LevelWing

I've never done an aircraft interior and don't know anyone around here that has. But now I know you, so when are you free? Just kidding. I like the clean look of the Jaeger interiors but I'm not sure I want to attempt that on my own with no experience. I suppose this is where the price of the installation becomes justified.

What are everyone's thoughts on mixing and matching interior upgrades from different suppliers? I'm thinking about replacing the carpet with Airtex carpets, panels with a Jaeger/Wisconsin Aviation system, and then likely custom upholstery for the seats. For those familiar, are the Jaeger interiors actually easy to install?

It's interesting how check out requirements for insurance vary from policy to policy. Mine only required a single checkout flight and no requirements for actual or simulated IMC. I don't know that that would be the same today, but that's all that was required when I bought mine. I would agree as well. I've had to cancel several flights due to the lack of the rating when all I needed to do was punch through a layer of clouds.

This is nearly the same experience as me. I did one flight with an instructor as a "transition" flight and I was good to go for insurance purposes. I did my complex endorsement at the end of my primary training. I bought the Mooney without an instrument rating and had no issues flying it. I see no correlation between a complex aircraft and an instrument rating.

That makes sense, thanks. Once the new avionics are installed I'll have to get it re-done. Maybe the shop can do it in-house.

This is likely a dumb question, but can't you do it yourself?

I'll have to look at this during the next annual. I'll get a picture next time I'm out there. I think the bronze wool should work for the door handle but not the baggage compartment handle since that's painted, nor the screws for the oil door. Thanks for the suggestions!

What is the best way to remove surface rust from the exterior door handle and the exterior baggage compartment handle? There are also a few screws (such as on the oil compartment door) that have rust due to the humidity. I don’t want to ruin the paint since it’s a new-ish paint job, but would like to remove the rust if possible. Also, what are some products to clean the plane up? Specifically, there are heavy grass stains under the wings and the tops of the wings could use a good washing/wax/wipe down. Any recommendations on products to accomplish this? I’m not sure if a wash rack is available at the new airport (just moved it). Thanks.

Last week I finally flew the Mooney again. It was the first time since the fall of 2021. I've posted about the saga before and it's been a long process, but I'm glad to be flying it again. Now I just need to get it down to @Warren for the avionics upgrade I paid for 3 years ago. I'll continue to fly it and get comfortable with it again until I can get it into the shop. It's good to be flying powered planes again.

The one I found was a 1968, but that's a good point as well.

Thanks, I was able to find one. Also good to know about the digital versions. I actually didn't know those were there, thanks for showing me!

Does anyone have a digital copy of the POH for the 68 C model? Mine was stolen and now I can’t seem to find one online. Just need to print that so it can fly. Is it legal to have a digital copy? Thanks.

I don't keep gas and oil receipts, but if it goes into the shop, I keep the receipt. It shows a history of the aircraft and what's been done over time, to include when, where, and who did it. The logbooks show the required entries per FAA rules, but additional receipts is just a more in-depth recording of the plane's history.

Thanks.

Donated for another year.