YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 11 minutes ago, M20F said: I did Aerocomfort, recommend. Thank you for sharing!
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 On another note - need to figure how to cover opening from removed chronometer before sending yokes in ...
Pinecone Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 18 hours ago, YuriE said: Wow! Beautiful!!! Cost? Will they take yokes in by mail(from NJ)? What's their phone# ? For where you are, consider Roberto's Aircraft Interiors at New Garden (N57). He did my interior, including yokes. The only caveat is I would NOT send him the yokes, I would take the plane there. If your plane is not taking up space in his shop, he may push other work ahead of yours. I am still waiting for 2 head rests. 1
IvanP Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 3 hours ago, YuriE said: On another note - need to figure how to cover opening from removed chronometer before sending yokes in ... Hector at Aero COmfort can make a custom cover for you as well. Mine were messed up when I sent my yokes in and he relaced them.
hammdo Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 You can leave that off. Mine were sent in like that. Create a cover for it later in case you want to run wires for PTT etc… -Don
YuriE Posted May 9 Author Report Posted May 9 17 minutes ago, hammdo said: You can leave that off. Mine were sent in like that. Create a cover for it later in case you want to run wires for PTT etc… -Don Just spoke to my IA - he says that button is air, not electric. It used to rely on vacuum system, which I'm missing since my seller moved to all Garmin. This means - can't be really used for anything, so either have to leave it for show, or remove and cover w leather... Another option IA suggested - get another yoke like the passenger side I've got in this pair. Sounds like best approach to me - just need yet another yoke...
Matthew P Posted May 9 Report Posted May 9 8 hours ago, YuriE said: 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. They have a sleeve insert for them that fits the 64-C Yokes, your A&P just has to drill the new holes. Also, go ahead and do the AD for the Shafts while the yokes are off to reset your 500hr clock..regarding the price, that's why I only did one side, and the price wasn't nearly as high as it is right now.
YuriE Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 27 minutes ago, hammdo said: I added PTT on mine for the same reason - no vacuum…. -Don How did you add it? Using that existing button? Don't see any wires on your photo...
YuriE Posted May 10 Author Report Posted May 10 (edited) See it now! You did it after leather work? Which button? Also - what will you use to cover the opening? Edited May 10 by YuriE more info
hammdo Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 Yes, aviation PTT (changed from red to black now), have the clock still so no cover in this case… -Don
Echo Posted May 10 Report Posted May 10 22 hours ago, YuriE said: 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... Bicycle grip is a one piece textured rubber grip. They work great. This looked wrapped vs. a one piece. I would also powder coat the yokes. These are early yokes. The mid-yoke is more aesthetically pleaseing imo. These yokes are on Ebay with a search.
Matthew P Posted May 12 Report Posted May 12 On 5/9/2025 at 9:25 AM, 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 They sell the adapter, they just don't list it.
hammdo Posted May 12 Report Posted May 12 Right, when I called, they said it would need to be machined when ordered… -Don
YuriE Posted May 16 Author Report Posted May 16 On 5/9/2025 at 12:56 PM, YuriE said: Anyone who used this M20C original yoke and installed PTT in place of the old PC button - what's the diameter and depth of that hole? Need that to figure which PTT will fit in it ...
YuriE Posted May 27 Author Report Posted May 27 (edited) Anyone interested: here's what I got (and this is where I got it: https://wingsandwheels.com/momentary-ptt-switch.html). I had to grind bottom part to fit into the hole from old vacuum switch Edited May 27 by YuriE
Denis Mexted Posted May 27 Report Posted May 27 On 5/9/2025 at 11:49 PM, Matthew P said: Cheaper to buy new ones that add more capabilities, I bought this one But wouldn't you feel like you were flying around in a Bonanza? Don't get me wrong, I love the Bonanza. But horses for courses.
Matthew P Posted May 31 Report Posted May 31 On 5/27/2025 at 4:06 AM, Denis Mexted said: But wouldn't you feel like you were flying around in a Bonanza? Don't get me wrong, I love the Bonanza. But horses for courses. Not sure, never flown a Bonanza, but it's comfortable and plenty of room for everything
Echo Posted June 1 Report Posted June 1 You should see if they have that Beech's tail laying around. Really go "all in" on the conversion. 2
donkaye, MCFI Posted July 8 Report Posted July 8 On 5/8/2025 at 6:37 PM, donkaye, MCFI said: My Annual is next month. I'll let you know at that time, but my avionics tech thought it would be about $400. I got the yokes back and they are being reinstalled. They cost more that the above quote because I got them expedited to be done before Oshkosh. So the expedited cost was $750. Before and after below.
natdm Posted July 8 Report Posted July 8 On 5/8/2025 at 3:44 PM, 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. I went to look at AeroComfort because I need to update the interior at some point. It's N226C in the banner pic for a before/after interior. Small world!
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