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  1. I worked on F-18s in the marines and you could always spot a sticky contactor. It would be covered with dents where the line guys would smack it to get it to run during startup.
    4 points
  2. It was more than a moment but I have since had a few people talk to me about the pitfalls and I am keeping it. I have tracked down parts and pieces and hopefully I can show something for it this winter. I am not going for an all out restoration but I am going deeper into the plane then most. I have had offers from several forum members that are willing to guide me as I go which to me is priceless to a project like this. The plane is flying and has since been to New York, Montana, and Sunday weather permitting It's going to Colorado. I will try to post pictures as I progress but I am terrible for taking pictures or remembering a camera. The game plan is to install a Ray-Jay turbo, repair the cowling and skins, clean and prime/paint the interior and control rods, install a 201 windshield, remove all non working spliced and damaged wires/equipment. Install ADSB, JPI 830, and a Nav/comm radio along with redoing the instrument panel. My AP has quoted me a price and is willing to do it in steps. Then the last step is to have it painted. Not everything will be new but everything will be touched and IRAN'd.
    3 points
  3. I just called Michael Parker at the Tower in KECP to warn him we are COMING AGAIN this year!
    3 points
  4. An update. Savvy now does support the "Report Card" reporting on the M20S & M20R as a combined cohort that Jeff brought up with this thread. Next in line with Chris at Savvy is a solution for reporting on the E, either with or without F/J models. (F/J models are supported now)
    3 points
  5. Finally had time to check the Bahamas - Bimini. Short trip this morning, had a can of Coke at the local restaurant and I was back home for lunch. Easy in and out. No issues at Opa Locka.
    2 points
  6. As an "aside" (AKA thread drift) for people new to Mooneyspace, when searching for items of interest on Mooneyspace.com, I've had MUCH better luck using Google search than the search box on Mooneyspace.
    2 points
  7. More pics, Should start to look like a panel again soon!
    2 points
  8. CRQ transient parking is at the base of the control tower which is on the south side of the runway. Like most airports, Use the Ctaf (1186) to access the gate from the outside.
    2 points
  9. It is all from the glareshield light strip. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk
    2 points
  10. Work has cooperated and I have the time off, I have my hotel reservations at the host hotel and I spoke with Sheltair, plenty of room on the ramp! The only obstacle this year for me will be IMC. This time next year, IMC will just be a filed flight plan away!
    2 points
  11. Better late than never with this post :).... I ended up going to AirMods for my annual in May and could not be happier with the result. Shane was awesome to work with and the shop did an excellent job overall. They didn't waste my money. They tackled only the airworthy items and they made notes and suggestions on other things. I was shocked, stunned and amazed to find out that rigging was included in their price. I ended up having them do the gear donuts as they recommended, and boy am I glad I did - it feels like a new plane on the ground. So, I highly recommend AirMods. You won't be disappointed. Best to all Glen
    2 points
  12. Yes, thanks for asking. The water only came up to the front jack and not anywhere on the plane or the things in my hanger. That last big flood came up much higher. I think we are in the clear here in Houston now at David Wayne Hooks as the forecast calls for more clearing. The water seems to be receding around the airport. Russ
    2 points
  13. Photo that didn't make it to my post
    2 points
  14. Yeah, you suck. Thank goodness I've never made any mistakes flying.
    2 points
  15. Yeah, probably. My flight is over. Perhaps the operational questions would be good here or even in another thread. I know *I* learned a lot from the flight, starting with why I picked a 231. A 252 would have been a slightly better choice but the differences are pretty small, especially when one slows down to achieve better efficiency. Yes. It doesn't matter if we ever find her. It was her attempt that was important. For me it was walking 30,000 nm in her shoes to see what it was like. Much of my flight was NORDO. Most of my flight was without useful weather information. It was literally me and the airplane against the elements. OK, I had GPS, satphone, working HF, etc. But that didn't help me actually make the flight. It only kept me in touch with others. It didn't help me with weather. I had to figure that out on my own as I was flying. I think, in some small way, I *NOW* understand, and in ways that were not possible before. I did my best to bring people along with me but there is no substitute for sitting in the cockpit for 10+ hours at a time, wondering if you are going to be able to punch through the weather and get where you are going. No one can help you. No one can make the decisions for you.
    2 points
  16. After lurking these forums and bugging many members for two years I finally got my first plane back home. My wife and I were super happy after the trip, it's a lot of fun to really be crusing across the ground and having the capability of a real cross country Thanks for all the help, especially from MB65E!
