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  1. @ArtVandelay you are right. The difference between a G500 and G3X is about 5AMU now. Sarasota Avionics provides a nice worksheet that breaks down the details. I am assuming the local guy provided a rough estimate based on the most expensive LRU kit for the G500 which runs about 9 AMU. Worksheets for both G3X Touch and G500 TXi: https://www.sarasotaavionics.com/worksheet I am waiting on estimates from two shops this week. That should give me a good idea on the cost of interfacing with the KFC and also I can evaluate the two PFD options with them. However, one takeaway is that I believe other than KFC being an old unit, once interfaced with say a Garmin PFD, no one has seen any issues with it. 5 AMU might be worth the cost of getting all the features when working with the KFC.
  2. Unfortunately, I had MidCo IRAN the KFC 150 in 2022 and I already own 3 GI-275s thanks to a snafu with Garmin avionics installer at my home airport. This is why I am trying to find a way to move forward and have a good IFR solution, hopefully with a G3X. Cost of installing a G500 over G3X is 11 AMU but a new AP labor would be significantly more. I am in a crappy situation, trying to make the best of it without spending 70+ AMU.
  3. My plan was to have a G3X with two GI-275: have ADAHRS+AP and ADAHRS units. Question is can the Garmins interoperate enough and have the 275s drive the King with full feature functionality. In case of system failure I am okay to go to minimal AP support. if that can be supported, I would be saving about 11 AMU is my guess (diff between G3X and G500).
  4. Thanks @ArtVandelay Yeah the G500 specs page explicitly calls out the features in the interfaces page. G3X just says AP support but has this disclaimer in the fine print: "¹G3X Touch will not support display of flight director (FD), autopilot modes or annunciations for non-Garmin autopilots. Consult your Authorized Garmin Dealer for more details." Waiting for estimates and will then see how this changes the game. Do you know since the GI-275 is acting as the middle man, if the limitations are still valid?
  5. If things are working great, would be good to know as well :-)
  6. I had mine go through Zephyr and I will also highly recommend them. OP did narrow it down to Triad Aviation in NC or Watson Aero in Georgia, but if you are willing to ship to FL, contact them. Mine was deluxe version of IRAN so sharing cost won't be useful. But they are very reasonable with pricing.
  7. I am looking at installing a G3X with a GI-275 (ADAHRS + AP) and retaining my existing KFC-150 which has been working just fine w/ the stock Bendix 6-pack. Wondering if folks have observed any unexpected behaviors from the Garmin units + King AP combination. From other threads, I see there are sometimes issues like unable to intercept nav, oscillations, etc., but many of them were purely Garmin setup on Mooneys. Wondering if anyone with the Garmin + King KFC or KAP setup has seen any of these? What were the mitigations? Did servos need rebuilding? I am trying to avoid GFC500 installation to keep my already insane avionics upgrade expense down. Appreciate any help. I tried searching on MooneySpace directly but no search results pop for "KFC 150" Google pointed me to this thread on the topic:
  8. Another search landed me on https://sps-support.honeywell.com/s/article/AST-Does-Honeywell-offer-a-FAA-PMA-1-pole-off-on-Lighted-Rocker-Switch which cites Honeywell offers FAA/PMA switches: Datasheet: https://prod-edam.honeywell.com/content/dam/honeywell-edam/sps/siot/ja/products/switches/rocker-switches/tp-series/documents/sps-siot-micro-switch-tp-rocker-product-sheet-005438-1-en-ciid-176934.pdf Interesting tidbit on why a switch is PMA and why one isn't: The AML24 series Rocker switch part numbers: AML24GBE2CA03-001 and p/n: AML24GBE2CA03 are the exact same switches with the same specifications and functionality. The only difference is that the part number: AML24GBE2CA03-001 has the brand Customer p/n on the housing and it is FAA-PMA approved. The regular part number: AML24GBE2CA03 does not have that brand Customer p/n on the housing and it is not FAA-PMA approved, so as long as the switch is not used for aerospace applications it should be fine since the regular AML24GBE2CA03 would not be FAA-PMA approved but of course is UL / CSA certified as all products have to be. Source: https://sps-support.honeywell.com/s/article/AST-What-is-the-difference-between-the-AML24-Series-switch-part-numbers-AML24GBE2CA03-001-and-AML24GBE2CA03
  9. Aviall (Boeing) says its FAA Approval Code is "Production Certificate (PC)" - https://shop.boeing.com/aviation-supply/p/AML54F10K=3C (Just collecting data - not a 100% if its allowed in certified aircraft or not.. but Boeing says its 8130 eligible apparently)
  10. Thanks @Pinecone and @Jay Bird. Here's an interesting find in Honeywell's Aero and Transportation Switch category: https://sps.honeywell.com/us/en/products/advanced-sensing-technologies/aero-and-transportation-sensing/aero-and-transportation-switches/toggle-and-rocker-switches/rocker-switches You can even get them engraved at https://www.engravers.net/rocker-sw.html
  11. Would love to see the options :-) Yep, I was planning for it. Since I am getting a new panel and removing the engine instruments on that side, will have room to add more CBs and redo the layout. Shawn
  12. I am, unfortunately, going to be forced into a panel upgrade, rather than just installing 3x GI-275s. I am taking the opportunity to consider swapping out my switches from the hard to find Klixon Rocker Switch to something more readily available and cheaper. Talking to Don Maxwell's parts folks, they have or can get the new Mooney style switches. These are the Carling Contura V switches (https://www.carlingtech.com/sites/default/files/documents/V-Series_datasheet.pdf). However, these are a lot bigger than our Mooney ones. Curious what others have done here. I am considering using Cirrus parts like this switch: https://baspartsales.com/53074-001-cirrus-sr22t-rocker-switch-fuel-boost-pump-volts-28-hours-695-5/. New avionics shop would be okay with FAA/PMA parts I am guessing. Thoughts?
  13. My local avionics shop tagged and disconnected the connectors on the back to be able to slide the tray out. Hmm all the pictures are showing up correctly for me. They are hosted on this forum so the if you can get access to the post - you should be able to get access to the photos. Here's my post with a photo of the solenoid:
  14. Would love to purchase the 2023 session videos if available. Anyone have a link?
  15. Okay good - I am planning to arrive Sept 4th.
  16. And booked - looks like they still have room availability at the rates mentioned above by @Pinecone
  17. Excellent .... calling for hotels asap.
  18. Since we would be 30 mins away from Kerrville, TX, wondering if its possible for someone to set up a Mooney Factory Tour? Shawn
  19. I went with A3 to allow for a fully loaded plane to be moved around without having to worry about weight limits. Works great - esp up the slope to the hangar with full tanks, full baggage and dog inside my mid-body 252 - believe the same as yours when it comes to 2900#s fully loaded.
  20. Agree. My guess is he was a VFR pilot who inadvertently ended up in IMC. But didn't want to declare emergency to get out - which is the unfortunate part. He was taking vectors clearly so likely using AP to its fullest potential.
  21. Interesting - when I posted this yesterday, it gave me an error saying YouTube doesn't allow embedding videos so it couldn't add the preview. And guess what - it works today
  22. Ah missed that one - the video was posted a few days ago so thought this is something new. Grr YouToobers.
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