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He had partial power loss. Could not get out of ground effects. He tried to accelerate over the lake but hit the trees near the old prison. If anyone knows Warwick airport its a short runway so once your in ground effects your pretty much committed. The Mooney's roll cage kept the fuselage intact and pretty much saved his life. He climbed out the door with hardly any injuries. He is recovering at home with some back pain. Mooney is a safe plane and we should be glad to be part of this amazing airplane.

Most of us honor, and revere, the “Greatest Generation” that fought World War II because everyone pitched in and did their part. From kids participating in scrap metal drives to Army soldiers assaulting the beaches at Normandy, we are grateful that so many were willing to serve their country. Today, we’re not asking anyone to join the Marines and attack Iwo Jima. We’re asking them to wear a mask and get a vaccine to combat a disease that has already killed twice the number of Americans that died during WW2.

I have to share my Jetstar -731 pictures. My dad flew one as I grew up and it is the reason I became a pilot. Nothing else like it. His aircraft was modified with GPS and moving map display before it was scrapped once the owner died. It was the first aircraft I actually got to fly at the controls of and I got 2 takeoffs and landings in. Sadly, if I had one more landing, I'd apply to get the SIC type rating on my pilot cert. to save the memory forever. This one was TCAS II and RVSM Certified. Fun fact, there was a drogue chute!

Looks like “Chocks” is the owner of a very special M20E! Congrats and treat it like you’re caring for my amazing best friend’s special airplane. STEVE would be happy to see such an awesome new owner!!! Tom

Well, N1258X departed KIMT (Iron Mountain, MI) this afternoon on the way to a stop over in Arkansas. "Chocks" / Shane is the new proud owner. Watching him on Flight Aware and seeing in excess of 200 MPH at times, priceless. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N1258X/history/20210430/1814Z/tracklog Hope he has tailwinds every flight with Steve looking down and blessing him as the new caretaker of that plane. I found Shane to be an amazing man. Happy to see someone like him get Steve's plane. Seeing it leave was a bit challenging, but then all things must pass. Now back to getting another friends Lancair Turbine ready for first flight. Tom

Finally convinced my son to take a break from his YouTube channel long enough to make me a shirt!

There’s an old saying about how a man with a watch knows what time it is but a man with two watches is never sure.

Amen brother! Well said.

Made some progress on the KitFox. I wish I could claim 100% of the work but I can’t. I had to get some outside help to keep the project moving along but I join in often. I have an IG account @kitfoxkarson where I post progress pics for those interested.

Yes I listened to one of these doofuses whine about masks, “it’s just a flu,” “it’s 1%, live your life,” “sheeple,” etc...and then complain how he would never get a vaccine because a shot received when he was a child made him a little nauseous. Poor baby! So, rational folks doing math not wanting to needlessly risk an ICU visit, lose their medical, or suffer long term effects are “sheeple” — but it’s OK for big brave braindead to shy away from a little pokey needle that wouldn’t scare most seven-year olds. We don’t need to turn on the TV anymore to watch world-class buffoonery, sadly.

I had a nice Cross Country flight last week, flying from the U.P. to Las Vegas / Henderson Field for the LOBO (Lancair Owners & Builders Organization) for their Annual Convention. We saw some pretty serious headwinds on the way out, so needed to stop in Fort Morgan, CO for fuel. Those mountains look a tad bit less intimidating from FL280 (compared to previous flights with less capable airplanes). It took us 5.5 hours to fly out, but thankfully the winds were nearly the same (just a bit less) for the return flight. We were able to complete the trip home non-stop in 4 hours, covering 1600 statue miles with deviations (yes, averaged 400 MPH). Even my wife said she is starting to really like the Lancair more than airliners now. Note, the mountain picture with the airport in it is Aspen. Return pictures to follow. Tom

