ArtVandelay

I would not center the TKS over the yoke as it makes it awkward to interact with, think how you will both fly the plane, manipulating the yoke and at the same time reaching over it to work the panel buttons and switches. I would leave the G3X up high as possible. Only things you rarely interact with should be on the left/centered above the yoke, or on far right radio stack. Remember you may not be able to remove your left hand from the yoke. If you must put annunciator below the G3X. Most of the annunciations are probably handled by EIS (fuel related, voltage) or no longer applicable (vacuum). Id figure out with the screen in split screen mode, where the PFD will be centered and center it on the yoke. I can’t imagine you’ll use full screen mode very often. Edit: I’d also install a panel mount compass and remove the factory hanging compass.

As a crossover from another thread, this might be a job for MMO.

Yes, I disconnect the left cowl flap, attach a hose, drain the oil. Then remove the oil filter from the top, I made a plastic drain to catch the oil. I still managed to spill sometimes, like losing a grip on the filter.

Install a quick drain and you don’t need to remove the lower cowl.

I have a rule, avoid “must watch” videos.

No, they are sealed using gaskets, not sealer.

Why attach the the carpet at all? If properly fitted, it shouldn’t moved much unless you drag your feet getting in and out.

I use MMO (10%) for my pre oil change flight, it has the viscosity of water so thins the oil. I only use it for a short flight and then it’s replaced with fresh oil.

And yet they have a warning: Never use your Stormscope system to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm…

Wx500 has been discontinued, I think there’s only 1 SS model still being made. ADSB has made them almost obsolete.

So a straight stem bends and a 90° bend is straight, I’m confused. Looking at picture above I would call it straight.

I wonder if you could just a drill a hole and retrofit the later design on a 78?

Up and locked is a RED light? On the J it’s unsafe (in transition), there is no light for retracted gear.

Why are you using the Microsoft Clippy character? I guess it’s better than a T100 terminator image. ;-)

Hey AI chatbot, you’re being repetitive, referring to 1.3-1.4 glide speed 3 times. I recommend passing your responses through a “editor” function to condense your comments.

Treasure Coast Avionics at KFPR. They installed my G3X/GFC500.

They should, I don’t know anyone who’s had a problem with LEDs.

You’ll likely be contacted by FSDO if they report it, and will need to take some online training courses. its less about punishment and more about correcting mistakes

Check the fuel flow is correct, by filling the tanks and using the totalizer and compare on fill up. Should be within about a gallon. The book values are based on certain air temperatures and low humidity. Here in Florida we never see either, so always below book.

I’d be more worried about it being used for training, carefully checking landing gear, main spar, and all control rods.

Probably they didn’t bother getting it certified, I’d guess there’s expensive testing that has to be done. If you want it, another $4k gets you G500.

Which is both depressing and hilarious at the same time.

From a part’s perspective, it’s about extra $2300 to get the VOR/ILS in addition to com radio, that’s without DME. If I didn’t have GPS, I’d definitely have a DME. I probably be happy with just 1 navigation radio, but I would be afraid buyers would expect 2, especially without DME, because almost every certified plane has 2.

I made a perfect landing on 2650’ strip and still needed some braking to stop before the end.

And this is why you keep your charts/databases current.