Meyers Aircraft Owners Association | Tom Thibodeau | Friends Activity https://www.meyersaircraft.org/members/thomas-thibodeau/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Tom Thibodeau's friends. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:40:28 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 4b2d782bff4e6b26da3b4a85b3cb6b48 Ross Warner posted a new activity comment https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4795/#acomment-4796 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:05:07 +0000 Hi Joe. Welcome to our website.
Attending our annually fly in is a great way to meet owners, ask questions and get answers to all your questions. Ross Warner

In reply to - Joe Salemi posted an update Looking into purchasing a Meyer 200D. I am concerned regarding replacement parts on the airframe if needed. These aircraft’s are not cheap and need to make sure I’m making the right […] ]]> 98c21160eded620ce8b552731d2bca5b John Secord posted a new activity comment https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4736/#acomment-4740 Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:59:41 +0000 Email me the details and I’ll get it posted. secord.john@gmail.com

In reply to - gary hays replied to the topic Meyers OTW in the forum Meyers OTW I tried to post an ad for the sale of my 1942 Meyers OTW N34327 SN 72 but wasn’t able to do so. I did a ground up restoration in 1989. It’s always […] ]]> 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 7dc1297c062b52d0f42ce6e0f3aea056 Chris Blaine started the topic For Sale notices, questions, etc. in the forum Meyers 145 & Micco SP20/SP26 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/for-sale-notices-questions-etc/ Fri, 09 May 2025 01:49:09 +0000 I couldn’t figure out how to show or list aircraft for sale here… An acquaintance’s wife is selling his MAC145 after his passing. He was Canadian and kept it here in Bellingham, WA. Hadn’t used it much in the last 10 years or so. It has been flying off and on, and I have a link to TAP (I think?) for it’s listing. Let me know how to list…[Read more]

]]> 0 8c3e35b183c4b66e4e346e9e01beaf84 Chris Blaine 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/#post-2869 Mon, 05 May 2025 00:09:39 +0000 Thanks to Mark and Arne for the follow up info. Was hoping Ashley would comment on the results from his installation. I’m heading towards Stein soon, wondering about the electric trim. I would install that if able, some have said that it needed to be installed prior to Stein doing their install. Mine is bare bones manual, so all AP functioning…[Read more]

]]> 0 eb806e5c654187ff33d3bdaa41c824b3 Chris Blaine replied to the topic Trio Avionics Pro Pilot Autopilot in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/trio-avionics-pro-pilot-autopilot/#post-2868 Sun, 04 May 2025 23:32:50 +0000 Thanks Jonathan. It’s been 2+ years now, has there been any changes or actual STC issuance that would apply to us? This situation sounded appropriate for me, if all of the advanced functions are available. Especially at the prices stated! What have you done regarding an autopilot?

]]> 0 e3c85f03cc0eb344ae7619e3cfa10eab Chris Blaine replied to the topic Bracket air filter in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/bracket-air-filter/#post-2862 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:15:17 +0000 Anybody having luck getting new BA 5510 air filters? Last time, I bought 3 of them and have now used them up. Hoping someone has found a source for new…
Thanks. Chris

]]> 0 fc9c16979038c5e8f1c8c7e51a71cbe7 Chris Blaine replied to the topic Fuel Sender Unit in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/fuel-sender-unit/#post-2860 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:34:22 +0000 Hi Tony. How did the Cadillac senders that Nelson recommended work out? I will be interested in new senders and individual tank indicators when I update with JPI engine monitoring and fuel flows, etc. Anyone upgrade their fuel indicating system lately?

]]> 0 a8e5dbf1078021be2edf7bce525f0b4c Dean Siracusa and gary hays are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4707/ Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:22:13 +0000 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 49b42618546aca7b1069d7a6a7f9974c nelson harding replied to the topic Airspeed indicator in the forum Restoration / Rebuilding - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/airspeed-indicator/#post-2846 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 02:27:56 +0000 I have had good results using Otto instruments, (Southern Ca.) It has been a few years since I have sent anything to them, but they were good then.

