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And darn if the thumb screws were too short.   Looks like the rest of the mount will work well.  Could probably slim it down some.

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I have not removed the original sun visors.  They are in a superior mounting position.   The center mount could be used by people who do not have the factory tab welded to the factory tubing.   If someone has the factory tabs but not the hardware, I have made duplicate hardware that could be installed as Owner Produced.  For the center mount the use is for my install is a camera mount. A clamp with thumbscrews is a clamp with a thumbscrew.  There are lots of configurations There are several ACs covering these type things.  Wondering if you had a chance to read them?

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Just In case someone with a vintage plane interested in sun visors doesn't keep up with the general Mooney posts, you might check on "visors" under general Mooney.

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On March 30, 2016 at 6:04 PM, KyleKJ90 said:

For what it's worth, I'd be VERY leery when it comes to your installation here. There was a gentleman near my hometown who was flying a Taylorcraft and got written up for his GPS installation. Not quite sure on all the details, but I do know the FAA didn't consider his installation "temporary" like they do when it comes to a RAM iPad yoke mount with the thumbscrew as pictured below. In the end, the FAA dinged him with a pretty hefty fine because of his installation and because it's a certified aircraft just like your Mooney. It looks as though you've done a great job and spent some considerable time engineering your shades and kudos to you for that! However like I said, I'd be a little leery with this one. Especially since you have removed the factory visors. Stuff like that tends to be a red flag for an FAA inspector. If you're looking for a surefire answer, check with your local FAA guy/gal. They should be able to tell you for sure. Good luck!

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If that's what FAA inspectors are spending their time doing, the FAA has too many inspectors.

Clarence

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