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@OSUAV8TER I am interested in knowing more about how to use these options: - 8 configurable analog / sensor inputs - Up to 4 thermocouple inputs - Additional custom sensor options

Received my 2 channel today. So far, it seems to work as advertised. In my situation I have good coverage and the antenna supplied works fine.

The company I work for provides automation for automotive assembly plants (GM, Ford, FCA, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, etc..). I've spent the past 30 years watching the assembly of vehicles in Noth America and would suggest not purchasing a vehicle during the first year of production.

I have Halos, Lightspeed Zulu 3 and Tangos. I like them all for different reasons. In my opinion, the attenuation is good but probably not quite equal to the noise cancelling types. The Halos are worth a try and you can usually sell them for about what you paid if you don't like them. I go back and forth between the Tango and Halos.

I had an intercooler and Merlyn wastegate installed last May. I helped the shop install it and can try to answer some of your questions. The shop was more than happy to let me cut the cowl. I'm traveling this week, so if you want to message me this weekend or next week that would work best.

I'm not sure how the program compares (speed & cost), but K-State in Salina, KS seems to have a good program.

I'm considering the online course and am curious if the value is similar to the live seminar. I assume no one has done both to compare.

There's a flying club that has one online that I used until I actually purchased my K. http://www.sparrowflyingclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/M20K-POH-N654JB.pdf

I'm not familiar with them either, I just remember this post in the vendor forum.

https://www.allamericanaircraft.com/default.htm Guess I was a little slow.

I'll pile on, +1 for Jimmy. Even if you don't buy from him he will be very helpful. He usually has a few that aren't listed that are coming up for sale in the near future. I learned a lot about what I really wanted in a Mooney by visiting and looking at all the inventory. As a first time buyer, I purchased from Jimmy and thought he brought a lot of value to the process.

If you decide to try them, someone on pilots of america forum almost always has slightly used demo units for sale for $575 (and other Lightspeed headsets). I picked up a set to try a couple of months ago and they are like new (ear pads and mic cover are new). Like everything, they have their trade-offs. The wireless feature is really nice but having to charge them can be annoying compared to just leaving them in the plane. I also have the Zulu 3 that seems slightly more comfortable.

If Leavenworth, KS is close enough, you might check with John Schmidt CFI. He is listed here: https://themooneyflyer.com/cfi.html I did a couple of hours of training with him last year, after my transition training. He also spoke highly of a mechanic on the field that maintains several Mooney's. I don't know much about him other than that.

Before I put it on ebay, let me know if you are interested in an Aera 560 with panel mount hardware. Hardware includes Garmin hardwire cable, airgizmos dock and 15 degree angle adapter. (everything shown in the pics) It was installed in my M20k when I bought it last year and I replaced it with a 660 that I already had. It worked fine and still looks great. $250 shipped in the continental US.

I thought it was well worth the trip when I was looking for a Mooney. You can learn a lot from looking at the inventory at AAA and talking to Jimmy.

+1 for Parker. Very helpful on my first purchase last year.

Reviving this thread, unfortunately. My speedbrake PB (PB-12331ZQ) has a broken solder post and I can't find any in stock online (Mouser/Digikey/Newark/etc..). I plan to check with Precise Flight Monday unless anyone knows of alternative sources. It broke as I was checking the KFC200 disconnect switch that I will need to replace. I'm also looking for one of those. Thanks.

Sorry to see this and glad everyone is OK. I knew there was a lot of wind and hail around Salina this morning but I hadn't heard about this yet.

+1 on All American Aircraft I was asking similar questions a year or two ago. As much as I like doing my own research and learning new things, I decided it didn't make sense to figure out everything on my own when it comes to investing $100K in a Mooney. I think Jimmy brought a lot of value in my purchase process last fall. It was my first airplane purchase and it helped me to a actually commit to a purchase. I know Jimmy works for the seller but it's obvious he wants to treat both buyer and seller fairly. The process went very smoothly and I have an M20K that I'm very happy with.

First log entry on mine: 2/13/79 John F Felderman

Thanks. I PM'd Alan.

I hate dumping much money into the old system but I also want a quick option. I'd like to get started on my ifr training asap and not mess with downtime of new ap install. I'll check Mid Continent also. GFC500 is definitely something I'd like to add in the next year or two.

I may be in the market for a KFC200 AP computer. I'm to the end of debugging the system and it looks like the computer will need to be repaired or replaced. I'll be checking with Bevan on repair cost but also want to check the used market to replace it. If you know someone doing an AP upgrade will you let me know? Thanks. Steve

Yes, I was able to login and it still works. It appears the password is case sensitive and I think it defaulted to the first letter being capitalized (hard to tell since it doesn't show what you are typing). Once I worked around that, it worked.

I just had my login fixed on the new website using the contact info on the new .org site. Pretty quick response.