STEC-30

Ron Natalie wrote:
Jon Kraus wrote:

Thinking about putting a STEC-30 with the GPS Steer in our '79 Mooney
M20J. Anyone have one of these that would care to give a PIREP? We are
located in the Inidianapolis area so fi yu know a good shop we'd
appreciate it. Thanks!!


A number of my fellow Navion owners have that autopilot. I've got the
55X with GPSS. They're happy with theirs, I'm more than happy with
mine. Can't help you with a shop in Indiana (got a good one here in
Virginia if you want to come that far). GPSS is way cool. What do
you have for a GPS?


What's the shop? I'm planning on having a autopilot installed later
this year.

We are going with Tim Matteson down in Lafayette Georgia. He comes
highly recommended by several Mooney owners in the Mooney email list. I
called and talked to him and got a quote today. Auto pilots and panel
upgrades are all that he does.

He also was was $2500 less than the nearest bid. We have an appointment
on August 5th for the install. He said it will only take him 3 days for
the install. Other shops were quoting a week or 2. Email me if you need
any other info.

Jon Kraus
'79 Mooney 201
Student Stec-30 owner

Jimmy B. wrote:
Ron Natalie wrote:

Jon Kraus wrote:

Thinking about putting a STEC-30 with the GPS Steer in our '79 Mooney
M20J. Anyone have one of these that would care to give a PIREP? We
are located in the Inidianapolis area so fi yu know a good shop we'd
appreciate it. Thanks!!



A number of my fellow Navion owners have that autopilot. I've got the
55X with GPSS. They're happy with theirs, I'm more than happy with
mine. Can't help you with a shop in Indiana (got a good one here in
Virginia if you want to come that far). GPSS is way cool. What do
you have for a GPS?



What's the shop? I'm planning on having a autopilot installed later
this year.

We are going with Tim Mattheson down in Lafayette Georgia. He comes
highly recommended by several Mooney owners in the Mooney email list. I
called and talked to him and got a quote today. Auto pilots and panel
upgrades are all that he does.

He also was was $2500 less than the nearest bid. We have an appointment
on August 5th for the install. He said it will only take him 3 days for
the install. Other shops were quoting a week or 2. Email me if you need
any other info.

Jon Kraus
'79 Mooney 201
Student Stec-30 owner

Jimmy B. wrote:

Ron Natalie wrote:

Jon Kraus wrote:

Thinking about putting a STEC-30 with the GPS Steer in our '79 Mooney
M20J. Anyone have one of these that would care to give a PIREP? We
are located in the Inidianapolis area so fi yu know a good shop we'd
appreciate it. Thanks!!



A number of my fellow Navion owners have that autopilot. I've got the
55X with GPSS. They're happy with theirs, I'm more than happy with
mine. Can't help you with a shop in Indiana (got a good one here in
Virginia if you want to come that far). GPSS is way cool. What do
you have for a GPS?



What's the shop? I'm planning on having a autopilot installed later
this year.

Jimmy B. wrote:


What's the shop? I'm planning on having a autopilot installed later
this year.


Bay Avionics at Hampton Roads Airport (KPVG).

I have the Model 30 in my Arrow and it's worth its weight in gold for
creating an easy flight. The one thing I did find disconcerting is
that, if it's raining, water somehow gets into the static system (my
guess). This causes small altimeter excursions (200-300 feet)and the
STEC starts to follow the excursions. I need to follow up with STEC on
this.

On 17 Jun 2005 06:43:59 -0700, "Paul kgyy"
wrote:

I have the Model 30 in my Arrow and it's worth its weight in gold for
creating an easy flight. The one thing I did find disconcerting is
that, if it's raining, water somehow gets into the static system (my
guess). This causes small altimeter excursions (200-300 feet)and the
STEC starts to follow the excursions. I need to follow up with STEC on
this.

Read these old thread(s) started by yours truly about my Cherokee's
altimeter oscillating in IMC and/or rain conditions, it may be of use
to your situation.

http://makeashorterlink.com/?T2061284B
http://makeashorterlink.com/?J3164284B

#2. Some of the Cherokee models had a static sump point with a
release valve. Mine does not, but I believe if yours has it - it is
along the left sidewall by the rear passenger's legs. Jay Honeck
discovered this on his Warrior (or was it on the Pathfinder?), either
way he can probably help...

-Nathan

Nathan Young wrote:
B

#2. Some of the Cherokee models had a static sump point with a
release valve. Mine does not, but I believe if yours has it - it is
along the left sidewall by the rear passenger's legs. Jay Honeck
discovered this on his Warrior (or was it on the Pathfinder?), either
way he can probably help...

If I recall the Arrow I used to fly, it's down low on the left side wall
just forward of the pilot's seat, but I may be remembering it wrong.

Ron Natalie wrote:
Nathan Young wrote:
B


#2. Some of the Cherokee models had a static sump point with a
release valve. Mine does not, but I believe if yours has it - it is
along the left sidewall by the rear passenger's legs. Jay Honeck
discovered this on his Warrior (or was it on the Pathfinder?), either
way he can probably help...

If I recall the Arrow I used to fly, it's down low on the left side wall
just forward of the pilot's seat, but I may be remembering it wrong.

My Turbo Arrow IV has two of them low on the left sidewall and
so far back that it's difficult to press them during preflight
if you're already seated. There is one of the valves for the
dynamic (pitot) pressure line and one for the static line.

--

Tauno Voipio (OH-PYM at EFHF)
tauno voipio (at) iki fi

I have had very good results with Mid America Avionics in Auburn, Indiana
(KGWB). Recently had a GNS430, 340 and 106A done. Rick Morris, is the guy
who runs the place and will deliver on time and on budget. His prices are
lower than the shops at Metro and Muncie.

....Robbie.


"Jon Kraus" wrote in message
.. .
Thinking about putting a STEC-30 with the GPS Steer in our '79 Mooney
M20J. Anyone have one of these that would care to give a PIREP? We are
located in the Inidianapolis area so fi yu know a good shop we'd
appreciate it. Thanks!!

Jon Kraus