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On 8/30/2023 at 11:46 PM, N201MKTurbo said:

I have a feeling it is the world at large, not just Mooneyspace….

I agree! I do think things hit a social bottom a year or so ago but are now improving again.  

I agree with PT20J. Start with the simple stuff like probes and baffling around the engine. The EGTs seem to indicate similar combustion and fuel flow as the other cylinders. What did savvy say?? Good luck to you. We have all been in similar situations. 

1978J

Serial number 24-0578

calculated and not weighed. 990.80 lbs useful. I have a newer glass panel and no vacuum pump etc. we cleaned a lot of wires and old junk out a few years ago. I’m curious to how close folks calculations vs weighed are. 
 

40 gallons of fuel with my wife and I leaves 450 lbs.  40 gallons of fuel is a solid 450 miles with 10 gallons left. Whoops! I’m preaching to the choir. 

Great PIREP. I had really good luck with a century 2B being rebuilt by Bevan too.  The GPSS with the 2b was a great first step into the 21st century(no pun intended with the use of Century).  

I have had it pop open a few times early in my ownership experience. Usually when in turbulence or flying through clouds with obvious pressure differentials.  I have not had it pop open since latching it swiftly and firmly in a smooth forward motion.  What I was originally doing was a slower latching push on the lever and it must not have been engaging correctly.  When the door was popping open the latch also was popping backward. This is not at all scientific but certainly solved the issue for me. 

I had similar issues.  I bought Stabilant 22 and reestablished connections on everything even the servo in the wing.  It is funky interesting stuff but worked for me.  If anything it’s a good first step.  Search Stabilant and you will find various posts on folks here who have used it.  

Here is Garmin’s Grumman Tiger. I borrowed on their set up to do mine.  I preferred the GFC500 control panel in the center beneath the 7” display.  Overall the Tiger looks great. 

Pretty sure it’s the original 1978 but I’m not 100%. It was in very bad shape when I first got the plane. 

This is ours. Remote Bluetooth audio. I like the 750 with voice command too.  A lot of ways to arrange these panels. I currently have no complaints with our decision. 

On 4/20/2022 at 12:19 PM, 201Mooniac said:

I added one many years ago when I needed a new exhaust.  While with careful measurements I was able to see a small increase in climb and cruise but in most situations it is really minimal.

I’d say go for it with most pre J models.  One plus of Power Flow is they seem honest about their results with various aircraft.  I had my old muffler rebuilt for an AMU or so instead of grabbing a Power Flow.  

Somehow I found myself on page three of this thread.  I am automatically required to post now. I had both Wing X and ForeFlight years ago.  Both competed very well and ForeFlight ultimately won imop. For me, I like IT products that continually innovate.  In return I will use these services and invest my time to stay up to date(time is more valuable $$ currently).  I would be much more frustrated if Garmin got bought out by Boeing.  For now,  I’ll reduce fuel flow for a couple of flights and call it even.  Garmin needs to take notice! If Garmin can get their functionality up there with Forefilght, who knows. 

A lot of folks donate money because they get a little something in return and a good feeling.    Let’s say the offering was specifically to get ten new ultras off the production line with no expectation of seeing the money again.  Once those roll off your donation/investment/endowment is specifically used for the physical costs of the next run of planes.  The factory will need to make the labor, marketing, liability, and plant costs work.  
Separately, Let’s say the Mooney factory has $x debt as well as some other cost challenges that we are all unaware of. I might be willing to do a crowd funding donation to help.  The problem is it needs to be all or nothing. Why donate/invest if the collective donation amount is not enough to get this thing rolling.  How about a specific funding for say the gross weight increase STCs? When folks work as a team great things can happen. Just my multiple AMUs worth(minus two cents).

GFC500 is the best solution imop. This is an excellent panel and with the addition of the GFC500 it would be even better and the best overall solution. You can always go cheaper and many of us here do.  It’s like the products you see that say “good,” “Better,” and “best.” The best simply cost more but the best is better. This is my opinion for what it’s worth. 

Putting Aveo Ultra Galactica on the tips and Aveo Posistrobe Titania on the tail as we speak. Pirep sometime in the future. 

