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This issue was recently discussed in another thread titled "No back spring in landing gear actuators". Hyett6420 posted some outstanding pics of his actuator along with this one showing how the emergency extension clutch can be damaged. As I understand it (which may or may not be correct) the emergency extension spindle (shown below) engages in this clutch recess and if it isn't tensioned correctly it can cause the damage shown. This could prevent one from being able to extend the gear manually. As (possibly) designed and written about in the service literature the circuit breaker should trip if the emergency extension is engaged when the electric gear switch is activated. It sounds like yours did exactly that. I think that one would "hear" this sort of damage happening and that the gear would have come up at least partially as it stripped out. As long as the emergency extension system still works fine and there was no perceived damage to your clutch you might be fine without tearing it all apart. As many have said before... "I am not an A&P, just a PP".

Thanks for the offer but for someone in my position there are other things that would enhance safety more at a similar price point. The gauges in my J are accurate enough to tell me which tank is fullest, or if one is losing fuel via leakage. And my annunciator illuminates if a tank gets low. My k-factor is damn close and I always keep good reserves; I never fly with less than 8 gallons in each tank unless purposely running a tank dry (which I don't do enroute). I simply don't push it with regards to fuel. I'm a helluva lot more likely to land gear up and think my money would be better spent on a voice gear-up warning. Or maybe an AOA Indication system. I might feel differently if I was hot for a JPI900, but my 830 works great already. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Warm up? When I started up yesterday the JPI showed my oil temp to be 92 before I turned the key! The guys out in Phoenix probably have to COOL DOWN their engines before start up!

... but he's good for the gas.[emoji846] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

At my home field with no complications I'll launch into a 300' ceiling. That's higher than minimums on our ILS or LPV approaches, plus we have approach lighting. If it was widespread 300' with fewer options for returning, or I was unfamiliar with the area I'd raise that. Also, this doesn't mean launching into 300' convective clouds. And I want to be on my A-game and focused for the launch. Essentially, "it depends", but 300' is doable for me if conditions are otherwise good. FYI, I'm a fairly new IR pilot (<2 years) but I fly 150-180 hours a year.

A friend of mine runs a small pilot shop (no online store) and has two of the Appareo Stratus 1 receivers on his shelf that are essentially new units in the box. I think he may have demo'd them to flight students or customers in the air but they're otherwise unused. He's looking to move them out as the newer Stratus 1s models are now on the market. I believe he'll take $225 each for these plus whatever Priority Mail costs (around $8) for shipping. That's a heckuva deal (check Ebay etc.). If you're in Texas then sales tax would apply. If you're interested let me know and I'll give you his direct contact info.

Hmmmmm, interesting. Product name? Web link? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Freudian slip, or typo?[emoji57] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That's one of the first things I did after buying my J. After confirming a well-functioning selector I flew in level cruise until it sputtered then switched tanks. After landing I filled the tank 2 gallons at a time marking my dipstick. Rinse and repeat for other side. It holds slightly more than 32 per side and my stick is now accurate. FYI the "tabs" markers are quite accurate too. Note that below 12 gallons or so (each side) the stick doesn't show much of anything and isn't reliable. Didn't everybody do this? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk P.S. Since you asked, my low fuel annunciators work too.[emoji846]

It's such an inconvenience having to stop for fuel on a trip. I'd much rather have accurate gauges and a KC-135 Stratotanker on standby for my longer flights.

Reasonably priced? Sure, if you're flying an experimental. My STEC 60PSS flies an ILS or LPV down to minimums pretty well but luckily it was in my J when I bought it. I wouldn't spend that much money on at upgrade at this time until the whole Part 23 rewrite shakes out. I'm hoping for a bunch of new AFFORDABLE stuff in the next 2-3 years. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

There's your problem! Desser's tubes are total crap. Been there done that, and there's plenty of evidence to support my harsh opinion; just do a MS search. Proper inflation, proper installation, and talc make no difference. Buy a Michelin Airstop tube and save yourself lots of grief. Just sayin'... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

It requires a separate system to include altitude hold like the STEC 60PSS or similar. If you only have the capability to follow a heading bug you'll likely need a radio coupler add-on to interface with the GPS. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pages from CENTIIB.pdf

Done. Again. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Finally a pro speaks up. How come you didn't post this before I wasted all that tape?!![emoji846] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Distant cousins. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Once I get a new dynamic balance I'll be posting my painted one for sale. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Annual completed. Spinner installed and polished. Stylin'! Thanks Dodo. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My M20 doesn't have an AOA indicator but I've got about 100 hours in my logbook in a plane that does, and I rarely looked at it. I've considered adding the Bendix-King unit to my plane primarily for the audible warnings in the unimaginable situation where I'm so distracted that I totally blow my airspeed/attitude awareness. Watching LEDs on approach doesn't seem so important for my non-aircraft-carrier landings. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I just did this a couple of months ago. Rustoleum makes a specific paint for this that's available at Home Depot and other locations. I masked off the lines with 2" masking tape and rolled the paint on with a 4" trim roller. Simple and quick. The stripes don't stay "bright" but they're holding up well and look good. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I've been using the paid service for about 6 months now myself, and Paul's personal attention to us Mooney drivers is much appreciated. I particularly like Savvy's new guarantee policy where they agree to pay for a major overhaul if they don't catch your engine problem prior to a failure. I hope I never have to use it.

It's just as likely that the parachute was dislodged by the force of the impact. Think back to the recent parachute landing in the east, after touch down the canopy slowly settled on to the building. No where in this case did I see the canopy laying at the crash site. Clarence After seeing that terrible video I'd have to agree. The force of impact sent debris flying and the harness wasn't apparent. In the attached photo sent by a friend though it's clearly laying out next to the plane so I suspect that emergency crews removed it if not out already.

Stall speed INCREASES with flap deployment in the Cirrus? Maybe not enough power available to overcome drag if flaps full, but I'm unsure about loss of lift. What do the experts think? That video was tough to watch; the definition of falling out of the sky. There seemed to be no forward movement. I'm looking at AOA indicators today though I know it's no replacement for good airmanship. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

New surveillance video from the hardware store is out showing a slightly nose low spin into the parking lot. Very likely a stall-spin from slow maneuvering. I'd never heard of the Cirrus tank imbalance issue as reported by SH. Regarding crosswind turns though, the plane doesn't know it's in a crosswind until it touches the runway. The pilot may know but I'm not sure why you would limit your bank angle based on crosswinds. Still slow flight and steep banks aren't good. Does the Cirrus come stock with an AOA indicator? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Many Angel Flights and Med Center visitors land at KAXH or KSGR but Hobby LOOKS like a good idea if you're unaware of the congestion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk