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Hi Lance
I'm ordering a IFD 540 Monday for my Bravo. How do you like yours and why did you chose it rather then a garmin ?
Steve
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I love it. I later swapped it for an IFD550 and like the enhanced synthetic vision better.
I like the intuitive part of it - it thinks like an IFR pilot. Hard to explain until you fly with it. I definitely recommend the Gary Reeves training on it (avidynetraining.com). Some of his videos are on youtube but buying the videos is well worth it, it really shortens the learning curve.
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Thank you for all the replies. This information s good to know. As I was saying before, the plane had a prop strike 100 hours ago and the prop was sent out and overhauled and the engine sent to G&N for the teardown and inspection. At that time they installed new cylinders and reassembled the engine per Lycoming. It's going into my mechanic this week and I have a call into our local company who has balanced a couple of my engines before and they were pretty smooth after.
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Just bought a bravo that had the engine and a prop overhauled 100 hours ago. At 2400 RPM it runs ok but lower RPM it vibrates, a lot. Has anyone dynamically balanced their engine/prop and had it smooth through 22-2400 RPM? Are there any tricks? Thanks
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I had a J and could fit two sets in the storage area by taking out the woods and drivers and standing the bags up then laying the woods and drivers length wise with the heads in the hat rack and the handles pointing forward. I would wrap them together with a couple bungie cords. Good luck with three bags and three people.
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Not sure if it's for sale
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From what I've heard of the proposed price of the WAAS upgrade you could be on your way to replace that panel with something more modern and utilitarian such as a GTN75xi, and G3X or G500xi then tie them into your autopilot
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Do you have a smaller LED light that would fit if a similar bracket was made to fit inside the Mooney lens? -
Oh man, Found it or at least a good facsimile on Jame's site. It looks like it's on his V35 but it would work on Mooney's. https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html
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Thank you Art, That was one of the articles I was thinking about. The other, (that I still can't find) had it a new custom made aluminum bracket holding a different light and the LED strobe/nav lights under the plastic cover. It's hard in Canada to get this stuff approved and get my avionics shop on my side.
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Yes I was. I noticed someone install a custom mounting with LED lights in place of the original on their M20M but as of yet haven't been able to find the reference picture to it here. Thanks
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Hi James, Do you have anything LED to replace the white position lights that sit next to the strobe/nav lights within the plastic enclosure? Steve
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Wow, Great design and craftsmanship and well everything
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Attended a Drive By Shooting Today
Steve Dawson replied to FoxMike's topic in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk
Which one was it? Were you able to call Bill Gates on the microchip? -
Other Brands: Pressurized Aerostars
Steve Dawson replied to Seth's topic in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk
Hi Seth, I have a few hours in a few Aerostar's and was looking at buying one a few years ago too. If you're still interested talk to people that have owned one for awhile and maybe join one of the two online forums. I believe John G. found that the Aerostar didn't fit his needs properly but ask him directly on Beechtalk. I think the best person to talk to would be Forrest Ward (who's on both forums and Beechtalk). He's owned and flown Areostars a lot. Secondly Jim Christy is the big guru on Aerostars and I don't think they have any issues with parts supplies. Pus they have lots of STC's improving them. You can phone him directly and get real advice -
There's no entrapment here at all. The ad is limited to size but it clearly shows the log books are available to download with out talking to the gentleman. Not to mention you're doing your own due diligence and/or getting someone good to do a pre-buy if you feel comfortable.
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In fairness to the owner, that was 25 years ago and it's flown 1200 hours since. I flew the plane last week and it was stable and tight. All the avionics including the autopilot worked fine. My largest concern without doing a pre-buy is the cost of an engine overhaul and possibly a prop overhaul. I'll add that I know the mechanic and he's good and thorough and the owner was honest and answered all my questions. Plus the log books are complete with all the information. It's best to do a pre-buy no matter what you buy.
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Hi Matt
I had a look and flew the plane last week so I can give you my unsolicited opinion if you'd like.
Steve
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yes please do. i would really appreciate that.
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I know the mechanic that looks after it in Collingwood and trust him. He said it's OK but only basically. He did do catchup work and I believe his compression readings. It flew fairly solid with all the radios, AP, aspen working fine (I didn't fly an approach) The engine is at TBO even though the cylinders were changed to wet heads 1100 hours ago but the bottom end is till past it's TBO. (Cam, lifters, bearings case etc.) The prop had been resealed three years ago but would probably need to be rebuilt within the next few hours/years. The avionics are old compared to todays GPS system but they work fine.
My plan was that the engine would last a year then I'd rebuild to overhaul condition then. Estimated cost today would be $65 plus $5-7 in labour. The paint isn't great. The plane had a runway excursion I believe(1995) and components of the wing were repaired and replaced (everything is in the log books and on file through the FAA). It flies well so I think they did an good job but the repaint was marginal and it shows. You'd probably have to do some sanding and touch up but it is 25 years old. Lastly a good pre-buy to find out how well the airfare damage was repaired but mostly to see what the actual condition of the engine and to guesstimate what time is left in the engine. The owner was honest with me and told me everything I wanted to know. If you wanted a pre-buy there's a couple very good mechanics who have considerable Mooney experience within 50 miles as well as using Adam who did the last annual. (use extreme caution if using the local MSC, ask all the local Mooney owners to clarify)
Steve
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M20K 252 - Turbo Mooney power settings
Steve Dawson replied to gsxrpilot's topic in Modern Mooney Discussion
Thanks Paul for your information. I'm starting to look for either a 252 or Bravo and this is the exact information I need. Nice looking panel too. -
I have a file for a J that I can send you. Let me know what send it in if you're interested. DXF, ect. sdawson630@gmail.com
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Removed this set of Hoskins strobes complete with power supplies and the navigation lights and wing tip holders. These were moved from my 201 M20J. Please NOTE: Only One strobe light works. Both nav lights and one strobe were working when I replaced them with new Orion LED units. Asking $200 US and will ship to US or Canada Steve sdawson630@gmail.com
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You don't say but is the aircraft actually for sale or are you just asking out of curiosity? There's been aircraft where the owner has lost interest or their medical but keep paying hangar or tie-down fees hoping that one day they'll be able to fly again. Or they figure the aircraft is worth when they bought it, or they don't want the wife to know how much money they have in the aircraft.
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Scott McDonald is known for this and selling low quality aircraft. He tried that procedure on me awhile ago on a 252. Take a look for yourself first then get a PPI from someone reputable and independent
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Thanks Clarence
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Yes, I was going to list it In a couple weeks Clarence Email me if you need further info. Steve
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Thanks Tim for all your information including the price. If I was to keep my 201 I'd consider this option just for the noise factor alone. Can you update us when you get your noise results? Steve
