PeteMc

Congratz!!! What part of the country are you in? And shortly after getting my Mooney I went to one of the MAPA Safety Foundation training events. It was a great source of information for flying a Mooney. Much more than a non-Mooney CFI can give you.

My ForeFlight is connect to my FS510 in a GTN 650Xi and I've never shared a flight plan with my GI275. Having said that... The GI275 manual does say: The Connext feature allows the MFI to serve as an access point for sharing flight plan information from Garmin Pilot to an external navigator. For example, when a mobile device is paired to the MFI, the pilot may create a flight plan in Garmin Pilot and Connext will share the flight plan to another configured, compatible navigator onboard. Pairing instructions for the MFI are discussed in the System Overview Section of this guide. See the pertinent flight manual of the external navigator for instructions on enabling the flight plan import function.

I always put them on the baggage door, you flip it open and the sticker is there. Been a while since I've been to Canada, but coming back they always had me open up the baggage door anyway, so figured it was a good place to put it.

Well... Guess it's possible they don't check anymore, but I wouldn't want to risk it for a few buck just because they don't generally ask. As for my statement, AOPA usually research these things pretty thoroughly. You might not want to call someone out without first checking. "...U.S. Customs has been given the job of enforcing the FCC regulations for U.S. registered aircraft entering the United States to see if they had one while flying internationally..." Source: https://www.aopa.org/travel/international-travel/aircraft-radio-station-licenses-and-pilot-radio-operator-certificates

So at this point... I'd say go to a shop. A few bucks there could save you a lot if you break something due to an "oops" moment. I don't know on your unit, but there could be little lock tabs or the cards could be held in place when you put the cover on. My only thought on the oxidation was that it often can be an easy check/fix in older gear IF you don't break something in the process.

I think the people that have had an issue with not having the Station License is not while they are in other countries. As you've found, they could care less. The problem is that the FCC has asked the CBP to inspect for the Station License on your return to the US. Most people say they are not asked. But I don't think you want to get one of those agents wanting to take a closer look at you just because you don't have a Station License.

Oxidation on the card edges? If you have contact cleaner, try cleaning the edge connectors on the card. If not, try re-seating them a few times. If it's not a simple bad connection take it to a shop that actually has the test gear.

Best fix, go with the GI275. Quick fix, I have a VOR head (no GS, 12v) that's in a box that will all my old radios I'm probably going to pick up from the shop this week. Make me an offer.

Yes, but how is the KI256 being fed? And are there outputs still driving the AutoPilot? I would assume the Aspen and ACU are driving to the autopilot? It will be curious what you find out. Might be worth a flight to another shop just for a second set of eyes.

Not an avionics guy, but a techie and just curious.... So BOTH the King and the Aspen display a Flight Director? Do they both get fed from the Aspen converter or is the KFC225 still connected directly to the KI256? What happens if the KI256 is disconnected? If it is failing, any chance it's causing an issue with Aspen? (Again, just thinking of trouble shooting steps.)

I've also had my K maintained for years at Air Mods & Repair. But my pre-purchase was done at Reliant since the plane was at DXR. Don't know what ever happened to Scott Spetzer (sp?) at A1 which also used to be at DXR, he had a good rep for Mooney work.

Often there is little notice for even "known" testing. But sometimes you get notices like the one I got this morning for GPS Interference Testing off the coast of VA March 31 / April 1. https://www.faasafety.gov/files/notices/2021/Mar/CSG4_21-05_Revision_1_GPS_Flight_Advisory_Rev_1.pdf

I've never had any problems with my 510. But I've seen other people that have had issues with their 210. Seems like usually the issue is with the placement of the 210. So unless yours was recently moved during maintenance, that's probably not the issue if it has always worked before. Any chance there were multiple other iPad/iPhones connected?

I guess it depends upon who you're trying to hide from... A lot of people have access to research databases. And if you own the LLC there is no way not to have the info show up in a lot of different database. You own it so there *IS* a trail. Yes, the kid down the block or the couple you see at the store all the time handing out brochures may not have access. But even they could easily find someone that could. If you think you're really going to hide yourself from the Gov, legal issues, or even just someone that can spend a few buck, you're not. If you want to hide your plane from the guy down the block that loads boxes at Amazon or the guy that drinks to much and is always at that RV Park you like to go to a few times a year... Go for it. Guess the question is what's the cost and what do you REALLY get in return. Have any friends that are lawyers? Assuming there's nothing you don't want them to find out about you, ask them to run a check and see what they find. Bet in just a few minutes they'll find your LLC, Montana or not...

Brings up the point of always loading the approach on your BU iPad if you don't have the option to also loaded the app. plate on your panel. I wouldn't want to try and swap the iPads during the approach if the first one died, so I'd go missed - from memory at this point. But if the BU iPad was already set to go, the vectors around to shoot the approach again would be more than enough time to swap out the the tanked iPad.

Yep. But you know it has to have the vent and the warning. Where would we be without our Gov. Warnings!

The battery is not a pre-charged pack that is good for X months like your ELT. It is connected to power and does charge, so there is always a possibility the unit or the batter sensors will have issues and over charge.

Yes, the dual 275 let you get rid of a lot of other instruments and your vacuum system. Providing they are ADAHRS units, one can't be just an MFD. Easiest way to confirm is to ask your avionics guy that has to live by knowing the various configurations. AND sign their name to the installation.

Don't remember if that's the address I found in about 5 min. or not. There was the Agent for the LLC as well. But it was easy to find the original filing of the LLC.

The GTX 345 has Bluetooth, ADS-B IN, etc. But I believe the 335 only has ADS-B OUT.

I really wouldn't assume having an out of state LLC is going to hide much. You are the principal of the LLC so not so hard to find.

It's sealed. Like your cell phone or computer.

I asked my avionics guy the same thing. Figured with everyone upgrading there would be some KAS-297a units available at a good price. But the final price kept climbing as you added all the parts needed and the installation time. So decided to stick to just the altitude hold. But on a side note... I couldn't remember "KAS-297a" so I was googling it and ran across a Aspen preselect for the KFC-200. Not sure if this is new or if I just never saw it. https://aspenavionics.com/products/aps4a-altitude-preselect/

I'd probably fly into Basin Harbor, VT(B06) with the lower gear doors on (after a call). But when I was out in the NW years ago I pulled the lower gear doors before going into Cavanaugh Bay, ID (66S). 66S is well maintained and pretty smooth (or at least it used to be), but the grass is a kept a little on the long side, so there's a good chance it would tear up the lower doors.

@OR75 True there are a number of combos out there that would allow you to remove the vacuum system. Just thinking that redundant 275 would be nice in IMC if the one you were using as the AI/FD failed. (If it's in the budget...)