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Looks great! You'll like the recessed G5s.

Yeah, I agree it's gonna come down to personal preference. And yeah, I'd rather not have to deal with a 3rd servo to die and/or have run away trim. Plus, I don't mind adjusting the trim.

I've started getting quotes for a GFC500 autopilot for my '67F. I already have the 355 GPS, 345 transponder, dual G5 install. I just got the first quote. The shop quoted the GFC500 install with 3 servos - pitch, roll and pitch trim. The pitch trim adds about $3,400 in hardware cost. Unsure of the additional labor to install pitch trim but total labor (including pitch trim) was 60 hours. Labor cost sounds about right to me but I'm no expert. Total parts quote was just shy of $16k. Is it worth the extra 3k (plus labor) to add the pitch trim? Also, if there is a servo for both pitch and roll, is a third servo actually required for the pitch trim? Again, I'm no expert, just asking questions. I'm also considering the Aerocruze but don't really want this thread to become a Garmin vs BK contest. :-)

I love this! I have a buddy that is gonna print one for me. I have a couple dumb questions. 1. Will it also work for the copilot side on the right side of the yoke? 2. You got the part #7400K111 ?

Not a mechanic but that sounds like a battery issue. Have you tested the battery to see what the cold cranking amps are? Not a mechanic so I am probably wrong but it’s where I’d start. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm not an A/P but I agree with Savvy, that looks like cracks in the deposits. I'd have your mechanic clean it properly and thoroughly (per Savvy instructions/advice) and see where it's at after.

I personally like having the option of an analog backup. When I did my panel upgrade, I purposefully kept my kx-155 with GS and had it refurbished just so I could keep the VOR/LOC/GS functionality. I may never need it but it's a little peace of mind just having it.

Yup, McFarlane all the way. Also while you're at it you should go ahed and get the prop cable too. When I got the McFarlane TPM cables, I also had them rearranged in the more standard throttle, prop, mixture arrangement.

Glad to hear she's back in the air Don! I know it's been more than a month (and probably seemed like 6) but that has to be the quickest "rebuild" of an engine i've ever seen! Congrats!

A very important detail, kind sir is that I have a 1967 M20F, not a C. :-)

Well fortunately for me, I don't have the doghouse. But from what I understand, part of the aluminum baffling has to come off and according to the mechanic, the alternator also had to come off. So, that along with the Power Boost inlet and the oil cooler the bottom cowl had to come off. idk but after looking at it more closely myself that seemed accurate. To my untrained eye.

Yeah, after taking the cheek cowls off and looking more closely at what would need to be done, I agree. It's more involved than a few simple bolts/screws. For those that say it's only a couple hours, I'd like to see a full uncut video of someone removing and replacing the cowl on an unmodified 67 F.

Yeah, I agree it's more work than I thought.

The shop rate is lower than average. I had a pwc worked on recently and their hourly rate is 50% higher than my A&P. I know I shouldn't complain.

Do you still have the power boost intake, cable and oil cooler on the front cowl? I watched a guy drop the bottom cowl on a J and it was super easy. Only thing to worry about was the landing light.