I know I haven't posted in a while, but there hasn't been much flying, unfortunately.  It's either been attending to various non-flight-related squawk tasks, crappy winter weather (too cold, too windy, too snowy or all of the above...), pandemic considerations, or other obligations.  

Still need some more time with my CFI to dial in the landings in the pitchy Sling...  I'd say my airport is well above average in difficulty to tune up landings if you haven't done it in a while.  3100' long, 48' wide, and, often, crosswinds.

Meanwhile, I have finished up various interior items that weren't done when I flew home.  Some exterior items have also been addressed, but not everything (e.g. still need to do the steps...).  I also decided that I wanted to upgrade my 650 to the 650Xi.  I figured if there was ever a time to do it, now was the time, while the 650 still has good value.  I already copied all the config data from the 650, so I'm ready to plug in the Xi.  Then the 650 goes on eBay.  If anybody wants it before I do that, then email me or comment on this post and I'll get back to you.

Installed the handset hanger that people on the Sling Builders Facebook group recommended.  Perfect!  Also, put one further back for the rear seat.

 

The Interior looks much better now.

One of the tasks you have to do before doing the swap is upgrading the GTN software.

I got a kick out of seeing this because I'm a digital hardware designer and I've designed MANY "FPGA's" over the last 30+ years.  FPGA stands for Field Programmable Gate Array - and that's literally what's being done here in this photo.  As opposed to a typical "chip" an FPGA's design can be changed after it's shipped.  Could be to add features and/or fix bugs.

Looking good!  Now, if I can get some warmer and nicer weather I can get back in the air!