Meyers Aircraft Owners Association | Michael Barg | Friends Activity https://www.meyersaircraft.org/members/mbarg/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Michael Barg's friends. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 b3cff19dd31faf4c4b7eba41ea6e0d95 Becky Jones replied to the topic Meyers OTW in the forum Meyers OTW https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-otw-2/#post-2895 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 16:11:37 +0000 We are headed to the Meyers Flyin tomorrow. We’ll definitely spread the word that it’s up for sale. Will also update the spreadsheet that it’s for sale as well.

]]> 0 19f4f70f6afd2d3940ecca56b6bdf09d Ashley Wade replied to the topic Meyers OTW in the forum Meyers OTW https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-otw-2/#post-2879 Tue, 27 May 2025 13:58:35 +0000 We would have to ask Jim Jones the exact date, but I believe that is about the age that Captain Chuck Downey stopped flying my wife’s plane N26487 “Fly Navy”. She and I are both in our early 60s and I pray that we can keep going as long and strong as you and the Captain did!

I would love to help you sell her to a good home. I won’t be back to…[Read more]

]]> 0 8fdb37a22c2d522f6e01e8d54ac5e58b Ashley Wade replied to the topic *PAN PAN* Garmin GFC500 Available in Meyers 200! *PAN PAN* in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/pan-pan-garmin-gfc500-available-in-meyers-200-pan-pan/page/2/#post-2875 Sat, 24 May 2025 12:21:25 +0000 Good morning Chris,

Huge apologies for tardy response. Life has been crazy. Got your post while I was on the road and needed to get the invoice for you. Then I impulse bought an R44 and set a check ride. Long story.

Please text and I’ll send the invoice. Total came to $37,860 with dual GI 275s. Install portion was $16,000 of that.

Please c…[Read more]

]]> 0 5adc0e46194d213cd3390675313719ba Ashley Wade replied to the topic New panel for Meyers 145 (ser#209) in the forum Avionics - Meyers 145 / MICCO SP20/SP26 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/new-panel-for-meyers-145-ser209/#post-2874 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:49:57 +0000 Awesome, John! Please contact Jamon Pruitt. He’d love to hear about this. jamonpruitt1@cox.net

]]> 0 286a769eabe21b633722c4ac7632238f Ashley Wade replied to the topic Prop Hub in the forum Engine - Meyers OTW https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/prop-hub/#post-2873 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:47:21 +0000 Hello Doug. You might try Michael Barg. uh1dorgunner@gmail.com

]]> 0 8d9726dcb56fe4879434c04cbe366b2f Ashley Wade replied to the topic Meyers OTW in the forum Meyers OTW https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-otw-2/#post-2872 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:44:58 +0000 Hello Gary. I just saw your post about your OTW. So sorry to hear about your medical!

My wife owns serial number 40, N26487. We keep her at KUXL in Louisiana, but will be moving her to our place in AZ south of you near Eloy, E60.

Would love to talk with you about getting your medical back and keeping her, but if that’s not possible then p…[Read more]

]]> 0 557aa8acd7d022106c45b90673cc76a0 Ashley Wade replied to the topic Meyers OTW in the forum Meyers OTW https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-otw-2/#post-2871 Sat, 24 May 2025 11:44:27 +0000 Hello Gary. I just saw your post about your OTW. So sorry to hear about your medical!

My wife owns serial number 40, N26487. We keep her at KUXL in Louisiana, but will be moving her to our place in AZ south of you near Eloy, E60.

