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I placed my order with Lasar 4/12/2024. My part arrived 12/23/2024. -David

Navion?

I just got off the phone with Lasar and ordered another so I can sell you mine. PM me. -David

I just got off the phone with Lasar and ordered another so I can sell you mine. PM me. -David

I've never had my caps leak, and I have the fluorosilicone o-rings from Gallagher. They work well. But the pool of water that collects in the recessed cavity bothers me. If the plane sits for a day or so after a rainfall, the water will evaporate except for some that collects below the cap on top of the o-ring which will inevitably spill into my tank when I remove the caps during preflight. I did glue a rubber edge to my fuel cap cover that creates an adequate seal, I just don't have a picture of the final product. I tried several different ideas prior to what I'm using now. Everything else would get blown off of the wing... not by storm winds, but by prop wash from planes turning to park. Blue painters tape is an effective solution, but it shows up in the pictures when I'm grabbing candid pictures of my girl. -David

I made some fuel tank covers recently and tried them out this past weekend. I parked outside in north Arkansas for the weekend where we got plenty of rain. My covers stayed on and kept the water out perfectly. I used magnets that stick to the steel center post of the fuel cap. I cut 1/16" abs plastic which I heated to form a concave shape. I tested it in place with a 200mph blower. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085NP6SQY?ref=fed_asin_title -David

I am going to change my panel to a conventional layout. My current panel is original and it's awful (attached below). Wondering if you used the Lord rubber isolators or went without and what, if any, problems you've had with either :panel sagging with the mounts, or instrument damage without the mounts. Thanks. -- David

I am definitely interested. Good idea. I'll buy it from you. I don't care about paperwork, major vs minor modification, STC, 337, 8130, TCDS, NORSEE, OPP, etc. This falls under the category, "Creature Comforts" along with air vents, sun visors, and cupholders. The other category is "Do what makes sense to keep your plane in the air". I have yet to read an NTSB report that summarized the interior furnishings of the plane or even noted any modifications. I don't think anyone is verifying that the GI-275 was installed by a Garmin certified "avionics technician". It seems they spend more time verifying that the instrument was functioning as intended. I have read reports reviewing inappropriate or lack of maintenance and ineffective repairs, but nothing regarding the burn certs for the leather covering on a guy's yoke. I am ranting because I have seen great and well-intentioned ideas come up on this forum that end up vanishing because people instantly question the legality of everything. Not just here, it's worse on the Facebook groups. A guy recently posted a pic of his panel illuminated in purple by an LED light strip. Born and raised in LSU Tiger country, I thought it looked great. The Karens came out instantly. End of rant... I would much prefer a smaller footprint without a gauge. As small as possible. On a different note: I recently replaced all of my door seals after sitting in my plane waiting out some rain and watching water drip in thru both doors as well as the avionics bay.. I recently parked outdoors for a weekend event and the plane was unexpectedly rained on soaking the copilot seat. I read on this forum that slightly inflating the seal prior to closing the door can prevent this. Of course I forgot to do this. And I don't like the stress on the door and the seal when closing with partial inflation. If your controller comes to fruition, I will probably look to add a 2nd switch mounted by the baggage door so I can inflate after egress when I leave my plane uncovered outside. -David

I think it's up for bid starting at $2k with a buy-it-now for $3k.

A friend of mine had a blow-out after landing his M20J in Dauphin Island a few months ago. He rented a car and brought the entire wheel home where A&P fixed it. I flew the 2 of us, the repaired wheel, a few tools, and an Alpha Aviation low wing jack in my M20E no problem. -David

His price for shipping on that listing is $100. That's pretty steep. Also consider that the electric step conversion is only $435 and you won't ever worry about replacing the unobtainable rubber diaphragm again.

I like the gray accents. Then your interior can be any color or change colors down the road and still look like it was all planned together. - David

Careful buying used even from a reputable seller like BAS. That unique barrel-shaped bearing may be missing. I just did this a few weeks ago. Removed mine and installed a light weight strut which I read about on earlier threads. -David

@Gary Bymers

So do you think the ground personnel warning system is a bigger factor for lower rates of gear-up landings per hour flown by military pilots than regular repetitive redundant training exercises? I wonder how often the flare is used to prevent a near-miss. I'd bet that pilot gets some crap from his peers if he gets a flare popped because his gear isn't down. -David