Do you have a 337 for your wifes knee? Is her name Gizmo? Kevin1
--- In [email protected], "Bert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My battery power has always been a problem. Has anyone figured out a > way to install an external power coupler that would allow the easy > connection of a battery charger. Currently, one must open the baggage > bag, remove the battery box lid bolts, remove battery box lid, connect > the charger, and leave the canope partially open for the power cord to > pass thru. Then of course, reverse the whole thing when one wants to > go fly. I see many planes with simple external power plugs. Why can't > we put one on a coupe? > > Would anyone care to recommend a battery they have found to be > reliable, long lived, and economical? I only seem to find batteries > that fit just two but not three of those criteria. > > My GPS is mounted on an old 5 X 7 clip board that straps to my right > knee (or my wife's left knee when she flies with me). It is simple, > easy to stow away, uses no panel space, and cost almost nothing. I > actually enjoy using old fashion dead reconning with my charts, timer, > and calculator. Although, I have opted to use an electronic E6B in the > cockpit as my concession to the modern computer age. > > Bert Hampton > N99618 >
