Steve Dawson

Georgous Parker!!

There's a few Encores with FIKI but but not many 252's that I've seen. I had a quote from CAV for FIKI on a Bravo for $48,000.00. I'm guessing the 252 would be similar.

Christian, If you check some of previous posts on this subject there are a few guys on here with experiance. I've been looking myself for a turbo mooney with FIKI or at least inadvertant so it can get you out of a situation. I'm afraid with my 201 even with FIKI it wouldn't climb up and above a cloud deck. Just curious, have you checked into the cost of inadvertant?

I removed mine before I had taken any TAS readings . I'd suggest you take some before you remove it and see afterwards if it makes any difference.

I had the same problem with my Century IIB and our local avionics shop (Brant Aero) repaired some contacts and confirmed other connections to make the autopilot work again for $400.00. Sarasota offered a Stec 30 w/ altitude hold installed for $13,500 or the altidude only for $7,500.00 and if my memory is right AutoPilot Central were a little lower. My suggestion would be to check the CIIB first before spending significantly more.

I'm not sure the 840 has engine monitoring capabilities. It is large and replaces the 6 standard instruments as well as having the checklist feature but for the same price you can buy the Aspen. It maybe smaller but has more features including synthetic vision and GPSS.

I'm interested in buying a Bravo in the near future so I'd like to find out also.

The closer to the weather you are the more the delay matters. On a recent flight from Milwaukee home I was closer to the CB's then was shown on nexrad which made your my planning more important.

Quote: sleepingsquirrel A pilot's pride after he lands with the gear up.

It's a great site Craig. I've just donated also. Can you give us updated pireps on the funding status to see if more help is needed?

"Crossfill from a 430/530. I have an aera 510 in the panel as my backup gps and it is nice not to have to put plans into it as it takes crossfills from my 430. And I use my ipad on the knee for charts, plates, etc." I have the 510 cross filled from the 750 also and use it to add information such as ETE or Time to next waypoint that the 750 doesn't have room for, however I like that idea of having the Zoan XRX as well as XM weather and the psuedo SV all fit on the one screen of the 796. The other advantage I see in the 796 is the bluetooth capability in adding other possiblities such as ADSB and who knows what in the future. I've had the ipad freeze as well as black out on me so I'd like something thats consistently dependable. It's a matter of time, scope and budget. I have the time and it fits in my scope however the budget is a little tight right now for a 796. Hey Ned, Did you get some formation flying in when you went to Oshkosh?

All units were taken out by Sarasota Avionics in working condition when I replaced them with a new GTN 750. KN 62 DME $ 550.00 KMA 20 $ 200.00 Steve 519 589 7034

Hi Raymond, I've been wanting to put an altitude hold in my plane also, Did Britain give you a price on the unit with installation? I didn't want to pay the $7,500.00 for an Stec. Steve

Sounds good PK, I'll give that a try

I'm redoing the interior of my 78 201 and I'm missing the headrests. Does anyone have any for sale or do you know of a substitute that can be used? Thanks, Steve

After a couple of close calls in our local airport region and circuit I wanted to get some sort of traffic warning system as well as additional information that the 796 might bring. Is anyone using the 796 with the Zaon XRX displaying on their screen? I've seen the videos but would like some real life information, Thanks,

How does your angle of attach change if your CG changes very little with the adding or subtracting of weight in the aircraft and/or you trim to keep a similar AofA? I think it has more to do with F=MxE . Where are the aeronautical engineers? Quote: Hank

Just curious, but aren't the wing skins on the Ovation Bravo and Acclaim thicker?

Quote: JimR I've got a Century IIB in my 201 that I am apparently not willing to spend the money that is

Just talked to a representative and this set is a Bose Series 1. So I'm lowering my price to $300.00 and will include shipping. Thanks, Steve

If I had the step back on my 201 I wouldn't get any exersize at all.

Hi Bill, I'll send you the pictures of them tomorrow when I'm at the office. I've been told they're the pre X models and not the series II Steve

Has anyone heard anything concrete on the DFC 90 autopilot or of Avidyne using someones plane as a test bed yet?

Maybe try Google and NACA 63-215

Looks great Phil,