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  1. OK OK It was ground speed BUT I did show 176 kts G/S for over 10 mins and then it dropped to the 160s for the next hour or so. KPGA to KTUS at 9500. BTW it was smooth flying too. I've now got blistered paint! :-) The speed of heat!
    7 points
  2. I have raced in an E30 a few times over the years, they are a lot of fun to drive. I even built one ten(10) years ago so that my teenage daughters could get their racing license in it. They were featured in an article in Roundel magazine with the car. As a street car they excellent but very limited on space for back seat passengers and luggage, kind of like a Mooney M20C!
    5 points
  3. '76 M20F - partially mine, in a partnership '67 TR4-A - belongs to the wife (I married up!)
    5 points
  4. '87 Turbo'd SAAB SPG & '59 wood wing M20A.
    5 points
  5. Nancy knows that I get a notification from AX of expenditures so she used a MC for the Sporty's order. It didn't help her keep her secret. Which reminds me, I may have told the story of why/how I started flying... after listening to me talk about learning to fly someday, Nancy put a gift certificate for 2 hours of lessons and a couple of PP instruction books under the tree. That was Xmas 1968 - our 5th year of marriage. By the next June we we taking 500 mile trips in a club M20E.
    3 points
  6. Or must likely use the pilot relief tube.
    3 points
  7. My lowest groundspeed so far was at 10,000' between GSP and TYS, dodging icy clouds at sunset--a whopping 68 knots . . . . Welcome to our wimpy little Eastern mountains!
    3 points
  8. You don't know enough pilots yet, those guys are out there, trust me.
    3 points
  9. After the little Mag issue of the last couple of days, it was time to go fly and see Mom & Dad for an early Christmas. I like the long cross country flights and today would be a perfect opportunity to set a new personal best non-stop distance. I'd be solo, carrying max fuel, colder than standard temps and a stiff tailwind. For a long flight, you gotta start early. All loaded, fueled, filed, and ready to launch. Starting point Smithville, TX 84R. I know you guys are sick of looking at my panel, but just imagine having to stare at it for hours on end The Blue Ridge Parkway at the southern end of the Smoky Mountains. I know it's all wind... but gotta love the numbers. 230 over the ground on 179 TAS at 61% power and 9.4 gph. Finally bedded down after a long successful flight. Roxboro, NC KTDK 84R - TDF Direct 1140 miles 4:53, 56 gal used 20 gal remaining. And that's how I like to use my Mooney.
    3 points
  10. You guys are real motor heads, gear heads and sheet metal fans... Except for M20P... a sheet wood fan! You know you are a real fan when you quote the gear box manufacturer and model in your description... I saw a Getrag and Tremec T5 get mentioned.... Key words were 'close ratio'. I guess MS doesn't need all the detail... like final drive ratio or posi-traction... I see being a motor head / gear head / sheetmetal-wood head can be genetic... As some of us have allowed family into the inner circle of madness... Teaching your daughter heal-toe and trail breaking techniques must be a blast! . Some have solved the manual vs. automatic debate a while ago... get both... I'm sure we have some tip-tronics fans here as well... Or get a pair of Chevy 350 LT1s... one 4spd automatic, the other with a T6 (Tremec)... Some like the Al Mooney approach... light weight and aerodynamics approach... Some like the Carol Shelby approach... use the lightweight and aerodynamics that have been developed, and cram a bigger motor in it... This is like an Eagle with a 310hp TopProp on the front... You people can be really fun some days! Best regards, -a-
    2 points
  11. It's probably because they have become a very popular race car - this was two weeks ago at Road Atlanta:
    2 points
  12. This is how a plane should handle spins! I've talked with these guys ( in fact the guy in the right seat) and this airplane may be a game changer when it comes out. BTW they got their butt in a little sling by doing this.
    2 points
  13. I have been Bartman for a long time. Friends call me Bartman and it stuck so I chose Bartman from the Simpsons as my Avitar. Some time ago a cherished couple we have been friends with since residency asked for a picture of me in the airplane. They gave me a present, a personalized bobble headed Mini-me sitting in an airplane. Although I will keep Bartman as my alter ego, it's time for a change of my avitar.
