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Yes and it requires pitot-static connection for the AHRS to work correctly. The RCA2610 requires only power and ground. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Going through the decision process on backup AI myself. My M20 F is going in for avionics upgrades in a couple of weeks it already has a GI 275 for AI but the HSI is analog. The HSI is getting replaced with another GI 275. Both GNS 430w are getting replaced with GTN 650. The panel mounted 496 will be replaced with an Aera 660. The airplane currently has a backup AI that is vacuum driven. It is the only instrument in the plane that will need vacuum and it just recently started to precess badly so it needs to be replaced. So, struggling with what to replace it with. Another vacuum driven AI, or a digital AI so I can remove the vacuum system. If digital AI then I wanted something that will last longer than the GI 275. Been looking hard at the RCA 2610-3. At 80% brightness it will last 3 hours on its internal battery which is plenty long to get me down alone with the Aera 660 with its own 4 hour battery which I can use for navigation while he master is off. Still have not made a final decision but but leaning towards ditching he vacuum pump and installing the RCA 2610 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Is this still available? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It should not be a big issue. It’s happened to me at least 3 times, always when I let someone else close the door (two CFIs). After the third time I never let anyone else close the door. Don’t even try to close it. It is a distraction and it’s nearly impossible to do. Just land when able and close it. The open door (about one inch open) does create quite a bit more drag, but otherwise non-event as long as you continue to fly the plane. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I have a 67 F that I purchased just a couple months ago. It has a JPI900 and my temps are in the upper 200’s or low 300’s in flight here in Florida. I’ve actually been worried about CYL temps too low. My previous plane was a C model with a dog house and that plane ran hot on climb, usually over 400 for a bit so I would have to switch to 120mph cruse climb immediately. My F gets to maybe 350 climbing Vy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Don’t know how much time you have but I have one in my plane that is getting replaced with GI275 for avionics upgrade. Bunch of other stuff is getting replaced as well but supposedly my avionics shop will let me know soon when to drop off the airplane. I’ve been assured it will be this month (February) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Interesting. Up here in Jacksonville FL at my airport (KHEG), the city keeps track of which airplane is in each hanger per the lease. Generally it does not take more than a month or two before they find out if you let someone else park their plane in your hangar and demand you remove it. Subleasing definitely not allowed and is policed actively. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Nice job. I tried to do this myself and after one hour and bloodied knuckles I decided I would let the pros handle it. I had Maxwell replace the control rods on both sides this past December. My old C was showing quite a bit of slop. I had the roll-pin rod ends so I ordered the complete threaded rods from he factory a couple of years ago. Access to disconnect the rod end inside the wing is a challenge and I didn’t have the patience. Sold my C shortly thereafter and purchased an F of the same age (and flight time) but no wear in the aileron rod ends. Have not looked through the logbooks yet to see if they were replaced at some point Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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I sure will Glenn. I had an emotional attachment to my C and I only owned it for 12 years. Can’t imagine 35 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you Glenn and yes it is your F that I purchased from Evan. It’s such a nice bird I told Evan when he purchased it from you that if he ever wanted to sell it to call me first. He did and I could not pass up the opportunity. She is going to get a little upgrade in February replacing the 430Ws with GTN650 and a she will have Two GI275s for attitude indicator and HSI. Her panel still going to look the same because I like it the way it is, just a bit more modern boxes. Greatly appreciate the great care you and Evan showed for this bird and I will take good care of her as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

N2976L has found a new home. The new owner met me at Maxwell to pick it up and we flew it back to Atlanta where it will now reside. Met his family and they are all supper exited about the plane, just great folks. His son is a pilot too and they are all looking forward to new adventures. Was feeling sad about letting N2976L go but feel much better now because I know it has found a good home. What better way for a first flight with the new owner that going back to Atlanta with a 40+ knot tailwind!! The old C was doing 193 Kts ground speed. I did let him know to expect 142-145 Kts true airspeed for typical flights, but we had smooth air at 7500 feet and the Accutrak AP kept us on rails all the way. Arrived at West Georgia Regional at 7:30 PM after a great flight. Stayed Overnight and the next day flew again with the new owner. He is a pretty good pilot and was handling the Mooney without difficulty including landings. He does have an instructor and will continue with him until he meets insurance requirements. Lots of discussion over lunch and dinner about Mooney flying/maintenance and I mentioned Mooneyspace several time and hope he joins this great community. A word about the Maxwell annual. It did not disappoint! They found some discrepancies that were probably missed during the last annual. Nothing huge, but was very impressed with the attention to detail and how thorough the inspection was. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. I wish he was closer to Florida, but I think I will let him do the first annual in my new M20F just to get a good baseline. I may not take it to him every year, but I think I will work him into a rotation to make sure my new bird remains in good shape.

