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Today he soloed it for the first time.

Tie up outside, tie up inside. Let's not get into too many personal details.

Thanks all! And thank you "Apollo" . Mooney rules!

Yeah, before that screenshot i flew right through all the Nellis Moas too... Right through the middle! It was awesome... Flight following from nellis control and the moas were cold. Ive done a lot of flying in there, but thats probably the first time i had enough time to really look around... 500kts is a bit different than 140! Marauder, im going to get an ipad mini and mount it on the right side of the panel just to display the adi/syn vis and approach plates for ifr flying. Ill still use the regular ipad for maps, planning, etc, but the mini will be almost like a cb club eadi. Its really good!

I wish it were that easy. For those of us who fly in the Northeast, what you file, what ATC proposes back (through ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot) and what you get are not usually the same. I think where the real power comes with the Pilot to GTN/GNS through Flightstream is a lengthy clearance. Instead of adding and dropping things on the panel mounted unit, you simply do it on Pilot and upload it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

And my original spelling of kerosene puts me on the wrong end of the curve

In my experience, Harley riders are one of the most diverse group of motorcyclists. In terms of intellect, they have solid representation across the whole bell curve. Putting Kerosene in a V-Twin proves that this guy resides in the lower left hand part of the graph.

I am now getting more focused on maintenance issues now that I have my plane back in Massachusetts. I am pretty mechanical, and know a reasonable amount about the airplane for its extensive restoration, but I would like to know more about: 1) the things that I can do myself 2) the things that I might be able to work with an A&P's supervision 3) more about standard A&P mechanic's procedures and what is acceptable techniques 4) engine operation, things to watch, engine function, what should peak my concern 5) a list of proper torque specs and tools to own 6) tools to keep in the plane 7) plug cleaning, gapping, fine wire plug inspection/maintenance 8) the vintage maintenance manuals are not great - can one look to a J manual for F model information, which edition of the Mooney manuals for my plane are the most complete? These are just a few of the things that come to mind. John Breda

Any one ever bother to ask why he would put jet kerosene in his hog. Seems like a stupid thing to do.

Those power supplies (and others) will work, but just an FYI -- I know from experience (and from looking at my plane's paperwork after the fact) that you must be on Battery #1 using the external power plug for it to work. I had to have my PFD replaced (under warranty, thank God), and the avionics shop that did the work had the external power unit plugged in and turned on, but they had Battery #2 selected and proceeded to run that battery down to less than nothing.

The Cleveland bunch is a good group. I think they understand the significance of lake effect weather and will do their best to accommodate changes to keep you out of harm's way. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Flew from St George, UT to Minden, NV vfr yesterday. Gererally 4,000' ceilings in the valleys, bases around 9 to 10k msl with all the high mountains obscured and ice in the clouds. Having syn vis was really nice as i crossed some of the lower passes at 1,000' agl to maintan vfr!

Either..makes no difference, I am of the belief that the Cleveland controllers are some of the best I've encountered, I've had numerous trips from De to Detroit (Windsor Ca). And with the icing and changing conditions around the lakes in over 30 yrs of flying they have been consistently the most prompt and helpful and responsive controllers I've ever worked with...sometimes they deserve some kudos, generally they just get bitched about...

Well I finally took my wife on her first flight and it was the 16th to Auburn (since AOPA flyin weather was not favorable) anyway the restaurant was great and we happened upon the city unveiling a bronze statue in honor of WWII triple ace local veteran Bud Anderson! WWII vintage planes and vendors setup, It was very nice! Funniest thing she said asked was "How do you know our altitude?" This was due to me reporting my position after takeoff due to a lot of activity in the pattern. & "who are you talking to? Nobody is answering you!" It was a lot of fun! Thinking about heading to Benton tomorrow for lunch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I just went though this yesterday for the first time ever. I was going to change it myself but elected to do an owner assisted oil change at the local shop. I think I will make a video next time as I will be doing it myself. Here is a neat trick to avoid getting oil all over the back of the engine from the filter. Take a sacrificial screw driver or a hole punch and tap a small hole in the old filter and open the filler cap. Take an air compressor and make a good seal around the old hole you just punched in the old filter and blow compressed air into it until you are satisfied the oil has drained out of it...took about a minute or two for mine. When complete, simply remove the filter and you should have very little to no oil remaining in the filter. The other hard part was the safety wire as I have never had to use it before not did I even think about it ahead of time as I do not own pliers for the job. I am very mechanically inclined but you def need some instructions on the correct method when it comes to safety wire. How you loop it in relation to the thread direction on the filter matters and unless you have done it before, this could be easily missed. I shelled out 200 bucks to the shop yesterday but I think the knowledge gained was well worth it. My next oil change will cost me no more than about 60 bucks as I plan on buying oil in bulk.

This was yesterday's flight. 125 KIAS @ 9500 + 19% = 149 KTAS, 20"/2500. Pretty good for a C!

If all goes according to plan, of course. Thanks for the help everyone. I asked, and searched, quite a bit on here. Great community. I'll be bringing it up with a CFI from FL to VA but we will take the "long way" back given I need a minimum of 10 hours dual in it. Will post pics next week! ~MJP

great looking plane, glad you came up today. Brian

I still have this one from flying near Atlanta.

Thanks Brian! It was great meeting a few Moonie folks! Lots of fun. Best, MJP

it was great seeing everone who made it out today. we were more then happy to host this and will do more in the future. Brian

Brian -- thanks for pulling this together. It was great seeing folks. Including Stinky Pants (yes he had them on). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

For your first time changing oil: get help. Make friends with people around your airport. Or find a mechanic who is willing to help with owner-assisted maintenance, and pay him/her.

I wonder how a glossy black Mooney (rocket) would look?

It's official!

Good news Brian. Looks like my plane will be finished by Friday. I will be bringing the wife. A quarter of the size of the ones I post [emoji126]

Saying things like don't buy a C because you wont be able to sell it seems kind of biased and since there are many C owners here I would think they actually had to buy them. I have been looking under lots of rocks and have yet to find any Mooney C's under them. I bought my D/C did not do a PPI (big mistake) but being a cheap bastard I took it to one of the most respected MSC and spent over 60% of the purchase price getting it straightened out. Will I ever get my money out of it, no but I did not buy it to sell I bought it to fly. A short body Manual gear carbureted O-360 is a great FUN TO FLY airplane and if you find one that suits your needs it could be great. I would however be leery of the one you have your eye on based on the information you provided.

mine too

A door popping open is never a big deal. It only becomes a big deal if it serves as a source of distraction. Fly the plane as you normally do and button her up on the ground.

Those blades are curled back which indicated windmilling but not power production. Blade tips bend forward when the prop is under power

Lies, damn lies and statistics ;-) Seems to me never getting past student certificate makes you the safest. Might also have a bit to do with equipment being flown by ATP pilots. Usually turbine, twin.

Rob, the ADS-B OUT mandate will require a WAAS gps signal for the position source. If you don't have an approved WAAS gps to provide that signal you can get the ADS-B OUT equipment with a built in position source that is approved. WAAS gps in and by itself for position source in your route navigation is not required.

Let's see 2k, or college payment for my kid hum. Wish I could but I'm afraid I come up MIA!!!! College I cry every time I think of the money its taking from me.