Finally got the VFR transponder 24 month check completed today at Leesburg, Va for a cost of $ 87.68. Took longer to do the log book entries than the actual check. Flying in the DCA ADIZ I want to be sure all is well and it was.
Thanks to all for your advice and suggestions as the prices ranged from $ 300 to the $ 87. Some facilities said it would take 2.5 hours, other said they would have to bench check it, and others said I had to get a complete IFR certification. This Group really helped me out and as I read all the various messages I am learning more than I thought and I have been flying for over 58 years. Coupe is a 415 C and today at 2400ft MSL , cruising at 2400RPM, wooden climb prop, gross weight of 1320lbs, I was indicating 85 kts or about 98 MPH. OAT 80 F. GPS read 85 kts ground speed as the wind was calm. Engine is the 85 HP with only 173 hours on a complete major. Do these figures seem correct for the settings ? No wheel fairings and landing light is in the wing. Jim Truxel N3439H Frederick, MD FDK
