Marauder

I have the manual version on my plane. Makes a big difference on my F model. I would hope your late model Mooney has a better designed seal than mine did.

Hi Bennett -- I do think the next few years will introduce some new partnerships and hopefully a more open hierarchy to integrating these boxes. The unfortunate part of GA is that many of us are not able to completely update completely at any one time. Even my recent upgrade was restricted because I could not afford to do the second nav, update the transponder and install ADSB. For all the reasons you love Garmin, I detest them. Not playing well in the sandbox is their MO and I don’t blame them. But it does want me to see other options other than theirs. BTW -- I did buy their 650. I looked seriously at the G500/600 series PFD/MFD before buying the Aspen. The obvious observation with their solution was that they had no intention of allowing interfacing non-digital radios commonly found in our planes and often left in as people update in stages. When Aspen introduced the open hierarchy approach, this allowed older Nav/Coms like my Narco 12D+ to function fully on the Aspen HSI either directly or a secondary RMI type indicator, thus eliminating the need to keep a second CDI. Garmin apparently recognizing the threat this posed, introduced the GAD-43e to allow those interfaces. Of course, it would cost you another $5k. As for the Garmin/Aspen relationship, I agree there is some tension. There should be. The gorilla in the market is being attacked by a chimp. And I for one am supporting the little primate. I have 4 solid months with my Aspen solution and I absolutely love it. Best bang for the buck since not only did it bring me into the 21st Century, it gave my old Nav/Comm a new lease on life. Competition in the market is a healthy thing. It keeps the competition innovating and prices in check (but it still is expensive). As for your “cabling” comments. If you are using the Garmin GDL39 without internal battery, you’re right, you would need to plug it in. My Nexus 7 will run the entire flight and then some on a single charge and I use the internal GPS to run the Garmin Pilot app – hence, no wires. The reason I brought up the Aspen ADSB solution (and I apologize because I now realize it was Bob with the Aspen) was that it appears that you can now use the certified ADSB box to get the same information you get on your 750/650 brought over not only to the Aspen displays, the 750/650 but also it will feed through WiFi the portable solution you may have on board. Here is a picture of my Nexus in flight:

Bennett -- I know you are an early adopter of technology, if I remember correctly you have the GDL88. Have you or anyone else looked at the Aspen solution? I see that they are advertising the certified ADSB box you buy from them that can be interfaced to another WiFi box so that you get Wx and traffic on an iPad running ForeFlight -- without the need for a portable antennae.

That's what I'm looking for. So, can an upholstery shop make one from scratch if I give them mine to use as a template?

If they are and they are both girls, 201er got some explaining to do!

I agree Bennett, the differentiation between portable and tablet is getting pretty minor. I think the largest advantage the portables have is the viewable screen in direct sunlight. Otherwise, not much else.

That is a marker beacon for sure. Did you replace it? I know they are decommisioning them but many still out there.

Sort of like those gas powered airplanes we flew on a string back long ago. Go out to 5 minutes in this video if you were too young to remember them: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9G2nRT4bOU

I found the receipt for 1989. They were $32 each back then.

Post some pictures if you can. I am having a hard time picturing this problem.

Since we are talking about the pucks, what the heck is going on with the prices for them? Mine were replaced in 1989 and I decided to change them out this annual. Unbelievable price! Is it because of less demand, no competition or material cost going up?

Sold

One tip! Don't get out of the plane until instructed to do so. If you go to the spot and there is no one to meet the plane, wait a a few minutes and either call them on the number or the frequency provided. U.S. Customs gets a bit irritated if you egress on your own.

I guess the buzzards can fly back to their nests. Glad to hear it was rescued. Parting it out would have been a shame.

I wonder if this is how Noah got started...

Thanks! Appreciate it!

I lost my ASI once. The pitot tube had a small hinged cover on it that flipped open when air passed over it. Right after take-off it flipped down and I lost airspeed. Although I didn't have a lot of time in the Mooney, I was comfortable with the power settings and used that knowledge to set up for landing. It was a very strange feeling looking down at the ASI and see it pegged at zero.

Scott -- what system do you have and does it work with the electrical gear setup?

That's why we are all here Jonathan! To learn and to share. Glad you were able to sort it out.

Bennett -- do you have any pictures of your glare shield? Trying to get some ideas. My glare shield issue is the attachment points on either side of the panel, the screws and finishing washers keep getting bigger every year. I'm expecting to find them using nuts and bolts through side of the plane at some point I also have a nice crack forming in the middle.

That approach story brought back memories of me doing an NDB approach with the same failures. I went out and bought a vertical card compass the next week (little did that help!). I did my instrument in my Mooney and I agree, things happen quickly. I used to joke with my instructor about how much time I felt I was flying from the back seat Oh cool... While I am typing this an Osprey just flew over my deck. Talk about big propellers!

I thought adding pictures would bump the thread -- how wrong I was!

Wow! That looks fun. I would be too scared to fly one (afraid of heights)

Bennett -- why is it I drool every time I see your panel? BTW -- I have never heard back from you whether you are willing to adopt me! I'm potty trained. So --- can these work with the standard dimmer from the plane? I was looking at the LED bulb replacements for my incandescent ones. Anyone do that yet? I'm hoping someone can come up with an idea for a glare shield. Getting close to having my panel back together again.

I have never forgotten to remove it from my hangar...