Upgrade almost complete.

[donkaye]

It's been a long 6 months, but the plane is finally back in its hangar.  It's mostly complete but the AP in not functioning.  Monday should fix that problem.  The configuration of these systems is really complex.

 

Anyway here is the summary:

 

Out: EFIS 40, KY196A, KX155, KT79, KAS 297B, KNS 81, KR87, KLN90B, WX1000+, PMA7000B, all legacy instruments.

 

In: G500SVT, GTN750, GTN650, GTX 330ES, GAD 43E, GMA 35, GDL69A, GDL 88, GTS 800 Diversity, WX-500, ESI 2000, MVP 50.

 

Remained, KN 63, Shadin Miniflo-L, KFC 150

 

I went with the External Transponder because of all the other useful functions it has.  Soon to be added an AOA indicator.  As a side note, the location of the ESI 2000 and G500 provide for the horizons to be horizontally centered with each other, an interesting task for the installer.

[Steve Dawson]

Nice looking Don and very functional, Good idea about having the 2 AH on the same level. What extra functions are you using on the GTX 330ES that you wouldn't get on the 650??

 

Steve

[FlyDave]

Don,

 

Congratulations on getting your plane back. I know it's been a long haul.

You're going to love flying behind that panel! It looks, well, sparse - to say the least but very functional.

 

Dave

[Resanborn]

Don

I like your panel set up very nice functional. It sure seams like six month is excessive time to wait ! Thanks for the pictures.

RS

[Danb]

Don..looks awesome do u think you'll miss your steam. Lol. Very nice !,

[Danb]

Neat idea concerning the. Ah's

[DaV8or]

Wow. That's a big project. Nicely done. I have to go Google some of that stuff. I don't even know some of the stuff you put in, but one thing is for sure, your Mooney is now 21st century in the cockpit!

[Nathan Peterson]

Very nice Don… looks great and I love your LRU rack.  All I got to say is,  Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

[Bennett]

Don, Simply great. Perfect setup in my opinion. Which AOA are you going to have installed?

[carusoam]

Wow!

That sets the bar to a new high...

Best regards,

-a-

[Piloto]

Very well done. More practical than a G1000 set up. If you don't mind asking how much was the bill? I just wonder if my next tax refund will be enough to upgrade mine.

 

José

[Bob - S50]

Wow!  Wish I had all that.  Did you have to sell your house to pay for it?

 

Bob

[DAVIDWH]

Can't see anything left to do except to order a card compass from Spruce.

 

Congratulations!!

 

Unbelievable panel!

[carusoam]

Next steps...

A) See if Hector can you get you modern Acclaim/O3 looking yokes?

B ) Use a Sharpie or sandpaper to black out the KFC's silver outline to match the new modern look!

Just trying to help you spend a few more $!

Reminds me of the day Craig posted his modern version of the 201 panel and the discussions related to vacuum system removal...

Best regards,

-a-

[donkaye]

Next steps...

A) See if Hector can you get you modern Acclaim/O3 looking yokes?

 

 

I want to do that, but the yokes can't be removed because of extensive wiring in them.  I need to find out if that job can be done with the yokes on.  Does anyone know?

[carusoam]

I think this would be the place to ask???

http://www.aerocomfort.com/index/contact

Best regards,

-a-