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Martin H

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    Cherokee 180

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  1. I have a McCauley Black MAC on my Cherokee 180 and I LOVE it. As I remember, I bought it from a Prop Shop in Mass, but I don't remember the city. Well, worth it. Martin
  2. I guess I should ask the obvious... Can I see your plane, its spec sheet and the probable cost? And wish the obvious... Kick ass in the interview! Martin
  3. Regarding times? Mostly - Cross Country - 2 trips a month from Ft. Polk, LA to South Atlanta, GA. Landings? Mostly local - taking people up for flights over their homes, work, or just for first flights. And to clear my head. How is everyone doing tonight?
  4. Whoo Hooo! I get to spend someone else's money AND give advice!!!! Hello and what a great topic! BLUF - Buy the best MODERN Autopilot that you can afford, regardless (NB - did not use the non-word, "irregardless") of your present typical flight "VFR". Reason being: You want something that will help you get out of trouble if you get into trouble; something that can and will be suitable already if / when you chose to fly IFR; something that can take advantage of your present panel setup or future upgrades; when you go to sell it (AND you will at some point), you want it to be inticing, not repelling for fear of what it needs, as opposed to what it has; You do NOT save money or time from flight getting it upgraded piece meal. Get it all done at one shot, at one time, for one price, while the tech has it open one time and finishes for you. Then (in theory) you don't have to worry about it again. Martin
  5. I enjoyed St. Augustine, Florida and also enjoyed St. Simon's Island, GA as well as Beaufort, SC.
  6. WOW! You really did have a very unfortunate learning experience with aviation purchases. Since you posted publically, I'll assume you want responses / feedback or a non-biased After Action Review. So, here you go: - BLUF - Caveat Emptor. YOU didn't have to buy it, use THEIR services, THEIR recommended Mechanic, or go against your gut. - It SEEMS that You ingnored all information, stories, and personnel which are available on Aviation / Mooney pre-purchase and purchasing Tactics, Techniques and Procedures. Such as: RULE 1 FOR BUYING - ALWAYS GET A GOOD PRE-PURCHASE! RULE 2 FOR BUYING - NEVER USE THE SELLER'S MECHANIC OR RECOMMENDED MECHANICS! RULE 3 FOR BUYING - NEVER ASSUME THE SELLER KNOWS ALL OR TELLS ALL! HAVE SELLER PROVE EVERYTHING with YOUR choice of experts. This is not new information and is easily available and found on this wonderful site, as well as just google how to buy a plane, or just ASK someone who bought a plane. It seems as though you either ignored this relatively common purchasing advice or didn't bother to look. - Now, that said, And the aforementioned IS the Very bottom and unpallitable line: - Should the shop have helped you more? Yes. - Should they have stood behind their recommendation? Yes - Should the mechanic have fixed the issue when you found it? Yes Why should they have done so? It is good business and good publicity. MUST THEY do these things? NO! Again, NO, they don't need to. Like I have learned in life: "Good Judgement comes from Experience. Experience comes from Bad Judgement." Hopefully, all is now well with the plane and you are enjoying it! Martin
  7. Perhaps I was already blinking by what I concidered a blinding flash of the obvious: - competent brand specific training - 100 gallon fuel tanks (thought they were standard on Rocket) - so I'll take it that the answer to my initial question is: No. too bad, but then maybe it is tough to improve. The prism sounds neat - but I doubt we'll see it certified for Rocket anytime soon. Martin
  8. Since the Rocket has been around for a few years now, has anyone found additional WORTHWHILE improvements to the upgrade? Or is it at maximum capability as it is? Even hot rodders tweek hot rods, so I was wondering if there wasn't a viable aftermarket for the Rocket. If so, what are these upgrades? And are they worth the cost / effort? Thank you, Martin
  9. Does Mr. Corsones also do Checkouts / instructions for a newby to a Rocket? Thanks, Martin
  10. WOW! That is nice to see! We had a very nice "Remembrance Day" Ceremony here at ISAF HQ in Kabul. The Europeans all call it Remembrance Day - the US has changed the name and even the date a few times. But no matter what it is called it is to honor Veterans - especially those who have gone before us. On Flander's Field was read also - WW I Poem by John McRae No wonder I like this site.... and am leaning toward a Mooney.... Rocket if possible. Martin
  11. I don't know where you are, but I would recommend Precision Avionics in / at Griffin Airport, just south of Atlanta. They did the Avionics for the AOPA plane a few years ago. Martin
  12. So, the answer to the Doc's question appears to be: No.
  13. When I was back in the states, I flew frequently from Ft. Polk, LA to Tara Field, GA (south of Atlanta, next to the Motorspeedway). Anytime I was higher than 3500'MSL it was a crap shoot. Even over the swamps of LA and MISS, it was a huge maybe and battery drain on the cell phone. I would usually type a text, put phone on the Glare Shield, and sometime during the flight, it would send and download any pending messages. I have never experienced any cell phone reception for texting above 7000' and rarely any type of connectivity above 5500'. This gets frustrating flying over Mid to Eastern Alabama trying to give an ETA but nothing registering until I am decending beyond the Chattahooche River. Martin
  14. Really? Says who, specifically? Based on what science? Why is this even a worry? Thank you, Martin
  15. Thank you Mike and TW, Regarding pricing - true - but she is nice and I did say "or best offer". Martin
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