M20S Driver

I could not agree more. "you could reasonably assume both batteries would follow the same discharge curve". This is a simple and general rule supported by mathematical equations. And of course, there could be rare exceptions but we are talking about the data from my 4 identical Concorde batteries with the same charger and load. The test is not perfect but close enough for me. With added load, the voltage drop difference is significantly more between my batteries.

while max voltage is not a good indicator, the voltage drop after a couple of minutes of load is a good indicator. It is not exactly the test specified by Concorde but a good quick test.

Yes. Multiple times using Concorde's newest charger for a few months. The voltage recovers some what on the 2.5 years old battery but the capacity had minimal improvement. I get 26.5 volts on max charge with Concorde charger and 25.8 volts after 8 hours. After installation in the plane and master on, the old ones (5+ years old) are at 24.7 after one minute and the 2.5 year old battery drops to 24.1 volts. A new battery drops to 25.2 volts after one minute in my plane.

I used to be a Concorde fan since my 7 year old and 5 year old Concorde batteries were working fine. I bought a new one in 2016 and it was useless after 2.5 years since the capacity was significantly lower than my old ones. Not sure if this was my bad luck or they have lost the recipe by design to make more money. I bought one more Concorde a few months ago and if it behaves that same flaky way, I will give Gill a shot.

Hi Mark, did you find the problem?

I have one on the front panel so I went the CB route and bought longer iphone charger wires

I just learned that Aero Club members at Catalina can camp at the airport at night! Does anyone know more about this? See below: CATALINA AERO CLUBThe Catalina Pilots has now become the newly revamped Catalina Aero Club. Along with a new name comes new exciting benefits that combines membership with unlimited annual landing at Airport in the Sky! Benefits include: Unlimited landings at the Airport in the Sky for one year* Discounts on Wildlands Express shuttle service for member and their guests, based on membership level. Invitations to social and special events at Airport in the Sky A free Killer Cookie with $10 entree food purchase at Airport’s DC-3 Gifts & Grill One annual Freewheeler bike pass 50% off Conservancy campground fees, ask the Tower about underwing camping! Complimentary subscription to Conservancy Times newsletter and UPDATE Online E-newsletter Discounts at various Avalon merchants *Landing pass is non-transferable and applies to member not aircraft. Not valid for commercial aircraft.

According to flightradar24, only two planes made it to Catalina yesterday both flew low and below the clouds. I am not a good swimmer and my IFR personal minimum is 1000 feet ceiling specially after 2 hours of flying and navigating LAX. we had a 500 feet ceiling when I was circling above the airport which is below the minimum for both approaches. We Ubered to Baker's Table after landing at Santa Ynez which turned out to be almost across the street from the airport. The driver suggested to go hang in Solvang after lunch, which we did. I highly recommend Baker's Table if you are ever at Santa Ynez. Small menu but great people and fantastic food.

I flew to Catalina today but could not get in The overcast was at 200-500 feet when I arrived and was way below my/legal VFR or IFR limits. The original forecast called for clearing by noon but it really did not clear all day. I flew to Santa Ynez (the closest VFR airport) to wait it out. By the time is was at 1200 feet ceiling at KAVX for an IFR approach, we had a front getting close to Santa Ynez and we decided to go back to the bay area. My next flight to Catalina will be after I make sure that I can get in and not rely on forecasts...

I would be the first one to buy the CDs if you record it and make it available. It is too far for some of us to attend and conflicts with lots of family summer plans

July 13th works for me. I am also there flying in on 6/1 and leaving on 6/2.

One minute clip on GoPro along the coast from Half Moon Bay (KHAF) to Watsonville (KWVI) and returning to Palo Alto (KPAO). Turn on the CC for the location names if interested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mrvhU13riE

Is that for a 4 or 6 cylnder? Tanks?

My actuator's brass clutch needed to be replaced too since it had some deformation and damage. Does that need more disassembly?

I replaced mine at 1000+ hours a few years ago. My local mechanic removed the actuator and sent it to a Mooney service center for overhaul. My mechanic is a KPAO legend and very experienced (He has my total respect and trust) but he decided to let the Mooney experts at a nearby Mooney Service Center rebuild it.

Saw this on Facebook

Ovation Juniors A.K.A. Eagles (M20S) don't have them either.

Have you tried the procedure pasted below? I had the same problem and doing this routine from the Stec manual before flight fixed it. I now do it once a month regardless if it it holding or not. My issue may have been related to the contact resistance of the motor brushes and this action helps it. "Engage altitude hold mode. ALT lamp is illuminated on AP display. Move A/C Control Wheel as far forward as possible. After 3 seconds, TRIM UP lamp becomes illuminated on AP and audible alert sounds a steady tone. After 7 seconds, TRIM UP lamp flashes and audible alert becomes periodic. Do the same for aft control wheel. Move A/C control Wheel forward until TRIM DN lamp is extinguished. Audible alert is squelched"

My friend bought it from Amazon and it was delivered in Northern CA.

You can buy Zinc Chromate on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=zinc+chromate

They are shutting it down on 12/9/18 and expect to reopen in April 2019. I hope they do more than just patching with the $5M in four months "But soon the 3,250-foot runway will get the facelift it so badly needs. A $5 million project is underway to repair the runway, according to a press release from the Catalina Conservancy."

https://www.flyingmag.com/catalina-airport-runway-to-be-restored-by-us-marines?enews110118 Finally I am glad to see this happen in my life time.

Take a look at the attached if you have a 28volt system on your Mooney. M20-286_Landing and taxi light connector issue .pdf

My Stratus causes interference with both Com radio and GPS and it is worse with optional ADS-b antenna. They advised me to keep it away from the radio stack and it worked fine if I put it on the rear seat. It is funny that they were skeptical at first and were not receptive to discuss any issues caused by their design. I am done with their products