    2 points
  14. I once had a sustained 47 kt groundspeed between El Paso and Tucson. Well over 100 kt headwinds.
    2 points
  15. Well, the 12 gallon limitation is there because the angle of the aircraft is so high on takeoff. There has to be sufficient fuel so that even at a high angle, fuel will reach the outlet. You only need twelve gallons in one tank, and the valve switched to that tank, and you are ok. My standard practice in my 231 is pretty much what Hank describes. I take off and climb on one tank, and once I reach cruise, I will switch to the other tank. I don’t run it completely dry, but pretty close. Then I know that I have plenty of fuel in the second tank for descent and landing. Its not a problem in my Mooney if the tanks are out of balance.
    2 points
  16. Hmmm.... I don't know Hank. A quick scan looks like the highest MEF around there is around Tennessee/North Carolina at 7k feet. That won't even get me over the "hills" here if I'm heading north.
    2 points
  17. That’s great! I clocked 165 knots sustained in a ‘67 C about a month ago at 9000’ across western Texas for about an hour, 27 knot tail wind. The great thing about our Mooney’s is that if there’s any tail wind out there, these planes will grab every bit of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
    2 points
  18. I would like to see some fishing line attached to the tail tie down ring. It would be great to see a couple of trout dangling when the 182 departs out of the river.
    2 points
  19. T5 manual naturally. It was fun to buy it I met the fleet sales rep and we ordered it directly from the factory including close ratios in the box and a lower ratio rear end. Got a call from Dearborn MI when they started to make it and again when it was finished and loaded onto the train to be shipped out to me. Other than re program on the CU the motor is stock and it would spank many cars that should be way faster. I really think they like to build special orders not just dealer cars.
    2 points
  20. Hi Peter, sure. Piece by piece... "The 9000+ provides TAS/TCAS active traffic?" - Yes "What is involved to do this with the 9000+ if do not presently have active traffic in the airplane? Is of an anyenna pirchase or additional enablement costs?" - The 9000+ and 9000R+ are the same unit, capability-wise...and priced the same. Both require the NY164 Skywatch antenna. If you already have one, you can reuse it and save the additional $2,000. Additionally, with the 9000+ kit, you'll get a straight or right angle RF transponder antenna, AV-801 GPS/WAAS Antenna, and PIM-9000Wi-Fi Interface Module PIM-9000. Both "+" and "R+" come with TAS enablement already included, so no additional enablement costs. "And is active traffic of benefit once we get to the point when most of ga will have ADS-B?" - Active traffic is of benefit now, and will continue to be of benefit even if 100% of GA airplanes equip with ADS-B in the future. Many people still don't understand that ADS-B is a service - and will always be susceptible to drops in coverage...no matter what percentage of the fleet equips. TAS/TCAS will pick up anything with a Mode-A, C, or S transponder. It will never be bound by service limitations. "The unit is available as a remote mounted (NGT9000R+) and can be controlled and display on the GTN!" - Correct "Cost is around 8500$ plus install. This includes antenna for active traffic TAS/TCAS." - Yes. Planning for $9,000 plus install is reasonable. "This is about 3K$ more than a GTX 345R which is significant. But that buys the active traffic. 2K$ of that is cost of antenna." - True, and although you can look at it that way, keep in mind that a standalone Skywatch TAS system today runs in the neighborhood of $9,000 - $11,000 plus install, weighs about 20 pounds, and only scans 11nm. The TAS/TCAS computer in the 9000+ scans up to 35 miles out and tracks more targets simultaneously. I've spoken with a few engineers at L-3 prior to, and after this box was released, and even they have marvelled as to how they were able to put as much "stuff" in this box that they did, and offer it at the price point they did. "The question is how relevant will active traffic be once most airplanes are on ADS-B, and, can an active traffic system be installed for 3K$. The answer to the latter is definitely no. No where near." - Absolutely correct, and having the TAS/TCAS option onboard couldn't be more relevant. Having both technologies available in one small box will give you - without a doubt - the best and most complete traffic advisory option available to GA. So - yes, it's more than tempting. Trust me. Steve
    2 points
  21. Yesterday and today I got to commute to work via Mooney. Instead of a 2:15 - 2:30 drive each way it was a 30 minute flight each way with a climb to 7,500 ft eastbound and 8,500 ft westbound. Between the four legs, there and back yesterday and today I burned 27 gallons of fuel and saved 7 hours of driving time. I saw the sun rise five times* during my flight this morning. How many humans can say that ? * I was flying in the mountains and as the sun came up over them and I was flying, it went back down behind a mountain peak then back up again as the terrain was very irregular.
