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They increase the gross takeoff weight significantly but not sure why. In a Bonanza the UL increases by over 200 lbs if I”m not mistaken, making it a very popular mod. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've toyed with the idea of buying a turbocharged airplane but the only real reason is to fly west over the Rockies and for the few time I would do that, I decided I will fly commercial. I'm also not a fan of taking an unpressurized aircraft into the flight levels. One little issue with the O2 system at FL250 and you have maybe 30 seconds before you lose consciousness. While it's unlikely to happen, it's a chance I'm not willing to take. Remember the anesthesiologist who was lost in his SR22T over the Gulf of Mexico? And if I recall, he was at FL180. Just something to consider...

I have a Global Aerospace policy written through Mid Continent in Hayti, MO. Been very happy and just renewed. $130K hull, no deducible. $1,296. I have about 650 TT, 250 complex and IR. I attended the MAPA PPP last July and was hoping my premium would go down but the renewal was the same as the previous year.

Not sure on the hours you were billed but $61 per O-ring is crazy. Have you seen this post?

I have the EA100 adapter as well and it failed in flight about two years ago. I hand flew the plane the rest of the trip and after shutdown I fired it back up again and the light was off. I flew the plane the following day to troubleshoot and it worked perfectly and never failed since. It would be interesting to know if others have had problems with this adapter.

I did not know this and it will be a problem for me.

Great news is right. For $5K this comes with a “straight and level” button, gpss and more importantly altitude preselect. Sounds like the Mooney STC is right around the corner and I am very interested in it for my J; especially because I have an Aspen. Curious what the labor to install will be. Hoping the all in cost is less than $10K Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I stumbled across this youtube video today. Looks like Tru Trak is currently working on adding Mooney to the approved STC list and for those of us with Aspens this AP will interface with it at no charge. Here's a link to the video.

If there is an engine monitor in the panel I would download the data and have a look at how the engine was operated. Look specifically at CHTs and TIT. Sharing the data here would be wise as well; there's a lot of knowledge here that will help you interpret the data. Good luck and hope it works out for you.

Another option would be to use a label machine with the white letters on black tape. I've done this for placards in the past. This way the letters are any size you want.

Interesting that it wound up in Wyoming. I'm sure Jesse will chime in shortly to tell us what he knows about this.

I have Rosens in my J as well. Really like them as far as functionality but my only complaints are 1. The co-pilot visor sometimes get hit when getting in and out so I push in as far as it will go but it still sticks out a few inches. 2. When used to block sunlight from the side window the visor loosens too much so I just keep one of those short 3" phillips head screwdrivers in my side storage pocket to tighten it up. These are obviously small gripes and overall I'm very happy with them; I wouldn't go back to factory visors.

I remember in my initial Mooney training my CFII pulled the gear breaker while I was distracted to see if I would proceed to land. I lowered the gear and noticed there was no gear down light so I cycled the gear again but nothing. I then noticed the breaker. I look at my CFI a little perplexed and he just smiled; he was pleased that I caught it. Lesson #1: just because the gear handle is down doesn't mean the gear actually is. Lesson #2: always trust the gear horn!

I just installed the Aeroleds yesterday and haven't used it yet but I think the consensus is yes; but it comes with a hefty price tag. If money isn't a factor in your decision I would go with the Aeroleds but for someone who wants not only a brighter landing light than the incandescent but also the reliability of LED, this might be the ticket.

I have a used 14V Whelen Par46 LED landing light for sale, model PLED461L. It is only about two years old, no scratches or damage and in the original packaging. Works normally and was removed from my M20J after installing a Aeroleds Sunspot. Great buy for anyone who wants a quality LED landing light at a very reasonable price. I will ship anywhere in the lower 48 states, UPS ground, at no charge. $120.00.

They have it listed for $34,900 OBO; it's definitely negotiable. At first look it seemed like it might be worth looking into. Flies regularly and all logs are there. They list the interior as "poor" but the real killer for me would be the damage history. Four accidents including two gear ups? I'm out.

I used to run mine once a month when I first bought the plane but now I run it about every 60-90 days (if it hasn't been used) and I've never had a problem. Got tired of TKS fluid dripping on my hanger floor.

I'm all in if the price is reasonable. Went with the Aircraft Door Seal and it now drips water. I need to get something done by spring.

This is the winterization plate that an A&P made for me a few years back. I put it in every year once it gets below 30F. The placard reads to remove at 50F but it's out well before it gets that warm. Easy to install and works well.

Thanks Lance, I will definitely take you up on that. How exactly does this work when ordering?

Thanks for sharing. I replaced my incandescent bulb with the Whelen Parmetheus (not the plus) about 3 years ago. While it much better with little electrical draw, it's nothing like what I see in your video; that's really impressive. I've been thinking about replacing it and the Aeroleds Sunspot like you have is at the top of my list. From the research I've done this seems to be the brightest available. I just haven't been able to get past the $650 price tag but after watching your video I think I just did.

My fuel cap o-rings are changed every year at annual with just the standard o-rings. Do these last longer or should they be replaced every year as well?

I think the hat rack is a common place to put it, like Don mentioned. I have TKS and was able to run it to the filler door. I plug it in religiously because nothing shortens battery life like inactivity. Wherever you decide to put it, make it easy to connect otherwise you probably won't use it. I like the engine compartment idea but it might take a little more work.

I just had my J in the shop to get the Tanis heater repaired and had the oil changed while the cowl was off. I use 7 qts of Phillips x/c 20w50 plus camguard. We talked a lot about oil consumption and intervals. I'm using about a quart to every 8 hrs. He advised changing the oil every 25-30 hrs, don't add until it gets below 6 qts and to consider running a lower rpm. I run wot and 2500 at altitude. He said running it at 2400 should slow down the consumption. I just had this done so I can't say if this helps yet. I've been changing the oil at about 35 hrs previously. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's been talked about before but a great way to support the Mooney Summit is through the Amazon Smile program. A small percentage of every purchase you make on amazon.com goes to the Mooney Summit. I encourage anyone who uses amazon.com who hasn't signed up to do so. It's very easy; just go to smile.amazon.com.