Nelson

]]> 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 fd6d1621f7d1845ca56e2c9ce669d497 John Secord's profile was updated https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4667/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:38:10 +0000 0 96c2ab60a479aaec2828206e84905ea7 Ross Warner replied to the topic Interior Lighting in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/interior-lighting/#post-2784 Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:47:14 +0000 I’ll forward a picture next time I’m at the hangar. pass on a cell number for a text photo. Ross

]]> 0 322cdb604bf09e70a0fc624de3d736ff Ross Warner replied to the topic Interior Lighting in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/interior-lighting/#post-2782 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 20:03:05 +0000 Keven, the glare shield is most definitely the overhang of the dashboard. The white lights would be mounted under to illuminate everything below in white light. They may have been removed by a previous owner? Hopes this helps. Ross

]]> 0 59b24491132cabe473701dc8a8b85313 Ross Warner replied to the topic Interior Lighting in the forum Interiors - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/interior-lighting/#post-2780 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 12:42:15 +0000 Hello Kevin. The second position for your panel light controls white light bulbs (four?) under the glare shield. Your bulbs may be burned out or a power wire detached. Ross

]]> 0 7188078677bfcdc5cf03be59ce007ae2 Ross Warner replied to the topic Oshkosh 2024 in the forum General- Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/oshkosh-2024/#post-2775 Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:18:30 +0000 Ross and Son, Ross IV always attend and plan on early arrival on the 18th. We also have set up a Meyers group dinner at Wendt’s on the lake on Tuesday again, as you know. Should have several Meyers in attendance. Looking forward to seeing you all again. Ross

]]> 0 0e46108761f3a67857755bc0c81e9c46 Chris Blaine and Kent Aitchison are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4643/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:34:53 +0000 0 c85d4bd6ea4fc78079a81d9fc2822856 Dean Siracusa and Mark Young are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4636/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:11:34 +0000 0 970d94627bf720cb7bf9288d272b17b1 John Secord started the topic Registration in the forum 2024 Winter Fly-In Spruce Creek FL https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/registration/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 13:49:10 +0000 Happy New Year!

Hey everyone, a last-minute fly-in has been pulled together here in Florida. I would love to see you all if possible. It was late throwing together due to my Home Owners board of directors needing to approve due to our airport being private. Have spoken to a number of you who said you are coming so please ensure to click on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 9c1402e35d5d7a72d7ffe2f71c2ee9c8 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Century 2000 Control Yokes in the forum Flight Controls - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/century-2000-control-yokes/#post-2702 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:30:47 +0000 Dusty-that’s interesting. The yokes on 196M were replaced before I acquired her with the Bonanza yokes per the 337. The autopilot is a Century III. So the 2000 install required you to turn the yokes upside down??

Best-

Ed

]]> 0 845932df4e10ff4c27f5d19a396c34a6 Ross Warner started the topic golf outing during the Carson City fly in in the forum Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/golf-outing-during-the-carson-city-fly-in/ Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:07:17 +0000 Looking forward to seeing our regular and new members in Carson City this September. My son and I plan on attending and bringing our sticks to play golf at the Eagle Valley golf course just east of our host airport. website eaglevalleygolfcourse.com. They have rental clubs if you don’t want to add extra weight to your Meyers. Just putting out…[Read more]

]]> 0 d76ff1ac4c48038b414ee0986449c3d3 Chris Blaine replied to the topic IFR GPS in the forum Avionics - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/ifr-gps/#post-2637 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:40:13 +0000 Thanks Dennis, I’m tardy in my reply. I think both Garmin and Avidyne are quite expensive in the repair/flat rate repair department. I much prefer the Avidyne overall, but it seems so few shops (that I have had contact with) will recommend or even want to sell them. Garmin definitely has the grips on the business, and I guess some folks should…[Read more]

]]> 0 1759ca037c39d9d82c1c78bb7ce0b5a2 Chris Blaine 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/#post-2636 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:29:29 +0000 To Ashley, and others that have done “the Mod”. Not many comments after the installations, I am hopeful for some reports from the others that have done it. How long waited, how much $$, how satisfied, any regrets/wishing for another system, etc? Just finally getting to some avionics improvements on mine, the stuff Ashley mentioned is mostly…[Read more]

]]> 0 ed4addb40eb774533c4c5e40a1642ab1 Ross Warner and Bob Matlock are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4586/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:00:46 +0000 0 a398f2e617fc4a0d3f01b4553f9b79cf Hugh Mattern and Bob Matlock are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4585/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 17:00:39 +0000 0 e1e02a594d04f8cad7437b23821179aa Ed Pulliam replied to the topic 1O-520 f for sale in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/1o-520-f-for-sale/#post-2620 Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:53:04 +0000 Rocky-any info on the props and asking price?

