Discussed engine options and lead times with sales manager at Lycoming.
Discussed engine suppliers, ignition systems, fuel injection systems, fixed pitch vs constant speed props, need or lack of need for VHF Nav, GTN650Xi vs GNX375 for IFR GPS Navigator, Foreflight, Jepp and government charts and other aviation and backup topics with John H. Have a lot of ideas to research and think about.
Decided I should probably purchase engine from Lycoming and use AFP fuel injection. Now considering using standard magnetos instead of E-Mags to save $2,500. Still thinking about a constant speed prop, but maybe I just need the fixed pitch prop to reduce initial cost, weight and future maintenance.
Decided I will probably use VHF Nav handheld with external for NAV backup, skip the GTN650Xi GPS/NAV/COM and use the GNX375 for IFR GPS Navigation. Need to rework the Garmin Avionics list and make final decisions. Started updating Garmin Avionics spreadsheet and considering options.
Removed wingtips and brought them home to fit the FlyLEDs lighting. Checked fit of FlyLEDs landing lights in Duckworth mounting bracket. (see pictures)
Took panel and paint scheme files to FedEx Kinkos for printing.