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  1. Andy95W
    A few years back, Bob Belville got his beautiful M20E painted and he said he lost a few knots.
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    Hi, John. I tried to send a PM through Mooneyspace but it said you couldn’t receive messages.
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    Not my decision, obviously, but I really hope you leave it original. My first Mooney was a 1967 M20C. When I was shopping for my current one, I specifically looked away from anything pre-1965 just because of the windows. Now I’m glad I got my 1964 in spite of the old window shape. It’ll grow on you, I promise. If nothing else, it’s the way Al Mooney himself envisioned the airplane.
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    3/2 of the time I count pretty good.
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    I think the reason that it’s not a recommended transmission is that you may as well say the number. That way, if the winds are calm or someone just got on the frequency, they will actually know which runway is the active, and won’t have to ask. Also, “the active” is three syllables. Saying the actual number is at most only two syllables.
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    Do you have a part #?
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    Yeah, it’d be nice to have the screen space of a GTN750! On the 2” screen on the GPS175 it’s easiest doing it the way you first said. Plus, it’s most similar to the airplane I fly at work. Thanks again!
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    Thanks! I figured it wasn’t too difficult, but just couldn’t find it.
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    @midlifeflyer Hi, Mark. Thanks for posting this list. About # 5a- how do you create a waypoint for a GTN? (I have a GPS175 which uses the same buttonology, IIRC). In the past I’d just intercept a course or radial as in # 1, and then hold at a distance like it was an old VOR/DME fix. But it would be easier to actually create the waypoint. Thanks.
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    I have occasionally answered a “any traffic please advise” with a “What do you need advice on?”
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    Totally agree! I’ve always said it’s a lot more fun to thrash an underpowered car than to hold back a thoroughbred like a Ferrari. (My first car was a 1967 VW Karmann Ghia.)
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    @MaxwellSmart86- That is awesome! Nice airplane. I always love the original paint schemes. As for your vibration- it sounds like you need a dynamic prop balancing done. Decent prop shops can do it in a couple of hours. Makes a huge difference.
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    If it’s your first interior, then no it’s not easy. If you’ve done an aircraft interior before, or you have a good amount of help from someone who has some experience, it’s not too bad. My Mooney was my 3rd aircraft interior, plus I’m an A&P. I thought it was a good mix of straightforward pieces, intuition, and common sense fabrication. Just be aware that there really aren’t any step-by-step instructions. I used Airtex for my seats and carpet. I’m very happy with it.
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    He was just trying to be friendly. Most of us really like seeing pictures of each others’ airplanes, especially if it’s new to you.
  17. Andy95W
    They don’t have to be the original felt, actually the modern silicone baffle material is far superior but will take more time to make it right. Picture below is an example of how to seal around the starter.
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    This can be a potential cause. I seem to recall sitting in a seminar at OSH a few years ago as this was discussed. Hooked up wrong, the oil never fills the oil cooler, but just flows through because the oil cooler is filled mostly with air. Worth checking.
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    That means the SureFly is definitely not DOA. (I still would never install 2 of them, though.)
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    Your Aspen should be able to output a good heading signal. A decent avionics shop can probably install the wires in just a couple of hours. Worth asking, at least.
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    Hi @Parker_Woodruff- are you at Oshkosh this year?
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    Sorry, Hank, this simply isn’t true. They may hire people who are diverse AND competent, not RATHER than competent. But far and away the vast majority of those new pilots are still white males. I personally have seen no significant difference in the new First Officers I’ve flown with, regardless of color or gender. In fact, the worst F/O I’ve flow with was a white male who wasn’t new. He had failed captain upgrade twice. Every woman I’ve flown with did a great job and all have become good captains.
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    You don’t really need anesthesia for a colonoscopy. Not painful, not even really uncomfortable. Plus I could watch on the video monitor and I didn’t need anyone to meet me or drive me home.
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    Wow. I really need to increase the insured value of my M20C to $110k.
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    When it’s time, do the autopilot first. Some brackets will need to be riveted to the airplane. That’s sucks when it’s a brand new paint job. Even if the rivets aren’t through the painted skin, it’s a lot of potential wear and tear.
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