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A 70 year old German machinist who taught me everything about materials, machining, engineering, CNC programming (even though he couldn't use a computer), how to hunt, how to be a man, never to back down from a fight but still remain humble, and when I should not make a sarcastic comment! Mike is still kicking today, over 90 years old. They simply do not make people like him any more. All hail the old timers!

For years the only option for rudder trim was this: http://www.aerotriminc.com/id2.html Not a huge difference in price just to add the YD on the Garmin now.

Yes. I was referring to Continentals. Lycomings are easy, get a holed rubber scientific flask stopper of the appropriate size, stick a piece of tubing through, put the stopper in the oil filler in place of the dip stick Here is my Continental solution: Use pourable flex seal to seize the tube in the funnel Funnel sits nicely and seals the filler bypassing the breather tube. Much easier than snaking up the breather line.

There was a pro photographer there filming everything. I’m sure the pics will appear soon. it was the best Summit yet! Alex Gertsen and his team really did a fantastic job. I took a pic mid day Friday of some of the people in the hangar

The Chinese didn’t buy in the same duress, I mean Mooney was desperate but the climate was different. the city of kerville does not want the liability and maintenance expense that manufacturing facility will cost simply for the bare minimum when empty. I would bet it’s close to a million a year in insurance, water electricity, fire currency etc. also, I don’t recall the FAR that covers a manufacturing license, that would take years and millions to acquire. my guess is that Laser will be bought out within five years by textron or that vc firm that bought hartzel. The market is small but it is easily to monopolize. what are our options but to sell?

how did you get that tail compartment so clean? did you do it? want to do mine?

A few years ago, I had also a problem with my stall warning: It switched on during flight at (verified) speeds way above the stall speed. On one flight it even stayed on during the taxiing on the ground. Without removing anything, I sprayed a good amount of contact cleaner from the outside into the stall switch and exercised the switch with the master switch off. It worked out very well and never made any problems afterwards.

Congratulations… you have added so much to the thread… let’s be nice to everybody… never know who is going to give you a hand when you would like one… I have seen some people not get an answer to their questions after a while… try to be memorable in a good way. best regards, -a-

Switches often wear… they are designed with an over center bump that keeps the either opened or closed… as they wear, they can easily be bumped and switch positions… I haven’t seen one physically switch, but not change the open/close status… in this case… it sounds like the switch is operating correctly. But, the next device in line is probably not… master switches are not as complex as the CB switches that carry more load… PP thoughts only, not a mechanic… best regards, -a-

I was unable to go to the summit this year (we were in Seattle) and would love to get feedback from those who attended. Any pictures, comments or reactions from attendees would be welcome on this platform! How many came? Were there any contests - what were they, who won? Photos of the planes? I am sure there are great stories from those who were there about their experiences, please share! Maybe we can come next year!

This has been discussed ad infinitum, think Don Maxwell said if it does not rattle, don't replace it, lubing the actuator per service manual is a good idea, I have never seen a broken spring and do not know anybody who had one break, think the part is $2500 and the labor typically runs at $800

Great details Lance! thanks for the memory bump! in the non-gps environment… that radio was way cool! best regards, -a-

YD. When I am flying long trips it’s sure nice to have on those bumpy days, IMC too.

My wife and I just had this discussion on a flight Saturday. When we put in the GFC500 I didn't add the yaw damper, couldn't justify the extra cost. In cruise I typically stick my foot/boot in between the rudder pedal and side panel to keep it straight and not have to keep constant pressure with my leg. It would be nice to just let the AP do that work. I still might add it one day.

Go f yourself dude. Seriously. Enough of you. You’re like a bad penny. Ya that’s a personal request that could and likely will be viewed as an attack. You’re super late to the party as well with your insight and pompous jackassery. As usual. Also you can’t read as I did absolutely nothing before I had clarity. Both poles up your arse with juice might actually shock you into not being a dick? Naw you’ll still be a dick.

Have you flown one with a YD?

Remove the other one, use it as a template, go buy a piece of lexan and there you go

My last emails with Duncan say that only the 'long body' is covered by the STC, and that they are working with BK to get the new STC approved for C through K models. I've asked Duncan for an update, as I'm ready to purchase as soon as the STC is updated.

Look on the BK website… https://aerospace.honeywell.com/us/en/products-and-services/products/cabin-and-cockpit/avionics/autopilots-and-indicators/aerocruze-100-autopilot#resources-tab

Edge Aviation in Commerce TX. I’ll find out how much they like doing these in the older Mooneys ;o) I’m their first Mooney - they’ve done a lot of AeroCruze installs in Pipers and Cessna. IA has one in his C182… -Don -Don

Finally made it up to Half Moon Bay. Shot the approach and broke out at 1,500'. Had a great lunch and took off in VFR conditions to fly the San Francisco Bay.

@IgorD At 70%, as calculated from a fuel flow of 13.2gph LOP, I see 142KIAS at 6K' and 136KIAS at 15K. Standard day true airspeeds are 155KTAS and 171KTAS respectively. For completeness of data for comparison to yours, I run 30"/2200RPM at 13.2gph. I'm almost always near full gross at takeoff with CG at 46" +/- 0.2" My engine has about 1100 hours on it. What fuel flow are you running at 30"/2300RPM?

notice you're just a bit north of me, who's doing your install? might be nice to have someone who's done it do mine

Hello Bravo pilots. I have owned my Bravo since September of 2021 and have done a factory engine along with a complete Garmin panel. However I am wondering what is the average speed that you get. I feel that I should be getting better than 160 TAS at 70% at 6500. I had taken it up to 17k and was getting 180 TAS with same power settings. I usually fly with 23/30 settings ROP. Could it be rigging or this all you get with a Bravo? When filing a flight plan at 160kt I always end up getting better speeds than forecasted.