Selling for $55k. Annual at Maxwell is complete. I think I priced it too low as the demand has been high but that’s what I told the first person interested and I’ll keep my word. Lowest compression in the mid 70s. Flying to Maxwell next Wednesday (1/10) to pick it up. Potential new owner will probably meet me there and I’ll fly the plane with him to its new home near Atlanta. That C was so good to me I’ll be sad to see her go. My new F is growing on me though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Interested. I’ll send you a PM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

He sure did Mike. When Glen decided to sell it a few years ago my buddy saw it here in Mooneyspace and jumped on it immediately. I went with my buddy to pick it up because he did not have much Mooney time at all. I liked it so much that I told him if he ever decided to sell it to call me first. He has another flying job in the military and recently decided to sell it and gave me a call first, as we had discussed back then. Like him, I jumped on it right away. I’m upgrading the avionics a bit and the interior, installing CIES fuel senders and probably swapping out the generator for an alternator. I was giving the group here a chance to recommend other changes in case they come up with something I have not considered, which they often do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hangar 31. Come by any time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well, forgot to mention an important fact that I would like input on. The airplane has a backup vacuum powered AI. It is the only instrument in the plane that uses vacuum. The backup AI and the retractable boarding step is all the vacuum system operates. I’m debating whether to remove the vacuum system since it will soon have two GI275s and I could convert the step to electric. Any real value in keeping the vacuum system for the vacuum AI? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The previous owner showed me and I have watched the Maxwell video as well. Have not tried a hot start yet. Hopefully it will go well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Certainly have as it would be less costly and offer similarly functionally as the 650. Have not discounted that option. Since the other stuff is Garmin I was concerned with mixing other brands. For example, I know the 650xi will cross feed the 430w and the new panel mounted 660 and would obviously play nice with the GI275s. Have not researched if there would be any issues if I throw an Avidyne in the mix. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For most of its life the UL was just over 1000 lbs even after the avionics upgrade, then a few years ago it got put on scales an the UL dropped to 950 range (don’t recall exact number) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thought I post a few pics of my newly purchased M20F. I’m selling my 67C which I posted only here in Mooneysoace and there is a buyer waiting completion of the annual at Maxwell. I purchased this F model from another member here that I have known for a long time. Very happy with my purchase as I wanted more space for the back seat passengers. Not that I fly often with full seats but the few times a year when I do I always wished for a little bigger cabin. The F comes with STEC 55x, two 430Ws, a Gi275 for AI, JPI 900, as FS210. Already scheduled an avionics upgrade later this month to replace one of the 430w with a GTN650xi, replace the analog HSI with an GI 275, and the panel mounted 496 with a 660. If you see something in the panel you would change please let me know. Always looking for good ideas. I’ll be sad to see my C go because it has been bulletproof for the 12 years I’ve owned it. I sure hope the F is as reliable an airplane as my C has been. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ve purchased and sold only a few items here and never had an issue. I do look to make sure the person I’m dealing with has been a part of the community for a while. If so, I trust them and ship the item, even let them try it before they pay. Maybe not too smart but have yet to be burned. If there is someone in the community that we know is active and refuses to pay then no mercy. We should know who it is so the rest of us don’t get burned doing business with him. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Same here. I have carried my flight bag with the hand held radio in the side pocket on a commercial flight and TSA had no issue with it at all. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Don’t want to highjack the thread but if you don’t want a partner but want to let a friend occasionally fly your plane (M20F) what would be a fair hourly rate. This person would not contribute to any of the fixed cost which include hangar nor any maintenance. It would be very much like an occasional rental. I can look at rental rates for similar aircraft but those include some profit and I’m not looking to make a profit. Although I have owned a C for 12 years I have never bothered to calculate my operating expenses. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Not sure that I have seen your msg. You can email me at perez1875@gmail.com Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro