SOLD: Aspen Evolution 2500

[Fly By]

Selling an Aspen Evolution 2500 system (3 panels) with Synthetic Vision and Angle of Attack options in each unit.  Functioning perfectly when removed from aircraft.  Lists for $32,655 new with named options.  Sacrificing for $18,000.  Includes RSMs, ACU, pre-wired triple unit harness.  State-of-the-art Glass Panel technology!  Looks great in a Mooney!

[CaptainAB]

Why are you doing this?

[gsxrpilot]

I'm definitely in the market, but would rather be buying the base models without AOA and SynthVis on ALL the screens. It's tempting, but Sun-N-Fun is right around the corner and along with it typically comes discounts on this kit. If someone wants the fully spec'ed out kit, this seems like a good buy.  

[Fly By]

1 hour ago, CaptainAB said:

Why are you doing this?

Because I want to and I can. 

 

29 minutes ago, gsxrpilot said:

I'm definitely in the market, but would rather be buying the base models without AOA and SynthVis on ALL the screens. It's tempting, but Sun-N-Fun is right around the corner and along with it typically comes discounts on this kit. If someone wants the fully spec'ed out kit, this seems like a good buy.  

AoA is a total game changer--especially in a Mooney.  You nail the approach speed and landings at every weight and density altitude.  No more floating.  Having multiple possibilities for the AoA presentation gives unlimited flexibility as to what is displayed on which screen.  Very helpful in approach mode with charts, terrain, and routing all able to be displayed in any number of configurations.  You decide.  SVT is kind of cool.  Again, having the option of displaying it where you want during different phases of flight is nice.

[CaptainAB]

Hmm. It's hard to argue with that!

[kris_adams]

Hey Fly By, so what are you putting in?  Just wondering as I hope to do some glass upgrades in the future and taking out all of these screens looks pretty serious.

[Fly By]

Great question.  Aspen is probably the best "bang for the buck" in terms of number of features you can fit in the smallest area for the least amount of money.  The three panel system allows you to have an infinite number of display configurations depending on your phase of flight (enroute, approach, etc.)  I bought the plane with an Aspen system installed.  I now have a total Garmin panel that just worked out for me better to have a G500.  But the Aspen is a sweet system.  It includes the pre-wired harness which will save you a lot of installation expense.

[Marauder]

Fly By -- I believe these units are coming out of Rick Steele's former Mooney. For those who don't know Rick's J, he posted it here for sale. We all were impressed with the immaculate care that his Mooney was given.

The new owner from my understanding is investing even more into an already great plane. I can't speak to the condition of these units, but I do know that a lot of TLC went into the plane they were in.

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[Fly By]

Marauder - You are correct.  Rick and I have become great friends and remain in touch even though he has gone over to the dark side and now flies a Twin Comanche. He even installed an Aspen 2000 in it.  The Aspen 2500 is immaculate,   Hard to believe it hasn't been snatched up yet.  Someone is going to get a heck of a deal.

[gsxrpilot]

I thought very seriously about pulling the trigger on this set and while there are countless vintage Mooney's that would greatly benefit from this, mine's just not one of them. Obviously it would allow me to go glass and remove almost all of my steam gauges. If my C still had the shotgun panel with 1960's era gauges, I'd be all over this. But I've already got nearly every capability the Aspens bring in my panel except for a calculated TAS displayed. I'm very tempted, but just can't justify tearing into a very nice panel just to go glass.

Lee is correct that this is an amazing deal for someone and there are plenty of Mooney's out there that could really benefit from this set.

[orionflt]

I would take it, I just need the 20 yr payment plan! Well maybe not that long but we have to get the house I have been building for the last 10 yrs completed enough to move in before I get to make any major purchases for my plane, otherwise the next post you see in hear about me would be my obituary. the good thing is we are in the finishing stages. 

Brian

[Fly By]

You gotta get your priorities straight!  You can build a house anytime, but how long is this sweet deal going to be around? 