Would love to talk with you about getting your medical back and keeping her, but if that’s not possible then p…[Read more]

]]> 0 5b0f3b5f41f40d98fdb9d89d1a141194 Steve Bauman and gary hays are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4706/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:22:08 +0000 0 1e3c284c0c4c2ef09e238656643b91ef Becky Jones and gary hays are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4705/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:22:00 +0000 0 3e191734c1816f6e5eb66234fe95e7ff Steve Bauman replied to the topic Interior Lighting in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/interior-lighting/#post-2834 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:32:23 +0000 Kevin
Please send me your EMAIL ADDRESS will send you pictures of N2960T when Susan OLIVER had the airplane
STEVE BAUMAN

n2989t@hotmail.com

]]> 1 58179254724baca21cda12eb1851b479 Steve Bauman replied to the topic Interior Lighting in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/interior-lighting/#post-2829 Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:41:44 +0000 Kevin
STEVE BAUMAN -here– N2989T–Your airplane was SUSAN OLIVERS’S airplane N2960T. It had the blue two tone paint scheme. Would you want to go back to the original “N” number?
Steve

]]> 0 a9030843ce1b9f29763351c7d070010e Tom Thibodeau and Steve Bauman are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4639/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:38:19 +0000 0 23c0cb4938eefa0275d329c071a5b434 Tommie Barg and Michael Barg are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4566/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 00:23:53 +0000 0 82023efbf2ebe26dd150f409f9a740c0 Tommie Barg's profile was updated https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4565/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:01:52 +0000 0 7bd89dbd3f2eecb10376345281f94f02 Becky Jones and Tommie Barg are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4564/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 23:01:05 +0000 0 6e7d40fb7635cd67b175704867087fd6 Becky Jones and Michael Barg are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4563/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:26:14 +0000 0 feb41125fdec91c8560b8fc337566f2f Ashley Wade replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2539 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:27:31 +0000 Hello Thomas,

Jamon Pruitt just had his overhauled and might be a good resource for how that went.

Jamon Pruitt – jamonpruitt@gmail.com

]]> 0 da51941bd1e24d7aa578d84663b97919 Ashley Wade replied to the topic 200D nose gear parts in the forum Landing Gear - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/200d-nose-gear-parts/#post-2538 Wed, 16 Nov 2022 22:22:06 +0000 Rocky! Hello sir. Karen and I thought that it was great getting to know you at the fly in. Looking forward to many fly outs from the fly ins with yo in the future.

For your assembly, please email Mr. Dave Smith. davesf17@yahoo.com

]]> 0 2f070fce90c6630b0f834e1d12d8311b Tom Thibodeau and John Lyon are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2891/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:05:26 +0000 0 72334265d2d12d117bf00ffdc30d1a0c Ashley Wade and John Lyon are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2889/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 21:05:19 +0000 0 83578f0a6b08603edf7ca4a83621cb6e Steve Bauman posted an update: @swiftmeyers88t Ross where are the MEYERS AIRPLANES suppose […] https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2880/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:53:44 +0000 @swiftmeyers88t
Ross where are the MEYERS AIRPLANES suppose park at VBT??

]]> 0 d502bde978646e3a6204d6f0c84804b9 Ashley Wade replied to the topic Towing in the forum General- Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/towing/#post-2449 Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:44:58 +0000 Hello Paul. sorry for the delayed response. Been busy selling my company. I use the AC Air Technology remote control tracked tug. Works on concrete or on grass. Coolest thing ever. We have multiple planes and it moves all of them with no adjustment and it’s actually fun to reshuffle the hangar. Can hands free grab the Meyers 200, stuff it…[Read more]

]]> 0 a34c52df7141c325617d6198cb9acf0b Steve Bauman replied to the topic Any info available for balancing control surfaces? in the forum Flight Controls - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/any-info-available-for-balancing-control-surfaces/#post-2444 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:37:12 +0000 Hi guys
The flight controls on the Meyers 200 do NOT need to be balanced when painted. They are controlled by push –pull rods. Aircraft that have control CABLES they are the ones that need to be balanced if painted.
This from the FAA.
Steve Bauman

]]> 0 42884aa879a0a50da0383d34e0ab347b Steve Bauman replied to the topic Io550 info in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/io550-info/#post-2443 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 19:49:03 +0000 Also on ANOTHER change to the IO550-F engine is the 2 bladed prop on the IO520-A is 82 inches, the IO550-F engine requires a 2 bladed prop to be 84 inches.