9D9 Hastings MI to MBL Manistee MI and back. More orientation flights than training. Wanted to acquaint myself with the plane. Normally wouldn't have gone because winds were strong and gusty, but I closed on the plane almost 3 weeks ago and this is the first time stars aligned to go fly. Decent weather, a CFI and free time. Poor landings on both legs. I had winds probably 60 degrees off axis landing Rwy 28 at MBL. I was paranoid about the length of the more favorable Rwy 01 which is 2721ft long. Fought the crosswind all the way down to landing. On the return leg everything went better. Felt orders of magnitude more comfortable in the plane. Winds were mostly steady 360@10 landing Rwy 30. I came across the threshold with too much speed and bounced it. Too windy and too tired to try more. I'll wait for a better day. BUT, I finally flew MY Rocket! Interesting aside. Nearly 50kt tailwind. Flew MBL-9D9 at 7500. 32MP and 2500 RPM gave us 160ish indicated. Over 220kts gs. 38 min takeoff to touchdown while pulling power back and experimenting with MP/RPM settings along the way back. Attached track log still shows the previous owner...

Or wind or DA conditions or...

At the time in 1993, my Dad had his license, my older brother had his PPL as well as flying jets in the Navy, so I just decided to do it in between my second and third year of dental school. Took a couple of months in the summer and got it done. I’m now the only one flying. My Dad had heart surgery and lost his medical and never tried to get it back and when my brother retired from the Navy he never went back to civilian flying. Not sure why on that. But I fly every chance I get and love my Mooney!!!

I wanted to for a very long time. I looked into while in college. It was much cheaper in the mid 80's than when I finally learned, but still too much for a poor college kid; I made an oddly rational decision at that time. Many years went by. I got married. Then one day a friend was working out-of-state covering for a coworker out on maternity leave. He's one of those people that does t watch TV and doesn't read books for fun. He has to have projects to work on. So there was an airport near that location, so he took flying lessons. I heard about it from a mutual friend. My reaction? "Damn, I've always wanted to learn to fly." I went out and started lessons within a week. Wayne

With Garmin having the dual G5, dual 275, g3x, and txi options now I think Aspen is going to have a hard time selling units going forward. Kinda sad as I really like my PFD.

Zork...written by former Mooney 201 owner and CTO of Compaq computer corp Scott Cutler

One other interesting story... The Skunk Works took an off the shelf design to respond to the airforce request of a 4 engine utility aircraft contract. P+W didn't have the engines available so Kelly decided to fly the airframe with the Orpheus engine... Approximatly the same total thrust... He said he was so happy with the Orpheus performance that he decided to make the pylons adaptable for either a two engine installation or a four engine installation.... He glowed with "and we could do all of this for only a 35lb built in weight penalty"...... Amazing

I had 2 GI-275, GTN-750xti, transponder and audio panel installed, got rid of the vacuum pump, weather radar and King state of the art 1981 avionics after the vacuum pump failure. I love it. I probably should not do this but I have attached the bill. Took six weeks. After 4 months no buyers remorse. $50,000 for the job.

I think MP =< RPM and few simple sittings makes a generic transition easy & short but one is free to explore other setting latter on their own with specific POH at hand or ask in MS or those who know their types very well (same as running LOP on high power, it's very important when you travel with proper instrumentation but not the smartest move during a short busy training)

That refers to the RPM number being higher than the manifold inches number, i.e. 28" MP and 2500 RPM. You can ignore this old wives tale. "Over-square" is a non-issue with our engines.

Word I don’t keep a balance sheet of pay/owe on my plane. If I did, I would have to sell it.

Any news from Camp Whelen ? Does our little LED-recognition light warrant a première at Oshkosh 2021 or will we see it when we get it ?

Hi All. PIREP time. I have the Uavionix skybeacon and it works great. I decided to add the skysensor on the right side. It works flawlessly. My IA did have to do a 337 since it is still experimental but for any of you needing ads-b in, its a really nice unit. Installation took about 15 minutes (had to bypass the high voltage of the strobe) 3 wires, just like the skybeacon. Once done all that is needed is to find the skysensor wifi and load up your EFB and you are ready to go.

Don't discount the fact the prop balancer could be in error. But if it was your balance would be off.