Best-

Ed
196M

]]> 0 9b9321ee29e28ca8055e1b7a6007fb86 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic New A&P in the forum Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/new-ap/#post-2618 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:58:09 +0000 Brent-meant to have responded last week. These old girls are reasonably approachable for most A&P’s with some experience in 1960’s birds like Comanches or Debonairs. My A&P did a FWF engine for me in 2017 and replaced all the hoses as well. Some gray hair is needed though IMO. If all they have been wrenching have been 172’s or Warriors, might…[Read more]

]]> 0 83ea15bf9a059f4333d4e1fc34318341 Karen Wade wrote a new post https://www.meyersaircraft.org/?p=2602 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:21:05 +0000 Greetings all.  Bruce Mayes and crew have created an updated flyer for the 2023 fly-in.

The next line is a link to the flyer that has been uploaded to the website. If you click on the next line, it will open

]]> f4a8a57f29b5399a38119d414decb303 Karen Wade wrote a new post https://www.meyersaircraft.org/?p=2596 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:48:30 +0000

]]> 0 791ec83b40e8207dd783f2e651d0395b Karen Wade wrote a new post https://www.meyersaircraft.org/?p=2589 Sun, 12 Mar 2023 16:25:18 +0000

]]> 2103c5fa9648a7938794d2fb167a41af Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Bracket air filter in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/bracket-air-filter/#post-2587 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:24:24 +0000 Cole-my mechanic last summer told me the filters were on back order. Lucky for me, he had one. You might call Brackett and see what CS tells you. And certainly Aircraft Spruce, etc.

Best-

Ed
196M

]]> 0 12e24206ace4a996688e45bb0ae6e44d Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2585 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:46:06 +0000 Even bigger fake on WX. Going to be 84’F in NC on Thursday. Trees and plants are very confused…

My gear door issue was satisfactorily resolved and they were also able to re-weld the wing walk support on the wing inside of the flap. I dare say a lot of our fleet has busted wing walk supports. I don’t think it is an AW issue, but more of a…[Read more]

]]> 0 bab89b64eaba55742361d76e7ce0abd3 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2584 Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:44:48 +0000 Even bigger fake on WX. Going to be 84’F in NC on Thursday. Tress and plants ae very confused.

My gear door issue was satisfactorily resolved and they were also able to re-weld the wind walk support on the wing inside of the flap. I dare say a lot of our fleet has busted wing walk supports. I don’t think it is an AW issue, but more of a PITA…[Read more]

]]> 0 9ff9c62479052284dab0d4d9c4abb1b3 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Spare airframe in the forum Airframe - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/spare-airframe/#post-2583 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:22:48 +0000 Bailey-a follow up to Donn’s note. Any pics and specs to share??

Best

Ed
196M

]]> 0 ec2192240d73690760246e0012e622c5 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2581 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:21:31 +0000 Excellent!! Very glad to hear. I am dealing with a gear door issue that hopefully is resolved tomorrow. 73’F in NC today. A big fake…

]]> 0 5b65975f2ede8999130e76ba98995b8b Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2582 Fri, 17 Feb 2023 02:21:29 +0000 Excellent!! Very glad to hear. I am dealing with a gear door issue that hopefully is resolved tomorrow. 73’F in NC today. A big fake…

]]> 0 ff6c76723d11262a84344d0929fd9555 Hugh Mattern and John Lyon are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4555/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:52:29 +0000 0 cd5a682d0464309f7a75f88551beded1 Hugh Mattern and Bruce Mayes are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4554/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:42:08 +0000 0 386e366b5f5ee098918fbe06d7fb913e Hugh Mattern and nelson harding are now friends https://www.meyersaircraft.org/activity/p/4553/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:35:49 +0000 0 309ce678fdccaaac8681dae8d1c96405 Karen Wade wrote a new post https://www.meyersaircraft.org/?p=2569 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:17:11 +0000

]]> cc50c3c41a76d4159417be85411a2e16 Karen Wade wrote a new post https://www.meyersaircraft.org/?p=2562 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:59:50 +0000

]]> 16ddaafca009f6fcdb39aaae9af601e6 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Propeller Governor bad in the forum Engine - Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/propeller-governor-bad/#post-2546 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:45:52 +0000 Thomas-My understanding is the fuel flow set-up is not overly complex for the person who understands it and has done it. Who in Germany have you used in the past? Wonder if you might find a YouTube that might show it?

One thing to make sure is that you adjust your fuel flow at wide open throttle at sea level to be 10% of your rated HP. So on…[Read more]

]]> 0 b6b6ba3d0963195ad0f42b42f79a19f4 Ed Pulliam replied to the topic Aero Commander 200E in the forum Meyers 200 https://www.meyersaircraft.org/forums/topic/aero-commander-200e/#post-2541 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:43:34 +0000 That is great news Rocky. And pics of the E to share? Does it include the turbo prop engine or are you going to have to source it?

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