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ottorecker

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    Encore

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  1. Hitching a ride on Kinzinger's Mooney from Texas (not my pics). Looks like a Rat snake. I worry a lot more about the Black Widows I find in my hangar that may find their way into my aircraft. still.. that's a little creepy. Had a scorpion bite my in ankle while a was in the pattern years ago when I was living in the Mojave. I'm surprised creature bites don't happen more often.
  2. Powell Aircraft Interiors. Prescott, AZ. (928) 778-7827
  3. As previously stated, operating in and out of mountain airports is not as much about landing as it is about taking off (and go-arounds). Leadville is a wonderful airport and IMO with normal planning a straightforward mission in any Mooney. BUT...if it is windy aloft and perhaps at the surface caution is advised taking off on runway 16 which is into lowering terrain and generally preferred. There is a drop-off at the end of the runway with large transmission lines that will get your attention if you encounter a downdraft. October in the Rockies can be windy. I won't discourage you from a great adventure but definitely check the wx/winds for your arrival/departure time. And if you plan to fly in the mountains more often take a good mountain flying course.
  4. All engine temp indications where in the normal range. I was just a little puzzled that I've not seen this type of fluid out of the breather until recently. It's about time to change the oil anyway so I might try that to see if that makes a difference. Sounds like it would probably help if I flew the aircraft more often.....alas, life has recently got in way...unfortunately.
  5. No water on the dipstick so far. Thanks all for the input.
  6. About a month ago my airport neighbor was grabbing the tug from my hangar and noticed what he called 'dog puke' by my front tire. Sure enough, when I got to the hangar there was a nice deposit right underneath the breather tube. What I normally see at that spot is just a a spot or two of dark colored oil and not this color and amount of fluid out of our M20K. When my hangar neighbor noticed this it was after a 6 hour nonstop flight. This event was apparently not a one-off. The pic below was after a 3+ hour flight and very similar to the first occurrence. I'm not yet sure if this is a trend but it's starting to look like it. Are coyotes creating hangar mischief? Aliens perhaps? Most importantly, is this something I need to be worried about? Oil is Phillip's xc20w-50 with Camguard.
  7. Looks like a recent purchase. Does anyone know if the owner is on Mooneyspace?
  8. I'm trying to track down a lighting issue on my panel (glare shield and backlighting) and have had no luck trying to trace the problem. It's driving me nuts. A wiring diagram/schematic would probably be really helpful. The 1997 and previous year models I think are a bit different as far as panel lighting goes but of course that data might also be helpful. Any help would be much appreciated.
  9. 1.5 inch rudder pedal extension kit for two pedals (pedals not included). PN: 720115-9501 Mooney drawings and parts included. Never installed. Pretty easy to make yourself but if you don't want to deal with it here you go. How about $150 shipped conus. PM if interested.
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