Guest Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 We recently tried to buy covers for a Cirrus client from Jim at Plane Covers, he said he was too busy and not taking on new work. Clarence
M016576 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 4 minutes ago, M20Doc said: We recently tried to buy covers for a Cirrus client from Jim at Plane Covers, he said he was too busy and not taking on new work. Clarence Their website would agree with your statement: it says they are reducing workload, and won't even show their products anymore.
M016576 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 45 minutes ago, aviatoreb said: I was going to start a similar thread / I need a new insulated cowl cover - to retain heat in winter months. I lost mine! :-0 whose best for that? Bruce's has some nice ones... but they are expensive.
M016576 Posted January 14, 2017 Report Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) 46 minutes ago, aviatoreb said: double post Edited January 14, 2017 by M016576 1
jonhop Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 +1 for Planecovers, Jim was extremely friendly and helpful, a great price and a great product. I will definitely go back to him in the future. Here is a picture of its fit test-
gsxrpilot Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 I have a Bruces cover and the snaps are definitely optional. I've decided not to install the snaps, and will just use the nice wide straps that came with the cover. Of course, the plane lives in a hangar so the cover is only used for overnight trips where it might be out on the ramp. 1
RobertGary1 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Posted January 15, 2017 Bruce's runs about $525 for a standard Mooney cover. What are people paying for Planecovers? -Robert
jonhop Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, bonal said: Yes it definitely helps quite a lot even for a few hours. +1... I left mine on the ramp in the Socal heat and sun. The cabin was not too bad and I didn't melt my hand off when grabbing the center beam when getting in like I had in the past. The beam was just warm to the touch, so the cover is definitely protecting the inside of the plane... Edited January 15, 2017 by jonhop 1
jonhop Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 4 minutes ago, RobertGary1 said: Bruce's runs about $525 for a standard Mooney cover. What are people paying for Planecovers? -Robert Paid $400.00... and that included the microfiber insert for the windshield.
M016576 Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 2 hours ago, RobertGary1 said: Bruce's runs about $525 for a standard Mooney cover. What are people paying for Planecovers? -Robert Nothing now... he's not accepting new orders. 1
Zwaustin Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 I was always very happy with my Bruce's cover, engine plugs and pitot cover. High quality to say the least. 1
amillet Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 19 hours ago, aviatoreb said: I was going to start a similar thread / I need a new insulated cowl cover - to retain heat in winter months. I lost mine! :-0 whose best for that? I use an old sleeping bag and cowl plugs. It's in a hangar, not outside. 1
RobertGary1 Posted January 15, 2017 Author Report Posted January 15, 2017 15 hours ago, Zwaustin said: I was always very happy with my Bruce's cover, engine plugs and pitot cover. High quality to say the least. I agree. This is my third Bruce's for this plane but since I've only owned Bruce's I wasn't sure the alternatives. 1
aviatoreb Posted January 15, 2017 Report Posted January 15, 2017 2 hours ago, amillet said: I use an old sleeping bag and cowl plugs. It's in a hangar, not outside. So do I - but when I travel - I need something the wind won't blow away - like yesterday I went to Portland, ME with my son to fetch some poor hapless Lobsters. We were on the field there for 2hrs - and a cowl cover is quite enough to keep the heat of just running it there for a nice warm restart. It was 20F on the field and sunny. This is SOP for winter ops. P.S. For lunch we had something I never had before - lobster roll but with bacon and avacado - and on a very very buttery toasted roll. It was amazing. Who know? I guess they say bacon goes with everything.
RobertGary1 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Report Posted January 16, 2017 i just got my quote from Bruce's. with tax $600. I love Bruce's but if I can get similar for $400 I'll go for that. -Robert
aviatoreb Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, RobertGary1 said: i just got my quote from Bruce's. with tax $600. I love Bruce's but if I can get similar for $400 I'll go for that. -Robert For what? A cowl cover or a cannopy cover?
bonal Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 Well I've made my recommendation for Mac's. Our canopy cover was around 300 a few years ago and am very happy with it. 1
Andy95W Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 On 1/14/2017 at 0:12 PM, Mcstealth said: I've searched this thread up and down. I do not find one knee of a bee. Here ya go. 3
Hank Posted January 16, 2017 Report Posted January 16, 2017 ^^^^ All the proof anyone needs that bees are aerodynamically unable to fly . . . . . 2
N6758N Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 5 hours ago, RobertGary1 said: i just got my quote from Bruce's. with tax $600. I love Bruce's but if I can get similar for $400 I'll go for that. -Robert Check eBay. I got my cover from Airplane covers on there brand new custom made to my aircraft. I think it was less than $300. 1
RobertGary1 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Posted January 17, 2017 On 1/14/2017 at 6:50 PM, M016576 said: Nothing now... he's not accepting new orders. I sent him an email but it does seem like he's trying to wind the business down. That's the problem with the internet Companies that look to be fully in business have sometimes shut down years prior Ran into that today on an unrelated issue -Robert
MB65E Posted January 17, 2017 Report Posted January 17, 2017 Mac's Covers!!! Well made. Same external as Bruce or better. I've had it out in the open, sun and rain for several weeks, No issues. He saves a bit of money as the entire thing is not lined with micro fiber, only the windscreen. I didn't mind, but might not put it on new paint. That said, it folds up in a smaller bag. Shipped for $290!! 2
thinwing Posted January 18, 2017 Report Posted January 18, 2017 On 1/16/2017 at 2:06 PM, Andy95W said: Here ya go. Oh no not another mother ship! 1
StinkBug Posted January 19, 2017 Report Posted January 19, 2017 Bummed to hear that Jim isn't taking new orders, as that would have been my recommendation as well. Mine has been on the plane outdoors since I bought it 2 years ago and still fits perfectly and looks like new.
RobertGary1 Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Posted January 19, 2017 10 hours ago, StinkBug said: Bummed to hear that Jim isn't taking new orders, as that would have been my recommendation as well. Mine has been on the plane outdoors since I bought it 2 years ago and still fits perfectly and looks like new. He sent me a quote. Didn't mention any delays. The only issue is that he charges separately for each antenna, shipping, and the protective padding. Once you add all that in he was pretty close to the Bruce's price. Bruce's is also offering 10% discount through this month, but only if you know to ask. -Robet
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