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After 4 Months (Covid Delays and parts backlog) - N201XQ panel upgrade is complete and is in for annual. Expected pick up date 10/30. I see lots of people wondering whats entailed in integrating dual Gi275's on here so I added the complete parts list in the photos. Details in images below but brief summary: - remove vac system - install dual Gi275s - replace GTR225 w/GNC255A Cant wait to get back in the left seat. Comments/feedback welcomed and appreciated. Looking forward to learning the new functions within the 275's talking to the GNX375. N201XQ First Flight Post Gi275 Upgrades.mp4

Congrats on the new bird! I own N201XQ out in SoCal and I met the owner of N201XG. Hope to cross paths with you some day. Enjoy that machine. Its a great one!

His picture was in the "rob holland" attitude.

Thanks, David. They're configuring everything today and then doing the weight and balance addendum. I saw someone on here had a line that says "the longer I have my plane, the newer it gets." That line is resonating with me at the moment seeing all these modern devices in this middle aged plane.

I dropped it off while on a month long trip back to Boston. It was just convenient for me at that time. They had told me they were in the midst of a few other projects but would start mine within a few weeks. The parts delay was out of their hands as was the employee issues. Was it annoying? Absolutely. Do I wish it was faster. 100% Would I want to harass them to get it done quick and risk some potential errors on the install? Absolutely not. It tried my patience but I know that the end result will be top notch. Im just thankful they're working. These guys actually we're working on the Virgin Galactic space ship and mother ship as well. They're an A+ shop without a doubt. It's just a trying time in their industry as well as many others.

Yup. It was certainly frustrating. Hopefully your install is done now and you can enjoy some of that amazing fall foliage from the sky up in New England. Im originally from Boston, have a house on Wentworth in Wolfeboro, and spent 6 years (college & work) in Burlington, VT. I miss it out there.

It is indeed a GNX375. They are in fact all talking to each other now as well as the Century AP! I'm very excited to get it back and work on my instrument rating. By the looks of it you've got a very similar setup! Im also a bit nervous as to the learning curve with all of these new functions but I figure ill just hook up and external battery at my tie down and play around with it all for an hour or two in order to familiarize myself with it all. Any tips are appreciated!

Yup. You hit the nail on the head there. Between the parts back ups and some staffing issues at the shop it has taken (much) longer than expected. My annual has lapsed as well so its going in for that at end of week and then it'll be good to go.

Project: Dual gi-275 install + GNC255 install Its not complete yet but it’s the first time I’ve seen the panel since I dropped it off June 9th. It’s not a full glass panel but I’m pretty excited about it. Any feedback is welcomed.

Congrats! Are you talking a 2 hour drive from jackson hole or a 2 hour flight? Im thinking of moving to Wyoming within the next year or two and proximity to Jackson hole is a key factor as to where I end up there.

Context: I live & fly in SoCal. Ive got tinted windows on my ground vehicles and they help preserve the dash, maintain cooler temperatures inside, protect the skin from too much sun exposure and the potentially harmful side effects of that, and tints also provide a bit of privacy. I was wondering if its common practice to do the same on aircraft windows? If so, is there a special tint given that the windows are not glass? If there isnt anything special to it or inherently dangerous about it I'd consider tinting all four side windows, leaving the windscreen as is. I love being up there but if I could limit the amount of sun coming in I would certainly be interested in doing so. If this is common and anyone knows of any SoCal based businesses that provide this service please share. Back in my teenage years I tried my hand at tinting some of my trucks and it came out less than perfect. I don't want any bubbling on there. Sorry if this has been discussed before and I didn't search the old threads.

Hello all, Ive got a '78 J model at KAEG getting dual GI275's and a new NAVCOMM radio installed. The avionics shop called me Friday to say that when they removed the belly pan to run some wires through the bottom cavity there, they noticed a good amount of hydraulic fluid residue within the area. I'm curious what that could be. My initial suspicion would be a brake line or something with the landing gear but I'm curious if there's anything else in that area that could be leaking. They're supposed to send pics tomorrow. I'll post them when they do. I'm just stewing over here anxiously awaiting an update and figured I'd ask the Mooney community for some insight while I wait. Best, TR

Should we bring this topic back to the forefront here? I would very much enjoy a west coast mooney meet up.

gi275 would let you keep current AP. A g5 would render some AP functions inop. I was deciding between g5 vs gi275 last month and went 275 so I could keep my century IIB AP for now.

just PM'd you. Thanks for all the info!

