Hector

War Eagles, Dogs, whatever.... Go Gators!!! class of 87 I guess I'll have to keep my Mooney away from Rob or it might get burned down accidentally, or not.

Aerospace Engineer ( Naval Air Systems Command)

The simpler solution to this icing problem is moving to FLORIDA! Problem solved.

This thread inspired me this morning to go out and do a 4 way GPS run in my 67C. It has a few speed mods but not the 201 cowling or windshield (does have a one piece windshield). Climbed to 7500, WOT which yielded 23MP, 2400 RPM, leaned till it started running a little rough then enriched till smooth. OAT was 6 C. Average of 4 way GPS run was 146 (fuel flow 9.8). Repeated again but this time enriched mixture for best power. Average of 4 way GPS run was 148.5. (Fuel flow 10.6).

67C with most of the speed mods. I see 142 Kts between 7-9k, WOT, 2400 RPM, around 10 GPH

As a new Mooney owner I've had to learn this lesson twice already. Both times I let the passenger close the door but failed to double check. The top lock has popped open in flight but have been able to close the door by slowing way down. I no longer allow anyone but me to close the door. This also saves me the trouble of having to explain why there is no need to slam the door close. Both times I did not notice any adverse flying response, just more noise.

I have the 450 as well. Installed it a few months back. Working well and very accurate

Nice video Oscar! Reminds of Nicaragua (spent some time there). Actually I've been all over Central America, except Guatemala. Keep the videos coming R, Hector

Wow that sounds great. We vacation every year in Sugarloaf key for the mini lobster season. We have a "spot" that we go to every year. We picked 100 lobsters in 3 hours last year. We limited out. I learned to fly down in Tamiami airport so Marathon key was a frequent destination. I'm definitely up for a Marathon trip. Combine seafood and great flying, say no more.

Tom, glad you are ok. Learn from this, and then back on the horse!

I would not use RainX on acrylic plastic. It will probably work fine, but long-term use can lead to crazing (micro-cracking) of plastic.

As you can see everyone has their preference. I have both a regular iPad and the mini. The regular iPad has been relegated to backup. I much prefer the mini as it fits perfectly in the yoke. I also use a separate Bluetooth GPS.

For the guys with the PVC pipe, can you post a picture? I'm sure I can design/build my own but why reinvent the wheel. Thanks!

Dealing with this issue as well. Purchased my Mooney in October and still have not managed to convince my wife to go flying. For her is not an issue with small airplanes. It is anything that flies. Went to Spain on vacation last year and it was hard as hell to get her on that airplane. The anxiety was palpable and it took a lot of reassurance. I keep thinking the fear is more related to a lack of control so I have lately been trying to convince her to take a pinch hitter course. If I can get her with an IP and she learns enough to get the Mooney on the ground she might be alright. Sorry, did not mean to high jack the thread but if anyone has any suggestions I'm all ears!

Like most folks here I grew up flying Cessna's and Pipers. Read a lot about Mooneys but could only dream of owning one. I was a renter for a long time but grew tired of all the compromises required. I had a friend and business associate that owned an M20C and we would often take the Mooney on business trips. He is an aeronautical engineer and an A&P and had completely refurbished his Mooney with all new wiring, interior, instrument panel, etc. he was meticulous about maintenance and kept the Mooney in top shape. I helped him do his last annual and got to see every detail on this aircraft and was quite surprised to see absolutely no corrosion (always hangered) and was impressed with the structural design and manufacturing quality of the Mooney wing as compared to other GA aircraft I had seen. Last year my associate decided he needed a twin as his mission had changed requiring more extended over- water flights. He decided to put the Mooney up for sale. I was already tired of the renting and had been thinking about what to get. I was actually considering an older Mooney but was a bit concerned about all the work that might be required to bring an older Mooney to current standards. When this opportunity came up I did not give it a second thought. I knew the aircraft well, had a clear understanding of the condition, it was as clean an M20C as I could ever hope to find. I made her mine and have been flying her every week since. LOVE IT!!!! Mi kids will be gone to college soon and it will be just me and the wife. The C is probably all we need here in flat Florida, but I would be lying if I did not mention a J could be in my future. But not anytime soon.

I would definitely check aileron rigging again which could be a bit more complicated now that you have bent the aileron trailing edge. Check flap rigging too. I know my recently purchased M20C had similar issues and careful rigging of the ailerons by the book by the previous owner (without the need to bend anything) fixed the problem and now she flies straight as an arrow.

Agree it sounds like an aerodynamic issue, however, the fact that it does not occur when climbing below 2570 RPM does not add up unless climb speed was different. Am I missing something?

Concur!! I replaced my iPad 3 with a yoke mounted mini and i love it! It really is the perfect size for me and it works great with ForeFlight.

Lots of motorcycle riders use pledge on their acrylic windshields. Nothing new. They have been using pledge for many years.

My 67C looks just like your picture. I'm interested.

Since you have an iPhone and now an iPad as well, if you want to drive both simultaneously with a single external Bluetooth GPS then you may want to consider the Bad Elf GPS Pro (see picture below). It can pair via bluetooth with up to 5 devices at the same time. It also has very long battery life (over 16 hours) and if everything lease fails the built in display will show you status, speed, heading, and altitude.

I've been meaning to post something along these lines for some time. I have a black lab that likes to go everywhere with me and I like having her with me. I just recently purchased my mooney and have been thinking of a way to taker her flying. She has never flown before. I too was concerned about hearing protection. Saw the stuff in sportys but was not sure how well it worked. Unless anyone has a better idea I guess I can get those and take her on a short hop and see how it goes.

Congratulations. She looks great!

I have the single CHT gauge in my 67C on the #3 cylinder. I typically go 26/2600 per the POH at around 1000 feet and 120MPH and my CHT never goes over 400. In fact at this climb setting, with cowl flaps full open, the CHT remains around 380-390. Of course I have no idea what my other cylinders are doing, and honestly i'm not sure how accurate my current gauge is either. EDM700 installation scheduled early in 2013.