Insight True Flow 500 fuel flow computer

[N5MD]

Does anyone have this unit installed in their Mooney? I'm looking to install one in my 1966 M20C with the O360 Lycoming engine. More at http://www.insightavionics.com/tf500.htm    (vincentkdunn@yahoo.com)

[danb35]

I'd much rather have a separate fuel flow instrument, FWIW.

[N5MD]

OK, Dan. What are you using in your Mooney? I'm open to suggestions.

[flight2000]

Not Dan, but I'm installing the EI FP-5L here in about a week.  Interfaces with the 430W and has the visible displays also.

Brian

[N5MD]

Thanks, Brian. The E.I. FP-5L is the other unit I'm considering. Since I also have the G430W it seems like a good choice also.

[Barry]

I've the JPI FS-450 in my '66C and love it. Interfaces with the 430, no problem.

[danb35]

Also have the FP-5L, and also very happy with it.  I suspect the LCD on the FP-5L is more readable in direct sunlight than the LED display in the JPI, but the JPI shows current fuel consumption all the time (with another function--total fuel used, fuel remaining, time to empty, etc., on a second line) while the FP-5L has only a single display.

EI has run a number of rebates in the past which bring the cost down to under $400, but I don't see one active right now.  It runs $515 at Gulf Coast Avionics at the moment--I expect that as we get closer to Sun 'n' Fun we'll see some bargains though.

As far as I'm concerned, the only reason to go with a unit like the Insight would be if there were simply no room available on the panel for a 2.25" instrument.

[ElectronicsInt]

1. The FP-5(L) also has a AUX input for an additional engine function/temp/ PSI etc. (secondary version only)

2. Is available in two different STC approval types. One is secondary/supplemental instrumentation.  One comes bundled with flow and fuel pressure and replaces factory "PRIMARY" Mooney fuel flow/PSI equipment.

3. Utilizes the most advanced flow transducers in the business.  Put 1000 of them in a row and they will all have identical outputs and less pressure loss across them then the other units out there. 

Best regards,

Matt