    1 point
  17. Its in writing so it must be true! Just remember a thread a few weeks ago about turbo cooling and shut down. I replaced one today on a truck that the customer bought from NAPA and this was in the box. So I decided to share. PS. I have no idea why it rotated when I pasted it to the page
    1 point
  18. Attached is my late entry for the Lasar Mooniac t-shirt contest. I thought MooneySpace participants might enjoy seeing it. Jim
    1 point
  19. I went to Clemson last year, no problems except parking, I'd check the fbo to see what and if a spot could be reserved, or is it first come first served? Some fbos charge higher fees and fuel charges on game weekends. Have a great time, the lions are to be great this yr.
    1 point
  20. Look for their perpetual coupons. I bought my first one for $89 20 years ago and bought a second one last year for $99 with the coupon last year. Harbor Fright is turning into Best Buy - only things worth buying are when they are "on sale" otherwise they charge 3x the price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    1 point
  21. Just make sure it's not the battery. It will do the exact same thing you described. Leave the battery on for 10-15 min. The voltage should still stay up. 12.9 still sounds like good voltage, so it's probably the relay. I chased mine for a week. Ended up replacing the master relay and then the battery. However, My voltage was only 12.5-7 or so. It would fall pretty quick to 9v after about 5min. Dead short in the battery. -Matt
    1 point
  22. Thank you. I was surprised how good the cover came out with my metal working skills when I don't get to use a welder... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    1 point
  23. Great follow up, Ziggy! I thought you may have run into the messed up brass gear challenge followed by debter's prison... Glad to here you back on line so soon. Best regards, -a-
    1 point
  24. AMU = Aviation Monetary Unit = $1000 OP = Originating or Original Poster of the thread
    1 point
  25. Hope it's a short list and small bill! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    1 point
  26. When I get back home, I'll let you know if I can find it. I do remember that it had experimental on the side windows I think.
    1 point
  27. Yoke needs corrosion treated painted then wrapped in leather. But there's 16 wires in that bundle that goes down the yoke shaft and it has to be cut to remove. And someone has already cut it once and it's a fistful of butt connectors at the end of the shaft under the panel, which means it's al gotta be replaced. And it's soldered to everything on the yoke Oh and I'm getting a 911. The kind with the oversized KK turbos on it. But there won't be a fight about getting one. Shell just come home and pop the garage door open and there will be plenty of Guards Red inside in all its glory.
    1 point
  28. Yeah, well, @Marauder and I don't need no stinkin' help from no stinkin' Js anyhow.
    1 point
  29. I plan on 54 gallons the other 0.8 gallon does not fit into easy math. Engineers always want easy math. 54 gallons 9GPH leaned out 6 hours of total engine running time, 145kts average GS, 870NM range no reserve, 725NM with 1 hour reserve. Backed up by fuel flow meter and flights that have proven it out. Typical flight 3.5 hours 507NM +/- and 2.5 hour reserve left in the tanks. JMHO
    1 point
  30. I'm curious as to what reputation the turbo system has in the 231 ? Personally I would not even look at a 231 with a -GB engine. 231s with the -LB engine are much better and most have intercoolers now too. I'm not convinced the automatic waste gate that can be added to a 231 is all that beneficial, though. Even at 10,000 ft the 231 outperforms the 201 and in Florida, 10,000 ft gets you out of the heat and bumps. It doesn't take that long to get there and I would imagine there is significantly less traffic at 10,000 ft in Florida than down low. Not to mention the turbo helps in any high density altitude takeoffs which does not have to be just MSL, temperature also plays a role. You would probably find that you appreciate the K over the J should you decide to go that route. Don't rule them out quite yet.
    1 point
  31. I'm just the opposite from you. I really don't care about TAS I like ground speed this is what gets you to your destination. TAS just moves you thorough the air and indicated air speed gets you off the ground and back for landing.
    1 point
  32. Or find a partner or two. We love our J. It's perfect for us. And we live on the left coast!
    1 point
  33. I didn't see it mentioned already, but I would talk to a broker and explain your situation. Tim Lundquist at Strategic Aviation and Mark Woods at Delta Aviation were very helpful and both were extremely knowledgeable and professional. They clearly know WAY more than I do about airplanes and what they're worth. I did not have the same positive experiences that other people have reported with All American because every time I spoke with them they would say "make an offer" whereas Mark and Tim both seemed genuinely in finding the best fit for me, even if it wasn't the plane they were trying to sell at the time.
