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Yep, saw that too. Crazy they made that a ‘rule’ -Don

Owner assisted was ok until the recent FAA MOSS interpretation changed all of that… -Don

Maybe send the cylinder for IRAN to a cylinder shop - they can scope out the cylinder, make sure everything is in good shape, do the honing/rings/new piston/pin and pin plugs if need be. They could check the bore at the same time. Break it in with mineral oil or something like Phillips X-country 20w50 — BTW what oil did you use for break-in — just curious… -Don

How I mounted mine: -Don

Setup my Dynon D3 today -- mounted it on the center post -- like the position and works great. Viewable for both pilot/co-pilot:

Strange user ‘name’ - why not his real name? George? Interesting choice… their website and email posted does have a website… -Don

Feel the same was — they even note it can go to 3rd parties. Thus the free month - you were compensated and gave the the rights for them to sell… -Don

The Avionics shop is aware of the new design and if needed, we’ll do the field approval/337 - he’s an IA also, works/builds experimentals so hopefully by the time I order, I have both options covered and the unit is good to go either way… -Don

Mine are 3 years and so far a-ok too… -Don

Ok talked to my Avionics shop - earliest is April of next year for install. Duncan and I discussed options and suggested I order in around early February - giving time for the updated STC and changes to the install kit to be completed. I’ll look to order end of January to first week of February. That gives me some time as I didn’t want the warranty period to start too soon. Excited but wish I could have installed this soon but that is the breaks… -Don

Duncan said I can order and get it. My avionics shop said they can get it also. I may wait a bit to see if the new STC gets done first. Once I pull the trigger, I’l let everyone know… -Don

Couple of nice vids on TruTrak/AeroCruze:

Nope $3000-$3500 difference. I had my avionics shop check. Obviously the Garmin is upgradable (trim servos etc) but for my needs, I don’t mind trimming myself. I just need a simple autopilot - better than none and still a very capable one… Basically ~ $10,500 to $11K installed for the AeroCruze -Don

After some time and research, finally booked a time to get an AeroCruze for my plane. Wanted a Garmin but the Kit/install price for the AeroCruze is about the price of just the Garmin unit not installed. For what I need, the AeroCruze will do it. I’d rather have an autopilot vs waiting another year (2026). I have other plans to get tanks sealed vs patch so I figure I could budget and get things taken care of and still have an autopilot. Going with the flat pack and plans are to mount it above the audio panel. Have to wait until April of next year but this will pretty much complete the Avionics. BTW, just picked up a Dynon D3 Portable as a back up. Going to mount that up soon. -Don

Spot on - Same here on the GNC355 - enter hold In Lieu then suspend/unsuspend. I practice this with my CFII often… -Don

I don’t think deleting is a good idea - if just 1 pilot learns from those reports, it’s worth it. I read them to learn. I ignore those posts that may go off the rails but it is an open forum and comments - good/bad/off topic - are expected by me… -Don

I fly earlier but in Texas as is AZ, you roll with it if you want to fly. -Don

Practice approaches with my CFII today - boy was the wind something 360°-100° gusting 35 all over the place — we had to switch runways 3 times due to the changes - clear and a million but wow… tough under the hood but I managed 3 holds (step down practice too), and 3 approaches. Plane did great, brakes worked very well. I got beat up a bit with the gusting winds but slowed her down to minimize the bumps. Love flying this plane. I have annual scheduled for January— will need IFR Cet. Saving up for autopilot still. Haven’t decided which one… -Don

I ask them when I land if they are familiar - and take a pic. Taking a pic seems to ‘help’ as a reminder. Most of the places I’ve been to are very aware and has not been an issue. I do have the ‘mod’ on the front… -Don

Damn, do you have a portable air pump to see if you can pump up enough to move? FOD somewhere… Edit - see you got it back… -Don

Sherman - wow, flew in there a lot -Don

@Vance Harral, I believe this analysis is spot on. Sims are different than my panel - although I use the Garmin Trainer a lot to keep up with the ‘buttonology’. I have my Garmin trainer setup to use the GDU 700L as that is a close enough to my G5 (minus the Synth). I do all of my X-Country flights on that and in ForeFlight before taking trips. Helps a lot. I prefer to train in my plane often (every month) with my CFII - keeps me from getting behind the plane that way. Sims miss the IMC part for me — that is a whole other ballgame. I use the Icarus when no IMC, that thing is really great! -Don

Put a Garmin 375 (first choice) or 355 with an updated indicator that can be used for the VOR and I’d keep the rest original ;o) (maybe dual fuel digital - I have one from my B still)… See’s in pretty good shape in original form… -Don

From Al Mooney book: ‘Mooney was then devoting his talent to the development of the Mark 20 family. The four-place Mark 20, with the hallmark forward-swept tail, was another solid airplane that achieved 180 m.p.h. on 180 h.p. The Mark 20 was certified in September, 1955 - two years after the prototype was flown.’ This one I believe is 150 HP so… something to think about… -Don