201 Windshield Modification
I consider the 201 windshield mod a must for any vintage Mooney
out there that still has the 2 piece windshields. I
believe it gives better visibility and also
gives the aircraft a modest speed increase. I decided to
go with the kit from
Lake
Aero Styling and Repair (LASAR) in California because SWTA
was out of stock and did not have an estimated delivery date for
the windshield. The kit was installed
by my A&P mechanic in San Antonio, Texas before the aircraft
was delivered to me in December 2009. It took him roughly
10 days to complete the installation from start to finish.
I wish I could have been present to take more photos and help
out.
I also had the LASAR Lower Cowl Enclosure mod added to reduce
the "guppy" mouth and allow for better airflow into the engine
compartment for cooling. This mod was done mostly for
aesthetics versus an actual speed gain.
