WTB TKS Ovation or Bravo

[exM20K]

The pre-GX & DX planes do have a very tall panel that yields an”tank driver” feeling. The G1000 and DX birds are much better in this respect. I have a lot of DA40 & DA42 time, and IMHO these have about the best visibility available. I find the Acclaim to be close se to the DA40 in visibility. 

I wonder if any of the old panel redo’s  an shorten the panel height?

The seating position is what it is.  Some like it and some don’t. Chocolate and vanilla, I guess. 

[DonMuncy]

2 hours ago, Sam Muncy said:

I am looking at Mooney's right now.  Doing a prebuy on an '95 Ovation.  Can I ask specifically what "drove" you away?  Just trying to do my homework. 

Geez. Muncy used to be a rare name. Now there are 3 on MS.

[Sam Muncy]

Thanks for the reply.  I have not flown one yet.  I have made that a prerequisite to purchase.  

Sam 

[b2002]

12 minutes ago, Sam Muncy said:

Thanks for the reply.  I have not flown one yet.  I have made that a prerequisite to purchase.  

Sam 

Ok good luck!

[b2002]

In case anyone is interested, I ended up buying a B55 Baron with non-FIKI deice.

After re-evaluating, I decided I wanted that second engine for night and low ceiling ops.  The extra operating and maintenance costs are worth it to me.

Thanks to all who offered help to me here.  You have a great group.

[carusoam]

Congrats on finding the bird for your mission, @b2002... got any pics?

Best regards,

-a-

[aviatoreb]

25 minutes ago, b2002 said:

In case anyone is interested, I ended up buying a B55 Baron with non-FIKI deice.

After re-evaluating, I decided I wanted that second engine for night and low ceiling ops.  The extra operating and maintenance costs are worth it to me.

Thanks to all who offered help to me here.  You have a great group.

..you do understand .. we want a picture!  :-)

[b2002]

OK, here she is.  Based at KPTW.