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Pulled the trigger with an installer in Redlands, CA. Timeline to get started is 4-6 weeks. Appx 21 AMU's for parts and labor. Ordered the GFC-500 today. Hoping to have it by end of October or Early November. Would like to be able to put it to use on a coast to coast flight from LA to Boston for turkey day. Thanks for all the feedback here.

When I did my initial round of avionics, it was discovered that a family of mice had made the backside of the panel their home. They subsequently ended up gnawing through the plastic coating on most of the wires back there. With that discovery, we had to replace basically all of the wiring in the plane. All the new wiring should be pretty easy to work with I'd imagine. We'll find out... I have indeed put out feelers to 3 shops and should be getting quotes this week. Seems like It'll come down to price and scheduling availability. I'd be willing to spend a little more and "cut the queue" if possible.

The quote I have says "Install GFC 500 w/Pitch, Roll and Pitch Trim Servos. Integrate with existing GI275" I dont see a yaw damper listed.

The time has come to swap out my Century IIB - post total servo failure I'm about to pull the trigger on a GFC 500 install from a shop here in SoCal but wanted to make a post on MooneySpace to see if any of you had a line on a better deal. Parts quoted are about $14,000 + $10,000 (ish) in labor. Currently have dual GI-275s, gnx375, GNC 255, GMA 350c.... One shop said they can get me in house in 4-6 weeks. Awaiting their quote now. Any insight is always appreciated! 1XQ

Hey all, I’m a recently minted commercial pilot in LA looking to build time. I’ve got about 700h in my own J model. Looking for some time building opps. I’m not an instructor yet so I can’t teach/time build that way but I figure ferrying is a good alternative and could help others in the community as well. I’m based in SoCal at KSMO. Shoot me a message any time. 820TT 520h x/c 75h instrument 700 complex/retract - all Mooney time. C, E, J, Ovation. High performance endorsement Instrument rated 8/2021 TR

Im at SMO and have a CFii that would love to help you out. PM me and I can give you her info. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Do you have a photo of your panel you'd be willing to share?

Thanks! I was actually just reading your thread a moment ago. Sounds like G has worked out most of the user interface issues that plagued the original instance of the GI275 EIS. Currently leaning towards this option as I do like the idea of having all 3 GI275s in the panel. Aesthetically they are very nice units. New tech + capabilities with an older look and feel.

Currently looking to install a new engine monitor. Trying to decide whether to go with GI275 or JPI EDM 900. I want the gi275 as Ive currently got dual gi275s already and love that they sit behind/within the panel as opposed to on top. The only thing Ive heard for a negative pertaining to the gi275 is that the info isnt as easily accessible as it is on the EDM 900. Supposedly you have to scroll through some pages to get to certain info. The static images on Garmin look like the display is pretty complete but maybe thats just some photoshop trickery on G's part. Any insight or user experience/feedback on either model would be greatly appreciated. Best, TR

I'm based at KSMO and have a Mooney + know some experts in the area. Feel free to message me direct.

Good evening all, I’m heading to CR 12/24/22-1/8/23 and am curious if anyone here knows of any rental ops down there. I’ll be in tamarindo and would be very interested in seeing the lay of the land from the left seat. Any insight would be appreciated. Any general tips of places to see/things to do are welcome as well. Never been to CR. best, TR n201xq

Thank you! I managed to find 2 aa48103-2 series filters. Thank you all for the help!

I just completed my first transcon. from KSMO to KOWD and am looking to do an oil change before I head back to LA. I'm searching for oil filters (48103-1 or aa48103-2) but everything is on back order. Does anyone know where one can be found? I'm trying to head west 10/24 but I also want to fly while I'm here in New England. My current oil has about 18 hours on it and I need to change around 25h. I'm doing the 25h intercal as I just got a new engine so this is the break in oil. I broke the engine in, changed oil after 7 hours, and have now put 18 hours on this current oil and filter. 25 total on the new engine but only 18 on the oil/oil filter. Anyways, if anyone has a lead on where to find a filter or would be willing to part ways with one, I would be very appreciative and would compensate accordingly. All the best, TR

Thank you all for the insight here. I love this community. First and foremost, weather will certainly be the determining factor. I do have a few days of buffer built into my trip as well as a place to stay should the winds not allow for a safe departure from Leadville. It will just be myself and one passenger/copilot so we will be flying pretty light. All in all it looks like this is seemingly very feasible. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks again for all of the feedback. -TR N201XQ

Hello, Planning an intercontinental flight from Los Angeles to Boston. Would like to hit Leadville on the way. Flying a 1978 m20j. Id be getting to leadville Oct 5th in the late morning early afternoon. Just wondering if anyone has any tips/recs for getting in and (more importantly) out of there. Speeds to look for by midfield? Things like that. I’ve checked the performance charts and all seems feasible as long as weather is good. On that note the temps look to be in the mid 50’s low 60’s around this time of year there. Winds in the AM are seeming quite manageable. Overall it seems like a feasible stop but I’d like to hear what experiences other Mooney owners have had out that way.