    2 points
  22. Here is a quick update. response from TruTrack "Just checking in on the progress of the Mooney M20's in particularly the M20F. Watching the Mooney Space pages I am seeing everyone (a ton of us that is) are waiting on pins and needles to see who will be first to market. It looks like first to market will be huge in winning the overall Mooney community." Response: "We are currently finishing up the PA-28's and I am expecting that we will see Mooney's added by spring if not before."
    1 point
  23. Two Words: Svetlana Kapanina Russian world aerobatic champion Many u-tube videos available
    1 point
  24. Yes, the SV on ForeFlight I’m confident would get me on the ground. I would also be relying on a radio and help from ATC. The geolocation on the IFR plates on ForeFlight is also very useful here and ForeFlight gives me the ability to split screen both SV and the plate simultaneously. I would certainly do this before attempting to follow a glide slope depiction on any hand held I’ve seen. I’m also more familiar/current with the iPad option as it’s always up in the cockpit. The handheld is in the flight bag and rarely gets used. I used the SV on my IFD540 to “shoot” a VFR approach through smoke and dust into Burning Man this summer. It is truly an amazing tool in the cockpit.
    1 point
  25. Interesting vapor trails coming from the wingtios starting in spin #8. What's up with that? Only noticed them on tbe view from the tail.
    1 point
  26. New mission for the aspen screenshots, 0 kts ground speed.
    1 point
  27. The hanheld I wish to buy does not exists. It is a combo VHF aviation, VHF marine and 2M ham band. Yves
    1 point
  28. We made pretty decent time headed to Massachusetts for Thanksgiving. 3:31 hours, 644 nm. (184 kts average, chock to chock.) Pictured: 207 kts cruise, sustained at 11,000 from about the more easterly turn at MRB; 218 kts in the descent. This was LOP, cruise @ 62%, 8.2 gph. But of course this is a Super 21, not a Mark 20. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N943RW/history/20171121/1353Z/KMRN/6B6
    1 point
  29. Yep. Nothing else to add there. :-) Pete, I’m in Lumberton frequently with Angel flights, and just for breakfasts at FlyingW, so happy to take you up and demonstrate the thing if you want, if you haven’t already seen one in action. Lemme’ know if interested.
    1 point
  30. ATAS annunciation and alerting plus direction representation on all of the displays really make this the best in class at the moment. While Garmin's target trend is nice, It is similar to what is found on FLYQ and a good ADS-B in receiver. Here is what Chris said a few posts up... Personally, I think the best feature of the 9000 is the ATAS system. When she triggers, it’s a real threat and by providing direction, distance and relative position to my plane, it is helpfully finding either the TIS-B or TAS traffic. IF you get an opportunity, go see one at SNF or OSH. For now, they appear to be on the top of the hill, but as we know, that changes rapidly in avionics.
    1 point
  31. The request was to contribute measurement data in order to compare it to my data and maybe to include more models. I don't see any. You? The info about the dipstick is only to provide you context. I know about the fact that every tank is a little different, as probably many here do. Therefore, it would be interesting to compare measurements of multiple aircraft, in order to estimate a mean error. And, I wasn't asking for opinions on the matter, nor am I trying to convince anyone to buy the sticks. As I stated in the original post, it's neither my business, nor is there any benefit for me. I'm just trying to gather data and help out a friend.
    1 point
  32. I've also done 700+ in a "B" model but kerosene burners don't count here :-)
    1 point
  33. Sure wish the plane had a 406 MHz ELT with GPS that had sent out their final position. This event makes me realize that even if the 406 ELT doesn’t save you, it may save your family weeks of anguish of wondering if you survived.
    1 point
  34. My dream J is actually something like the one that Jimmy has listed right now on AAA. If my current bird was my "forever" plane I'd do the following and never sell. Start with 1000+ lb useful load J airframe. Add TKS for northeast winter get out of jail traveling. Ditch the vaccum and add a second alternator. Add a turbo-normalizer to maintain my goldilocks fuel efficiency vs power up in the oxygen levels (Oh wait - that's a 231... But then you can have a M20M with the FIKI get out of jail card... Oh my here we go again...)
    1 point
  35. Always liked ‘em a lot. When my wife and I were recently married and made our first move to Indy in ‘86 I gave a deposit of $500 (we didn’t have crap for money back then) on a low mileage 325is coupe. Red with saddle leather interior. Kel said “We can’t swing this” and I forfeited the deposit. I occasionally have nightmares on that scenario, but hasn’t made the luster for the vehicle tarnish...sigh...
