Avionics upgrade underway For 2PT!!!

[Frank Mooney]

Along with a new Leather interior I have decided to do a GUT job on the top of the line 1980's avionics!! Thanks to Saint Aviation whom I can not recommend enough this process is going excellent!  Xo

Edited December 2, 2018 by Frank Mooney

[Marauder]

Along with a new Leather interior I have decided to do a GUT job on the top of the line 1980's avionics!! o

While you got this all apart, might be a good time to pull those yoke control rods and have them chromed or whatever coating they have on them.


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[lotsofgadgets]

you will be spoiled with the Avidyne 550.  makes flying IFR seem like cheating.  If you haven't done so already, check out the free IFD intro video at avidynetraining.com.  Gary Reeves does a nice job explaining the basics of the Avidyne interface.  Also download the IFD trainer and IFD1000 app for your ipad.  You can start to chair fly the new radio while your shop is busy wiring the real one.  

 

[Bryan Kahl]

Great choice! Not only with the IFD but Saint Aviation as well, you're in great hands! 

Bryan Kahl

Director of Customer Experience

Bkahl@avidyne.com

[Frank Mooney]

Got my yokes back with new leather and Panel is cut; dryfit! Its starting to come around!

[gsxrpilot]

Nothing quite like new leather wrapped yokes! I assume they were done in San Antonio?

[carusoam]

Nice pics, Frank!

And all right side up too.

Best regards,

-a-

[David Lloyd]

That is going to be a nice looking panel.  Please give a pirep later on the PAR200A audio panel/com radio.  Jesse Saint & crew will do a terrific job, they are really nice people.  From the VAF site, a number of times when someone was AOG in Florida, Jesse offered help, went and repaired.   Side note, google Nate Saint, Jesse's either grandfather or uncle.

[Frank Mooney]

                                                                Phase 1 complete! Thanks to Saint Aviation they did an outstanding job!

[MIm20c]

@Bryan Kahl how close is Avidyne to the ifd/txi integration (stc legal)?

@Frank Mooney is the angled iPad mount custom or can you buy it online?

[ArtVandelay]

                                                                Phase 1 complete! Thanks to Saint Aviation they did an outstanding job!

You’re missing the lower eyeball vent ?
I think you’ll find the default brightness needs to be adjusted on the G5s, they were too bright during night ops, especially since the Avidyne seems too dim.

[LANCECASPER]

2 hours ago, MIm20c said:

is the angled iPad mount custom or can you buy it online?

http://www.airgizmos.com/695696795796ACEiFlyiPadMini-Angle-Adapter_p_13.html

plus

http://www.airgizmos.com/iPad-mini-Panel-Dock-generation-4_p_61.html

 

[Jesse Saint]

It has been a pleasure working with you and with your plane, Frank. I’m excited to see it fly away on Monday! 

[EricJ]

That is a nice-looking panel.   I like the efficiency of it.

 

[anthonydesmet]

On 12/15/2018 at 10:36 PM, Jesse Saint said:

It has been a pleasure working with you and with your plane, Frank. I’m excited to see it fly away on Monday! 

@Jesse SaintI want next!!! Hah, Charlie Carr said you were awesome.  I am 262RV hangered in #6 at the approach end of 28.  Ron just did my annual.  I will give you a call after the holidays to set up upgrades for 2019!  George took me around your place in June after my BFR to show me his plane when I think you and family were on vacation....loved the pictures and history.  

[Jesse Saint]

I look forward to talking with you, Anthony. Feel free to stop by any time. 

[Frank Mooney]

On ‎12‎/‎17‎/‎2018 at 11:48 PM, Jesse Saint said:

I look forward to talking with you, Anthony. Feel free to stop by any time. 

Jesse what was my net useful load increase? 

[Jesse Saint]

I think you gained 67lbs useful load. 

Edited December 20, 2018 by Jesse Saint

[TBoone]

I see that this AC is now for sale. Who is the original owner?

Tom Fisher

Granbury, TX

TBooneFisher@Gmail.com

[TBoone]

I'm interested in this AC and would love to know its history and talk to the

original owner. I owned a new 231 in 1980.

 

Tom Fisher

Granbury, TX

 

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard Tom,

Where are you seeing the for sale sign?

Seeing if inviting @Frank Mooney can get you an answer...

Otherwise, finding the original owner from decades ago... looks kind of challenging... https://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N922PT

Best regards,

-a-

[TBoone]

Here it is:

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?listing_id=2379121#

Is this not correct?

Tom Fisher

[Greg Ellis]

It looks like the same aircraft but it also looks like, from the photos in the advertisement, that the panel went through another upgrade since the photos posted here in 2018.

[Jesse Saint]

The panel was upgraded again recently to add the Dynon Skyview HDX system. The TAP pictures have the current panel. 

[carusoam]

4 hours ago, TBoone said:

Here it is:

https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?listing_id=2379121#

Is this not correct?

Tom Fisher

proof of the disturbance in the economy...?

People typically upgrade their planes all the time...

People typically sell planes for various reasons...

People don’t typically upgrade a plane to sell it...

 

A plane getting upgraded at a reputable shop... like Saint Aviation... is a good sign.

Time to go see if the plane matches your needs..! 

 

As usual, independent PPIs are always recommended...

PP thoughts only...

Best regards,

-a-