Low Altitude Enroute Charts. Jeppesen charts are
lighter; they fold easier and are easier to read. They cost the same as NACO
charts. Get a subscription so they are always current (source
http://www.jeppesen.com)
FAA National Aeronautical Charting Office (NACO) IAPs (Instrument Approach Procedures). Get the glue bound ones. They are more portable, they require no
updating and they are less expensive than Jeppesen
NACO Customer
Service: 800-638-8972
Flight Guide Airport and
Frequency Manual Vol I West; Vol II Central; Vol III Eastern
States. I often see pilots with no visible way to taxi without progressive
instruction. These airport diagrams are
the best. The book also has every
conceivable bit of information you may need for planning and flying trips to
unfamiliar areas, including FBOs, locations on the field frequencies, phone
numbers, hotels, restaurants, etc. In my
view, these books are a must have item. They
are now available as a digital database for your EFB from Chartcase Pro.
Checklist
- Meridian
Cleveland
Semi-metallic
Brake Lining conditioning procedure. Please
note: Do not be overly aggressive with this procedure. It could result in a
tire fire.
Engine Management:
Fly The Engine by Kas Thomas This book
is an excellent primer which will answer the questions how? and why?
Sky Ranch Engineering Manual by John Schwaner
This book is for the enthusiast who wants the whole story
FAR/AIM (a current one) (Part 61.65 will be the reference for tasks required along with the PTS for the standards.) You will get one of these for your aircraft when you take your transition training or recurrent training with me. An electronic library which includes the FAR/AIM is available from ASA here.
FAA
Washington ADIZ revised 30 Aug 2007 If you fly in the Northeast
corridor, careful reading and understanding of this document could save you
time and money.
FAA - Is your
pilot certificate number your social security number? Change it fast here.
FCC You are required to have an Aircraft
Radio Station License to operate your RDR-2000 and a Restricted Radio Operators
License (or higher) to operate your VHF radios when outside of the US. You can
use Form 605 for both.
Flight Planning: Flightplan.com is the best flight planning
and flight information resource I have found ... and, believe it or not, it is
free of charge.
Flight Tracking:
This website will allow you to track any IFR flight in the lower 48 states in
real time Flight Aware
FlightCom Digital Voice
Recorder Manual
Garmin
530W/430W Installation Issue A reprint of Rick Peavelys (Vero
Beach Avionics) post on the MMOPA website
GlobalPlaneSearch.com
- Aircraft Sales, Air Charter and Lease listings. Acquisition and leasing
services available.
Goodyear Aviation Tire Care and Maintenance: A thorough
discussion of what to do, and what not to do regarding aircraft tires.
Hartzell
Propeller Care in PDF Format
IFR Magazine
800 786-3454 This flyer has lots, of good stuff on a regular basis that
fall into the category of should know but never knew before.
Structural Icing A lot has been written about this very
important topic. Here is the latest from the FAA in the for of Advisory
Circular 91-74A
Lycoming Engines Get the whole story on
operation
McMurdo 406 Personal Locator
Beacon This is the one I recommend because it floats and it has a
48 hour battery:
The Personal
Location Beacon with built-in GPS. The Fastfind Max series of Personal Location
Beacons are the very latest products from McMurdo designed to provide
individuals with the highest chance of being found quickly in an emergency. The
Fastfind Max-G is a revolutionary hand-held Personal Location Beacon that
features a built-in GPS receiver (Global Positioning System) combined with a 406
MHz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal. In the event of an emergency, an
alert signal is transmitted to COSPAS-SARSAT satellites and forwarded to a
rescue coordination center within typically 3 minutes. The built-in GPS
receiver will provide latitude and longitude coordinates to give a position to
within typically 98 feet anywhere in the world. The Fastfind Max-G comes
complete with lanyard and designer splashproof carry case to enable users to
keep the PLB safely attached at all times.
Key Features
Built-in GPS
Weighs just 9 oz.
