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27 minutes ago, Don Gates said:

Do ya'll think the GFC500 would work with GI-275's versus the G5?

Yes it does. 

32 minutes ago, MoonFlyer68 said:

I actually have one installed on my plane and about 2 weeks after installation my vacuum pump died in IMC dodging storms. It is a great little device.

Before you ask, I don't have all my power settings and speeds nailed down so I can't vouch for any speed loss.

How did you end up mounting it ? 

I recently went up with a hangar neighbor in his  Piper Archer, he has the GFC 500 G5’s and IFD 440. Flys the approaches perfectly.

I have never experienced my bladders shrink or collapse from lack of fuel. 
 When filling my tanks I generally wait a couple minutes for the fuel to go down and top off again, this is because the first bladder takes the fuel quickly then fills the other bladders through smaller interconnecting tubes. 

51 minutes ago, PilotX said:

1. You are not the gatekeeper or the moral police, call the FCC. You have no suggestions just complaints. Don't tell me or anybody else to SHUT UP.

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not the same as a Mooney but I was in a RV7 with a IO-390 and It climbed and flew like a bat out of hell compare to the RV7 With a IO-360 I was in prior. 

I have owned planes for many years and my wife has always supported my flying, she enjoys taking trips or just a quick flight around the patch, I’m very blessed. 

Six years ago my wife said she wanted a boat so I bought her a 40ft Silverton SB, she’s very happy as am I. 

We typically take 40 - 300 mile trips on Lake Michigan or just hang out on the boat for a long weekend.

Naturally I love flying first and boating defiantly a second, since I’m based DKB I fly my wife weekly ( quick flight )  to KRAC Reef Point Marina  so I’m happy and she’s happy. 

Thanks for sharing, should be fun to watch and follow along. 

I had my bladders installed in 2005, paid $10,700 then. Probably could save a lot of money installing your self with a IA friend.
I have not had any problems since, sure don’t miss the constant sealing / patching  and fuel odors. 
Over the years I’ve changed over to the light weight starter, alternator, got rid of the heavy gyros, radios and vac system so use full load is a non issue for me. 

I left mine in, sure makes a nice ice detector........

I used the fast stack hub for my RV-7 panel, awesome product makes avionics wiring super simple. 
 

Try Gene at Northwest Flyers 06C  Schaumburg IL a quick 25-30 minute flight for you. 
Once a certified Mooney center, still does a ton of mooneys. 
 

5 hours ago, Lptoro said:

Would there be any issues with an IFD-540 and dual G5 installation?

I have the IFD 540 with 2 G5’5 they play together nicely and great for legal IFR. 

Very nice, love the upgraded wing tips. 

GX65 is sold. 

On 1/29/2021 at 3:31 PM, skykrawler said:

Hold on to that firm price because the database won't be available.

 

https://support.jeppesen.com/partner?pc=&pid=&pp=a3a60000000ZNSgAAO&pt=a3a0z000000pPHIAA2

 

Always a negative one somewhere........

As stated, this would make a great ( wait for it ).....................REPLACEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dont really need to sell it, don’t care if I do, just thought I’d list if someone is in the need for the same. 

Amazing......

When I installed electric trim we made another bracket for the yoke (pictured) so the electric trim can be operated with left thumb like the auto pilot switches. 

Im also able to use a iPad mini on the yoke with no interference. 

Since these pictures I ran the wires up the yoke. 

I would think a bracket for your trim switches can be easily made. 
 

Not sure if your yokes are like mine but this is how I’d did my 70C yoke switches for my Stec-30. 
 

Trying here before Barn Stormers. 
 

Back in the day I purchased this GX65 new, thinking it may have only 300 hrs on it before I removed it. 
Radio worked perfect, screen and display worked perfect. 
 

Includes GX65, tray and antenna not shown. No connectors. Would be perfect for a replacement. 

Been in my heated hangers it’s whole life so no extreme temperature variations ( if it matters or not ). 

Was going to install it in my RV7 but decided to do another IFD540 instead. 

$SOLD 

I hit the donate button on top but nothing happen.

Is there another link somewhere to donate again this year ? 
 

I use Aerocomfort.com 

When I overhauled my engine I did the three blade including power flow and never looked back......

I did it for better climb performance on hot days and it sure helped a lot , really awesome on cold days. 

Some say you will lose speed, I have not noticed any speed reduction 

Lastly it really looks cool !!!!
 

Hi Glenn, 

sent you a PM. 

Ouch I feel your pain......

If you ever need help bucking rivets when the time comes (I'm fairly good at it) let me know. I’m based DKB.