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If there was no E available, you could find an F, but it be much tighter with the G and the C would be in loose formation. Or, if you like, a "sus4" formation.... I think I need to go to bed.... Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

That is closed. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

C3 or C2. Much more powerful! Of course if you went to a 2 ship formation and one flew the first and the other flew the fifth then you would have a power chord formation! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I haven't been able to get up and see if there is any effect on TAS yet.

Let's speak "C" for a second.... I have been flying Dave's "C" around for a bit now. We have been trying some different cowl flap settings. When I first started flying it, the CHT's were about 390 with 70ish% (23/2400) power and about 50-75 ROP. I can't get it to run LOP, but that's not unusual for a "C." Dave opened the cowl flaps a bit (not sure how much), but the result, with the same power setting and nearly identical atmospheric conditions, was about a 30 degree drop to the 365 range! We are going to try different cowl openings to get the most effective cooling in both airplanes. Will keep everyone posted.

Wanted to give a quick update: Dave worked on "Riley" last night and got much accomplished. Namely getting the oil cooler installed and most of the baffling fitted. There is little more to trim, but the end is in sight! I am somewhat disappointed with the LASAR relocation kit in-as-much as it seems to be a "one-size-fits-all" approach. Well, one size didn't fit my plane. As you can see in the pictures, Dave got it worked out! The plane has been down for some three months now. We ran into clearance issues around the original placement of the oil cooler. The clearance issues fall under the, "it will work, but it's really tight." Dave gave me the option and I made the command decision to move the oil cooler which delayed us a bit. I would not change that decision. It makes a much cleaner install! Again, when I got into this project, I knew it would take a while, but I love experimenting and it has been great working with Dave! The end is in sight (pending 337 approval). Weather permitting, flight testing will begin immediately upon completion and I should have solid numbers everyone.

When you first did this, I wasn't sure how I felt about it. In fact, I really didn't like it. However, it has kind of grown on me and I really like it now! Well done. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

7.0A for nav lights. 16A for the landing light. Not sure the savings on strobes or beacon. These are savings numbers. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Once there was a company that would supply first officers to airlines when they were short staffed. One of these was a dog named, "Co-pilot." Copilot did a great job and was a pleasure to fly with, so he was popular. One day, an airline was in need and they called the crew company. They specifically requested Copilot is he did such a great job the last time. Their response was not positive. They said that Copilot was available, but he did such a great job at his last airline, they upgraded him to captain and now all he does is sit on his ass and bark! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Just did this on mine. Great way to find a leak! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

It seems the biggest gains are achieved by cleaning up the underside. This makes sense since it is a high-pressure area. I'd probably gain 5 knots by getting rid of my antenna farm on the belly! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Maybe you will see158TAS with Dave's mod

Quick update applicable to those with Ram-Air. @Marauder @Bob_Belville For the past week I have been cruising around in Dave's plane (que evil laugh). I have to say, it's amazing that a 180 HP model can outrun mine by 5+ KT. While doing some TAS testing, I noticed the MP was the same as mine at the same altitude and roughly the same temp. 23" In my plane 23" was achieved at 6500MSL with a DA of roughly 7500FT with the Ram-Air open. Dave's achieves the same MP with no Ram-Air. I had to go back and look at my recorded data from six months ago to make sure. What I am getting at here is the fact that I don't think the Ram-Air will make a bit of difference with the mod. This was my and still is my theory. Flight testing will prove either way, but it's looking positive for the Ram-Air to to be removed! I don't know if it mod related or not, but I noticed it is much harder to come down and slow down in Dave's plane. It's a very slippery C!

Sounds a lot like fuel contamination. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

This^^^^^ !! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Aviation Monetary Unit = $1000 Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

She is your mistress now. Just sayin’ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I can verify that! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Then.. apply for STC Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I didn't read the specs. Would be seriously cool to fire up the Mooney with one of those! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Seriously bad a**! Looks like it would go great on a Mooney! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I thought the same thing. [emoji20] Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

What is your oil pressure reading when the event occurs? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

I will check that out. Thanks!! Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk

Welcome KY! I did exactly what you are trying to do. The ACCUTRAK2 is fairly easy to come by. I think Brittain may even have some computers. The real challenge is finding the BI-805 valve. This is the component the computer talks to to route the vacuum. Before you spend the money and time to track the components down, this is my experience with the ACCUTRAK2. For analog functions such as VOR/LOC it does a really good job. With a GPS, not so much. The reason is the way GPS sends the signal. The GPS sends a digital signal and the analog controller can't really figure out what is going on. It has a tendency to hunt, but will track if you don't mind wandering a bit. I suppose with a D/A converter you could make it work well and I have been thinking about trying to design one... in all my spare time. LOL! It does work, but don't expect it to perform like a digital autopilot. Of course, it's not a $20000 autopilot either.