Control Wheel Upgrade and 530

[docket]

I have a 1999 Eagle with the basic control wheels and no leather cover.  I flew in a new Acclaim last weekend and really liked the look and feel of the current Mooney wheels.  Anyone know (a) can you interchange to the current style; and ( what does it cost to do.  I know that I could send mine out to San Antonio and have the current ones covered in leather and that may be the only economical way.  But, if anyone has experience on this I would appreciate it.

 

On a separate but related issue, I am considering upgrading from my KLN-94 GPS and my Honeywell 155a to a Garmin 530.  I know that the headliner has to come out for the upgrade and some surgery in the panel but at least it will fit.  I am curious what people have been charged for the upgrade.  I got an estimate of about $17,500 - $19,000 to do it.  Pretty strong amount of money for something that only gives me a little bit of utility but the GPSS won’t work with the KLN-94 and I really want to get it working.

[Rustler]

Docket--

That seems high to me. I just looked at Gulf Coast Avionics, and they advertise ~$14,196 installed in production aircraft.

I just had a 430W and a Century GPSS installed in my '80 201 locally (McKee Avionics, San Marcos), and the total cost was $12,500. The labor for both units' installation should be almost the same. I already had the appropriate coax cable, so that wasn't included, but I think they have to remove the headliner to install the cable required for WAAS capability, slightly increasing the labor.

 

 

[fantom]

What auto pilot do you have? Does the price include installation of a GPSS unit? If so, it's about right. If you're pulling the 94 and 155A out, they shound get you about $3K.

[KSMooniac]

docket, I had Aero Comfort cover my 201 yokes a couple of months ago and they turned out wonderfully.  1 week turn, and great craftsmanship.  I'm afraid buying new yokes from Mooney will make you gasp for breath when you see the price.

[alun]

i have some leather yoke covers and they are very nice for not much money.  i will get the make when i fly tomorrow for you.  probably a much cheaper option  but a nice result - look and feel great. 

al.

[nishantc04]

i saw these a couple months ago. 

http://www.lonestaraero.com/pc-1039-551-leather-covered-control-wheel-wemblem-black.aspx

i didn't buy them so i can't give you any input, but I was planning on taking the dive when I can afford it.

Nishant

[PTK]

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[fantom]

Quote: allsmiles

BEFORE YOU BUY THE OVERPRICED AND UNDERACHIEVING GARMINS READ THIS:

http://philip.greenspun.com/flying/garmin-gps