Global
alert to Cospas-Sarsat satellites
406MHz
transmitter
Frequency: 406.037MHz
121.5MHz homing frequency
Positional accuracy to within 10 feet
Floats
Waterproof to 38 feet
Complete with lanyard and designer carry case
User
replaceable battery packs (-4˚F/ -20˚C)
Mead Aircraft Services: Kevin Mead is generally
regarded as the best independent mechanic available for the Piper Malibu/ Mirage
and Meridian. He is a long way for some
of us but surprisingly easy to get to.
MMEL
for the Meridian is located here: The FAAs Master Minimum Equipment List for
the PA46-500T may be useful to develop your own MEL specifically for your
aircraft since turbine powered aircraft must otherwise have all systems
operational to legally take off (91.213(d)). There are no exceptions to this
regulation. Developing an MEL is a good idea to increase the utility of your
aircraft. Please contact me if you
have questions or need assistance.
MEL for the Piper Meridian: This document
is in word format and may be downloaded free of charge. You must modify it to
meet your specific needs and obtain approval from your local FAA FSDO office.
The FAA Operations Specification (Op
Spec) for doing this is here. Please contact me if you have questions.
National Association of Flight Instructors: I am a member of
NAFI and a designated Master Certified Flight Instructor (MCFI) You can see for
yourself what this is all about.
NOAA National
Climate Data Center Products and Services
Piper Service Bulletins and Service Letters:
Do you have the latest information on updates to your aircraft? It is your
responsibility you know.
Piper Event
Inspection Checklists for the Meridian;
Piper Inspection Report for the PA46-310 and PA46-350
Pratt Whitney
Canada:
Field Support Representatives
contact list
PT6-42A Inlet Corrosion
Service Bulletin
Standard Traffic Management Program This
is the FAA reservation system used for major national events. If you are going
to any major events, check here to see if STMP is going to be used.
Skytech in Baltimore, Maryland
and Rock Hill, SC Piper aircraft sales and service in the Mid-Atlantic and Carolinas.
Trend Monitoring
for turbine engines: If you are not keeping trend data and cycles, you
are not getting the best value from your aircraft. Go to this site to get the
big picture: The Trend Group
then complete the Enrollment Package
and send it to them: info@thetrendgroup.com
If you want to
begin an electronic trend monitoring program you may obtain the Piper download software
here and all you will need is a laptop and a standard 9 pin RS232 cable or
Radio Shack Part # 26-183 for USB equipped laptops. Here are the instructions. You should also keep a cycle log.
Ask me about this; Ill even give you a log book.
If you believe
you do not need trend monitoring, please call me as soon as possible Dick
Rochfort, Pilot Trainer 410-435-3333
Weather Books These are the best weather reference
books I can find anywhere. If you fly in weather you should read and understand
the information in these books:
The Best of Professional
Pilot's WxBrief: The First Ten Years Karsten Shein An excellent
collection of well written articles
Weather for the Mariner
by William J. Kotsch This is a great macro weather theory book
Aviation Weather by
Peter F. Lester - An excellent weather reference book
The Weather Book by
Jack Williams: An Easy-to-Understand Guide to the USA's Weather
Weather
Information Websites:
AOPA if you are a member (and you
should be) - http://www.aopa.org/members/wx/maps.cfm?image=neradwm00&mapType=Radar%20Map&mapName=Northeast%20Region
AvWx: enables your web browser capable phone
to get aviation weather, airport information and more. It works with virtually any Internet-enabled
phone. No matter whether you're using Verizon, AT&T, Sprint PCS, Cingular,
T-Mobile or Nextel, etc. It gives you up to the minute aviation weather information
when and where you need it. The cost is
embarrassingly low as well.
AVNwx.COM - http://maps.avnwx.com/
Europe
Intellicast - http://www.intellicast.com/National/ForecastToday.aspx
NOAA - Aviation Digital Data Service
(ADDS) Check out the new flight path
tool!
NOAA Jetstream: An online
weather school excellent!
North Atlantic - http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/GOES/EAST/natl/loop-vis.html
Unisys:
Weather.unisys.com The best
tactical tool available at this writing
http://weather.unisys.com/satellite/sat_sfc_map.html
- This is the only composite map which shows ALL graphical reports together
RADAR, Sattelite and Surface Analysis
Bad Meteorology a
discussion on ideas you were taught that are just plain wrong
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