[orionflt]

Does this have the ACU2? or is it ACU1? I have a friend who has been looking but needs an ACU2 unit to work with his autopilot and other equipment.

Brian

[Fly By]

Not quite sure what you're asking.  The ACU is p/n 910-00004-001 with mod E.  It worked fine with my S-TEC 55x and both Garmin 530W and GTN 750.

 

[Marauder]

Does this have the ACU2? or is it ACU1? I have a friend who has been looking but needs an ACU2 unit to work with his autopilot and other equipment.

Brian

Not quite sure what you're asking.  The ACU is p/n 910-00004-001 with mod E.  It worked fine with my S-TEC 55x and both Garmin 530W and GTN 750.

 

Brian -- based on Fly By description of what it interfaced with, I think it is the ACU. Here is the AP support page.

https://www.aspenavionics.com/support/evolution-approvals/

[MB65E]

Good luck with your G500, Wish I could spring for a single Aspen. 

I might really start leaning on my PMI and see if he'd let me install the New Garmin G5 EFI or Dynons D10 on a field approval. I might even consider MGL's Extreme EFIS. I'm just waiting on my old electric Kelly to start spinning. 

We'll see,

-Matt

[LANCECASPER]

Does this Aspen include the EA100?  https://www.aspenavionics.com/products/ea100-adapter-for-autopilots

[Fly By]

No.  I have an S-TEC 55x which plays nice right out of the box.  Some autopilots do, some don't.  Not knowing a whole lot about this, but I understand there are other interfaces that work with certain autopilots.  This system includes the three panel Aspen Evolution 2500, ACU, RSMs, Config modules, and the triple harness that ties them all together.  Also included are the SVT and AoA unlocks for all three panels.  Sweet system.

[Fly By]

I have been receiving feedback that some avionics shops have discouraged people from buying a used Aspen system and are quoting ridiculous prices.  Clearly they would like the commission on the sale of a new unit.  There is a reliable first rate Aspen Dealer avionics shop in VA that is willing to do the installation of this 2500 system in a Mooney for around $3,500 including all the necessary paperwork.

[Godfather]

I'm sure the dealers have a 20%+ markup in the equipment they sell.  It is part of the profit when they bid a job.  

Edited April 20, 2016 by Godfather
Edit for looking up the wrong part number...

[Marauder]

Does this Aspen include the EA100?  https://www.aspenavionics.com/products/ea100-adapter-for-autopilots

The Bendix King autopilots require the EA 100. Most everything else will either use the ACU or ACU2.

[PTK]

4 hours ago, Fly By said:

I have been receiving feedback that some avionics shops have discouraged people from buying a used Aspen system and are quoting ridiculous prices.  Clearly they would like the commission on the sale of a new unit.  There is a reliable first rate Aspen Dealer avionics shop in VA that is willing to do the installation of this 2500 system in a Mooney for around $3,500 including all the necessary paperwork.

18k plus 3500$ install (your figure but I think it will be higher) brings you to 21500$. This is more than what I've been quoted for a G500 installed!

Being that it's a used Aspen price seems too high. Unless I'm missing something? 

[gsxrpilot]

Eric at McKee Avionics in San Marcos, TX (KHYI) said he'd be happy to install this very system in any Mooney at just regular labor rates.  He was also at about $3000 estimated...  

If you ask me the G500 isn't half the system that the Aspen 2500 is.  Of course nobody asked me... especially the good Dentist.

[Fly By]

Peter-

If you're going to compare apples to apples... does the G500 system you reference have Synthetic Vision at that price?  Angle of Attack?  Dual ADHRS?  Backup GPS?  Reversion mode?  Probably not.  You may also need a GAD 43e Interface Adapter.  As Paul said, "The [basic] G500 isn't half the system that [this] Aspen 2500 is."

[PTK]

You're right Fly By. It's not apples to apples.