]]> 0 0e83cfa55613e0c139784607ca68c556 Steve Bauman posted a new activity comment https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2411/#acomment-2853 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 14:47:42 +0000 The flight controls do NOT need to be balanced because thy are controlled by rods in the Meyers 200’s. The flight controls that are controlled by CABLES are required to be balanced.

In reply to - Jody Bays replied to the topic Any info available for balancing control surfaces? in the forum Flight Controls – Meyers 200 Old post so not sure I should post. but yes flight control balancing is extremely […] ]]> 77d02ced9e9bcad3a4dfa485f1dccb60 Ashley Wade replied to the topic F&M Oil Filter adapter in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/fm-oil-filter-adapter/#post-2423 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:08:41 +0000 Hello Ed. My plane came with an Air Wolf Oil Filter Adapter when I bought her. 7 years of trouble free / Leak free service. I later purchased an Air Wolf AOS and the folks there were very helpful.

]]> 0 855c556c44393e3632aa7aa506b5f5be Ashley Wade replied to the topic Elevator trim control cable in the forum Flight Controls - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/elevator-trim-control-cable/#post-2422 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 21:05:22 +0000 Greetings Scott. I would suggest an email to our own 200 parts guru Mr. Dave Smith at davesf17@yahoo.com.

]]> 0 1efc2203ed8ef60e0b8c5d1fd002a5c5 Ashley Wade replied to the topic Meyers 145 in the forum General - Meyers 145 / MICCO SP20/SP26 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-145/#post-2385 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:43:48 +0000 Hello Steve. Please contact Dr. Jamon Pruitt. He’s a current 145 owner as well as 200 owner. He did a great job of upgrading his 145 and can tell you about parts availability. If you talk nice to him he might even part with his gorgeous 145…

jamonpruitt1@cox.net

]]> 0 dc9a673c85dbb02d0fa12fb1842dd03c Ashley Wade replied to the topic Meyers 200D in the forum Meyers OTW http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200d-2/#post-2384 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 22:29:30 +0000 Hello Joseph. Perhaps member Dave Smith could help you out. He has many NOS parts. Contact him at davesf17@yahoo.com ,

]]> 0 e38a3e6bd45749a10787b7b2434ceba2 Ashley Wade replied to the topic *PAN PAN* Garmin GFC500 Available in Meyers 200! *PAN PAN* in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/pan-pan-garmin-gfc500-available-in-meyers-200-pan-pan/#post-2360 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:01:47 +0000 Hello Thomas. There are so few of us that I doubt that anyone will do an STC, but the 337 process is moving along nicely after Peter. 2 more 200’s are currently being upgraded at Stein Air as I type. I am in line right behind them and hope to have her back with a shiny new GFC500 and twin GI275s for Christmas.

]]> 0 feec3c42eaaa2f28840ceeaaee5b0ebb Steve Bauman and Michael Barg are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2710/ Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:28:54 +0000 0 3ca49a67f638edd37505c60f1ae4d2c8 Ashley Wade and Michael Barg are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/2709/ Sat, 11 Sep 2021 19:28:51 +0000 0 3a31e21ff717466bfb17c1a18b233b6d Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Actuator Seals in the forum Hydraulic System - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/actuator-seals/#post-2327 Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:17:32 +0000 Gary,

The high pressure seal double seal I mentioned above is actually called an O-ring loaded U-cup seal. It is a harder rubber up with a softer O-ring inserted to push the cup against the shaft. The McMaster part number is 9505K15. I believe this is the seal that was in my flap selector and gear valves, but the harder rubber cup was…[Read more]

]]> 0 e102a2e7070e4cdb53e11851bca442b9 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Actuator Seals in the forum Hydraulic System - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/actuator-seals/#post-2326 Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:22:22 +0000 Gary,

Here are the O-ring part numbers for each of the M200 gear and the flap actuators:

