Mooney Ovation - RNAV at Orange County KMGJ - Garmin GFC 500 Autopilot - G3X Touch - N2183A

[@RisiMech]

Awesome demonstration of the GFC500. I’ll have the 4 servo installed in my J model in about 2 months and can’t wait.

[@Richard-j6v2x]

awesome ride. Love the Panel. I always wanted a Ovation. Such an awesome airplane. Love fuel burn and fast. I believe the Ovation is the best plane Mooney made.

[@tstanley01]

The Ovation is the best bang for the buck in GA...

[@simonbolivar6344]

Tears flowed from my eyes. Orange County KMGJ. My first solo landing from KLDJ. Linden 1996.NO GPS on that time. Now my Home base KHWO North Perry At Hollywood Fl.

[@lee.schulz]

Great video demonstrating the avionics capabilities. I was especially interested in the GFC500 as I’m getting one installed in my Archer in a couple weeks. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@timothywackerle2374]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. That is a dream panel for sure.

[@PilotFun101]

Thank you 🙏

[@bbrydr331]

201 driver here…I know in your Ranger you had the Dynon and Avidyne running which is the direction I am leaning since Dynon is now actually working on the certifying the AP for the mid body Mooney. Would you go with a single IDF550 or two IDF 440’s with a single HDX 10” screen? Thx

[@PilotFun101]

540 and an HDX for sure.

[@N9127D]

Curious about your call “Anybody short base to final for 22?” as I saw that if your other video too. Reminds me of the “Any traffic in the area please advise” call which is like using the word “irregardless”. Curious if this was taught in training or something you developed? Asking as I’m a new pilot and wondering if it could help increase safety. My first thought wonders what if I make that first call and step on someone trying to announce their position on short base or final? I watched the Sky Acres video so thanks for posting that. I’m based out of KHFD with an M20J and looking to get out there for some cheap fuel and what I hear is good food. Cheers and safe flying!

[@PilotFun101]

I typically hear who is in the pattern and who is going to enter the pattern. I say “short base to final” just as another call out to make sure I didn’t miss anything and to make sure nobody is close to landing before I take the runway. I love J models as well. Great planes. If you’re in the area hit me up.

[@johninductivo3313]

Hi. How does the garmin glass cockpit compare to the dynon setu p? I know that it's generally better but dynon is also cheaper. Is the price difference worth it or Dannon is a good budget option? Thank you

[@PilotFun101]

Dynon I believe is under priced. Garmin is great but Dynon is knocking on their door. If Dynon had an AP for the Mooney I would have put Dynon HDX in the Ovation.

[@johninductivo3313]

I see. I watched your Dynon video and it's an older video so I'm wondering if you went with Garmin with this one because you like it better. My next question if you don't mind, can the 2nd screen for a dynon be your GPS/moving map MFD screen. I'm thinking about doing dual skyview then just get a smaller screen GPS like the GTN 650 or the Avidyne IFD440 or something. What's your thoughts on that? Thank you again

[@stefanmattisson9042]

No sound....?

[@PilotFun101]

Should be sound. Not sure why in the beginning there is no sound all of a sudden.

[@Richard-j6v2x]

No sound for a few minutes for some reason.