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I used to have a V-twin bike with CHT gage and it ran a bit hot here in Florida. I switched to synthetic oil and temps dropped 25 degrees. Although the higher price for this fuel concerns me, much of this concern will dissipate if I can switch to a synthetic oil. Specially for older Mooneys with a doghouse, 20-25 degree reduction in CHT would be immensely welcomed. This, in addition to a cleaner engine, longer oil change intervals, will be enough to win me over. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Spoke with the BK engineer here at AirVenture. Certification by FAA in September and he gave me a $200 voucher good when I purchase the kit. I guess we will see…….. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Relaxing in the Florida Keys (FD51, Summerland Key) for a couple of weeks before my track to OSH. Not every day you get to park next to a palm tree. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In my C engine cooling is an issue so I do use takeoff flaps but quickly raise them after takeoff passing 80 so I can accelerate to cruise climb for better engine cooling. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Good point. I have the cluster with individual gages. Forgot the older models is all in one cluster. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Or you could spend a few hundred bucks and overhaul the gages and they will work great for probably another 50 years. In over 30 years of flying I too have seen many airplanes with bad gages that go unrepaired. I consider a few hundred bucks for good fuel gages a very small price to pay for piece of mind.

A 4-person tent is the right size for 2 people or even one. The tent stakes that come with your tent and hold your tent to the ground can be a bit too small for some brands of tent manufacturers. Do yourself a favor and buy the oversized stakes in Amazon. They held my tent down in a storm at OSH in the middle of the night while many tents around me did not survive. Bring a blanket. It’s July but it can get cool/cold at 3am (at least check the forecast lows and decide if you need one). Twice I’ve decided I did not need one and froze my ass and bought one there. Bring a cooler but buy the drinks at OSH. There is daily ice delivery to your tent available. A couple of 24 watt folding solar panels with USB ports charged a 30,000 mAh portable battery during the day which I then used at night to charge my phone and other electronics. A decent Inflatable bed works great for me, don’t forget to bring something to inflate it with. Small LED lantern for night time. Flip flops and towel and toiletries so you can shower.

No, I mean long term. No issues with waiting for a convenient time to make repairs. I was referring to not repairing them at all on a permanent basis Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Again, fail to see the point of having gages in your plane that don’t work. I have a JPI with fuel totalizar accurate to within one gallon but having fuel gages that don’t work or are not reasonably accurate would bother me. I have a second attitude indicator and a second GPS and backups for a lot of stuff. Would it be ok if I let half of everything fail? If I have a gage in my airplane it is going to work, period. If not then remove it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Agree. I had my senders overhauled by Air Parts about 5 years ago and this annual I had both fuel gauges overhauled. They are accurate and work great. I also have a JPI with fuel totalizer but I still wanted gages that work for a complete picture. The 50 year old gages can be made to work like new for a very reasonable price Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes, I’ve flown with it on a Cherokee and it simple, intuitive, and works very well. For my C it is all I need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Amen! Thank you all for your service!!

Jeppesen green label NavData cards = $75 SOLD Jeppesen Skybound adapter = $45 These were used with a GNS 430 before removal for upgrade. Will post here for a week then Ebay.

This all came out of my bother-in-laws Cherokee 6. All was working nicely before he decided to go all glass panel. To set the price I looked at same items on eBay and Barnstormer and then went a little below to hopefully sell quickly. If someone can show me that I priced it too high make a serious offer and I’ll reconsider. For regular Mooneyspacers it all comes with a guarantee . If you don’t like it you can return it and I’ll give you your money back. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

The below came off for avionics upgrade. I'll post it here for a week or so and then off to eBay or Barnstormer. Everything was working when removed a couple of weeks ago. 1. Garmin GNS 430 (non-was). P/N 011-00280-10 (14/28 VDC). Includes tray, backplate and connectors and GPS antennae. $3200. SOLD 2. KX-165 NAV/COM P/N 069-1025-01-R18, 14VDC with Glideslope. Plastic lens over NAV frequency has scratches but does not affect unit when its on. $1350. SOLD 3. Garmin GAD 29b P/N 011-03236-11 with connector. $350 4. Garmin GMU 11 P/N 011-04349-01. $125 4. KI-209 VOR/LOC converter and glide slope indicator, P/N 066-3056-03. $750. SOLD 5. Suction Gage P/N AW1821AF03. $60

Congratulations Christian. Beautiful airplane! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My bother in-law has gone all glass and he is getting his airplane back from the avionics shop tomorrow (5/17). The vacuum system was removed and he had both a regular and backup vacuum pump. If you are interested I’m sure he selling that stuff cheap. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

South Florida Mooney drivers, I’m looking for instructor or school recommendations in the Miami area. Good friend got the bug and wants to get his PPL. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Garmin 496 just removed from my Mooney where it was panel mounted. It comes with everything you see in the pictures, including 2 glare shield antennas, two stick antennas, XM antenna. Everything was working when removed. It also includes the data cable in case you want to panel mount it (the data cable is short but usable). $350 plus shipping. The AirGizmo panel dock is not available.

Used Novus as well with good results. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I have a PJ2 and a Vertex 220. Both are nice but the PJ2 is what is in my flight bag. I’ll sell the 220 if anyone is interested. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Congratulations! Glad that airplane found a worthy owner. Take care of her and she’ll take care of you and you both can create countless new memories together Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It just takes a big enough tree... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Saturday attendance at SnF was record braking. The parking lot was full and they had to park cars at the nearby Geico facility. The other days not so much and the vendor presence was disappointing. In the other hand I was able to speak with the folks that were there, like Garmin, uninterrupted for al long as I wanted. BTW, I did speak with the BK guys very briefly and they said end of May for Truetrak approval for Mooney’s. . Do I believe that? Absolutely not. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Again, lots of ways to find restaurant while you are on the ground. Once you are in he air in a long XC not so much. An App that had a built in database that can be updated regularly would solve that problem. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk