Bob Matlock

Hi Mark,
The only “modern” STC’d autopilot available for the Meyers 200 is the Century 2000. It’s not cheap and can be finicky at times.

If you can hold out for a while, TruTrak should have an option for us. Likely available next year. It’s a true digital autopilot with all kinds of modern features. And, at only $5,000 it’s an amazing…[Read more]

We also need a vacu-form in order to make a compound curve that the light covers have. Or, the other option is to make a clay mold of the original and then use it as a form in the oven.

Definitely check the rigging of the ailerons as well as the flaps. And, the flaps have a unique bushing on them that are asymmetrical. If one of them is replaced with an incorrect bushing, it may be a cause of your issue.

Also, since you have a D model 200, check the spring for the aileron trim which is under the front seat. Either remove the…[Read more]

Did you ever find this Ken? While looking for something in my docs for how my lock was replaced. Let me know if you’d like a scanned copy.

I found out very quickly that it is not Jamon Pruitt, it is Jam-On Pruitt because that’s what he did… jammed on the red, blue and black knobs to the panel and left them there. What an awesome ride. Still smiling. He even let me hold his first place trophy for a little while. It did take about a week to pick the splinters from my backside f…[Read more]

Actually, that’s not correct. The aileron and elevator trims continue to function even with an autopilot installed and activated.

With the aileron trim, it’s force is very mild so it’s not an issue for the autopilot to override it. All it’s doing is adding additional pressure to the entire system to keep the wings level. And since it’s just a…[Read more]