1.  Can you afford to maintain the plane you want?

2.  Can you afford to purchase the plane you want?

3.  Can you afford to fly the aircraft that you want after #1and #2?

If the answer is yes to all three above questions then......

4. Do you WANT to buy a plane right now in todays pricing and environment?

If you have four yes votes then buy a plane and of course Mooney is the best choice.

If there is a NO Vote in there then wait until everything lines up.  Simple

The difficult to land may be reality until you get it dialed in. Once you get it right it becomes a myth again.  Pipers, Cessnas, and even a Bo is a joke to land comparatively nowadays but maybe that’s just me. Crosswinds are so easy to handle in the Mooney imop.  Tailwinds not so much in the Mooney. Just my two cents. 

Welcome to the Carolinas. AGL is always a top vote.  Cole Aviation in Dalton Ga is a top vote around here as well. I’d say can’t go wrong with either based on experience and reputations around here. 

3 hours ago, kortopates said:

I turned down the BT option for an extra couple hundred and then sorta regretted it after. But I really like your solution will proably get one of those.

I did the same thing five years ago! I wish we had Bluetooth now. 

23 hours ago, LANCECASPER said:

Do you have a music input jack on the instrument panel? If so it’s easy to plug in a Bluetooth dongle and get music in that way for under $20.

https://www.amazon.com/Golvery-Bluetooth-Receiver-Advanced-A2DP/dp/B01MXF6HFS/ref=sr_1_46?crid=38QI0OIU4J1JO&keywords=bluetooth+input+for+car&qid=1638573720&sprefix=Bluetooth+input%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-46

Yes I have the jack and that will probably be the best option too! 

I am thinking these are the best set ups.  PT20Js and the Ovation 3 that is currently for sale..  I just need a place for the JPI900.

Hi @PT20J good information!  This answers some questions for the setup I am working on.  I’ll have basically the same set up as you do. Great panel!  I have the 35R audio panel for the GTN750 that is not Bluetooth. My question is there a way to get Bluetooth music into this system? How is music and possibly a phone connection established? Thanks 

I really like your panel @PT20J.  I am thinking that putting the JPI900 where your 275 is would work out great.  

6 hours ago, JohnZ said:

-Opinion: go with the 10.6” G3X for your PFD. 
-Another, probably less popular opinion: I don’t like panel mounted iPads 

Let’s count the number of large screens here… G3X, JPI, 750, backup AI, iPad… I think adding another screen to that configuration will look and feel cluttered. More isn’t ALWAYS better   

What would a second G3X get you that you won’t already have? Is it a certified backup to the primary display, or do you still need a 275/G5? 

-Order your equipment ASAP… wait times are not getting any shorter. 

Good luck with the process! Congratulations on the decision to further modernize your ship!

Thank you JohnZ.  I have the 10.6inch G3x and we just ordered the autopilot and servos two weeks ago.  Hopefully we will be ready by February.  I don't need a second G3X at all. However I see where a lot of folks including @PT20J(in the above post) use an ipad like I do.  I keep mine on my lap though.  Would it be prudent to mount one on the passenger side? It does seem like too many screens and too much information.  The ipad may have to go but I still want to get it right.   I do have to keep the G5.  Apparantly since my G5 is an HSI I will not have to buy and have installed a magnetometer in the wing which is nice.  Thanks again for the feedback.

Good afternoon! It’s been a few years now and time to go back under the knife. I’m lined up to go into the shop towards the end of February.  My current set up is 750/650, 345, jpi900, remote audio 35R(no Bluetooth which was a mistake), G5, Century 2b.  Going in to add the GFC500 with all the servos, and add the G3x touch.  We will cut a new panel and move stuff around but I haven’t thought all of this through in detail. We haven’t planned the exact location of everything either. We are discussing shifting the 750/650 stack to the left. This will free up space on the right too. I had thoughts of remote mounting the 345, and adding a usb where the 2b amplifier currently sits. I’ve also thought of economical  options for an additional screen where the 345 is now, iPad mount?, Aera?, etc. I’m not fond of adding another G3x screen for the costs but who knows. The voice command on the 750 is nice but wish I had Bluetooth now and exploring options.   The 35R seems better due to the voice command feature than the options for the G3x.  Looking for any and all ideas including opinions and comments. I’m up for going over budget a little more if it seems worth it.  Thanks 

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