Robert C.

I sat out this year because I was grounded with an ulcer. However, last year Tyndall gave me a vector shortly after take-off and promptly forgot about me. When I called to ask when I could proceed on-course I got a snippy reply that he had instructed me to do that 10 min earlier. I politely invited him to check the tape and note that even if he had transmitted the instruction he had not received a “Wilco” in reply so he should have known it wasn’t received. color me unimpressed with Tyndall. Robert

Around the corner from my favorite hotel in London (The Rookery) and a few doors down from one of my favorite restaurants (Comptoir Gascon, although I'll admit that Smith's is fun too)! Wedding rings? Are congratulations in order !?

Well done Jeff! Enjoyed the read and appreciated the counsel. Robert

Ughh....my deepest sympathies. Now you have me worried about my annual which starts in 4 weeks! Good luck with the repair. May want to consider the 4 blade MT prop while you’re at it and someone (else)’s insurance is paying Robert

I seem to recall seeing an AOPA guide on this topic once. Have you checked their website? and/or COPA?

ahh...Scott...you shouldn't have said that On Thursday the 27th and Friday morning the 28th some 160 participants (at least 100 aircraft I'd guess) will attend the Mooney Summit at KECP (Panama City Beaches) in the Florida panhandle. A fair few, like myself, will fly in from New England and the mid-Atlantic seaboard. Feel like doing one of these series for that group? Related but separate....We should connect you with @mike_elliott and @Seth who run the Mooney Summitt about getting you on the program next year Robert

That was a fun and educational series, thanks! Robert

One of the many reasons i’m so happy with my AOA indicator. I ignore the Bitching Betty and focus on the “blue dot”

Hi Brian, i went through the same problem with my 2006 O3. My engine regularly quit on the runway or right after turning off. Generally in the summer but not exclusively. A big tip-off to my A&P was that I couldn’t get my engine (when hot) to idle below 920 rpm. Clarence - M20Doc - is (as usual) correct. Get the fuel flow at idle adjusted and you should be good. Robert

2006 O3: Aeroshell 100, 60-61 psi in cruise @160F; I usually have 6 qts of oil by the 3rd or 4th flight after an oil change and it stays there for a while. Robert

Well done, so glad to hear you got down safe and sound! Time for another presentation at the Mooney Summit methinks Robert

Congratz! Welcome to the club

Just wait till you get yourself the 310hp STC

There are many threads that include the information, including in the avionics sub forum. Most of us who have gone through it paid about $31,000 for WAAS+ADSB (GTX345R). Well worth it in my book re: comment on the UAT option (i.e. ADSB only and not WAAS) be advised that in Canada and Mexico (and I assume non US Caribean) you will need 1090ES solutions. UAS is not accepted (when ADSB is fully implemented). Possible NXi upgrade is pure speculation. There is no indication from Mooney that they'll look at it at all, let alone anytime soon. Robert

Check out Guido Warnecke. https://www.facebook.com/guido.warnecke and also on Youtube He is a professional ferry pilot (and German) who has ferried Mooneys and other piston aircraft accros the pond. Although nowadays he seems to spend more time in turboprops and turbines

Jack, that was a wonderful tribute, and showed how far beyond the immediate family a loss can reach. Wishing you much strength in the days and weeks ahead. Robert

ditto and ditto Have had terrible luck with screen protectors/glare reducers just like JP.

How old is your "mini"? I have the Mini 2 and find the glare makes it just about unreadable unless I'm in IMC or at night.

Welcome on board! and, good luck with the purchase. I can conform that FlightLevel is a MSC. I have used the FBO many times but not the maintenance shop so can't tell you anything about them. Robert

My AP tests my batteries at every annual and discuses with me whether or not he thinks it's time to replace based on % capacity remaining. Robert

Yep, sound advice. That's what I did right away when I bought my Ovation. Dead simple. And, last I looked, AGL is a MSC so no need to search for one to call Thanks for the reminder Tamara. Robert

I live in North Stamford and it's 45 min to KDXR, 35 min to KBDR, 30 min to KHPN. KHPN might be easiest to reach, but it is also quite busy with airline and corporate jet traffic, so you will lose some time taxiing and waiting there compared to the other airports

A few weeks ago I took my Ovation to my avionics shop for what turned out to be a faulty magnetometer. They replaced it and didn't realize they needed a new bootblock software update from Mooney (per a published SB). Next thing they knew they had "bricked" the new magnetometer. They sheepishly admitted it, got a new one from Garmin and installed it (correctly this time) and didn't charge me a penny for the extra work or materials or GMU44. That's one of the reasons this shop has a good reputation in this area. Humans make mistakes. You've been getting good advice on the merits of using a reasonable approach in resolving this I know I would follow it. If your's doesn't hold you harmless for a rookie mistake then I agree with those who've suggested finding a new shop after this is all done with.

Danbury (KDXR) and Bridgeport (KBDR) and I'm guessing Hudson Valley Regional (KPOU - Poughkeepsie) are reachable by train + Uber/Cab but not "close-in." For PALS missions our volunteer drivers budget about 1-1.5 hrs from KHPN to Sloan Kettering which I believe is near 70th on the east side. That can help you calibrate driving times to other places as well, although I expect Google to be more helpful If you can find a hangar at HPN you should expect $1200/mo or higher. None available at KBDR that I know of as off a month ago. At KDXR there are a few ranging from $500 to $750 (some shared, some T-hangar). On Long Island, Republic (Farmingdale/KFRG) isn't that far out. No idea about hangars or tie-downs there. Good luck! Robert

I try to skip belief and trust in science For the Ovation (per the AFM) MANEUVERING SPEED -- The maximum speed at which application of full available aerodynamic control will not overstress the airplane. Maneuvering Speed at: lbs. /Kg. 2232/1012 . . . . . . . . . 104/103 2430/1102 . . . . . . . . . 109/108 3300/1497 . . . . . . . . . 127/126 3368/1528 . . . . . . . . . 128/127