My sole intention when I started taking lessons in 1989 was to be a Private Pilot. Didn’t know anything except wanting to fly, but I remember a Mooney PFM poster at the flight school. Instrument rating in 1992 and I lucked out buying my first Mooney M20C. Kept acquiring licenses, and the next thing I knew it was 1999 and I became a flight instructor. Figured I would be lucky to have a career flying Part 135 cargo. Regional airline in 2000, changed airlines and started flying an Airbus in 2006. In the back of my mind, I’m still 24 years old and I figure I’ll be a Private Pilot for the rest of my life. A few days ago, my 92 year old mother found some of my elementary school work from 1973. I was 7 years old and said I was going to be a pilot because “I likes planes.”

You better have two 401Ks One to buy the jet and the other to operate the jet! The purchase price is usually the lower of the two.

Paul, no disrespect intended with my "minor lunacy" comment, and I get that a well-seasoned normally aspirated Mooney driver is probably gonna do fine transitioning to the turbo versions without much or even any dual received time. The fellas you've mentioned have been really helpful to me, as well. Particularly Brian, who I suspect has forgotten more about 20K engine management than I will ever know.

Building hangars on public airports that receive AIP money is quite entailed. I have built many hangars on airports in years past but my last hangars were in the late 90’s until now. Last year I leased just under 4 acres in the middle of the airport at KOMN. WOW has things changed with the FAA requirements etc. I was right at $250K in administrative stuff before I even had the proper FAA approvals to make application to the city for the building permits. (That 250K doesn’t count my building permits) You have to have an FAA approved CSPP. EPA (FAA Required) DEP, Storm water run off plan etc ! None the less, even with the prices skyrocketing on materials I ordered everything several weeks ago and we break ground on Monday May 3rd and hopefully have a CO by 10/15/2021. I will have 39,000 sq ft under roof with 10 65 X 60 hangars available with 60 X 18 ft clear span doors.

Mike you will need a 5/64th hex key

Yes, it’s a hoax, don’t get a vaccine, don’t wear a mask. Smoke as much as possible, chew too, and never wear a seat belt. Try to speed always, and remember—motorcycle helmets are for wimps! Always keep your gun loaded, gun safety is for commie pinkos who want to take your guns away! Try to handle them while drinking, it’s American and very patriotic. Darwin prevails, again.

Congrats Chocks! Enjoy this plane for many miles and smiles.

Adjusted my last entry to included the newest MSer... Best regards, -a-

Great detailed support OSU! Go MS! Best regards, -a-

Mine was bourn in 94... and reborn in 2012... -a-

Some pictures might be nice.

I cruise high at 19-20" when traveling, but I'm not going to pull the prop back that far! 2500 is smooth, fast and efficient for my C above 7500 msl. At 10,000.msl, I'll be 19.5-ish and 2500 for best efficiency and higher speeds.

@aviatorebI hope for the same. Serious injury means any injury which: (1) Requires hospitalization for more than 48 hours, commencing within 7 days from the date of the injury was received; (2) results in a fracture of any bone (except simple fractures of fingers, toes, or nose); (3) causes severe hemorrhages, nerve, muscle, or tendon damage; (4) involves any internal organ; or (5) involves second- or third-degree burns, or any burns affecting more than 5 percent of the body surface.

@FlyBoyM20J everything Hoskins gets removed. The old lights and the strobe power supplies are removed for installation. You can repurpose your existing wiring and the Orion 650E power is self contained. Hook up the right wiring and they work. Again, the strobe power supplies have to be removed. If you have a 14V electrical system the model numbers are OR6501RE and OR6501GE and if you have a 28V electrical system the model numbers are OR6502RE and OR6502GE. They are $479.99 a side.

