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The static lag setting of 1 will result in slightly less precise altitude hold, but it's worth it for the better ride. you are on the right track, and I would agree that waiting for a smooth day is the best idea for doing further adjusting. What you are proposing in your "AP assist" is certainly a great way to let the AP be a pilot aid in a difficult / high workload time. It is a tool in your pouch, we use different tools at different times and in different ways. While it can't fly the coupled to analog signals, because it is a track based system, once established, you can let it help and tweak as needed to keep the needles centered. This is exactly how I have been advising pilots to fly VORs for years! Thanks! ~Andrew

Thanks, I try to check on the forums somewhat regularly, but the last few weeks have put me behind. If there is a ever a question that I miss, feel free to reach out to me directly! I am always here to help!

Greg is pretty much correct. We did have a list, and that list has been transferred to BK. Those persons will have first shot at their units when we get the STC. I spoke with the engineer in charge of the project again today, and he is pushing every day to get this done. Pushing a rope is exactly how it feels sometimes. I believe there to be somewhere around 75 names on the list, and honestly I know that some have had to move on due to our delays. I completely understand why they would need to move on, we have been slow. Anyway, when we do begin shipping, we will do EVERYTHING in our power to have enough to handle the demand without too much delay. Also, I purposely NEVER accepted a deposit from a prospective customer, because these deals always take longer than expected or in some cases never happen (not suggesting in anyway that I don't expect this one to happen). See you all soon, hopefully! ~Andrew

I wish that would work! The truth is that there is just so much work to do and not enough FAA engineers to get it done, that is why a lot of our projects go through other pathways. The TT product line was done direct with the FAA and has stayed on that track since then. We surely appreciate the dedication and willingness to help out! ~Andrew

LOL, it's not BK wheels that need the grease! Currently we are in an FAA holding pattern.

100% chance!

I will say that while we don't have a date locked in yet, we are working very hard to get this wrapped up. Waiting on FAA feedback from our last batch of submitted docs. fingers crossed! Thanks, Andrew

I do want to give you folks a heads up, and I am leaving BK. Andrew Barker will be taking my place, so you'll be in good hands. I appreciate the enthusiasm around this product, and I really hope we can give you folks good news really soon. Cheers, Steve

The Russians weren't keen on providing unobtainium for vaporware...... All jokes aside, this is not vaporware just the all important FAA paperwork is. We'll keep updating as news comes out. Cheers, Steve

I would call around to our repair partners SEA, and Duncan would be the other calls I would make. https://www.bendixking.com/en/pages/repair-partners I would be interested to see the quote you get from them. Cheers, Steve

The great news about Aspen! I know Andrew has a really good relationship with the folks at Aspen, so that will be excellent when that interface is completed.

@Hillard I hope your managing ok with all the fires. I appreciate the solid honest feedback. I'll send you a PM with some contact info for tech support. It sounds like initially you've got it handled, but I would like you to share your experience with tech support just to make sure there are no systemic problems. Cheers, Steve

Just you a PM with the info. I'm sure he wouldn't turn down a ride Cheers, Steve

Hi Folks, Still no news on my end. I will continue to update as soon as we get any news. Happy New Year, Steve

@Bravoman The AeroCruze 230 is available right now, and compatibility with the G500 TXi was just added to the STC prior to the new year. I can put you in touch with the sales manager for the Atlanta area as well, if you want. Happy New Year, Steve