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Vendors will be present using the same hangars they have always used. My understanding is that they will be trying to limit/control the traffic inside the hangars and mask use will be mandatory inside the hangars. Been going to SnF for over 30 years now and I think I missed one show during that time. Also been going to OSH for the last 8 years in a row. OSH is definitely a bigger event with SnF about half the size but most of the vendors show up and you get to see the new toys and the forums are good. SnF is in my back yard so I have no excuse for not going and I enjoy it very much. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

If you are going to do this in the future get a 6 inch random orbital polisher (Porter cable 7424XP). It’s really hard to remove all the oxidation by hand. If the paint is heavely oxidized then try a cutting compound first (Meguiars 105) then follow that with a polishing compound (Meguires 205), and then follow that by a good quality wax (Collinite 845). If you want to go the extra mile then clay bar the surfaces too. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’m of the same mindset here. Same reason I don’t like any gust lock that clamps onto the flight control surfaces. People have died because we do forget and we do get distracted despite our best intentions. Single point failure. We lost a Mooney at my home field (KHEG) because of blocked fuel vents (mud dubbers inside a hanger) so I do recognize the importance of checking this but I think I’ll stick to thick safety wire. I was at the airport in my hanger when I heard the engine quit on takeoff and thankfully the two folks made it without serious injuries (landed around 100 yards past the end of the runway in the brush). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Wow Seth!! Had no idea you were going through all of this. Just Speechless!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

67C here as well and I’m on the same boat. I have the Brittain AP and it is working well but no altitude hold. Been waiting on TT but God only knows if that will ever come to fruition. The only other used APs that I see every once in a while are the STEC. A BASIC STEC with altitude hold will work but I’ve heard to get the STC from the company for a used STEC is painful and expensive. If you buy a new one the cost is in the ballpark of the Garmin GFC500 which is also approved for the M20C. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I would not be overly concerned about 6 weeks down in a hangar. I fly most weeks but my plane was down for 6 weeks for annual. Do I think my engine turned to dust during those 6 weeks? NO Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Well....I may be interested in your cluster. My two fuel gages were not working great so I sent them to Air Parts of Lock Haven for overhaul. I was quoted $250 each and paid an extra $75 for expedite. Final bill was $1012 after they replaced the bezels at $150 each and I paid another $62 for overnight shipping to Florida. I was a bit annoyed that I was not informed about the the parts they replaced but water under the bridge and I just wanted ny fuel gauges back. They were shipped overnight last Thursday via FEDEX and no one knows where they are. FEDEX is looking for them and I have a case number opened but so far no luck. After paying $1000 for these damn gauges I may not ever see them again. I’m not even sure what recourse I have at the moment with Air Parts of Lock Haven or FEDEX. Regardless looks like I’m out two fuel gauges and my 67C is grounded until I come up with replacements. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I’ll be there. Got my two COVID shots already and will continue to exercise care but looking forward to it already. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I recall doing this at 7500 a couple of years ago and also recall around 3Kts difference. WOT at 2400 and 2500. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

https://my.flexmls.com/reneadownes/search/shared_links/4KYwK/listings/20200803173852884301000000?fbclid=IwAR394XwEhkad8WQ6K2eqlwOQVBJZaH_jcYb0VfbOJucga2FqXw2bvHSBw2g Friend sent me this the other day. Not far from where I live but outside my budget. It would be nice though. Huge house, huge hanger, lakeside, etc. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

128 Mooney hours Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In 35 years of flying only once or twice was I really concerned I might not make it. In considerably less time than that on the water I’ve had more opportunities to ponder my continued existence [emoji23] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

1700 hours on a factory rebuilt for my 67C and I’m hoping it will make it to and past TBO. Engine still going strong. Skytec starter and alternator conversion was done 7 years ago and has been trouble free as well. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In recognition that sometimes you just need a patch job, I once tried to start a list of folks people had used and would recommend for a patch job. It didn’t get much traction with folks instead insisting patching is not worth it. I think the point was missed that although I generally agree that once a tank starts leaking patching probably doesn’t pay off in the long run, circumstances can be very different and in some cases patching can make sense. My plane currently has a small seep at the top of the inboard forward spar cap. If I fill up I lose 2-3 gallons over several days and then it stops. I thought about trying to patch this up myself and have read Maxwells procedure on how to do it, but frankly if I knew of someone in Florida or Georgia that was good at this I just as soon let them do it. I wonder if there is an interest in getting such a list going again. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Agree with all. Don’t see anything there I would worry about. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I don’t think so. Reading the TT literature it says it will get GPSS straight form compatible GPS boxes like the GTN/GNC series of Garmin units. My hangar neighbor installed a TT in his cardinal. He already had a GTN 750. The AP flies beautiful LPV approaches to the numbers with full GPSS. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Following. Same interest. I do believe they are compatible from everything I read. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My Airtex carpets are 8 years old and they look good. I give them a good cleaning every anual Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Beautiful paint job. Congrats Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

This is exactly what I do and it works every time. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

He was traveling a lot for business then that stopped and so did his reason for flying. Hangars in Jacksonville area are not bad. Really nice hangars for 350-400 per month. He is in a bulk hangar so I’m thinking he is paying 200-250: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Fuel stick. Keep it simple. Empty one tank then add 2 gallons at a time while making marks on a paint stick. Save that stick as the master to keep in the hangar and make a duplicate using the master for daily use. I use mine before every flight to compare with my fuel totalizar. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Exactly, this is what I keep thinking over and over. But if I was going to make this my forever airplane probably not as much of a concern and by the time a sell it hopefully 20+ years from now the logs will not be as much of an issue given the 20 year track record. I would still take a hit, but less than now. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Unfortunately no (I did look at the baggage area through the window and it was empty). Interestingly enough, the mechanic who apparently lost the logs (according to the owner) called the owner a few years later to see if he was interested in selling the airplane. Makes me wonder if the mechanic “found” the logs and thought he could get the airplane dirt cheap. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yes, my hangar neighbor spoke to the owner and the owner would not give him a price but instead asked him to make an offer. Some information was exchanged and that’s how we found out about the logbooks. A few years back someone approached him and the owner asked for $150K but obviously the aircraft is no longer worth anywhere near that. What the aircraft is worth now is the question. I was guessing somewhere in the 70k range but still a gamble at that price. I think the airframe is fine, the wing tanks (extended range) are a question mark but I think they are probably ok. Engine/turbo/prop is the big question and of course the missing logs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk