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After a tough IMC in moderate rain for 2.5 hours last week I really want an AP. I'm leaning towards the GFC 500. I thought that worked with the G5? I think if the AP was installed the 275 might be better but that cross scan might have been more difficult flying it manually in the rough IMC. It's a hand full. A couple avionics professionals looked at my currently installed equipment and the negative comments were from an Avionics shop and the positive comments was what my IA signed off of so I don't really want to go back to an Avionics shop. They have to make money and working on these legacy aircraft seem to take longer than what they're budgeted to do. So I'm leaning towards the G5.

1965 M20E 1M/100K 65k Hull 400 hrs PP/Inst $1982

I wouldn't go to Maxwell, he said he's not really set up to do them, unless things have changed since Mooneymax a few years ago. I took mine to Houston and a few years ago it was about 8k for both tanks.

This is what I thought too. I'll get a quote for the 275 install but, based on the work quality from my GPS install, I'd prefer doing it myself unless I can find a good shop I can trust which seems to be difficult. Most likely I'll be doing the dual G5's recessed in the panel.

I like that I can install the G5 (with my IA and an Avionics Engineer's help). I've had bad installs from Avionics shops. When the Avionics Engineer looked over my shop installed IFD440 he said the terminations on some of the wires were exposed too much...I said, the "professionals" did those. Not to mention the whole dash was sitting on the CDI so it was 1/2" higher on one side and they couldn't figure out why the ball wasn't centering. They thought it was the holes in the dash. And that's why the AI and HSI got moved up the list of upgrades.

Has anyone installed a 275? I think If Garmin doesn't do it you don't get SVT. I know lots of people have installed the G5 but I haven't heard of anyone installing the 275. My next question is has anyone used both? The 275 seems to have too much info in one spot. However, it is more compatible and looks really good. My IA has the G5 so I need to see if I can fly his plane before I decide.

Following along because I may go this route. I have an IFD 440 now and love the way it works with the FMS. I'm cross-training in a Cirrus for work and don't like going back to GARMIN FMS. So when you say it doesn't do VNAV you're not talking about on a non-precision approach right? It’s the VNAV like a crossing restriction?

Shouldn't your AI agree with your compass? It appears it agrees with your GPS but it shouldn't. Shouldn't your Al be set with your compass and calibrated for any deviation from magnetic interference from installation? Or do they usually set up AI to show GPS heading. I would think AI and HSI would show magnetic …

What are the chances of making an owner produced part? Fiberglass or even vacuum form.

Someone mentioned taking it to a t-shirt place to have them screen print the lettering. Has anyone done that?

100 KTS final. Just before FAF gear down & slow to 90 then flaps to 10° before reaching FAF. My E seems to be slick so with No pax I'm at 16" for a ~ 450 FPM decent. Once the airport environment is made you can decide if you want more flaps.at his point I slow to my final approach speed and my plane squats into a tail low "pocket".

I started to go that way but how would you go back and paint it? By hand? I couldn't get my laser to cut deep enough on anodizing, but we have a new laser that seems to work better

What did you end up going with?

Yes, that's the silver tube. I'll get with my IA when I install it since this month is Annual month. I'll also check the screen in the fuel strainer. For anyone doing the fuel strainer, it takes a gentle hand...might get with someone experienced. It's easy to overtighten and warp the screen. Oddly, I really think it's the motor. Are the gaskets on the fittings available on Aircraft Spruce or somewhere? Seems like the blue AN fittings had some o-rings that need to be replaced. I'm sure my IA knows.

Anyone wanting to know the part number it's on the data plate. Turns out it's 4140-00-19A. However, there's a typo on mine, they missed a number.

Does this seem to be the right part number? 3140-49.

At one time LASAR was sending out an instrument panel sketch, I think I have one for the '65 E but it's the left side. I'll look through my files and see if I can find it. Maybe I can scan it and see if it fits yours. If that works I can put it on CAD. I need to upgrade my JPI 700 too. I was thinking of doing the same thing to get rid of all the original gauges in my panel (which might actually still be worth selling). I've heard some guys say they love the EI units. It would be worth looking into for me to go the same route.

I've cleaned the fuel screen before. I remember seeing it and know it's out of date (not that it's any indication under our regs because we replace on condition). I'll go over at lunch and drop the panel and find out what it is. I like the price at Aero Motors a lot better than Aircraft specialty but Tulsa is a lot closer to me and I have access to another plane to just pop up there and exchange it. ($550 vs $1250). It made the sound that it was pumping but it acted like it had air in it and surging. I may take a video when I go take the panel off. My fuel pressure gauge goes from 0 to 30. The green arc is 14-30. When I turned the pump on it bounced between about "shivered" around 5-6 PSI and jumped to 10 PSI and then bounced back between 5 and 6.

Instead of starting a new thread I'll post my electric pump questions here if that's ok. My pump failed to make pressure this weekend. It started up but the needle was just bouncing around the bottom part of the scale. I'm not sure if it was the temperature ~40F or not but I assume if it can't handle this it might be time to replace it. It almost sounded like something was going through the line...kind of intermittent but never made it into the green. So I'll be calling Aero Motors today. Not sure which model it is yet, maybe they'll have that info?

Same experience here with PS Eng and Mark. I have some electronics background and thought it would be super simple, which it mostly was but there were problems I found with previous work and you always find something else that needs to be fixed along the way. Fortunately I had an IA, an Avionics Engineer, and some avionics veterans helping (I love our GA community). I ended up going with the 450C because of the few features that set it apart and the fact I could monitor my standby freq on the IFD440 which would may it easier for my IFR SOPs. I would have been just as happy with the 8000 because honestly who needs to listen to 3 or 4 freq at a time LOL. Besides I fly some very complex airplanes, it's nice to have the fast simple Mooney to change it up and relax. I questioned if I would go Garmin or PS but I'm glad I did because Mark is awesome!

My IA is upgrading my audio panel soon and I'd like to add a dimmer switch to my avionics. I have an Avidyne GPS, Garmin 255 Nav/Com, PS 450C audio panel that could use some brightness control. A quick search shows two different dimmers, a single and a dual instrument. I'm wondering if a single will be sufficient. Will the final adjustment be made in the individual instruments and the dimmer controls the brightness? I know the Avidyne has brightness adjustment but not sure about the others yet...just started looking. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/maxDimUnit.php?clickkey=4042 https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/maxdimduod.php?clickkey=4042 Thanks, Tim

Also need to search other methods of sealing it. I’ve used the caulk that comes in a tape form that they use to seal openings on RVs. It’s a grey putty. I’ve also used a round kinking type material in the channel.

True, I access the pilot side a lot more.

Has anyone replaced the 3 piece avionics cover on the 60's planes with a 1 piece? That center strip had something round mounted in it at some point and I'd like to get rid of it to reduce the chances of leaking.

Ha, that's what people say when I tell them I fly in small planes or skydive. I eventually stopped telling people about flying in small planes. They couldn't overcome their fears. But on a relevant note I thought the same thing. I loved the Onewheel for the idea of using for the plane but most of the airports I had to use didn't have decent access to the place I was ultimately going. I eventually decided to just get someone to pick me up or uber if they didn't have a crew car. Plus carrying my Onewheel around became a bother but mine was the GT. Still a pint is pretty heavy to lug around. It found it's home in the frunk of the Tesla so when I was traveling and had to stop to charge I could jump on and go eat or get coffee.