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Big baseball fan here. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, I didn't think they'd ever do it!! Thinking of all the miserable losses growing up... How cool!! Congrats!! -Matt

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Welcome JOHN!! Congrats! Lots of grass strip guys here. Shouldn't be a problem. Make sure the preloads and rigging are correct. Baby the nose wheel a bit and you shouldn't have a problem. With the inner gear door covers- some guys take them off to prevent damage. I bounced around enough at Oshkosh this year taxing my E aroround to know that I would have Zero issues working out of a nice tended grass strip. Oshkosh south 40 is another story. You'll like it here. Stick around!! Fly Safe!! -Matt!!

Find yourself a Rocket yet? If Yooper would only just sell his!!... I'd be intrested in what one you found. I've looked at a few. What engine model is in your 231. Finally, 1k hour left of your no back spring clutch? Was it just replaced or has it been installed for 1k hours. I've seen it listed in logs as a 1000hr item, and I've also heard it mentioned here as a 2000hr item. I need to go read the SB again. -Matt

Nice work guys!! -Matt

Thanks Guys! N305G looks really nice on controller! I might give him a call. One could fly that for a long time and still have a really nice airplane after several years. Can I put the 520 on my E! Lol. So smooth!! I want a rocket now!! It's a single engine C340!! Cheers!! -Matt

Hi All, I am trying to find a decent Mooney Rocket for a friend. I have looked at a few. Just wondering if anyone knows of any that are for-sale that might not be advertised. Also a few questions for those that have them. Did they all have GW increases? The one I saw this weekend had a GW of 3017lbs. Did most have Long range Tanks? Typical low UL around 800lbs? Did Rocket certify the prop de-ice? Were there any that were FIKI? Looking in the 125-150k price range. Thanks! -Matt

Nice explanation for those that have not done it yet. One day I'll pull mine and re-finish everything! Thanks! -Matt

The Feds delayed their decision until 11/4. The city thinks they can spool up their own services, hire and train people in 2 months. (Fuelers, linemen, certified towing staff, flight instructors, front desk.) further eviction notices have been postponed. -Matt

Hi, I believe the rudder and elevator have identical bearings. If so I replaced my rudder bearings last annual. Torrington PN3A is the P/N. Amazon has a Ball bearing supplier that responded well to my questions. $57 shipped... hope this helps! -Matt

Good topic! You are correct to the point of understanding their (logs) importance. I would ask a laundry list of questions, as per how they are stored, who has access, etc. As an IA, I can do a better job backtracking and finding info when all three are laid our in front of me. Also, they will need to be signed in the end. Sticky log entries are ok, but it's up to the inspector and owner to make sure they get actually put into the log books. I once had a logbook explode in front of me with about 16 log stickers that flew out. Not a one was actually stuck to the pages. Since it sounds like you really care about it, see what the shop can offer, but in the end the logs are all part of the deal too. Let us know how Crown treats you. I sure wish we had better go to services in LA. If you have not pulled the trigger on the annual yet, you may give Kim Davidson at SMO a call. He has been working GA since the 70's and has a good eye for things. There must be 25 Cirrus on his ramp. Great guy! need to do a little SoCal Fly out again!! -Matt

4- see if the guy can lighten it up. Great shots! -Matt

I'd stay away from the Egg. If you want a 550 on a 2 place screamer...Go with the NA Legacy. 220kts, nice range. Super strong airframe. If you want it to go 275ktas install turbos. However, I'd take the simpler/lighter airframe and range VS. the speed. I know an amazing builder. One day I'll have one. -Matt

So you guys bought 2 new props in 1 year? How do you like the MT compaired? Not many change from the top prop to the MT. I've seen the MT be a course of upgrade with the Hub AD. But Wow, -Matt

Clear it with your insurance first. Also, note that something will probably be out of place when you get the airplane back. Negoiate your next favor with your CFI. -Matt

Craig Just canned the guy. He's done. -Matt

2023 is when the current grant monies from 2003 expire. The Feds held them to that because that was the most recent/easiest thing they could fall back on to defend the airport. There are several other documents stating the city needs to operate it forever. One Document, The 1948 Instrument, of transfer states that when the airport was given back to the city post war, that they needed to operate the airport in perpetuity. That just means the city will argue to close it forever. The Feds really haven't done anything until now. Atlantics eviction notice should be settled shortly. Wait and see. However, the City's plan is working. After 25 years of operation on the field, the resturant "Typhoon" is closing doors. Their rent just Trippled last week. The last day will be Election Day. -Matt

I just got it too, I just PM Craig the admin. -Matt

What rpm will it cycle at? What does 22in give for rpm? Does sounds like something lazy is going on. Almost sounds like there could be a blockage in the Gov. Is the gasket on correctly? I once had an MT that came back from the prop shop with the spinner bulkhead indexed one screw hole off. The prop would only make 1400rpm. I even pulled the prop to check for a rag in the crank ( I don't use rags), also overhauled the Govoner. All to find out the the Counter weights were hitting the bulkhead. The bulkhead was installed and safety wired at the factory... Start back tracking. Same s/n gov as was sent out. Same pitch change shaft, it all needs to be lined out. Ive also had the wrong shafts installed in props that should have been different P/n... Could be an intermittent mag. -Matt

Hi Jon! 2700 on take off sounds acceptable to me. I guess I'm not understanding te question. I can't remember if I can get 2700 static in the chalks or not. Any time something is adjusted or changed it sure seems like it changes 3 other things. Make sure your prop cable has a bit of cushion at the panel, and make sure the actuator arm is hitting the stop. Sounds like you are adjusting the right things and you are on the correct track. -Matt

None are based directly at the airport. However maybe a fixed wing medical flight per day rolls in. Also a few helicopters Per week, Air Methods, Reach, and a few others are in there with their helicopters. -Matt

Your 68C had an original Alternator and not a generator? what came off the airplane? Intresting. -Matt

Older ANR Dave Clarks guessing. Small parts cups. Large Ziploc bags. Handful of hardware. #10 tap. Spare nose tube. I'm always short nice rags. Knipix pliers. Spare cotterpins. Up front in the ash tray I keep a super tiny multi screwdriver for all of my tinkering during flight. At least 2 credit cards. $150 cash. All of the tooling can be lightend up by having smaller ratchets. Mini sockets, light weight wrenches, ditch the carring cases, small canvas/nylon zipper bags work well to contain everything. I don't like being stuck. -Matt

It's a strange place these days. I've worked on the field since the beginning of 2009. The last year has been interesting to say the least. Non aviation tenants have leases but aviation tenants don't. Atlantic Aviation filed a part 16 complaint last month followed by an eviction notice 2 days later. We have tried to pay rent, but the city refuses payment. A city secretary left last Friday after 25 years of service. Just so happens, it was the day after her boss was subpoenaed by the federal government. Just in the last week, UPS deliveries to the hangar have been refused by front desk personnel. They re-keyed all the hangars. They want everyone to reapply for gate access. The list goes on. I'm waiting for the day when they won't let us into our hangar. It's like the Wild Wild West right now. Thanks for thinking about SMO. I hope no one ever deals with such an anti aviation municipality. -Matt

Well unfortunately, It's not adjustable in the field unlike the continental. Best bet is to have the overhaul shop bench test it. They should have all the right set up Equiptment. You could lean it out manually with the mixture knob if you wanted. -Matt