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SalMCFI Congrats. Details would be much appreciated. You are going to enjoy a real cross country hauler.

Where have all the Ovations gone? Tradeaplane has six M20R's listed while Controller.com has four available in the states. Two in Australia, one in Germany et. Maybe the Mooney mkt, is following the housing mkt. Purchased mine 9 years ago with several to choose from and no bidding wars or multiple offers. Anyway, good luck to new Ovation buyers, it appears that time may not be on the side of the purchaser. Best,

Any info out there? Read it was being installed in Pipers and perhaps Cirrus?? Mooney calendar arrival? Price? Local avionics shop said he has nothing concrete except what he has heard in the rumor mill. I thought all was finished after Microkit install, now again??

In my case my disconnects turned out to be a defective servro. Garmin replaced servo, still under warranty. Labor was my expense.

A little lagniappe I was not expecting. Old avionics removed and replaced with new. The unexpected lagniappe was 47.1 pounds of increase in useful load. The table was piled high with 95 era avionics and was disposed of ( Priced as a group) pretty rapidly on e-bay. Not sure of the weight, but expect the two vacuum pumps were possibly a major contributing factor.

Microkit Solutions LS-100-G Landing height system. Enough said.

Some of the newer 18 wheelers don't just have cup holders, they have cup warmers. Just saying, if you really want to move the bar. Now, back to Rich of peak or Lean of peak??????

And where is that $35.00 digital CO monitor when you might need it??

About two hours shop time per servo.

The early Garmin GFC-500 autopilots Had endemic servo issues. Although I never had a porpoise issue, I had everything else. Before the saga ended, three out the four servos failed. Although the labor was on my ticket, Garmin without hesitation provided new ones. Now all is well, and the autopilot is functioning as intended. Just a suggestion, you might want to check those servos. Best

Just a minor side note: Upon install, best to have some sort of an off Sw. IN my case its the circuit breaker. Today at 8000 ft. transiting through heavy cloud cover we got several six ft. call outs. That being said, wish gen. aviation would have had it sooner.

I think this might be an occasion where I would not use the word "UNABLE".

Actually, I used a screwdriver to remove my lenses to change over to LED bulbs, but, I have to hand it to you, I think your technique was faster. Little harm, no foul....

Just keep in mind, the chances of engine failure goes up as the square. IE: Engine failure in a twin is four times more likely than in a single. A small issue from a friend on a return flight when he called Reykjavik tower and was informed the airport was closed. He was advised to fly up some foggy fjord and attempt a landing at an alternate. John had been fighting headwinds all night and was exhausted and low on fuel. When asked what the problem was he was informed disabled aircraft on runway. John adamantly told tower to remove aircraft with car, truck, tractor or a team of horses if necessary because he was landing Reykjavik. He landed without incident, no disabled aircraft in sight. Things happen, would strongly suggest taking Jerry 5TJ's advise concerning a ferry pilot.

Four knots is significant, will check mine later this week. Never thought of going to Garmin, instead of Lo Presti, for a speed mod. Every day I am glad I never sent my GFC-150 in for repairs. That little GFC500 box is worth every penny. Best,

There is a very prof. shop near San Antonio that does, if he has weather, two corporate jets a week. One day to strip, one day to paint and one day to decal and letter. (Approx. $250k per aircraft, or if my math is right, about $500k per week. Unfortunately, its my understanding, only corporate jets need apply. Like everything else in life, it just depends who you get.

Another thought, Maybe Mooney wasn't purchased for the sales and profitable cash factor, but rather for the technology and mfg. processes. They have both now. Bye, Bye........

Already have yaw dampner and ESP And was hoping for autothrottle. Now Autoland, I am beginning to feel a little insignificant.

Half flaps and speed brakes activated seem to pretty much negate bounced landings for me. That being said, sometimes the grease on the runway is elusive. The rapid sink rate can be eliminated with a touch of power. still working on that. Sometimes, dead stick, sometimes a knob turn in the flare. Additionally, I am at full up trim. Don Kay's video technique works almost every time, I just am not comfortable maintaining 70 on final. Maybe some day.....

Basic Member 3,708 6,066 posts LocationTempe, AZ Reg #:N201MK Model:M20J Report post Posted 26 minutes ago I also prefer no flap takeoffs unless short or soft field. I trim for climb out (like Hank shows above). I think no flap takeoffs in short and mid bodies ok, however, if applied in the long bodies, there is a propensity to drag the tail. Don't ask me how I know.... Not applicable here, but years ago I had a prop governor fail during takeoff in a twin. Just to give you an idea what side yaw is all about.

I can tell from the first photo, he knows how to nail the glide slope. No GPS autopilot assist needed here.

You should ask Boeing (6 months and counting waiting on 737 Max fix). Just wondering if Garmins ESP servo driven stability system in their GFC 500 autopilot is similar to Boeings 737 MCAS system rolled out with only one sensor? Just wondering??

This post is a bit confusing for me. I thought the purpose in purchasing an aircraft is get there fast. Ie. MOONEY If just looking for some excitement, I would recommend a Bellanca Viking. That wooden Sitka Spruce Spar will outturn a P51 at low altitudes. If looking to just spend $$, you can purchase diamonds for your significant other at almost any jewelry store. Would seriously consider a few hours of psychiatric counseling before purchase of any ultralight. One of the locals was overturned by a relatively light gust on his first solo. He put it up for sale and never attempted another flight. Just be careful out there.

Anyone happy with a portable system? ie: Sky-Ox et.

Thanks for the tip on the Ipad Pro...you talking about the 9.7 or the 11? I have a first gen 12.9" pro that I love as well I pad 11, just takes some upside down bracket twisting, but fits nicely in the confines of the yoke.