Gunderbear

wow. that is a lot of springs!

We have it removed. I will call Laser and see what they have and get back with you. Thanks again!

It got bent because i attempted to put it together while it was attached to the plane. Needless to say the spring and ball baring were not in the right place when I put it together and when it didn't work i took it apart to find the ball baring in the middle of the spring.

I am trying to push for it to be the first since I am based at the same airport, but I think they are looking at other models than the 65 M20E

You guys did a GREAT job. TruTrak called me last week and said that they are about to do the testing and fitting for the first Mooney. I will keep you updated!

The actuator was leaking so i and my A&P put new gaskets in it, but the spring was bent and now the actuator doesn't work at all. Any idea where to get a new spring or the actuator sent off to have overahauled?

Vision only at this point. However the Sorcerer uses the same servos and would be a quick upgrade once approved.

Go to www.trutrakap.com and request that the Mooney be elected as the next aircraft to get fitted for the autopilot.

If you are interested in seeing the FAA approve the TruTrak autopilot for the vintage Mooney's go to www.trutrakap.com and fill out the survey. The more Mooney owners that fill out the survey the faster we will get it approved. TruTrak wants to see how much interest there is for the Mooney compared to other vintage aircraft.

I am working with the Great Folks at Tru Trak and hopefully by Sun and Fun we will have a Mooney with their autopilot. When people talk about the price of $5k i ask them what is the value of their family's safety. The wait time for a Brittain upgrade is over two years and you give up your plane for a long time for the instillation. I am excited about a two day install and upgrades that are plug and play with the TruTrak. Really looking forward to having a safer aircraft for the long trips.

I am very impressed with TruTrak Autopilots and would love to have one of their systems in the Mooney!

Browncbr is correct. i still want one but the price is too high. I am on the list at Brittian so I guess I will wait.

have you wife call me....!

3-5K

I will add that to my list!

Looking for a B-11 ACCU-TRAK II autopilot or a complete system. Have cash will travel! I have a 1965 Mooney M20E with a working PC. billadams06@cox.net

The photos I took won't upload because they are too large. Monday morning I will take a video of it and post that to youtube so you all can see the whole plane. email me at bill@flaps-down .com if you want me to send you the photos directly.

interior photos

Garmin 430W

1965 Mooney M20E I purchased it a little over 2 years ago, completely overhauled the engine, Brittian Autopilot, and performed a 6K annual to fix everything and anything that could be wrong. (I have 3 kids and wanted a safe plane) In March during the annual, I updated the avionics with a Garmin 430W, Collins CDI, and a new Turn and Slip. The IFC cert expires next month but I will have it renewed. All log books and AD's are complete and current. I have flown it over 100 hours each year for the two years I've owned it and it has performed great. Paint and Interior are about an 8 - 9. In two years time I have invested over 72K into N5781Q. Whoever does buy this plane wont have to worry about anything except routine items for many many years to come. You can see pictures here on Mooney space under my earlier post or at www.flaps-down.com I can also take some photos tomorrow morning and send to you so you can see the most current panel. I know 60K seems a little high but compared to other M20E's I think anyone can see that you will be getting a complete plane ready to turn the key and fly without the headaches with having to have it worked on first. Bill Bill

I have a 1965 M20E with only 200 hours on MOH and I just installed a Garmin 430W. I fly it fairly reguarly but I have a need for a larger plane right now. Annual was completed in March 2014 and the exhaust system was overhauled during the annual. 143Kts with 10-11 fuel burn at 25 squared. It is a nice easy plane to fly. 60K with the Garmin, 53K without. Bill@flaps-down.com

I have a 1965 M20E with only 200 hours on MOH and I just installed a Garmin 430W. I fly it fairly reguarly but I have a need for a larger plane right now. Annual was completed in March 2014 and the exhaust system was overhauled during the annual. 143Kts with 10-11 fuel burn at 25 squared. It is a nice easy plane to fly. 60K with the Garmin, 53K without.

I have a 1965 M20E with only 200 hours on MOH and I just installed a Garmin 430W. I fly it fairly reguarly but I have a need for a larger plane right now. Annual was completed in March 2014 and the exhaust system was overhauled during the annual. 143Kts with 10-11 fuel burn at 25 squared. It is a nice easy plane to fly. 60K with the Garmin, 53K without.

I have a 1965 M20E, with Garmin 430W and King/B 135 GPS/Comm underneath. It is IFR and only 200 Hours on the engine. I bought it two years ago and had it completely gone through with Overhaul and new avionics. It is a great plane and I really enjoy it, but I need a larger plane. Annual was completed in March and the A/P would be happy to answer any questions you have on it. Bill bill@flaps-down.com

Do you still have it? Mine needs some repair and I would rather just replace it with a good one.