I would like to pass along an excellent customer service experience with Chase Larabee of Avionics Source. I recently purchased an Avidyne IFD540 and was having my avionics shop (Abilene Aero) do the installation. Last Friday, the shop called and said they had a little problem. Of course, I’m thinking something catastrophic like an engine hoist fell over and crushed a wing or something worse such as a Bonanza was trying to mate with my Mooney and have a litter of Moonanzas! The actual problem was the IFD540 powered down during the configuration setting process and would not power back up. Avidyne stepped in to help after a call from the shop. Between a great company like Avidyne and Chase, working on my behalf, the result was a new IFD540 is heading my way. This is great customer service and I wanted to pass the story along to fellow Mooniacs! If you are looking for an awesome place to purchase avionics, I would highly recommend Chase Larabee of AvionicsSource.com.

I got mine today. Very beautiful. I will try them this week. Thank you very much!

We came to the same conclusion. Here's the back of an M20J that I am working on. We've recessed the G5's by 1/4" to match the G3x. Note the radiorax rails (pointing wrong way here). Had to learn how to get my CNC machine to drill the 12 holes to align with the panel holes. Next step is to countersink and screw in place. Having fun so far, but if you've ever wondered why some places charge '000's for new panels, there is a ton of work. Aerodon

I'm pretty sure the Bullett STC called for low compression pistons given the fact that the engine is boosted (38" initially and then reduced to 33" per AD in 1993). If your plane has standard 8.7/1 pistons the plane has not been operated in accordance with the STC. If it does have the correct pistons per the STC, they will need to be changed in order to conform to the TCDS and also as a practical matter.

Interesting analogy. I'm not an expert but my understanding is that the real covid-19 mortality rate is hard to know right now because the recording guidelines are designed to capture all covid-19 death data (no matter if causal) and then be adjusted accordingly. The down side of this is if you record a positive PCR test and die for any reason in the following weeks (or months depending on the state) you're death likely to be included in the covid-19 death stats. Even so the survival rates are high. Again, I am not an expert...but from the data I've seen, Abortion and Euthanasia seem to have a much higher death rate.

I'm not sure what all of this complaining is about. I just got my second Moderna shot and I feel fine. My Dad never spoke about WWII much. But I got to think that sitting behind a mask is a hell a lot of less inconvenient than sitting in the Ardennes forest for 3 weeks with your top teeth shot out. Suck it up...

Fake news. All those dead bodies are really just actors being paid to brainwash you into actually caring for someone other than yourself and being a responsible member of society. Don’t fall for it. Just eat your steak. It’s to die for. Let’s keep spreading the disease and seeing how many more mutations we can get! It’s totally lost on me how the people who claim to want a return to “normalcy” are EXACTLY the ones keeping us from getting there because of their reckless behavior. Every time we make progress, they act like imbeciles and almost guarantee that we’ll take a huge step back. Great job guys. We already have variants here that the vaccines are less effective against, so why don’t you just go gather in large groups with other unvaccinated super spreaders, cause the next wave to come and then complain about how the government wants to pass all these rules to keep you from exercising your right to infect and kill others. Where else did we just read a thread about someone doing something incredibly stupid and then blaming the government for picking on her? I have no respect for those who blame others for the consequences of their own stupid choices.

Totally agree. You can find idiots everywhere.

The MooneyCaravan to Oshkosh is always the largest and most organized Mooney arrival. The purpose of the Caravan is to be able to park/camp together in the North40. But to park together, you have to arrive/land together and that requires a formation arrival. Not to be a Debbie downer, but this won't be the best year to join the Caravan. COVID has meant less formation flying this year, fewer clinics, and therefore fewer qualified AND current Lead pilots. The result is a smaller Caravan overall. But there will be a Caravan to Oshkosh and that means there will be a big Mooney tent in the North 40. All are welcome to come by the Mooney tent, hang out in the shade, charge your devices, meet other Mooney owners, etc. The Caravan is scheduled to arrive Oshkosh at 11:30am on Saturday, and we'll have the tent up shortly after that. All the details are over on the Caravan website.

Per the maintenance manual on page 1-5: For C,D,E, and F the mains are all 30 psi. For C,D, and E the nose is also 30 psi. For the F the nose is 49 psi.