3 each AN6227B-17 (MS28775-212)
1 each AN6227B-10 (MS28775-112)

The flap and landing gear selector valve use the following seals
2 each MS2775-117
1 each 1161N52-204 . (They also have a reinforced high pressure double O-ring type seal, but it is a harder…[Read more]

]]> 0 f5645e4c106311e0df4a30326241e1ba Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Actuator Seals in the forum Hydraulic System - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/actuator-seals/#post-2325 Fri, 20 Aug 2021 02:25:42 +0000 Gary,
I am currently on vacation and won’t be at my hangar until Labor Day weekend. I sent Robert Whitfield a complete set of seals, so he should have the part numbers. All are common O-rings available thru Aircraft Spruce, except the internal gear handle valve and flap selector valve. I found a compatible seal at McMaster Carr that is working f…[Read more]

]]> 0 ddeb0afff4905f5c7543a10fadd4e056 Ashley Wade replied to the topic Kinner 56 parts in the forum Engine - Meyers OTW http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/kinner-56-parts/#post-2311 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 16:41:13 +0000 Jim Jones and Mike Barg at the Meyers OTW repair Center in South Carolina can help. You can reach them on the site by searching in the members directory. We’ll all be at the fly in next month in Fredericksburg, TX next month and that would be your very best bet. There are 5 OTWs in planned attendance. As long as your Kinner parts don’t have…[Read more]

]]> 0 2e1be63902ff5e0cab9083daee248dd6 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Landing Gear strut seals in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-gear-strut-seals/#post-2291 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:31:24 +0000 Ed,

I’ve been told they may be rechromed without creating any issues. Please contact Ross Warner to see about finding new old stock parts. He may be able to point you to someone who knows where to find them if you decide to go that route.

VR, Tom

]]> 0 6db464c9d69d4943efb9db61b605928f Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Meyers 200 Gear Failure in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200-gear-failure/#post-2288 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:20:44 +0000 Ray,

So very happy to hear the damage was minimal given your scenario. Thank you for the additional information. I’m guessing the strut extended slightly once the gear was in the well to force the tire against the bail and cause it to bind. A very unusual situation to be certain.

You did an excellent 2 wheel landing and had a great outcome.…[Read more]

]]> 0 d40a06910536a3e01caedceb0187f481 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Meyers 200 Gear Failure in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200-gear-failure/#post-2280 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:32:43 +0000 One additional tidbit…

A broken gear handle Uplock cable will be apparent because without the Uplock released, the gear UP red light will stay illuminated. Basically one red, two green would indicate the Uplock did not release on the gear indicating red. Instead of trying to find which cable to pull, raise the gear by putting the gear handle i…[Read more]

]]> 0 ddb3e1e47ce73bd388930ed3a7d83748 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Meyers 200 Gear Failure in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200-gear-failure/#post-2279 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 02:14:08 +0000 Ray,

So sorry to hear about your gear extension issues with 489C. As you are aware (but others may not be), your aircraft has a different gear indicating system than other M200s. 489C has a transit lights, where stock aircraft have UP (red) and DOWN (green) lights.

The Gear system of the M200 is quite simple: an engine driven hydraulic pump…[Read more]

]]> 0 7945d6ac0b893297eab6d2421b58caa6 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Landing Gear strut seals in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/landing-gear-strut-seals/#post-2249 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:16:54 +0000 Robert,

How is the strut rebuild progressing? Need any assistance?

