flyingvee201

Hi team, I'm planning on taking my father 83 yrs old for a flight to get my brother and bring him back to my house for a party for my da. My father wants to go on this 2 1/2 hr trip one way. I think he can make it fine...just worried of the altitude. My dad was in the Korean War and boasts about jumping out of airplanes all the time with a parachute!! LOL So,....any gentle suggestions to help my father enjoy the flight there and back. :-)

I've had good experiences with Lance and Dakota at Cherry Hill Aviation at Seymour, IN (KSER).

I did too. Had the stec alt and a/p disconnect as well as the PTT

As far as some woodworking skills, my first thought is the WACO guys. They restore the vintage ones with wood spars ilke they were originally. At least its a start. They may have the proper skillset or at least know someone that does. I wish I had the money to bring this back to flying condition with a touch of modern flair. :-)

I was told they bake it for only a few minutes from 285 to 325 depending on the part. And yes the oven is only used for power coating since they need to put some hooks on the top the the oven the hang the parts. They preheat the oven and quickly put the parts in and immediately can see the powder start to melt down. Like I said its only a couple minutes they say.

Price will vary depending on labor to remove all the wiring and how long it takes to remove old paint/prep. I dont have my bill yet (still in annual), but he quoted me $100 for both. Again...your quote may vary. Can go gloss, or satin, or wrinkle finish and many many colors to choose from.

Hey guys, and ladies. Just a quick shout out to Cherry Hill Aviation at Seymour, IN (KSER). They did a GREAT job in prepping and power coating both of my yokes on my F. They can powder coat in any color or texture you want. From high gloss, to satin, to wrinkled finish. We have the high gloss on the main yoke and wrinkled finish on the top plates where the PTT switches are to avoid any sun glare. www.cherryhillaviatoin.com Price was very reasonable (to me). Price may vary dependent on how much wiring they have to deal with for removal and reinstall. I will say..it was A FRACTION of going to leather.

Isnt that where the shootings were?

When I first got my M20F, I had the same issue. It turned out I made a rookie mistake. My ignition switch SAYS to PUSH in and TURN the ignition key to START. I still make this mistake once in a while "thinking" im pushing the key in when I guess its not enough. nothing happens....prop wont turn...nothing. Try that. next time....as you are turning the key....make SURE you are pushing it in as well. :-)

I tried to order the 338 flourosilicone o-rings...out of stock!! LOL Anyone have four 338 flourosilicone o-rings for sale?

Ok..I got this...I can do this.......SQUIRREL!!

You are right - average age is nearing 60....but....I guess my guy is bucking the average. I think he's 30 or 35 and his partner is maybe 28. He went to Purdue University and Emery-Riddle. He's a good guy from an aviation family. This is his full time job, but also has a banner complany and is a corporate pilot. He uses an AGCAT for flying his banners! He father owns a private grass strip nearby too. Yes, I agree that GA is stressing right now, and I also try to look for the best deal too. I work hard for my money like everyone else here, and I dont have a lot to throw around. When I drop off my plane and I know its staying a week or two, I come back during the week to see how they are doing. I always insist on taking the guys out for lunch and talk about their families or anything else but work stuff.

Yeah, it might work that way. I have to get a yardstick and see if I have clear line-of-sight from the filter out to the upper edge of the cowling lip. Thanks again! AWESOME pics and instructions! :-)

$50hr at Seymour, IN (KSER) Cherryhill aviation. Not MSC but he knows Mooneys.

This gives me ideas, Maybe shorten the length fish it to the bottom of the cowling if I can find some room. Add the elbow and stick an empty oil quart on the elbow.... hmmmm...