Garmin GTN650/ Lynx L3 upgrade

[larrynimmo]

Just had new items put in the plane....the Garmin GTN650 with the Lynx L3 transponder....like anything else there is a real learning curve, but I do like the layout and the touch screen is really nice as long as it isn't too turbulent.  It was more money than I wanted to spend, but it is what I wanted.

[carusoam]

Way to go, Larry!

I still can't get used to the panel shots with all the radios out and wires running every where...

It looks so terminal.

Best regards,

-a-

[StevenL757]

Larry, brilliant upgrade...congratulations.  Money well-spent in my opinion.  You will not be disappointed.  Did you opt for the NGT9000+ version (active traffic), or just the straight NGT9000?

Steve

[larrynimmo]

while I don't work on airplanes (much) I do control wiring for a living....the Mooney's are really wired well, and their wiring diagrams our the very best.  Its not really "rocket science"

[larrynimmo]

just straight 9000....I am in a rural area, and my plane resides in Easton MD with control field...and by 2020 99% of the flying hours will be by those with ADS-B

[Danb]

Hey Larry ESN is close to us in De and NJ, we periodically have group breakfast or lunch in NJ,PA or close to those, pm 201er with your info to join us sometime, welcome, nice job on the panel.

[larrynimmo]

danb...

I bought the plane in June...I am a student pilot...I did fly for 65 hours in 1976, but never got my license.   I am hoping to do my checkride before the end of October.   Plane goes in for its annual in mid Nov...and I intend to fix a few long term items and hopefully I will have ticket and plane ready by December 1st.... I would like to join you for a group breakfast...once the dust settles.

 

[tigers2007]

I bought the exact same setup this Spring. What Garmin update package did you decide to get?


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[Marauder]

1 hour ago, larrynimmo said:

danb...

I bought the plane in June...I am a student pilot...I did fly for 65 hours in 1976, but never got my license.   I am hoping to do my checkride before the end of October.   Plane goes in for its annual in mid Nov...and I intend to fix a few long term items and hopefully I will have ticket and plane ready by December 1st.... I would like to join you for a group breakfast...once the dust settles.

 

Nice setup. I’m based a little further north than Dan (N57). There is a Mooney Yahoo group that we use for the Mooney fly-ins. Send 201er @201er a PM and he will tell you how to sign up. 

I have the same 650/L-3 9000 combo. Once you figure it out, you find it is a great set of tools. 

[larrynimmo]

9 hours ago, tigers2007 said:

I bought the exact same setup this Spring. What Garmin update package did you decide to get?


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I do assume you mean map update package....I will not be updating until I have to....as a student pilot, I am using my foreflight I pad and paper chart as my official navigation device.   Once I get my ticket, I will be working right away to get my instrument rating.  At that point I will have to come to grips with the expense of a map update plan.

[larrynimmo]

9 hours ago, Marauder said:

Nice setup. I’m based a little further north than Dan (N57). There is a Mooney Yahoo group that we use for the Mooney fly-ins. Send 201er @201er a PM and he will tell you how to sign up. 

I have the same 650/L-3 9000 combo. Once you figure it out, you find it is a great set of tools. 

your installation served as my inspiration....however I could only go so far with my limited funds.  and I do like my little volt meter...