KSMooniac Posted May 8 Report Posted May 8 AeroComfort in San Antonio is the gold standard for Mooney yokes, but other shops can/have done nice work too. I sent mine to AC 15? years ago and am still happy with the product. Years ago there was a DIY thread on beechtalk with some step-by-step pics that made it seem doable by a serious amateur with a lot of patience. Had that thread/tutorial existed before I sent mine off, I would have given it a shot myself because I like DIY and learning new things. More recently I tried DIY on a BMW steering wheel with a padded alcantara/suede material and the results were not great. Quote
YuriE Posted May 8 Author Report Posted May 8 12 minutes ago, Hank said: This is my next project. Let's see how it goes. Mind to provide any details? Photos of your yokes before, who are you doing it with? What they quoted? Quote
YuriE Posted May 8 Author Report Posted May 8 7 minutes ago, KSMooniac said: AeroComfort in San Antonio is the gold standard for Mooney yokes, but other shops can/have done nice work too. I sent mine to AC 15? years ago and am still happy with the product. Years ago there was a DIY thread on beechtalk with some step-by-step pics that made it seem doable by a serious amateur with a lot of patience. Had that thread/tutorial existed before I sent mine off, I would have given it a shot myself because I like DIY and learning new things. More recently I tried DIY on a BMW steering wheel with a padded alcantara/suede material and the results were not great. Thank you for sharing! Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 16 minutes ago, hammdo said: Like mine, local shop here in DFW did it… -Don Wow! Beautiful!!! Cost? Will they take yokes in by mail(from NJ)? What's their phone# ? Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 Also - any advice on where to get electronic clock like on yours (I assume it fits your classic Mooney yoke)? Quote
hammdo Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 About a grand for both. They will take it via ups I believe. This shop does a lot of Beech yokes… http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/contact.htm I designed the Mooney logo and had it made by a different shop. After these were done, I added the logo myself… -Don Quote
hammdo Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Clock came with the plane - not sure if they’re made anymore… maybe from a parts yard used… -Don Quote
donkaye, MCFI Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 I was going to send my yokes out this year and have them leather wrapped, and then I talked with a friend who said, "Why not just have them powder coated?" I like the feel of the yokes the way they are now. I've flown with planes that have the leather and they are fine, but I thought I'd give the powder coating a try. I can always go back and have the leather done if I don't like the results. 1 Quote
donkaye, MCFI Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 3 minutes ago, YuriE said: Photos? How much was powder coating? My Annual is next month. I'll let you know at that time, but my avionics tech thought it would be about $400. Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 Would like to see if I like the photos - but I definitely like the price if its for two... ;-) If you could send contact info with photos - would much appreciate! Quote
IvanP Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Hector at Aero Comfort did this for my yokes 2 years ago. Very happy with his work. Around 1 AMU if I recall correctly. 3 Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 5 hours ago, IvanP said: Hector at Aero Comfort did this for my yokes 2 years ago. Very happy with his work. Around 1 AMU if I recall correctly. Thank you for sharing! Feedback on them is all very positive - will most likely go with them. Just checking all the options. Quote
Matthew P Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 (edited) 14 hours ago, YuriE said: Any feedback, recommendations, photos? Thanks much! Cheaper to buy new ones that add more capabilities, I bought this one https://www.cygnet-aero.com/control-wheel-ca60-524080-17 https://www.cygnet-aero.com/control-wheel-ca60-524080-17?pgid=jqznq4c3-eb328059-cb77-4f2d-aae9-85887251fc95 Here's the Clock for the yoke. https://www.cygnet-aero.com/digital-chronometer-ca-mb800 Edited May 9 by Matthew P Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, Matthew P said: Cheaper to buy new ones that add more capabilities, I bought this one https://www.cygnet-aero.com/control-wheel-ca60-524080-17 https://www.cygnet-aero.com/control-wheel-ca60-524080-17?pgid=jqznq4c3-eb328059-cb77-4f2d-aae9-85887251fc95 Here's the Clock for the yoke. https://www.cygnet-aero.com/digital-chronometer-ca-mb800 Really nice - thank you! Will they fit the shafts for 1964 Mooney M20C? Shafts are 3/4", as far as I know, with the bolt through. Price bites, though. Edited May 9 by YuriE New info. Quote
hammdo Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 They will need to create an adapter, I looked into it also….nice setup — verify pricing by calling them. They do not have an online store - they do it the old fashion way - kinda refreshing… -Don Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 (edited) 37 minutes ago, hammdo said: They will need to create an adapter, I looked into it also….nice setup — verify pricing by calling them. They do not have an online store - they do it the old fashion way - kinda refreshing… -Don Looks extremely attractive - looks really nice! Thank you. Price is a bit on a high end. Edited May 9 by YuriE New info Quote
Echo Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 Fancy. A rubber bike grip cost four bucks, has better tactile feel and takes about a minute to install. Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Echo said: Fancy. A rubber bike grip cost four bucks, has better tactile feel and takes about a minute to install. Thank you for answering. I do know many prefer this option, and that's what I have on mine at the moment (came from previous owner). Need to re-fresh - it's coming apart. Mulling this option too... Edited May 9 by YuriE Add'l info Quote
TheAv8r Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 +1 for Hector at AeroComfort. He did my yokes and my full interior, his craftsmanship, attention to detail, and communication were fantastic. You can mail the yokes to him for him to wrap and return. Quote
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 2 minutes ago, TheAv8r said: +1 for Hector at AeroComfort. He did my yokes and my full interior, his craftsmanship, attention to detail, and communication were fantastic. You can mail the yokes to him for him to wrap and return. Thank you for answering! Everyone is raving about him - and it does look fantastic in your photo! It is certainly an option - I'm just looking at all options, and it appears some significantly cheaper options looking very nice are also available. Quote
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