ArtVandelay

I don’t understand why they haven’t lost even more members (400k->300k), if you feel you need to donate I think EAA might be a better option.

Protecting assets is not saying you’re not liable. In Florida for example, primary home is protected. OJ used this.

I was expecting a slam against my brethren. [emoji3]

The G5s provide no MFD functionality, so the G3X is NOT like a G5.

For me, it was the hangar rates, they were steady for years until covid inflation started, 167% rise in 5 years. This year it jumped 75% and they didn’t bother to wait for Jan 1st, it’s a money grab. My annual cost doubled and insurance premiums increased 50%, the hangar was the last straw. Those 3 expenses would be $20k/year, airplane ownership has never made sense, but that’s just insane. I immediately put my plane up for sale when I got the notice, I had enough. And with those annual costs, it definitely doesn’t make sense to buy a less expensive plane, actually the cost of the airplane is the least expensive thing. Hope the new owner enjoys my plane.

Could be the senders, have you noticed any avgas smell when you open the door? See if you pull the carpeting up to look at the flooring.

He said BOTH gauges show low levels.

Since both gauges show close to zero, did you open the fuel cap and use a flashlight to look inside? Shaking the wings won’t help you much, fuel noises from the other wing and last few gallons can still make noise. Check floor for blue stains! Avgas would evaporate quickly so don’t expect any wetness. Usually leaks are so slow they never reach the floor. Are you sure someone didn’t take your plane for a flight? Check FlightAware for last flight.

I would also get flight history from FlightAware and see if it’s been active.

There was a J for sale a few years ago with 10,000 hours, it was a Korean trainer. If it accumulated hours on long cross country trips, that’s no big deal, but a trainer?! I can only imagine the abuse it took.

Can’t you ask the seller?

Wow, where abouts are you located? I know a shop in Florida probably can do it for less.

$30k for just the AP or does that include the audio and G5s?

You do if you want to do LPV approaches, and because of their precision and popularity…you definitely do if want maximum capability.

You kinda have to do the whole thing to get the full functionality. GPS navigator, AP, and other parts the AP needs (GFC500 requires G5, G3X, etc).