LANCECASPER

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

I have a pre-buy Avidyne IFD440 for which I paid $8800, new they are $14995. They have already informed me that my ship date will be September 7, 2015. I have since found enough room to put in a second Avidyne IFD540 instead. So if someone has a Garmin 430W they can pay $8800 for my IFD440 and then sell their GS430W for $6500-$7000, meaning that for about $2000 they can slide in much newer technology that has wifi and bluetooth built in, new warranty, much easier interface, rubberbanding, touch screen, etc. If anyone is interested let me know. lancecasper@me.com

I have a pre-buy Avidyne IFD440 for which I paid $8800, new they are $14995. They have already informed me that my ship date will be September 7, 2015. I have since found enough room to put in a second Avidyne IFD540 instead. So if someone has a Garmin 430W they can pay $8800 for my IFD440 and then sell their GS430W for $6500-$7000, meaning that for about $2000 they can slide in much newer technology that has wifi and bluetooth built in, new warranty, much easier interface, rubberbanding, touch screen, etc. If anyone is interested let me know. lancecasper@me.com

Tom wrote: My avionics shop (and Garmin dealer, whatever that might mean here) said that Garmin will no longer do any hardware work on these. Are you saying that this is not true? Absolutely not true.

Thanks Kevin you were great to deal with. I appreciate the picture of your updated panel - looks good!!

I never thought air conditioning would be that important, but I agree, it's my favorite switch too.

But it turned out purr-fectly.

The IFD540 works great with the Aspens. I am pre-wired for the Aspen ADS-B box so as soon as they have the dual frequency one available I'll be able to display ADS-B in on the Aspens.

I did - that was an old picture of the panel with both Garmins in it. I have the AXP340 transponder so I am sending out ADS-B. I receive in on an iPad, Garmin 796. The Garmin 430W is still for sale.

I have an pre-order Avidyne 440 which should be here soon. I already replaced the GNS530W with an Avidyne IFD 540.

I've landed at IAH many times with no problems. I've always been treated well and shuttled over to the main terminal to pick up a passenger.

Garmin Aera 796 (this is the one that has the GXM40 XM antenna with which you can subscribe to XM weather and/or XM Radio Infotainment). Touch screen, pinch and zoom. Or you can pair it via Bluetooth to a GDL 39 - it will give you ADS-B weather and traffic without the XM subscription cost. Also if you pair it with the GDL39 3D you get AHRS.) Synthetic Vision. Geo-Referenced approach plates. It can be used in portrait or landsape mode. Excellent Condition It has the DC connection with cigarette lighter plug and the take home mount with AC power which makes updates and practicing with the unit convenient. EXCELLENT CONDITION. SOLD PM me or e-mail me at lancecasper@me.com

Garmin 430W has been in one hangared airplane since new. Tray, backplate and all books included. Excellent condition. No issues - this was the number 2 GPS/NAV/COM. Many GNS 430's on the market were the primary GPS and subject to much more use and wear. 28v. $6900 including shipping in the U.S.

Yes it sold