New E model owner intro

[highlowfastslow]

I've owned N48176 for close to a year now and just cut some (to me) big checks for my first annual, so I figured it was time for an official introduction. I bought N48176 off of Wings of Hope in St. Louis. A member of MS actually donated her a few years ago when he upgraded. I've enjoyed every minute of the 90 hours I've flown her so far and feel good about the upcoming flying season. The annual was done at the MSC in Peoria, IL who, while not cheap, is very good. 

I've attached some obligatory pics below. She came well equipped with some cool mods (201 cowl, tips and windshield, speed brakes). The avionics are lacking but will be upgraded over time. I just put a G5 in after the old AI went sideways cruising back to Chicago from Cape Cod just prior to the annual. Next will be ADS-B and then hopefully a GTN 650 when the budget allows. 

Everyone always says to expect a 10AMU first annual. I of course didn't think that would happen to me, but here we are 9AMUs later... Major items that came up: decided to replace all of the landing gear pucks (2.3AMU), right magneto 500 hour (1AMU), filing 337 and getting missing field approval for 201 cowl (1.1AMU). AD compliance and all of the other first year-annual stuff added up too. The G5 and replacing my compass were on top of this. 

Learned a ton so far from this forum and look forward to learning more and contributing. 

 

[Godfather]

Looks like a solid setup to me!  Panel looks good like it is, will only get better with the additions you mentioned. 

[RLCarter]

Nice looking bird, the 1st annual can be an eye opener but it's behind you now.

[HRM]

A very fine looking E and worth it. Enjoy!

[MBDiagMan]

Welcome and congrats!  I look forward to hearing more about you and your E model.