    1 point
  36. 87 was a good year for the fox platform... Mustang GT! They sold 2amu over sticker, no supply... Shu, why are the pictures not showing...? Best regards, -a-
    1 point
  37. In my early years as a Moony pilot I was always nervous about warm/hot starts, since I started using the method shown below I've never had a failed or flooded start. Cold start: throttle quarter, fuel pump one, mixture full rich for 6-8 seconds. Warm or hot start: throttle quarter, fuel pump on, mixture full rich 1-3 seconds.
    1 point
  38. I’m still not talking to you after you convinced me to spend $1600 on light bulbs! [emoji23] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
    1 point
  39. I think the nav feature in a handheld is a waste. I'd use my iPad or even iPhone to shoot an approach before trying it with a handheld.
    1 point
  40. If you had on of those "fancy engine monitors" you'd have solved the issue by now. I don't understand people who think "fancy engine monitors" are a extravagance. I had an issue today with my 252. My EDM900 diagnosed the issue immediately and accurately. I'll write it up and post pictures tomorrow.
    1 point
  41. Sorry, when I get into chemist mode it just comes out that way.
    1 point
  42. Had a couple interesting moments in 10 hours of flying this weekend with controllers. I got my clearance to Spruce Creek (south of Daytona Beach) on the ramp at KOSU (Ohio State University Airport, just outside Columbus OH). I had filed FL270 and was given 3,000', expect 270 in 10 minutes. After I thought about it a minute, I called the ground controller back at OSU and asked "how long before I will get higher, I will be to 3,000' in about a minute?" He responds that will be up to Columbus Approach, but I believe I planted the seed. The Lancair is on steroids in colder weather, and to get the gear in the wells before passing 120 knots, the climb angle looks like a rocket (initially about 4,000' a minute). I got handed over the departure before crossing the end of the runway. Coming out of Spruce yesterday, they will never give you your clearance (or allow you into their Class C airspace) until you have flown out from under the ring (under 1200' no less). Anyway, I finally call them when I'm climbing just west of their precious Class C and get my filed ROYES CRG KOSU route as filed, but radar vectors to Royes. I'm climbing pretty fast, which helps get them moving handing me off to the next controller. I got the north DAB approach controller for just a minute or two and then was handed off to JAX center. Reporting up JAX Center says "cleared to destination, via Ann Arbor.... KOSU" (Ann Arbor is a long ways north of Columbus OH). I look at my passenger (Joe) and said "what did he say?" He heard the same thing so I call back and ask him to repeat the "intermediate way point to me". He laughs and says, Ann Arbor, then KOSU.......GO BLUE!!! After a few laughs I verify I can go direct to KOSU and report, I'm actually a Michigander, I'm dropping an Ohio State guy off before going home. BTW, this is the morning after the OSU / Wisconsin Big 10 championship game. When he handed me off 10 minutes later I heard "GO BLUE" one more time and a laugh. He must be from up north. Good thing I didn't tell him I'm a MSU fan (Lansing)!! I would have got KOSU via Atlantic City. Nice to see a controller having fun. Tom
    1 point
  43. Went to pick up my airplane at Wickenburg today after some work and my buddy got this pic on our way back to Deer Valley.
    1 point
  44. I had to travel to London the first week of November and ended up having a full day with nothing to do so like every good pilot would - headed up to the RAF Museum in Hendon. Took an Uber ride from downtown and it cost about $35 each way and ended up being an hour ride. I think it was only 10 miles but the traffic...not good. Just sit back and take in the sites. It's free to get in and consisted of 4 or 5 large hanger buildings. There was a separate building that had all of the WW1 aircraft and memorabilia ..very cool too. I spent 5 hours walking around the place. I think there's over 100 aircraft in the main building, pretty impressive. There's plenty of WW2 fighters including Spitfires, Focke Wolf's, ME 262, Harvard, Thunderbolt, Junkers JU87 and then the bombers, B24, B17, TB 25 Mitchell, the Avro Lancaster B1 was impressive too. There are a number of jet aircraft as well; a Gloster Meteor (very cool), F6, Vampire, Hawker Hunter... and the massive former nuclear bomber The Vulcan. Plenty others obviously and all very cool to study. If you have a free half day and happen to find yourself in London, it is well worth a trip to northern London, Hendon. Great place inside to eat too.
    1 point
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