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Welcome to Mooney Space hell of an entrance and first post. Tell us more about yourself

Corporations spend millions on consulting firms to evaluate their business models and production methods. Mooney just found a way to save all that money

Article said 9 fatalities 3 injured but not much more information other than very poor weather. Don't know if this was a departure or if the incident aircraft was in cruise to destination Idaho. A PC12 is a well equipped IMC airplane lots of bad weather around the country right now and of course even turbo props can fail but likely weather related . You IFR guys be cautious as for us VFR well easy no go decision. prayers for the many affected by this tragedy

Sadly I have only a couple of flights in an a36. It was purchased new by my mom and dads best friends when I was still very young and don't have much memory of it. But looking at articles on the A36 I have to concede they are in a different league

Hope things went well for your Mrs. And are able to have a happy thanksgiving

My feelings got nothing to do with it. And aren't hurt in the least. But it sure seems like you don't care much for brand M. And correct me if I'm wrong but isn't a 252 still a mid body. I know it's not a J but shows the potential for the design. Anyway have yourself a very happy thanksgiving I think all of us that get to enjoy the privilege of aviation have much to be thankful for.

I recognize that shoreline

So what your implying is that Mooney's are shit and are below the coveted Bo's and Comanche and more akin to a VW Jetta. Seems to me the J can keep close to a Bo on much less fuel and loads are reasonable and if I'm not mistaken a 252 will fly faster and farther with the same air frame. Just seems like you two don't really like Mooney's very much other than something to salvage or repair and sell.

Our little Garmin 296 gives terrain avoiding warning this is very sad and really should never have happened just too many ways to know where you are.

Perhaps we should re name this thread Mooney bashing, thank you Mr. Mooney for making the m20c otherwise people that make a normal income that aren't AP or IA's would be unable to fly anything that goes much faster than a hundred ten knots.

Thank you Kevin for your participation and generosity and to you Mike for the difficult and very valuable work you do.

It's been over a month since we last flew. There have been fires power outages family commitments and an airport closed for runway resurfacing. We needed to make a supply flight but there were forecast and resulting turbulence all over the area and I don't like to fly in anything that makes for an uncomfortable ride for my wife. But a flight needed to be made so I opted to fly solo and do some aero maneuvers and a few full stop landings locally . Snoopy started right up, Concord battery performance was perfect even though no charge had been done during the long break. The flights were all good with each landing being better than the one before. Some strong wind was blowing right down the runway making for a bit of a challenge on crosswind and base turns and legs. Lampson has a nice little hill right off the end of rwy 28 and while in the crosswind the strong winds coming over the hill wanted to swing the tail right around plus I was getting a climb rate of over twelve hundred feet per minute so really required some stick and rudder to keep things coordinated . The conditions shook all the rust off (the pilot) in short order. Was good to get Snoopy out of the hangar into the air where it belongs.

Is that really yours? If so there are no words to do it justice other than let me know if you need someone to help with your transition training I am available.

As we move through life we must suffer the pain that it brings. Your loss makes me think of my closest and life long friend and how much it would hurt were he to pass can't even imagine how hard that must be for you. Nothing more important than those closest to us. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your dear friends family. God bless

You should be Okay Browning is still producing the M2, finest MG ever made

Lampson field closed for three weeks, power off for three days now at home with at least two more likely to go. And another major F ing wildfire burning just west of us. At least we haven't had to evacuate. I'm going out of my mind.

I don't think it possible for a balloon to have a head wind or a tail wind or even a cross wind...just sayin.

One freedom domino after another, sooner or later it's going to be one that impacts you or me. Everyone of us already knows how much the media loves to cast us as wealthy adventure risk taking nuisances. Just wait and see how long before we will be taking a back seat to drones when it comes to access to our airspace. Only time I got to ride in an old aircraft other than the one I fly was many years ago I got to go for a ride in an old radial powered Sikorsky helicopter. The ride was a blast but watching them start that beast was even more entertaining. Keep them flying.

My heart just sank like a shot. He fought hard and I pray for all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace pilot.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_electricity_crisis not sure if this link will open but this is a pretty good indication of what happens when govt tries to make things better. It also was where PGE's problems really began. Prior to this PGE was considered one of the leaders in the industry and had a very high public customer satisfaction and approval. Before the so called de regulation PG&E was able to operate as it needed and the only real regulations were the amount of money it could bring in as revenue and that was determined in the once every three year rate case hearings with the CPUC. Back in the day PG&E leadership was comprised of people that had a long history within the company. Now it imports its leaders from outside the last to go was Giesha Williams who came from Florida and made a real mess of things at PGE. as I said in an earlier comment the rank and file are as frustrated as the customers they serve.

Thank you Anthony I know this isn't aviation related but seems like there is an interest by some of us and it's not often I can provide many bits of knowledge based on experience here on MS about aviating and being an instrument pilot and such so it's nice to be able to share something I actually have a lot of experience with.

After this latest power shut down there was over 100 locations documented where damaged equipment was found in the post inspections. No one knows for sure if they might have sparked a fire but the fact is there was no fire. However, Sothern cal Edison is being blamed for a fire from a transmission line that was not de energized during this same red flag event. I think that one hit 10,000 acres which sadly around these parts isn't that big.

I'd be more worried about the up coming closure of Lampson for re surfacing the contractor is still trying to get the asphalt to pass FAA requirements and we can't get a solid date on when they are going to shut it down.

Under rule two description of service PGE cannot discontinue service for any reason other than non payment and there are no requirements to force a customer to allow trimming. Once the line is energized only qualified trimmers can work within the vicinity of the conductors. It's a real catch 22 California is not an easy place to do business in.

Lots of variables regarding easements right of way and franchise space. In the urban areas the lines exist in the franchise and PGE pays millions every year for the right to occupy this space. Tree trimming is not an access or permission issue here as govt agency does not in most cases prevent trimming. The problem occurs in the rural areas that are heavily treed and often the line may only serve a single property but that property may be hundreds of acres and there is no easement or ROW that has any tree trimming provisions in place. When a new line is installed a 30 foot corridor must be cleared by the customer before the pole line is installed. Once the line is energized it then becomes PGE responsible for keeping the line clear of trees. It is in these cases where they encounter refusals to allow trimming. The other common rights are when the lines pre exist before a large property is subdivided this is called prescriptive rights and even though PGE has the right to remain in place there are no provisions for forcing the property owner to permit trimming. PG&E service territory is probably one of the most diverse geographical economic political environmental areas on the planet.