Wow, thank you to all of the replies here! I am indeed talking about winter trips as I'm originally from New England and used to snowboard 50+ days a season but due to my career I am now in LA and maybe get out 7-10x a season. I miss the mountains. With that said, it seems that given my aircrafts capabilities and the West Coast winters, I should just scrap any flight plan that would involve any IMC/IFR conditions. The general consensus here seems that VFR during the winter is feasible but those days are probably few and far between. I don't really fly with anyone aside from the girlfriend so I'm always pretty well under gross. I've never been up to Tahoe but I have been to SLC and am somewhat familiar with that flight into U42. As always, i'll watch the weather. I'd definitely like to get up to KTRK as I hear its a beautiful scene with the mountains overlooking the lake. @Ragsf15e I'll certainly give Mammoth another go this fall once it cools down a bit. My J is also in ABQ until end of month so I'm just in a holding pattern until it's done unfortunately. Despite the IFR rating seeming to be a non factor in my winter flying endeavors, I'm still looking forward to putting it to use getting out of KSMO and the marine layer that graces us with its presence so frequently. There's nothing like being an excited new pilot with a plane and wanting to fly it on the weekend but being grounded due to OVC at 1200' almost daily for 60+ days. Any more feedback here is greatly appreciated. I love the wealth of knowledge thats conveyed/shared within this community. Thank you all!

To which destination?

Thanks for this! From what I'm gathering It sounds like I should only fly to the aforementioned destinations via a VFR flight plan as an IFR flight and the incurred risk is not really worth it.

How so? I fly well over 6000' relatively often at 10-10,5 gph and 155-165kts, no problems. My last flight to ABQ was 9500-11500' (to get over some mountains right before reaching abq), 10.5gph, 160-175kts, 3 hr 54min: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N201XQ/history/20210609/1958Z/KSMO/KAEG/tracklog

I pulled the trigger. Getting the duals installed now! Thanks for sharing.

Hello and happy post independence day! I've been enjoying my '78 M20J for about 6 months now and am getting pretty familiar with it (110 hours logged in it thus far.) My home base is KSMO but I got into aviation and a Mooney because I'd like to have more access to the mountains this winter. My desired destinations are SLC, Tahoe, Jackson Wy, Mammoth occasionally (not a big fan of mammoth. Its been extremely windswept every time Ive gone) - basically I want to fly to anything larger than Big Bear. I'm working on my IFR cert now and I'm also getting some panel upgrades done by Air One Systems in NM at the moment. Upon completion of their work I'll have the following equipment in the panel: - Dual gi275s (Dual GI 275 w/GMU 11, ADAHRS & ADAHRS + AP; GTP 59 included) - GNC255 Nav comm - MX170c (which was in the plane when I got it) - GNX375 GPS/Transponder - GMA 350c audio panel - GA35 WAAS - The Original King Bendix CDI (not sure the model #) - The Century II AP- will upgrade to gfc500 next season most likely. I believe that's all. I'd like to see if anyone here has any tips/suggested additions/suggested routes for me and my winter endeavors. I don't have de icing boots and I don't plan to fly during weather like that. I'll plan my trips before any storms. I just want to be sure I can get to these destinations safely with the equipment I'll have as well as the type ratings I'll have. I've flown to SLC end of last season for some spring skiing, super easy v21 flight. I haven't been to any other destination's mentioned though. Also, if there are any lesser known ski destinations within reach, I'd love to hear of those as well. -TR

Lets see it! Im thinking of getting dual GI275s in my J this month. Id love to see how they look in the panel.

Well hello! Just seeing this now. Where are you based out of? Im at KSMO and would love to learn some good flights around SoCal as Im pretty new to the skies here. -Tedd

Do I need to drain any fuel before removing the screw(s)? I’ve got about 20 gallons in there.

Hey there all, I just picked up a 1978 m20j and while cleaning today I noticed a blue stain. I know it’s a fuel leak but I’m curious how immediate of a fix this needs to be and how big of fix. Can it be patched? Is there a way I can inspect it while there is fuel in the wing? Or is this a full reseal? Can I fly/build some hours for a bit or is this an immediate fix? It’s about 1.5” in diameter. Photo below. I’m in SoCal so if this is a full reseal I’d be curious if anyone has a good recommendation as to who can do it. Thanks all!