    1 point
  34. I actually agree with everything you said. Especially the stuff about instruments. Now that glass replacements can be had for comparable overhaul cost, vaccuum driven six packs with mechanical gyros are done. I insist on IFR GPS capability as well. That's the baseline standard now, in my opinion. Looks like the "buy once, cry once" adage REALLY applies here.
    1 point
  35. Don't beat yourself up. The really bad pilots make mistakes like that and then write them off with excuses. You are holding yourself accountable and seeking wisdom. If I may make a suggestion, I think you'd really benefit from some chair flying and some concentrated standardization. You can put together (or your CFI if you aren't sure) a core set of functional flows and checklists. Sit in the seat in the hangar, or at home in a chair with a reasonable mockup of your panel and practice procedures. Do this until you can run them from memory, then use the checklists anyways. Make callouts to yourself just like you were a two pilot crew. Make sure you're really looking and checking indications when you need to. Drill until you cannot get it wrong... and this goes double for emergency procedures. All of this will reduce mental load in high workload or critical moments. Standardization with scripted flows is how a lot of professional aviation does it and it does a lot to help manage things. I think it would help.
    1 point
  36. While 1-owner classic cars are highly desirable, I'm not sure it is the same with planes. This one might be a good deal, but as beat to death above, there is high potential for it to require big money once it starts getting used regularly. Cosmetics aren't my taste, but look like they're in good shape. If interested, just check for corrosion, take a test flight with the owner and see if everything works and if it flies true. You'd be buying a run-out engine and panel, and paying accordingly. This is the type of plane that now has a good future with the new Dynon (and Garmin) stuff that should be available very soon. An 18 AMU Dynon kit plus a GPS/COM + installation would have a thoroughly modernized plane for 40 AMU or maybe less. Similar capability a few months ago would require twice that, or more. If I were to buy it, I'd look for corrosion, then install an engine monitor and grab my iPad and go! (And be planning engine overhaul in the near term) Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk
    1 point
  37. I flew 1 hour across the Cascades to deliver my daughter's birthday present (3 six packs of Leinkugels Sunset Wheat that I picked up while in Oshkosh). Also delivered the stuff that didn't fit in her trailer when she moved 6 weeks ago to her new job at Daroga State Park on the Columbia River. I fit it all in the Mooney moving van. Landed at 2S5 Waterville, in the middle of wheat farming country. Only other airplane on the ramp was a 231. It was gone when I came back 4 hours later. Photo of river is view from her front door. Aerial photo shows island campground at her park. Breakfast at quaint cafe. Good Sunday flight.
    1 point
  38. Maybe there was no specific USAA discount, but they came in cheaper than the others I was getting quotes from so that worked for me.
    1 point
  39. That radio shop is deliberately under Pricing the trade. I'd be wary they don't also over charge for whatever goes in also.
    1 point
  40. Got busy being married in September and such. Doing a little more flying these days, but not yet back into plane ownership. Sooner rather than later, hopefully.
    1 point
  41. Hank, I called USAA. They sent me to Brenda at Falcon. The policy is held by Old Republic. And the MAPA discount is greatly appreciated... I don't know if Brenda is there any longer. +1 for the USAA credit card too. Lowest costs for a credit card. Best regards, -a-
    1 point
  42. Short in comparison to you guys... Houston to Fort Lauderdale to trade in my M20J and return in M20R. Each way 885nm. Approach to minimums on return in new unfamiliar plane. Russ
    1 point
  43. The inspection rate is fixed, then add for oil, filter, etc. the rest depends on what they find.
    1 point
  44. Any actual data to support that? A&Ps have been holding down tails of tricycle gear planes for a very long time. Including Mooneys.
    1 point
  45. Yeah, $20,000 per year is a good estimate... The fuel is what balloons that number...
    1 point
  46. You can't put a price tag on the memories you make with a Mooney!!!!
    1 point
  47. My operating costs for my M20F model are < $100/hr including hangar, GPS subscriptions, insurance, et cetera. I'd recommend calling Falcon insurance. My first year insurance with only 10 hours of retract time and an instrument rating was only around $1800.
    1 point
  48. Flying in the the SE, hangered, one million smooth insurance, 50%+ LOP so less fuel,CamGuard so lower engine reserve, no grass runways so less chance of damage, flaps on T.O. and landings so less stress on airframe, subscriptions all current so safer and no FAA issue, Plexus on windscreen for better visability, retract flaps right after touchdown so tires & brakes wear longer...the list is endless and variable per pilot. Rusults in about $18,000-22,000 annually.....BUT the wife only knows half the story.
    1 point
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