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I check it 24 hours or more after a flight, so don’t wipe the dipstick as the level is easy to see. If im flying again the same day, I just make sure there’s oil on the stick between 4-6 and add some based on my normal useage if required (like after a 3 hour leg, id add 1/2 qt). But I wouldn’t worry about wiping the dipstick and getting it exact. Most of the oil is up in the engine.

Well maybe. Maybe it’s the correct one? My io-360 wasn’t linear either. 4-6 was closer than 6-8. I think he should verify the part number and check it qt by qt while he fills before getting too worked up about it.

If you do use an automotive upholstery place (say for the seats), does the year of our aircraft matter for materials compliance? Or are they all “Car 3” and it just requires industry standard fire resistance? Any different between say a ‘65C and a 2004 R?

Wow! Obviously you were light, but that’s showing 170ktas on 8.6gph! Awesome!

Not my Lycoming. Io-360A1a. It’s just as @jlunseth said, at least 24 hours after running before it is a good read. Id say it goes up 1/2 to 3/4 qt between checking it right after flying and a day (or more later)

The flaps are a common issue. It could still roll, so don’t get discouraged if it does need a slight tweaking as long as everything else is straight!

These quotes aren’t the same as a factory reman either… yes those cost more but they have new cylinders and all the “other stuff” is new/oh too (think fuel servo, starter, alternator, etc). The baseline shop oh doesn’t include those.

And, truck stops can be fun! You never know what you’ll see, hear, or smell there!

Exactly. I use tmobile and I can get a hotspot but it’s like 240/yr vs switcheon is only 50. Google fi is nice if you use that carrier…

I’m sure different airplanes use different light bulbs, but maybe @CAV Ice has an idea?

Yeah, either always warm or just before you fly. Definitely no cycling! I just leave mine freezing (Spokane wa) and turn on (remotely with cell) a ceramic heater on low with a dryer vent stuck to the face. The dryer vent pokes up into the cowl flaps. Dry, warm air for a couple hours and the entire engine compartment is ~70f even on cold days.

Are these google fi sim hotspots still available? I’ve been nursing a 3g prepaid smart plug that is no longer supported…

That’s awesome! Let me know when you’re ready to sell it!

Thanks! That’s pretty much the best I would expect and that really helps me get an idea of what I could gain. Thank you!

You might need to talk to Heather at Lasar or maybe make a deal with someone who ordered a spare in the spring. They are coming in but they are going out just as fast right now… Maybe put in a new order with heather and buy someone else’s now and then sell them back the new ordered one later?

Awesome! Do you know what UL you were at before the upgrade? Honestly, I need to be a little flexible too… in adding up the weights i included the portable oxygen equipment we’ve been using in our F because I like to fly up high too! Surprisingly, the portable oxygen gear isn’t that heavy (we have a 2 person portable D cylinder and a 2 person oxygen generator). I think it was around 15lbs total.

Im curious how you search to find these airplanes? Maybe you haven’t bought as many as @KLRDMD but you don’t find them off Controller, TAP or Barnstormers do you? Is there some other way to find (hopefully nicer than your previous owner) who might want to sell?

Yes, I have been reading some of your and others previous posts about the props for the 310hp stc. The MT looks like a good bit of weight savings (and money)! Thanks!

@NickG @M20S Driver @Bolter well clearly these “needles” exist in the haystack! Your airplanes would all be perfect! Thanks for sharing. It helps keep me optimistic as I continue to look. My next new airplane is out there, I just have to find her.

Yes, in researching it, the MGW for the Eagle changes exactly as you stated. No change with the 280hp stc, but the 310hp stc increases the MGW TO 3368lbs. The Ovation already has that 3368lb MGW, so no increase with the 310hp stc.

Yes, I saw that pop up today and was surprised to see the 900UL. Ill try to get in touch with the seller and see if it was updated. Your Eagle sounds like it will easily be over 1100UL with the 310hp stc!

Hello Ovation (and Eagle) owners! I’ve PM’d with a few of you so I know this is possible, but I’m looking to buy an Ovation or Eagle with at least 1050lbs UL. If I find one close, how much weight do you think I could save by removing the vacuum and backup vacuum systems with a GI-275 install? What about old adf, dme, engine gages, etc? I’ve looked through some of the equipment lists and it doesn’t look like Id really get more than 10-15lbs of savings. Does anyone have personal experience with serious weight reduction on these? Thanks for any insight you have!

Hello Mooney Friends, We recently sold our ‘68F, and we’re looking for a needle in a haystack - an M20R or M20S with a UL of 1050lbs or more. Likely that will mean no TKS or O2, although either of those options would be useful to me if the aircraft has 1050lbs UL. A/C is not required for us. My main mission is family summertime trips around the pacific northwest. I also fly from KSFF-KCXP (525nm) 4 or 5 times each year to visit family. That’s the basis for 1050UL. 60 gallons of gas total (for the trip plus an hour reserve), -570lbs for me, wife, kids(forecasting my kid’s weight for the next few years), 120lbs in baggage (100lbs bags plus 20lbs aircraft stuff). That’s where I get the 1050 UL requirement. I’m also happy to consider aircraft that are close and could possibly get there with some modifications (removing vacuum systems, old avionics, etc). Thanks to anyone who might have some leads!

There have been some people notice different burn rates switching oil types, but it seems switching either direction has just as many people noticing a difference (xc - aeroshell or vice versa)! I hadn’t heard much about temps changing from switching. I will say this - it’s common (and normal) to use less when the oil is brand new/clean in there. As it gets older, expect to use more. I also think you’ll still find that extra qt on the belly. Fwiw, we have the debate a lot, but xc with camguard was great for mine.

Those are the worst!