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I've got a spare one I'll check on it but it may take a few days. I do not know if it is at the hangar or at the house. Hopefully, one day they will be the same a an airpark.

A former pro football player and I used to fill up the cockpit of his Ovation 2. He is 6-4 and, well, not gravity challenged. Nor am I. It wasn't a problem at all. Big guys and Mooneys get along ok, its the little guys with bad attitudes that have a hard time flying Mooneys!

I just learned that JPI is offering again its software upgrade for their JPIs 730 and 830 for free through their www side. I believe for a while they charged for these upgrades about US$ 130 and you had to send your unit in. From our beach friends I learned that the upgrade changes among others how some of the bars in the unit are displayed. I have not upgraded...after my GTN experience I am sort of scared about upgrades. Here is the link. http://www.jpinstruments.com/technical-support/software-downloads/ Oscar

This is just common sense! Unfortunately, there is a big gap between what the FAR's say and common sense. The owner is ultimately responsible.

If you're getting that far into it, keep in mind the stub spar should be pretty simple to duplicate from basic aluminum stock. Just get the right pieces and drill & rivet as required to match what you have today. I betcha an RV builder could make one in a weekend for far less than $3k.

I agree 100% on the values of a good prop balancing. If you are in the Arkansas/Missouri area I highly recommend using Cody Stallings, a fellow Mooney pilot, MS member and contributor.

It's always a good idea to go to the configuration pages, and with your phone, take a snapshot of each one.

Tape it shut, tape your name and address to the outside. Business card should work.

67C. It works for me, but upgrades are in planning. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I too would like to see a sharper picture. Looks like a great layout.

Take a closer look at the pictures, the "propeller design" might hold the answer...

EXACTLY!!! I tell people that for me going flying is like going sailing. So when I replace a 7 hour drive with a 1 hour flight (one way) its not that I saved 6 hours. No, no, no! I saved 7 hours and replaced it with an hour of "i'd rather be sailing" or specifically "i'd rather be flying" since flying is what I like to do if I can find a free hour - even if I'm not going anywhere in particular.

More like 7-8 k. Mine was inop for several months and I did not realize it until a buddy videoed a take off. There was the step hanging down. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuG8dtRBPgQ I had been pulling my hair out about why this E was so slow with all the speed mods. With a rebuilt servo it is now 159 k @ 75%. That's what I'm talking about. Now comparing the retractable to a more aerodynamic step that is designed to stay down might be a couple of knots. But dragging that square tube not only cost a lot of speed it creates some yaw.

Too bad you are not here in South Florida. I'd be happy to help you resolve some of these issues. From what I've read, you really needed to address these issues prior to FAA intervention. I deal with the FAA regularly (as an aviation professional) My experience has been all over the map. From a recent, stunningly complete audit which went very well, to an FAA ambush that was intended on causing hardship (which I also passed by sheer dumb luck and a bit of a nagging feeling at the start of the day) . The one thing that I truly dislike is the "ramp check". I try my very best to avoid these at all costs. A violation here could cost me my job. My goal is perfection in my Corporate flight department. It's clear the instant you walk in my office, and when you view my aircraft. It's clear to the FAA also. I like things perfect!

I fly a 1980 231 with the 12volt system. After 7 years, I replaced the battery (the BatteryMinder paid for itself). Shortly after, I noticed the ammeter gently "bouncing" at low rpm. The charge was a typical 14.1 volts right after startup to 13.7 volts in cruise. I never noticed the ammeter even moving during the previous years with the old battery ( which is the same as the old one). I didn't notice any other abnormalities so largely ignored the gently bouncing gauge....until a recent trip. Over the course of the 4 hour flight, the ammeter went from a gentle bounce after startup to a swinging needle from plus to negative. The Hi/lo voltage light never came on. I'm wondering whether this could be the result of a slipping alternator coupler or the alternator itself? I suppose it could also be a poor ground or voltage regulator problem, as well. I replaced the coupler several years ago but don't recall the symptoms which led me to replace it. I plan to take it into the shop but wanted to see if there might be any thoughts which could narrow down the cause before I spend the money on shop time tracking down the problem.

That may be a great find! DaveL, seriously consider this option. If it is truly corrosion free, (looks like are real easy inspection too me!) that is a great price on a replacement wing and the rest of the parts you can sell off, or scrap. If I were in your position, I would be all over this.

Don, You may notice his post count is probably quite high. He is also a supplier of two aviation products(AC and a cell switch). He has done some interesting reviews of some other aviation products (video camera). The first product he brought here was in flight photography. If you buy one of his products, he remembers you. He supplies tech support when your own memory can't deliver. He just flies the wrong plane... And he may even know it. Can't pick on him because he's different. (Not really!) Does he put the wrong additive in his Piper's oil? Ed Kollin will probably know... Does his Garmin GPS have the right antenna? What's our Garmin guy's name? He is here too... Want to talk shop with an APS guy? Our APS guy comes from Australia. I have no idea if he even flies. If he does, it's not a long body... Our web moderator has his plate full when the politics come out. For the most part MS is a group of well behaved Mooney pilots, owners, mechanics, support companies, and people who want to be... The most annoying are... (take your pick, there are several) Sorry, what were you asking? We're really a small worldwide community trying to support each other. You could probably send him a PM. He's probably already seen your constructive criticism... Have you found the thread "introduce yourself" or something like that? Search, take a read, fill in some lines, enjoy... Best regards, -a- Don, I've read all your posts. You currently have five. Three of them are complaints about Phillip. One was an attack on a well known dentist. If you have a response, I invite you to read all my posts first, then fill in the descriptors next to you avatar.

We are going to Hawk in May. Half the price of these other shops and looks like good work.

I too bought the last one from Russel but repaired the old one for a spare. It just had a few small tears (1/2 in long) and the A&P and I used long cotton threads from a denim fabric and black RTV. Looks like new now. BILL

My 201 does this once in a while. Put the flap switch in the up position, turn on the master, get out of the plane, grab the flap and wiggle it up and down. It will go up. Next time you have the belly off spray the micro switches generously with tryflow and actuate them manually to work it into the switches.