jimbrod

dropped the plane off at autopilot central. They did a "ramp check" of the autopilot and quickly uncovered several other problems that I had just been living with. Thinks like "sticky disconnect", and issues with the pitch. In any case, into the shop it went and out came the components. They have a good group of professionals who obviously understand this autopilot and have probably seen it all. I ended up with 3 new servo motors, and overhaul to my gyros, and some computer fixes. The thing is now a much better pilot than I am (not saying much there), but in any case, my hats off to these guys , they really know this product and they are very upfront with what is required (time and money) to fix it.

I second the autopilot central recommendation - they do a great job, very professional and at a fair price.

I am based in san antonio and was hoping for a closer place, but I can see the wisdom of going where they fix the right thing the first time. I will give them a call and then report back on my experience to this topic. Thanks to all who participated.

My m20k has the kfc-150 flight control system - today after putting in six new cylinders and a new engine monitor, while taking the plane home from the shop and bemoaning the new state of my bank account, the autopilot decided to commence to rock and roll - the deviations are slight, but bothersome. It will track the heading just fine, it just "Hunts" wile doing it. The rolls are slight, maybe 2 degrees to each side. Anyone having experience this, can you tell me a good shop for kfc repair, and what was the issue? Thanks.