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Another example of how reliant we've become on tablets (I'm as guilty as anyone - I have a iPad Air 2 and an iPhone 6+ running Garmin Pilot). iPads and Android tablets are amazing devices with great apps which are wonderful toys in the cockpit. But a Garmin 796 which is a dedicated aviation backup is much more reliable since it runs only aviation software and doesn't have conflicting apps running in the background. I used a 396, then a 496, then a 696 and then a 796 since about a year after they came out and never had it re-boot randomly in flight. The software updates in the past two years just keep making it more useful all the time. Every time I've upgraded I've always been able to get a good percentage of my money back on the used market since they are in high demand and hold their value.

Main software is 3.3; GPS Software is 3.2

Antenna is not included - next time I'm at the airport I'll look for the software version for you.

I really like my iPad for a lot of things and it's a cool toy for the cockpit, but the Garmin 796 is made for aviation. Never an issue. They aren't cheap but they are worth it as a good solid backup.

All Bravos had a backup vacuum system.

Bump - feel free to make a reasonable offer

I am an Apple fanboy if there ever was one. I bought my first Mac in 1984. I like my iPad and I have a subscription to Garmin Pilot, but living in TX I have had my iPad overheat on me a couple times in the cockpit. I have had to wait for it to cool down and then restart. Although the screen on the iPad is great for a lot of things it is not bright enough for me at full brightness during the day in an airplane. I already own a 796 and have it mounted in the airplane. I intend on keeping it - it's rugged and made for the cockpit environment.

Can you clearcoat it after you get it polished?

This was opened just to take pictures. It is brand new with all of the paperwork for the owner to register and an update certificate to update to the newest data. Garmin 796 Case Yoke Mount with 12/24 volt cord, hardware Home mount with 110 VAC for updates and practice usb cord for updates external GPS antenna with suction cup mount This can be used on its own, but can also connect to: - Optional GDL39R or GDL-39 or GDL-39-3D for ADS-B in weather and traffic and AHRS with the 3D model https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/in-the- ... 93601.html - Optional Flight Stream installed in your airplane https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/in-the- ... 53681.html - Optional XM weather Brand New. lancecasper@me.com call or text 210-643-4161

At a Mooney forum at Oshkosh Tom Bowen at Mooney mentioned that there will be a greatly reduced WAAS upgrade available this fall for early G1000 airplanes. Those planes are still waiting for STEC, but he said he was optimistic for a solution this fall. Today Garmin announced ADS-B for G1000. http://www.flyingmag.com/avionics-gear/instrumentaccessories/ads-b-solution-now-compatible-garmins-g1000?cmpid=enews072815&spPodID=030&spMailingID=23147620&spUserID=NjcwMTkxNDQ2ODIS1&spJobID=602812208&spReportId=NjAyODEyMjA4S0

Sorry to hear that. Dennis was a good man. I had a pressurized mag go bad on a '97 Bravo back in '99 on a trip to Georgia and Dennis overnighted me the part and sold it to me for what he would have charged another dealer. I never forgot that. As long as Lone Star Mooney was open I used to have Dennis work on my Mooney. He was always fair.

I took ground school & lessons at the FBO at GFK, but my instructor was a UND aviation CFI. In Feb of '86 I took my checkride over at UND with Don Dubuque. I think he's their director now.

KGFK - Grand Forks, ND. Constant wind to practice crosswind landings

It depends on how involved you want to get. If you take the seats out, the interior can be removed, repaired and repainted. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/14892-paint-for-plastic-panels/?hl=%2Binterior+%2Bplastic#entry203556 There are some other good threads on here about repairing the plastic. On a Bravo I used to have (serial #7) I had Aero Comfort in San Antonio cover the panels in Eurostretch fabric - looked nice but if I was to have them do it again I would do it in Ultraleather. http://aerocomfort.com/mooney/

Found it - in the North 40 - final bend in the road before exiting

I wasn't here last year - where is the Mooney Caravan tent?

Where's the Mooneyspace get-together Monday at 5???

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I was going to do some panel work to fit a second Avidyne IFD 540 where my Garmin 430W sits (I like my first IFD540 so much that I wanted another one right below it.) I went ahead an bought the AVIDYNE IFD540 new in the box, only to discover that all of the boxes behind my perceived extra panel space would require major surgery to move around. So I am going to replace my Garmin 430W with an Avidyne IFD440. All of this to say that I have a brand new in the box Avidyne IFD540 for sale. New they list for $16995. I got a great deal on it and I'm just looking to get my money out of it. $10900 shipping included. If you are sliding out a Garmin 530W it is literally a 10 minute job to replace it. You can slide in much newer technology that has wifi and bluetooth built in, new warranty, much easier interface, rubberbanding, touch screen, etc. Then under the supervision of an A & P you need to configure your menus the way you had them in the 530W so that the Avidyne talks to anything the 530W was talking to. The A & P needs to make a log book entry. This really is 30 min but should be an hour max. You can sell your Garmin 530W and recoup a lot of your cost. If you don't want to mess with selling your 530W I might be willing to take it in trade and sell it for you. PM or e-mail me for details. If you buy the IFD 540 for a new install or need a tray and backplate to sell your Garmin 530W I have a brand new Garmin 530 tray and backplate for $300. lancecasper@me.com

Ovations all have Continental IO-550. Bravos have Lycoming TIO-540-AF1B. 231's have Continental TSIO-360-GB or -LB 252's have Continental TSIO-360-MB Encores have Continental TSIO-360-SB All engines have trouble making TBO without a top overhaul if the CHT's, EGT's or TIT's are run too high.

I had a fuel vent plugged during cruise on a Grumman Tiger 25 years ago. I looked out during flight and saw the wet wing actually compressing in - switched tanks - thankfully plenty of fuel in the opposite tank. Landed as soon as possible and cleared it. Always checked it after that. Thanks for the reminder.

I had a Grumman Tiger (N28618) that I bought in 1988 and flew for a few years before getting into Mooneys in the 90's. Fun, fast little plane that was relatively cheap to operate. If I remember correctly 135-140 knots wasn't out of the question. Brakes at every annual - because of the castor type nose wheel you had to ride the brakes a little or at least keep tapping on them. Mooneys are definitely more complex but a much more solid airplane. I think Alan is right when he said figure double, but you'll split some of that with the partnership. Cost of fuel per hour shouldn't go up hardly at all with the speed gain in the Mooney, but maintenance will. Although the Eagle is probably 20 yrs newer so that should help some. If you can fly a Mooney Eagle in a partnership for anything close to what you are spending on the Tiger by yourself, go for it!

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I figured I'd give someone on here a chance to get one at a pre-purchase price rather than let Avidyne re-sell it at retail. Sale Pending