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I know he was flying charters, maybe things picked up and he just doesn’t have the time. I did notice José “Pee Venturi” hasn’t even been on for a while since his little episode. And we all know where Peter Garmin is. Sitting out front of the Bendix King warehouse watching for the KI-300 to begin shipping. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

The videographer was the same Mr. Aviation101. I remember his video on it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

But if you do figure out what it does, please tell us. The suspense is unbearable. [emoji1787] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Tim - are those part numbers for the stringers and are they available from Mooney? Also, was the extra work involved in the 1/4” the reason you wouldn’t do it again? I talk to the two primary manufacturers of the glass and they said they could make the chamfer to fit the 3/16” grooves. Did you need to do that yourself? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

One other thing on the topic of integration. As gsxrpilot points out, this stuff will integrate to some level. Buying all Garmin will guarantee everything will integrate but will typically cost you more if you want additional features. I’ll give you an example. I fly the corridor between Washington & Philly quite a bit, especially during the summer on my way down to lower Delaware and Ocean City Maryland. On VFR days, it is jam packed with VFR planes doing the same thing. And then on top of everything else, you have Philly arrivals descending through that area. I wanted an ADS-B solution but also TAS capability. I also wanted a unit that also had an internal GPS and wasn’t dependent on my GTN. The corridor is ironically a non-mandate area and I expect there will be many non-compliant planes still trans versing the area after January 2020. I found that you can purchase a version of the Garmin 345 with an internal GPS. Installed price at the time was $8500. It was not however TAS capable. To get that capability, I would need to add a GTS 800 TAS. That box is another $10k plus installation. I found that the L-3 9000+ installed, with antenna, was $10k. The L-3 has an internal GPS, has TAS and is able to show everything on its own display. Trade offs? I see TIS-B and TAS targets on the GTN. I don’t see weather products on the GTN. The L-3 integrates nicely with my Aspens. All traffic and weather products display on the Aspens as well as on the L-3’s own display. Side benefit. L-3 manufactures the WX-500. So, my WX-500 also displays on my 9000+ in addition to the GTN and the Aspens. There are some real benefits to an all Garmin suite. There are also some real costs associated with it. I think Don mentioned he has over $100k in his panel. For a Bravo that he intends to keep, makes all the sense in the world. But like Paul, my panel was considerably cheaper than Don’s and I have functionality that anyone could want in a Mooney. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Having seen both in action, I’d take the 650 over the 530 any day. Get the 345 and you can port weather and traffic over to Foreflight. Only wrinkle I could see is if Boeing decides to change their relationship with Garmin and not support FF any longer (doubtful). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

As Bob B pointed out. A 750 can show a lot more information due to the larger screen. With a dual Aspen setup and weather also displaying on the Lynx, my 650 is relegated to a data entry device (loading frequencies, approaches, etc. ). The flight planning stuff is now down through the FlightStream 510 which eliminates even more button pushing on the 650. If you don’t have an alternative display like an iPad, Aspen, G500 or TXI, 796, it makes sense to move up to the 750. Everything I need for inflight is on the Aspens. I use the Lynx for close in traffic and quickly pulling up METARs and other weather products. In this photo, the NEXRAD radar is being displayed on the MFD. As is the WX-500 overlay (look at the lower left corner) and traffic. That is the beauty of these larger displays. Here is a flight back from Jersey. The red circle to the right is a Trump TFR. Philly also wasn’t letting anyone through the Bravo, so we were stacked up like flies around a fresh turd. That is why I love the display right in front of me. Everything I need to know is there. Here is a NOTAM being pulled up on the Lynx. I would try to fly in planes that are equipped with these different options and see what works for you. You can end up spending a lot of money on a panel and not get full benefit out of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I have a 650. To answer your questions, it depends. If you went with a Garmin 345 transponder, weather and traffic will show up on the 650. I have a Lynx 9000 and although traffic shows up, weather doesn’t. The 650 can take an input from a WX-500 Stormscope and display it. You will need to research what will be compatible and what won’t be. I have flown in 430/530 equipped planes and the GTN is way easier to program. You can get good at it but it is not as intuitive as the GTN. Stormscope WX-500 on my GTN. Traffic on 650 being fed by Lynx 9000. Traffic warning sent by GTN. Lynx info above it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I did install new screws and didn’t reuse the old ones. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Yes. Old and new senders next to each other Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

You have a cork gasket sitting underneath. Tightening a little may stop the leak. Bladder system. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

That must be a recent add. It doesn't say which Garmin it works with. Just says "Garmin".

That is the issue with some of these apps. There are hardware limits of what will and won't work together. I am holding out hope that Garmin Pilot due to the integration with FltPln will allow my Lynx 9000 to work with it. FltPln Go does work with it but since GP is my primary flight EFB, I need to carry around my GDL-39 to get traffic and weather on GP. The good news is that I am ADS-B out through the Lynx which does trigger the GDL-39 to be fully TIS-B capable.

Nope.

This is the same approach L-3 took with the Lynx 9000. The hardware to make it a 9000+ (active traffic) is already there but just needs to be activated through a software upgrade. Of course, I suspect the software won't be cheap but I have found Aspen (and L-3) will cut deals on software upgrades. Catch them around the shows. Kris -- ever found out who owned your plane? I reached out to the guy who I think owned it, but he hasn't responded. He is getting up there in years and may not remember me.

We have had some high barometric readings this winter. A barometric pressure of 30.32 will give you in the neighborhood of 400 feet off of pressure altitude. I flew one day in January where the pressure was over 30.50. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

FlightAware is reporting the pressure altitude he is flying at. He is at 8,000. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I can add one other feature that isn’t well known about the Aspens. If for any reason the AHRS/Nav signal is lost while connected to the autopilot, the autopilot will be given a wings level command. Found this out when my throw-over switch got stuck in the wrong position. See the video below. I thought it was an STEC issue, turned out to be the Aspen not feeding Nav information to the AP. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

It can replace the VSI, AI & DG but the ASI and altimeter need to stay. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

The E5 is a good way to go if you are strapped for funds and can’t afford a full solution now. Upgrading the E5 to a full function PFD is a practical way to move forward. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

How about sticking a mygoflight removable mount on that right side? It will bring it closer to her and then you can either turn it to you as an additional screen or remove it completely. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

IAN201 posted his new discs in 2017. It is the 4 digits after the “M” which I think stands for Manufactured. It’s upside down but the date is January 2017. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I remember the quote being four digits. Like 0168 or 1298. I think I have a picture somewhere showing what it looks like. I’ll see if I can find it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

See if you can get the amp number off of the switch. You might be able to see it with a mirror since it is the last switch in the bank. I think it is a 10 amp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Ok, one final suggestion. Sticking that iPad over on the right side just isn’t working for me. You have a beautiful panel and you stick an iPad out there? How about another single 7” TXi on the right side? You add that and you will be knighted as the “Panel King”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro