PeteMc

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...)

I would take a serious look at the GI275. The display may not be as big as the G5, but it offers a whole lot more. Dual ADAHRS versions of the 275 would allow you to remove your vacuum system (confirm w/ your shop) and give you redundancy.

HA!... Not strange at all. I used to travel a fair amount and I can't tell you how many times I've been on flights full with co-workers or my clients. When going to conventions you obviously try to pick the fastest and quickest flight. But pending how big the convention is, when you get approval and if you're doing the booking or a travel department is, you can end up flying all sorts of routes. BUT, you'll often still see a lot of other people going to the same convention as your flight may still be one of the only options. Once got booked by a UN sub from Costa Rica to Zmbabwe via India. So I'd always assume no intrigue and more human intervention.

Compass??????

Okay, so the wives tale apparently is that the turbo with the fixed wastegate/bolt does slow down enough to cool down when coming into the pattern. And I *think* I was told that it was the bearings still being hot because of the turbo speed, not the temp of the exhaust gases passing through.

@gsxrpilot Interesting about the turbo cool down being a myth... That was one of the things everyone was drilling in to me as I was buying my plane with the Bolt wastegate. I put the Merlyn in within a few weeks of getting the plane, so I never looked back - but still thought it was true for those turbos that still had a bolt. ADDED: So now I'm curious... Why is it a wives tale??? I was told that with the bolt wastegate the turbo would sill be spinning at a high RPM and would maintain a high internal temp for quite a while after landing. Then with engine shutdown the oil flow would stop and the oil in the turbo would boil and leave a burt residue on the bearings. Over time, this would cause wear on the bearings. SO.... What is the true story according to George? The oil never really boils/burns? So no gunk to mess up the bearings?

Does the new plane have the Merlyn Black Magic Wastegate? If not, you might seriously consider it. Without the Merlyn the biggest difference will be to watch for turbo over-boost as you power up for take off and needing to adjusting power as you climb. Otherwise, just get comfortable with the power settings and speeds. Also be sure to let the turbo cool down after your flight. (All in the POH and the time gets greatly reduced with the Merlyn.) As for tricks, make sure the nose trim is on the nose up end of the takeoff range. The nose will be a lot heavier than you're used to so it will help get the weight off the gear on the TO roll. Actually the elevator is going to be a lot heavier too on your first couple of flights.

Ah, got it! Thought you were paying an annual fee for the ROP. (I was going to offer you a deal on some great property "near the beach" if you were paying someone $17/yr!)

What's happening around Flathead Lake this summer. I'm assuming they'll be pretty open.

$17/year ??????? Umm... Is the Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit no longer Lifetime? As in no renewal necessary. I have to admit I haven't paid attention if they changed it.

Recently learned that your servos need to be pulled and cleaned every few years... I have a K with a KFC-200 as well and the altitude is usually right on. But I had some pitch oscillation after the avionics upgrade and before tweaking the avionics the avionics guy first pulled the pitch servo, which was in bad shape. Luckily it was salvageable, but he said in some cases they just get caked with carbon dust and other contaminates and they wear themselves to pieces. So before making all sorts of tweaks to your controller or the avionics. You might check with your avionics or mechanic and see what they think about your servos. And apparently getting motors and other parts is becoming VERY tight for our KFC-200 (and similar).