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To ensure your charging system functions correctly, consider adding a digital voltmeter, which costs under 30 dollars and easily plugs into your cigarette lighter. It helps monitor voltage levels during flight, identifying issues with the generator or alternator before it's too late. Quality brands, like Anker, are recommended for reliable charging.
After a two-month break due to challenging flying conditions, the author returned to aviation and tested the new Spot Gen3 Tracker. The device improves tracking intervals and adds functionality over the previous model, enhancing safety during flights. The author finds the new tracker essential for emergency situations.
September was an exciting month marked by record heat and successful flights, including a first venture into mountain flying. The author resumed studies for an AME license, focusing on aircraft maintenance skills, such as soldering. Additionally, the decision to install a 406 ELT in an aircraft reflects compliance with evolving regulations.
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