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DGates

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  1. I use an engine hoist attached to the engine mount. I've used web straps but have also just made a loop out of some rope to connect the engine mount to the jack hook. Can't use the engine hoist hook directly on the engine mount tubing, no room for the hook. I'm a bit leery of using the tail tie down ring, as one is putting a 1/4-20 thread in tension and hoping that it holds. Going ker-splat on the nose would be painfully expensive to repair, likely several months of down time so I'm trying to minimize risk as much as possible. I'm always nervous when i have the plane on jacks, too... I do it as required, but I jack it, do the necessary, then get her back onto the tires and *certainly* don't leave it jacked up overnight....
  2. I have (or will have, long story) a GFC500 in a 1965 M20C. I did not have the auto trim option installed. Does anyone have operational experience in a GFC500 install without the trim option? I assume I will get "trim up // trim down" messages and I would adjust the trim appropriately. How much of a PITA is that in operational practice? The long story: I got the plane painted, then moved it to the avionics shop. The GFC500 install was completed short of the servos themselves, supply chain backorder and the shop placed the order late due to an oversight. I took delivery of the finished avionics install that included dual GI-275's, replacement comm2, and a EI CGR30 C&P combo engine monitor. All finished ... except for the GFC500 servos. This is the status now, I got to fly the plane for two weeks before departing on a one year deployment assignment to Korea, which is where I am now. The end result is I have yet to experience all that GFC500 goodness in MY plane, though I have used a GFC500 a fair bit in a Cirrus SR20, I know it's gonna be pretty cool. I have the option of spending a few additional AMU's and go ahead and purchase the trim servo option, probably a quick and easy install, when I return from Korea and my bank account has a chance to get refilled with AMU's. Interested in pro's and con's of doing so? I mean, trimming by hand isn't that hard, right? I'm on the fence regarding ordering the trim option. Thoughts?
  3. Considering a GI-275 install, which would mean that I no longer need a vacuum system perhaps? My 1965 M20C has the Brittian wing leveler (not the autopilot). Is it "legal" to delete the pump and the associated hardware? I have the vacuum powered step retract, I assume that it could be bolted in the down position somehow. Remove the wing aileron vacuum servos? The TC and the other stuff in the tail cone? Minor mod?
  4. If you have an F model it might be different.... send pix to Lasar
  5. There are two gaskets on my 65 M20C. One is a fancy-Dan washer with a rubber gasket on the ID ... happen to have one in hand so I’ll post a picture. The 2nd gasket is for the sump bowl and it’s a Mooney part. Lasar was back ordered until today and they want $45 bucks for it, ouch. They should have them in stock now.
  6. Just received this fro Lasar. Part number 740020-501 date of manufacture 10-5-17 . Factory part by all appearances. Roughly $200.
  7. Turned out that the panel tilt was almost identical to the original panel.
  8. Honestly I did not think about it at the time, it just seemed to be the "right" place for it to go. I dunno... I am right handed, and in a partial panel situation the turn&bank is going to be a big part of my IFR scan. Airspeed for pitch, backed up with altitude, and the T&B for roll. Maybe I will switch it around. I am planning to get a turn coordinator anyway. One side benefit from doing this yourself is that you are *totally* no longer afraid to R&R the panel, because in the process of doing this mod you end up R&R'ing it at least 20 times! - Don
  9. New panel in my M20C. Did it as a DIY project, took me anout 2 weeks. Cut the panel myself from a CAD file supplied by a Mooney list member (thanks!) using my home made CNC that I built from a kit (see www.finelineautomation.com, I built the FLA-100). I used Nulites to improve the instrument lighting. The empty hole is for the new Garmin CDI that is hooked up to the new GTN650. The last photo shows the GTN650 install. Not sure if I am going to leave it at the bottom like that -- not sure why the shop did it like that. The Airgizmo is going on top of the audio panel, at least for now. Can't wait to fly behind it, I ferried the plane to the avionics shop right before I left on an extended overseas trip (I am in Dubai) in late June. Next up is working the right side panel. JPI830 maybe? Auricle? I want to eliminate the old cluster gages alltogether. Also, will probably go with a GDL-88 when it becomes available to implement a full ADS-B in/out installation -- had the shop pre-wire for it, it will go in behind the Airgizmo (maybe). I *really* ought to get her a new paint job one of these days, too.
  10. Quote: davidsguerra looks like Garmin has a new ADS B device. its a dual band reciever and a 978 mhz out. (UAT) https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=272&pID=63471 looks like they have a portable version coming out too. no compatibility guide yet. pricepoint isnt TOO bad. for aircraft that can go into class A it doesnt make much sense to get a UAT and a 1090ES tponder am i right? why have 2 transponders? i plan on getting a 1090ES tponder for compliance and an ads b reciever only. any thoughts?
  11. Does anybody have a Mooney M20C left side panel CAD file? Any file format will do, .DXF is preferred. Would like 8 or 9 hole layout, does not matter, I can edit it once I have the basic file! dgates@techie.com -- just email it to me! Thanks in advance! Don
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