Adding PC to M20C

[itsmekw]

My 64 C did not have the PC system on it when it came out of the factory. When I purchased it there was an old non working ARC type auto pilot that I had removed. I have been looking at the Brittain A/P, but I also wondered if I could have one of the PC systems installed. Does anyone know what it takes to put the PC system in a plane that did not have one? It may be as much work as putting in a Brittain.

Thanks

[georgeb]

The PC system is the Brittain A/P without the tracking capabilities. It simply leveles the wings, however, that in itself is a great help with xcountry flying.

George

 

[Barry]

Brittain will install a wing leveler in your plane.

[mooney11x]

Spend the extra money for S-TEC AP. Wing leveler is nice for x-country but by the time you pay for avionics shop, AP, and STC you are well on your way to a "true" AP.

[eaglebkh]

I echo mooney11x.  If you're going to start from scratch, go with the S-tec.  I'm actually glad my E didn't have PC, allowing me to go with the S-tec 30 with Alt Hold.

[georgeb]

Quote: mooney11x

Spend the extra money for S-TEC AP. Wing leveler is nice for x-country but by the time you pay for avionics shop, AP, and STC you are well on your way to a "true" AP.

[eldeano]

I got a quote of 14 aviation maintenance units ($14,000) to install an stec 30. I really really want one!! High on the wish list, so if anybody out there has any extra disposible income or Santa flies a Mooney, it is the Holidays and I've been really good this year!!