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I'm honestly more interested in the Accuflite (heading hold), but the Track would be better than nothing. So if I can track down my own BI-805 valve, Brittain can supply the rest of the parts now? Does the BI-805 work for the Accuflite, too?

Does anyone have a parts list for adding an Accutrak or Accuflite "upgrade" to a basic Brittain wing leveler (B2D system)? I know Brittain has a long wait list to get direct from them, so I thought I'd start watching for parts on my own.

What's the box on the top side of the right stack (above the ADF)?

As I noted in another thread, a few friends and I are looking at the possibility of partnering up on a "vintage" Mooney. We've come across a few that don't have an autopilot but do have a (functional) PC system. I've got a fair amount of M20C and E time, but both planes I flew had the PC system inop. Assuming the system is in good order, how well does it work? Is it effectively heading hold without the bug? Manually put it on the heading you want and it "should" keep it there? I understand it won't bring itself back to the heading if it gets "bumped" one way or the other by turbulence, but will it generally fly the airplane straight ahead? Enough to trim it out, take your hands off the yoke and focus on something else for a short time without worrying about the airplane getting way off course?

I've perused the For Sale ads here as well as the usual sale sites (Controller, TAP, etc.), but thought I'd see if anyone knew of any off-market (or quietly listed) M20Es for sale. Ideally something with manual gear, IFR GPS (preferably 430W), autopilot and no more than mid-time engine. The closer to Kansas City the better. Feel free to PM.

Any interior pictures?

Quote: jetdriven We basically used the APA and AOPA contract. They are about the same. Becca and I have posted thoughful discussion previously on this board. Search. More important than any piece of paper, is the philosophy shared by potential members. Earning potential also matters greatly. For example, in our partnership, we all 3 make between 80k-100K. One partner is regarded as a excellent mechanic and MX planner (who can't balance a checkbook), one is a whiz with numbers, spreadsheets, money and finance (and can't measure gear prelaod), and one is good at keeping track of logs, bank accounts, and allocation of funds (but suffers analysis paralysis). We each contribute, and we have 100% coverage. If you have a LOP 65% operator who gets into a partnership with a "25 square full rich" owner there is going to be conflict. Once saves while one wastes. Some folks like the newest 50K set of radios, new paint, and Aspens in the first year. ome want a rental where they show up, fly, and leave it sitting with seatbeltsa on the floor and bugs covered. . One likes to "call the shop when it's ready", while one wants to maximize owner-assist or performed maintenance. Depending on your attitude toward owner maintenance and upgrades, your M20F can cost betwen 8K a year of it never flies, to 25K r much more. Proceed with caution. Email me for more if interested.

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I'm interested in forming a partnership with 3 other pilots (4 total) to purchase an M20C/E/F/G. I'm curious as what kinds of costs other owners, particular those in partnerships, see. I hope to finance the aircraft, something in the $40-60k range, and include in the partnership's monthly fees the note payment. Assuming every partner has a reasonable amount of time in complex airplanes, and an instrument rating, what kind of rates should we expect to see on a $50k hull value? Assuming the airplane has manual gear/flaps, how much should I assume an average annual inspection will cost (assume no major squawks)? How do you handle funds for routine maintenance? What else am I forgetting? What else should I know? Edit: I'm in the Kansas City-area, in case anyone is looking for a partner.