VR, Tom
N2919T

]]> 0 640b16c80ed99a1e459c5d1e09c02942 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic News - Announcement in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/news-announcement/#post-2248 Wed, 05 May 2021 00:14:40 +0000 Ashley,

This is certainly amazing news!!! The G500 is a very capable unit and should provide years of reliable service for you and other M200 drivers. Sure would fit well into my Garmin stack …

VR, Tom
N2919T

]]> 0 4fe34dac9b266b2bbc18417d1110616d Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic 200D vs Super Viking in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/200d-vs-super-viking/#post-2247 Tue, 04 May 2021 14:27:41 +0000 Stefano,

Where do you visit in FL? We have several owners in the state that may be able to assist with your quest…

VR, Tom

]]> 0 341be3f53d2add0dba5aeaa610897ae2 Tom Thibodeau replied to the topic Meyers 200 vs Bonanza in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/meyers-200-vs-bonanza/#post-2246 Tue, 04 May 2021 12:52:23 +0000 James,

Welcome to the Meyers website. You’ll quickly discover most Meyers owners are very proud of their aircraft. These machines are members of their families, and tend to stay with their caretakers for many years. We’ve cherished N2919T for 21 years, and acquired it from a gentleman and his wife who cared for it for nearly 30 years. The air…[Read more]

]]> 0 201aededfc07bcae4dedd4fbbc075f21 Ashley Wade replied to the topic "name" for your Meyers when talking to ATC? in the forum General- Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/name-for-your-meyers-when-talking-to-atc/#post-2237 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:09:54 +0000 Joseph, I do same as you and say ICAO Mike two zero zero. But I would NEVER say similar to a Bonanza! Almost as bad as saying similar to a Cirrus! Yuk!

On long cross countries switching service areas ATC does morph me into a Mooney as per Ed on occasion. I do take exception with THAT as well, but just motor on along and respond back with…[Read more]

]]> 0 6c56150c0375187adfa1648ad2b1881b Ashley Wade replied to the topic TruTrak Autopilot for Meyers 200 in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/trutrak-autopilot-for-meyers-200/page/2/#post-2236 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:57:07 +0000 Anyone interested in an autopilot needs to view the thread by Mr. Peter Jensen titled “News Update”.

Stein Air is installing Garmin GFC500s into Meyers 200s. Details on the other post.

]]> 0 e3afacd340912c75f277c477b5cccd64 Ashley Wade replied to the topic Flying a Meyers 145 in the forum Meyers 145 & Micco SP20/SP26 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/flying-a-meyers-145/#post-2235 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:53:44 +0000 Hello Chuck. The 145 is such a cool airplane. You need to send a note to Jamon Pruitt that is a member on the site. Jamon has a bunch of planes including a 145 and a 200. His 145 is listed for sale here on the site in the classifieds. I’ve seen her in person and she’s beautiful. Like most of us, Jamon is an aviation nut. Give him a call and…[Read more]

]]> 0 cce4229b9181952bf11ce6560b04f67d Ashley Wade replied to the topic News - Announcement in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/news-announcement/#post-2234 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 21:47:06 +0000 Hello Thomas and Ed. I will check with Stein and get his thoughts. He still needs to get me an official quote so that I can send him some $ and save on some taxes leaving poor Joe Biden out in the cold. I’ll be happy to share the quote with anyone who needs it. Wish this site supported uploads of photos and .PDFs so that we could all share.…[Read more]

]]> 0 384c2f76868a2d457c5f237c760dbab7 Ashley Wade started the topic *PAN PAN* Garmin GFC500 Available in Meyers 200! *PAN PAN* in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/pan-pan-garmin-gfc500-available-in-meyers-200-pan-pan/ Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:17:24 +0000 Please read the post from new member Peter Jensen titled “News Update”. It has the details of his achieving the impossible and having a GFC500 autopilot installed in his plane under 337 by SteinAir.

]]> 0 60da15fa760ddfc47e7bc19b69a4860d Ashley Wade replied to the topic News - Announcement in the forum Meyers 200 http://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/news-announcement/#post-2226 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:08:41 +0000 A quick follow up to Mark’s quick follow up post…

Peter, welcome to Meyers. You’ve been active on the forum for only a month and have already bagged a unicorn. Holy $#!+ !!! Your new Meyers family has been agonizing over how to achieve what you have done for years. If you do a search you will see the many different posts of false starts on how…[Read more]

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