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Strobes don’t get hot enough to melt the lens - at least on my 1994MSE that uses A610. @OSUAV8TER sells them.

The interior is out and I've started to repair the plastic. The last person who worked on it loved epoxy and metal to fix things, especially on the overhead console. There was a 1/4 inch or more of epoxy. I've removed the metal and ground down the epoxy so that proper fix can be done and I'm going to start on the overhead console this weekend. If I can salvage that, I'm hoping to limit what I need to order from Vantage. I did a couple of test with other parts and it appears that ABS cement and cloth works wonders. I'll use EZ sand and follow the Jeager process to complete the project. I've enjoyed having interior out because I can really look around. The list @1980Mooney shared was completed yesterday (except for replacing the fuel line). I also had my IA look at things for SB208. It appears it had been completed before including new insulation; I did not recall that in the log which matches handwritten notes that I found earlier this year. The seats will be redone in Lexus leather, with flame certs, by a local upholstery shop. I think I have the carpet selected, they just need to ensure that it will also have flame certs before I order it. I'd prefer to find a local place for the trim that goes around the windows so that I can see the color first hand. One of my remaining items to figure out is the fabric for the speaker covers.

I almost got to try it today going into Medford, but I was coming from the north and they were using runway 32 and I couldn’t talk them into the ILS 14 with a circle to land. Millionair at KMFR is great. They got me a great rate on the nearby Courtyard hotel and gave me a lift over here.

I’m not very scientific about it. I assume that if my draggy, box stock, F model, will break 150kts, LOP into a headwind…in July…in the mid Atlantic, then the engine is healthy.

At the following link, scroll down to item 8f below the video, which has the proof of loss statement https://sccgov.iqm2.com/Citizens/SplitView.aspx?Mode=Video&MeetingID=16468&MinutesID=10778&Format=Minutes&MediaFileFormat=mp4

one guy really got me last year, when I asked him to send pictures he said he was getting chemo, I felt sorry, he asked for paypal friends and family, I did paypal business transaction what saved me, got full refund from paypal within 2 weeks, definitely ask for pictures, talk on the phone, use paypal for business transactions

Or you could go LED and eliminate the risk of melting the cover by leaving the strobes on . . .

Actually, I'm not sure you understand this situation fully. If you read the FAA's part 16 director's determination, you will see that this specific case is different. The county took over all fueling under their so called 'proprietary exclusive right' in order to stop the sale and distribution of 100LL. They did not allow anyone else to sell 100LL because all others had to buy fuel from them and they only sold unleaded fuel. The FAA determined they could not do that. This is totally different than a private gas station that chooses what to sell. There are several FAA cases like this and in fact another one discusses this exact issue for mogas. An airport sponsor does not have to provide all fuels. It just cannot prevent others from providing those fuels if they are federally obligated.

1990 M20J MSE and it's a A610 for me. My left side strobe is much dimmer than right so will need to replace soon. Aircraft Spruce has them.

The 610M is the same thing but with a molex connector (likely what you need). But I have seen 'teardrop' and 'oval' shaped lenses. Aerodon

Interesting. Sounds like a positive development in unleaded avgas area. Hope to see more info soon.

Delay tactics are commonly used by parties litigating on the losing side of the argument. I think that SC county folks have a reason to believe the jig is up and thus they will use any available stall tactics to delay the final adjudication of the matter.

In short, the county filed an appeal and a corrective action plan. The corrective action plan has not been published and they continually say that they are making good progress. The latest update talks about them putting the appeal into abeyance and are supposedly working in 'good faith'. The entire public docket for the Part 16 complaint is here. You'll find the latest update from the FAA where they grant the appeal being put into an abeyance and the 3rd document down is from AOPA questioning all the delays. During the commission meeting this past week that Gabe posted the video link to, county's counsel updated the commission on their status with nothing more than a basic report of 'they are having good discussions with the FAA'. Frustrating. To me, it just seems that the county likes to use delay tactics and excuses to drag things out. Michael

@mluvara Do you know if the County has appealed the FAA Determination of Grant Violation on counts 1 through 4? (IIRC they had 30 days...and we are long past that)

Then you posted two more times after that. Yuup, you don't.

I have a 1998 M20J Allegro. We just noticed that the left strobe light had gone out. I was checking with Lasar on the part# and they werent sure for the later model M20J if it was a Whelen A610 or A610M. Without removing the screws anyone with a later model MSE or Allegro able to share if they had replaced this strobe light. Not the best pictures but I have attached a closeup of the left and right wingtips.

I sent ForeFlight a suggestion to create a DP version of map overlay with just the basic map and traffic - no side tool bar etc. just the route tray (nav/profile) and the DP options. simple view and that would allow me to ‘toggle’ between map and DP. No turning off this overlay etc. simple view like this in the image. Toggle as need but independent mapping views - similar to Garmin pilot (although GP does have Split View)… -Don

Very cool. I enjoyed their Australia video series on YouTube - for anyone who hasn't seen it: https://www.youtube.com/@MooneyN228RM

That’s what I thought.

Flew Stornoway to Dublin today. Enjoyed whisky at the Jameson distillery

Your analogy overlooks several critical distinctions. A “home gas station” for cars or motorcycles does not exist in the same legal or operational sense that a based airport does for an aircraft. For ground vehicles, fueling options are abundant and geographically dispersed, and traveling to a different station to purchase the required fuel typically carries no additional operational risk. In contrast, an aircraft based at KRHV is subject to the airport’s exclusive fuel availability. If 100LL is unavailable on the field, the operator must either: Use G100UL, or Conduct an additional flight solely for refueling elsewhere. The latter option is not equivalent to driving to a different gas station, it imposes additional cost, scheduling complexity, and operational risk, including extra takeoffs and landings, which statistically carry higher accident risk. From a legal perspective, when a governing body or facility owner removes the only on-site source of an essential, approved fuel, while continuing to permit operations of equipment that requires it, it could be argued that they are effectively compelling the use of the substitute fuel. This is a materially different situation from retail fuel market dynamics for cars or motorcycles.

One thing to remember is that with a constant speed prop, with lower air density it will run at a higher pitch for the same RPM. So while prop "indicated air speed" is lower, the angle of attack is higher.

Since the discussion about G100UL has gotten kind of depressing, here's a happier note I saw in my EAA newsletter today. The Lyondell UL product fueled the Unlimited Experimental category at the AirVenture Cup this year. https://vpracingfuels.com/blogs/press-releases/vp-racing-aviation-ul100e-wins-at-eaa-airventure-cup I haven't seen much about the VP / Lyondell fuel recently, but they seem to be taking the hint about materials compatibility. https://vpaviation.com/ (It's the top mention under "Testing Achievements" ...)

I think as far as silly talk, comparing a motorcycle and its fuel, maintenance costs, regulatory environment, and risks pertaining to an engine failure vs airplane, it’s a….. a wee bit different Plus federal tax dollars with assurances didn’t build the local quickie mart gas station

My home gas station stopped selling ethanol free. My motorcycle requires ethanol free. I guess I’ll sue the gas station after my motorcycle blows up for not providing me an alternative. you understand how retarded an argument that sounds like right? I bet you don’t.