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Some community colleges offer A&P classes for free once you hit 60.... Dang, going to miss those good steaks....

Carlos builds a good engine. very attentive to the small tolerances and details. Dont think anyone does a 7 angle valve job tho...thats a bit overkill for something that isnt twisting 15000 RPM

I found it to also add some tarnish mitigation after one use. in fact, I didn't need to repolish it for at least 2 years when I sold the Bravo. Somewhere on here I have posted B4&after photos. Amazing easy to use and cheap.

California purple

The article did say Monroe was a master pilot, but had received this award a few years ago. Once we vet his widow, we will reach out to her and offer support from the Mooney Summit. I have her name and address

I will engage the Bill Gilliland foundation once verification of the deceased is obtained and his surviving spouse contact info is secured. RIP, the link I was sent late last night was pretty gruesome.

David, Dan.. What I do that seems to work every time on hot starts HEAT SOAKED: Run low boost 1 min with mixture and MP at idle cutoff to cool fuel pump and possibly evac lines HOT START MP and mixture full in. run Hi Boost until max fuel flow (about 3-4 sec) Crank, slowly retarting MP towards idle. Stop retarding 1/2 way if not fired while continue to crank By introducing a bit more than needed fuel and then allowing the air/fuel mixture to reach the happy point when cranking, you will "stumble" on the correct ratio to get it fired. Continentals typically need fuel while lycs dont when hot.

Andrew, One of my clients and good friends is the head of radiology at MD anderson. Let me know if we can help.

Dear Mooney Enthusiast, We had some low weather initially, but basically good weather for our last event at Flagler. Three Mooneys and one Piper brought 8 people to lunch. The initial low weather delayed three people who arrived as the rest were leaving, so Jim Waymire, Ruth , and I stayed and visited while they ate their lunch. Our next event will be this Saturday, November 11, at Lakeland (KLAL). Foreflight shows their price of self serve 100LL at $4.95 for self serve at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: November 11, Lakeland (LAL). December 9, Sebring (SEF). January, 13, Williston (X60). Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth 11605 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL. 352-408-3343 352-408-3343

Thanks guys, sent Ben a DM

The Mooney Summit, Inc's Bill Gilliland foundation will reach out to Michael David. Get well soon Michael.

Scott, you can use your new CO detector to spot where in the cockpit (most likely wheel well or door seal) by seeing where it suddenly goes higher. A second person helps here.

What? how come parrots are not allowed to log PIC also?

Thanks, Scott. I have been in touch with Rob and will have Robert work with him.

DM sent Rob. Thanks for the plug Dan.

Cons are blow by bi products (combustion acids, etc) are dumped back into your crankcase to magnify contamination of oil supply, and it can disguise a ring issue, Pros are you don't have to clean the belly as often.

Dan we missed you and Fran. Did I mention there is a casino close by......?

Dear Mooney Enthusiast, I am sad to report that long time member Phil Baumann passed away on August 28. He started coming to our lunches in June 2004, just 6 months after we started, and came frequently thereafter. He will be missed. We had good weather for our last event and 6 Mooneys brought 10 people to Winter Haven for a good time of visiting and eating. Our next event will be this Saturday, October 14, at Flagler (FIN). Foreflight shows their price of 100LL at $5.62 for self serve at this time. All events start at 11:30. Future events: October 14, Flagler (FIN). November 11, Lakeland (LAL) December 9, Sebring (SEF) Please let me know by Thursday if you are going to try to come so I can give the restaurant an approximate headcount. If you tell me you are coming, and can’t come do not worry about telling me, just do not come. I do not want anyone flying for any reason if they shouldn’t. Hope to see you soon, Dave and Ruth 11605 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL. 352-408-3343

Congrats to Alex Gertsen and Dan Bass for putting on such a superb, professional event. The speakers were outstanding, the food exceeded everyone's expectations, the facilities were absolutely first rate. Having Frank Crawford from Mooney give us the "inside scoop" on what was going on at Mooney was quite a nice surprise. Well done! The Mooney Summit couldnt be in better hands.

I've seen pics of the event space and these guys really raised the bar this year. I am thrilled the next gen Mooney owners have stepped up to continue to make the Mooney Summit one of the premier GA events.

You guys really pulled this together! Thanks Alex, Dan, it is no small feat! I'll see everyone Friday

The Batteries dont last forever and with one gone, the other will probably be weak soon enough. I simply pointed out an opportunity to get a certificate good for a new Concorde Battery and help out the Mooney Community. One of course could wait and take their chances of them even being available from the distributor as Mimi unfortunately found out the hard way recently when she needed one and couldnt scrounge one up. Thanks Concorde for donating this to the Mooney Summit Silent auction.

John, Alex must have mis linked it in his post. It works on the website. Here is a link to the website, Here is a link to the agenda. See you there

One of the planes I used to own and heavily restored will be there. I hope he enters, and maybe lets me fly the sweet ride again