Eric W. Gray

No worries... J's are in the mix too.

Yes, we are aware of the K model demand. Preliminary work on the K's has begun.

It may sound optimistic but we are working towards building the AML, including several Mooney models, by the end of 2018.

Dynon HQ, and those of us out in the field, are well aware of the tremendous demand that will occur when STC's are approved. We also understand the importance of quality control for safety, and brand reputation, so all Dynon Certified installation centers will be factory approved and monitored. Dynon is hoping to accomplish this with approximately eight facilities, strategically located across the Continental US and Alaska, but this number will probably increase. Geographical locations for customer convenience, while important, will not supersede the requirement for quality installations. Please bear with us as we embark on this daunting endeavor.

I wish we WERE paid to say that. The fact is, in my 50+ years in aviation, I've never seen the Feds more interested in improving safety with advanced technologies, now becoming available at a reasonable price. Eventually, most Mooneys will be on the Approved Model List (AML) and will be added with relative speed after we get the first approval for the C,E,F, G.

Hey SkyTrekker !! We are working on the Mooney STC, initially for the C, E, F, G - using a C model for the prototype... with our partners at US Sport Aircraft, in Addison. It's a slow process even though the FAA is being VERY cooperative. Stay tuned - Eric -

Yes, the KR-86 ADF will fit where located. As you descend the center stack, each unit becomes deeper, i.e. the PMA6000 Audio Panel at the top is the shallowest and the KN-64 DME on the bottom is the deepest. I'll be starting a Dynon Certified thread before too long as we know more. Thanks for asking. -Eric

Thanks for your thoughts. Yes, we are showing the KR-86 ADF and KN-64 DME units just to show that we can still accommodate folks who want to retain them, and there is still panel space. As for backups, the SkyView systems have dual ADAHRS (electronic gyro and heading platforms) with multiple backup batteries so even all-electric aircraft should qualify. The prototype 1965 M20C will have it's vacuum pump REMOVED... so, alas, we'll have to install a fixed entry step, like the later Mooneys !! No great speed loss. Stay tuned... this is exciting.

Well, I'll jump in here with MORE than a "full monty" option, but it won't be available for several months (at best) and will certainly NOT be a DIY project. I am intimately involved with the "Dynon Certified" project and am currently working on the M20C, E, F, G prototype for earlier Mooneys, using a 1965 M20C aircraft. This will be a complete makeover (with possibly some surviving avionics) and cost less-than-half of a similar project using new Garmin equipment. This ambitious Dynon project was announced at OSH 2017, but keep in mind we are still in the development stages for STC approvals (Mooney and other aircraft) and we have no projected availability dates as yet... even though the FAA is being very cooperative. These installations will need to be accomplished at "Dynon Certified" facilities, being established across the USA, and will be carefully monitored for quality control. I've included three preliminary examples, for the Mooney M20C panel, featuring our flagship SkyView HDX displays. Please excuse the crude resolution of these .jpg files. Our engineering file format is not compatible for uploading here. These examples include full IFR capability, dual ADAHRS redundancy, remote compasses, Mode S transponder with ADS-B In/Out and a full-featured autopilot with GS coupling. With our STC approvals, we should be able to accommodate most of your requested configurations. Whew... that's enough for now... stay tuned.