Sunvisors

[Lood]

I read the thread on Rosen sunvisors in the "Modern Mooney" section, but I don't want to highjack that thread. I've been looking into these a couple of times, but Rosen, for instance, only list sunvisors for year models starting at 1968 and on. Do any of you guys 'n girls have sunvisors fitted in pre '68 Mooneys? I'm sure my '67F had some kind fitted at some stage because it has two small diameter holes drilled through the centre pos - right at the top. I'd appreciate any feedback and advice and pictures of the actual installation would be much appreciated.

[HRM]

Quote: Lood

I read the thread on Rosen sunvisors in the "Modern Mooney" section, but I don't want to highjack that thread. I've been looking into these a couple of times, but Rosen, for instance, only list sunvisors for year models starting at 1968 and on. Do any of you guys 'n girls have sunvisors fitted in pre '68 Mooneys? I'm sure my '67F had some kind fitted at some stage because it has two small diameter holes drilled through the centre pos - right at the top. I'd appreciate any feedback and advice and pictures of the actual installation would be much appreciated.

[jwilkins]

My '67 does not have a mounting stud installed on the post.

Lasar has a really slick retro fit adapter for their Lasar visors that clamps to the tubing to create a mount point. Since it is just a clamp and no tube drilling or welding required my AP said a log book entry is sufficient.

The Lasar visors are an absolutly amazing design for being able to articulate. I tried using the self-stick sunshield but it always seemed to fall off at an inconvenient time. My son and frequent co-pilot asked why I had waited a year to 'fix' the no-visor problem.

The visors were damaged in shipping. I called Dan the head Lasar parts guy; he shipped out replacements the same day, no hassles, no questions.

My plane has fairly thick upolstery on the posts, so I had to use the longer studs (two lengths of studs are provided in the kit). even with the longer studs there was not enough length to put on the plastic trim ring to cover up the end f the stud. The exposed stud does not bother me. If you get these read through the instrucitons and then call Dan if you have any questions.

My only connection with Lasar is that they have been a fantastic resource for keeping both my previous and present Mooneys in the air at reasonable (in AMU terms) cost.  When I have a problem I usually call Dan before I talk to the mechanic, as he frequently will ask me "What did Lasar say?" when I do go to him.

 

 

 

 

[Lood]

Thanks Jim, that sounds very good. I'll contact Lasar to get all details from them. During the summer months, we always get westerly winds where I live which makes landings on rwy 28 a rather difficult exercise if returning late in the afternoon.

[planebones]

Have you looked at the "slap on" sun shade/ visor that Sporties Pilot shop sells for $7? ..works good....last long time.