Tom Thibodeau

You must not be getting my emails. Or, my emails are going into your spam folder. I shared all of their emails. My email address is my first and last name (as one word) at gmail.

The early Aero Commander 200D’s were essentially built by Meyers and have their original hydraulic aileron trim system. It’s complicated but Meyers built owners have solutions for maintaining them. Talk to Neslon Harding, Dave Smith or Ashley Wade about it. I’m sure they’ll have the answers you need.

OK… I’ve investigated PCA’s big avionics shop and “discovered” the Garmin G3x. Oh oh! Now my upgrade bill just hit the ozone, and I am really torn. Anybody done some drastic big PFD upgrade to their entire instrument panels? I may go that route if I can find some more $$. Seeking any thoughts, and many thanks again, for those of you that…[Read more]

Thanks for the help Ed! My IA says that 2 of the 8 bushings were eccentric, and installed on the same flap … didn’t make sense to him. All the others are normal roller type bushings, so he’s in a quandry. So am I, I guess I will have to try and find one of the experts in the field to shed some light for us…
Chris

Chris-I have not had any issues with the bushings. My IA found a bolt installed backwards that was casing the flap to bind when it extended but it was easily rectified. Do the bushings look like off the shelf? Perhaps Dave Smith or Nelson Harding can respond.

Ed

Ashley – has your install helped as you expected? I hope you can add some pics like Ed asked, and anxiously await some more details about the mod. Chris

Does anyone have input about digital panel upgrades? STC’s, 337 troubles? I’ve seen pictures with nice digital instrument panels, how’d you do it? Thanks

Hi Everyone. It looks like a good hit for the TruTrak A/P for us. 7 in just the first few months and I’ll bet at least another 10 – 20 more if we could get the word out to those that aren’t routinely on this site.
I wonder about the status, Dean, have you any information? Many folks are redoing panels these days due to the ADSB requirements,…[Read more]

JPI 930 for 200D now is stc

Ashley-please post pics once the install is done.

Ed

Sent you a PM Chris

Hope that I get a bit more help than Mark did. I hope it all worked out… what did you end up doing?
I am needing to upgrade my panel. ADSB makes us get under that panel, might as well get it all in shape. My stuff is all quite dated, and a total panel u/g could be in the works. It is a huge question to ask simply “what should I get”, but…[Read more]

Has there been any further progress in what style/procedure would be the preferred replacement method for our faulty lenses? Mine are pretty ratty and I would love a simple replacement option… Thanks.

Hi Dean, is there an update on the progress of this a/p situation? Due to ADSB situation, I am looking at the major panel u/g and would like to jam in an a/p if able at the same time! Thanks.

If anyone else is interested in trying to get modernized seats for our 200s, I’ve inquired with Oregon Aero about some thinner new style seats that would mimic the seats in modern aircraft. This would reduce the girth and thickness of our seats, giving upwards of 4″ more total room fore-aft. A couple inches top-of-seat-to-yoke distance and…[Read more]

Hello Trevor,

I am a 200 guy and just going with Jim Jones to pick up my wife’s “new” OTW next week. Here is a current email address for Jim. Bet he can help you.

otwav8r@gmail.com

Ashley

Hello Greg, “mist” I can handle. Drips from belly strobe and tail tie down I can’t. My usage is not bad at all and motor has only about 100 hours after full Lycon rebuild. She drooled before rebuild, unfortunately she drools after.

I have the originallittle Garwin AOS off of my wet vane vacuum already. Now with the AirWolf AOS in tandem like…[Read more]