Tim,

In attempts to fine tune my WX500 I made it worse so I have asked the
good folks at BF Goodrich for some assistance.  The corporate suits have
been responsive so far but I am still awaiting technical suggestions.
When displayed on my Chelton I used to sit on the field in Redmond and
see a TS over Portland - all the time.  Now the strikes at 100 nm cover
much of the display.  "Needs Work" is an understatement I should think.

As for my de-ice, the work is done and all systems are go.  I'm certain
that installation before closing the wings would have been easier but
even the after market job was done cleanly and professionally.  All the
electrical features on the plane work just fine.  I have two heated
pitot/static systems and both operate, as do the pressurization, servos,
lights, radios and Oogah horn (OK - I exaggerate there).  

The de-ice performance has been as advertised.  I am chicken man when it
comes to ice so my experiences have been few.  I went ice hunting and
was disappointed when none showed up on the wings, then I shut off the
Therm-X system and voila - ice started to form.  Switched it on and ice
was gone within 15 sec or so.  How does it perform in moderate ice?  I
do not know and will spend a lot of time on the ground to ensure that I
never find out.  I prefer ice in my martini pitcher, thank you.  

Next month I'll be in Redmond and will schedule time at RDD to complete
installation of the windscreen glycol spray bar.  I have never had ice
obscure forward visibility but for the few pounds and dollars I'll
install it anyway. The parts from NAPA will run less than $100, although
the SS manifold and jets are a custom job.  The most expensive component
is the choice of actuating button: one that matches the two RDD Therm-X
buttons is MilSpec and lists for about $200!  

Robert

-----Original Message-----
From: zoelt@sio.midco.net [mailto:zoelt@sio.midco.net]
Sent: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 11:30 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: RE: [LML] BF Goodrich Stormscope WX-500
Bob,
I have a WX500 in my IVP.  It's displayed on my 530, Chelton, and Sandel
but none very accurately.  My avionics shop is going to check install
position and interference with antennas etc. . . .  How is your
Thermawing install? . . .