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tigers2007

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    **Central Wisconsin** Land of Cheese and Beer.
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    (former) '64 M20D, (current) Flightworks Capella XS

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  1. You're right - this should keep you comfortably close to 994PT's arrangement. I wonder if you'll be looking for your ITT and N1 gauges...
  2. This saved my bacon a couple times due to a sketchy gyro AI. I no longer need this. Includes what you see in the photos. Has the upgraded GPS antenna. I do not have the suction-mount as the Mooney-buyer refused to return it to me (along with my headset, etc. long story...) It does include the panel-hole mount though. There is a horizontal white line that is visible at near the top of the screen. That is the only discrepancy with this and that line does not affect the operation of this device. It is no longer under warranty. Photos were taken today (14-AUG-2023). $300 shipped with insurance to anywhere in the CONUS. Check or PayPal accepted.
  3. Check your umbrella policy/contract for specific aviation exclusions. Some do not rule out aviation related events. Consider shopping around. My life insurance broker couldn't find me a life policy without ridiculous exclusions specially because I am a pilot (no coverage on non-121 flights,etc). I went to Pilot Insurance Center and they found me a policy (written by North American) that was actually cheaper than what the other guy quoted AND I can fly the damn plane... The comment about rude Canadians made me spit out some of my beer when I read that (Sleeman's Cream Ale); was quite hilarious to me but I live in the states so maybe my instinctive rudeness has been kept reserved due to the Red White and Blue.
  4. I used to lease an M size tank and refill it myself. So much cheaper and way more convenient. Some MS members use a cascade of multiple tanks. Be sure to read your hangar agreement before investing into your own refill station. Sent from my SM-S911U using Tapatalk
  5. KiaoTime Auto Switch Worked fine the last time it was hooked up to the M20D. Lots of discussion on how this setup works on MS. Can be upgraded to also send back temperature data but I never bought the temp sensor. I was paying $15/quarter for service via H2O Wireless. You can just text it directly or use an app. Shipping will be actual cost and I get commercial rates.
  6. Is there a security camera that watches the runway there? It would be interesting to see the replay.
  7. What did BA pay for FF? I see the press release stated “will enable us to compete and win in the $2.8 trillion, 10-year services market.” so I assume it wasn’t cheap. FF reportedly had 180 staff members as of May 2019.
  8. FYI for anyone that wants to dump FF but access the logbooks. This is easier for dedicated tablets. Prior to account expiration, disconnect from the network prior to opening the FF application so it doesn’t download any updates. Make sure it’s offline prior to using the app and also backdate the clock. This will buy you some time so you can print out/save pdf’s of your logs.
  9. Let us not forget the golden rule of the total cost of an avionics purchase and it’s installation: Cost of Avionic x 2
  10. Sales (AKA “Use”) Tax is dependent on the state. That is typically a matter for any purchase regardless if it’s being imported. A trick I learned later in life was to register as an aircraft dealer and register your purchases under your dealer name. My former state wouldn’t nail you on the Use Tax then. I’m not surprised that some lazy worthless CBP Officer told you to get a broker. If that’s the case then you call back the next day (or shift) and ask to speak to a Supervisor. This agency goes bananas when people complain. I’m serious — I once received a Congressional complaint that I didn’t say “Welcome Back to the USA” to an alleged traveller. I have never said that to anyone. It wasn’t my job to to welcome people “back”. I digress; first get an idea where you want to process the paperwork (i.e. which Port Of Entry).
  11. If this is a private transaction, then it is quite easy. You’re entire experience will be dependent on the specific Port Of Entry (POE) and the CBP Officer who handles the paperwork at the POE. This Mooney should be able to be brought in with a CBP Form 3311 “Declaration for Free Entry of Returned American Products”. You should not have to pay a nickel to import it. Could also do a 7501 “Entry Summary”… Personally I would not deal with a broker as it’s not necessary in this situation. The most important part is to contact the POE you plan on formally importing this at and work with them; ask specific questions and even a point of contact. I always enjoyed helping fellow aircraft owners import their new project birds into the USA.
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