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I was simply asking a question? Yes..... I have been a member since 2014 and became a supporter to place the ad. Not trying to step on anybody, Just want to know when I could list an ad. Sounds pretty simple. If you read the threads "Fly Boomer" responded. To bad there are people who respond to questions they have no business in. I guess it's the way of the world! Enjoy your Mooney!

Really........ I asked a very simple question. Go run you mouth somewhere else!

I did...... How long after can I place an ad....????

Same here!! How long does it take until you can create a post?

Just picked up the aircraft after the installation of the JPI 830. I can only say it's....OK. The MP and Tach have a large enough display area and the CHT and EGT's do as well. But the rest of the information takes reading glasses and I have GREAT Vision! I noticed the oil temp reading was about 25°F difference from the factor gauge as compared to the JPI (higher). Shop told me the probes are at different pickup points on the engine creating the D/T. Any opinions on that? Rick

This is going to be a questionable response but it WORKS. Go Jo hand cleaner mixed with soft scrub. This combination deep cleans and polishes better that ANTYHING I have ever seen. Removes bugs, oxidation and leaves a luster. Rick

Looking for opinions..... Just pulled the trigger on a JPI 830. Was thinking just to the left of the 530 in a portrait mode. Looking at panel pictures on the web I see a lot of folks go with that position but in a landscape configuration. Are there any advantages of one over the other??? Thanks in advance..... Rick

They are a PITA to remove and replace. Take the seats out and get comfortable. Pump in cold air! Just keep telling yourself, THIS IS POSSIBLE....! Rick

Flew today and noticed the Vac Warn, 1 amp breaker tripped. Would not reset. Started the standby pump and can hear it coming on. Any ideas to why the breaker is tripped. What device or devices are in this circuit? Weak breaker????? Why would the Vac Warn breaker trip when the Standby Vac system is NOT in use? BTW....I have solid Vac on the system with the engine driven pump....all good. Thanks in advance for any advice! Rick 377JF

I sent it To Bevans. Spoke with Tom and he took me through their repair process. Sounds like good people to work with! We'll see soon!!! Thanks everyone! Rick

Any recommendations on getting a KX 155 serviced. I think its the display but don't know for sure. Looks like $2,250 is the going rate to change the display. I'm in the Southeast and looking for the closest most reputable service center. Thanks Rick

Thank you! I would have NEVER looked there! Rick

Hello All.... Looking for a part # and location of the Airspeed safety interlock. I cannot find it anywhere in the Parts Manual. Just recently in a Gear Retraction test we were able to raise the gear without flowing Air in the Pitot Tube. Any information or guidance is always appreciated! M20J MSE 1992 Rick

Been noticing some oil drops bleeding from the cowling.... Not much, but was never there in the past. Just a heads up, be sure to pay attention to the Oil return lines when you are looking over your engine. On my Cylinder #2 the baffle was chaffing against the tube and was close eroding through. The other tubes were fine but the rubber tube connectors had been tightened so may times the rubber was bottomed out. All creating minor leakage. New tubes, connectors and clamps are on the way. Rick

Sorry for the delay. If you need more info, PM me. Rick

I apply backpressure at ~65K. From there, I let the plane fly itself off the runway. Obviously the trim needs to be set correctly. With Three "Full Size" passengers and half tanks she breaks ground at 70-75K and quickly accelerates to 90K plus for initial climb. I've used this method for every airplane flown. Not a lot, but enough. Rick

Just an FYI. I used a CNC Router to cut out a few pair. I found using Optical Quality Lexan made a huge difference in the clarity. Yes... it was about 50% more expensive but worth it. I also oversized each visor by a full 1" around the entire perimeter. Dubro (RC Plane Stuff) wire mounts were used to secure the visors to the existing mounts. The material edges after cutting were sanded with 220 Grit Wet sandpaper then Flame polished clear. Came out GREAT! Rick

All I can say is my Engine ran cooler with the 100W Plus over the Multi-grade oil...... Been using the 100W Plus for 5 years plus. Rick

Yes. With a M20C. Send me a message with your contact number and I will provide the details. Too much to describe. Rick

Unfortunately it's not Mooney's business model. And respectfully speaking, I'd bet no one you mentioned would go along with your plan. I do fully agree with a one stop shop for factory refurbishments. Like you mentioned, "not to build new planes," but definitely keep old birds in the air through factory refurbishments and outstanding customer support! Rick

Was this honestly a surprise to anyone on the site? Would any of you step up and invest in Mooney? Personally, I wouldn't with their present business model. Said it before and will again...too many people hours to build this ship. Rick

Correct......Heavy controls! Love them. Like the Autopilot even better! Rick

This is a great conversation. Pretty deep! I have an Engineering background, mostly is thermal so I do not claim to know anything about aeronautical engineering. But....I think there ideas out there left to prove wrong! The conversation regarding the cowl flaps is a good one. The problem to solve is obviously removing the heat for the engine, and to do that one must allow the static pressure built by thrust generated by the prop over the cylinder fins and reduce the D/P by opening up the cowl flaps....right? Open them up and let the air flow...pretty simple? Right? So why have a mechanical mechanism (cowl flap) that opens. Seems to me, the creation of a cowl flap that remained closed with an exit in the rear integrating a rounded louver system would create a pressure drop (using air flow) and literally suck the hot air out of the cowl. I'm sure this has been considered...right? Rick

Tom, Is that an option in the Flight Aware utility, Firmware of the GDL 88, or in the Garmin 530W? I've never heard of this before....Thanks Rick

Flight Aware is the most inconsistent utility I've seen. At least for me...... I've taken several flights with "Flight Following" that was never captured by Flight Aware. I am assuming with ADSB the data tags should be automatic, or the controller should have the N number in front of them to type it into the system. This system has a LONG way to go! I've also had several flights in which a Ghost aircraft was damm near on top of me. I have the GDL88 coupled to the 530. When I called Garmin I was told it was data packets from a previous aircraft on the same route that was never deleted from the system. Make sense..... Just not a complete accurate solution.... Rick