ATC accepted my plan filed direct with identical departure and destination. This was the expected routing I received:
"N5687Q (M20P) has just filed a flight plan. It is scheduled to depart from West Memphis Muni (KAWM) at 08:30 CDT Monday heading for West Memphis Muni (KAWM) for an...
Glad to hear you're working it out. Having a partner with 15 years of ownership experience in the plane will be very beneficial to you in the long run. Don't sweat the small stuff.
I started out with a glider rating and then transitioned to SE. Flying gliders gives you good experience managing your energy, especially during landing. As far as stick and rudder coordination, I think a C150 or taildragger would be just as good for learning those skills. If you're close to...
Mouser or Jameco Electronics have good search functions on their websites.
I haven't tried this company, but this might work: https://www.futurlec.com/Switches/SPDT101MOM1pr.shtml
Looks very nice. I wouldn't pay the asking price, however. In this market they will likely negotiate if you're serious. Still, you will be paying a hefty premium for all that shiny paint and nice leather.