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joepilotmooney

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    Anoka-Blaine Airport, KANE (Mpls.)
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    201WH
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    M20J
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    KANE

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  1. Wondering about whether its best to delay engaging starter until about 5-6 seconds after turning off the boost pump, or if it's best to engage starter immediately after turning off the pump. Kinda silly question maybe, but I've always wondered and recall hearing there is a preferred procedure. Referencing here the IO 360 motor found on 78 M20J models, and a cold start, with ambient air temp around 32-60 F. Also, I typically engage boost pump for about 6 seconds prio to start. Appreciate any ideas as to how and why on this...
  2. This was our fuel stop in Brunswick, GA after leaving Miami (HWO) for Raleigh. Great trip!
  3. You can also file an IFR plan in FF for 8 hours out and see what the expected clearance will be, then CX or amend the plan to include what is expected (if no past route clearances are given by FF). Anyone else ever try this?
  4. Thanks Hank - have always wondered about this!
  5. Just wondering what makes the difference in the short, mid and long body Moonies. I have a 78 J and I believe it is a mid body? Is the K long body due to the bigger motor? Silly question I know....
  6. We're really happy with our Redline Sidewinder too. Have had for a year now. Not cheap, about 2K. A little aukward and unwieldy to get the spindle into the Mooney nose gear, but doable. WE use it everytime to put our J in and out of hangar. Would recommend.
  7. Joe did you ever relocate to ATL? How was the hangar hunt for you?

    1. joepilotmooney

      joepilotmooney

      Hi Andrew,

      Nice of you to check in. No, no change as of yet. We are still in Mpls. We will be a couple months in Miami and the DC area for part of winter, starting a week before xmas. Hopefully will learn more about where we wish to relocate to (not Miami though, that part is just for fun!). ATL is still on our list. I am looking forward to flying the J down to FLA and then up to the NE during our time away.

      It's been hard to decide where we want to move to. We will check out Raleigh area too this trip.

      Look forward to staying in touch.

      Joe

    2. andrewniesen

      andrewniesen

      Hi Joe,

      If you're in ATL drop me a line.

      I'm a student pilot (flying an Archer) out of KPDK, but aspire to own a K or Bravo. Hope to meet some other mooney pilots in ATL or the region.

      Not sure what you're looking for in a place to live, but if you're looking for a smaller city in the Southeast, Asheville NC is also worth a look. 

      Best

      Andrew

    3. joepilotmooney

      joepilotmooney

      Thanks Andrew, will do. 

  8. Thanks Chris for the tips. And for Tim and Deb, this morning I spoke to Tammy and reserved a month's tie down at Bobby's Landing, $225 for the month. I wonder what LaDiM would charge, but I don't think you can go wrong with $225? Joe
  9. We're going to fly our J down from Mpls. for a month in the uptown Wynwood area of Miami. Looks like North Perry airport would work best? Need just a tie down, probably won't fly too much, before we head up toward NC and VA in later Jan. From what I've seen KHWO is crazy busy with training. Easiest maybe to go in VFR there? Appreciate any suggestions from the folks down in FLA as to FBO, other tips, etc.. Thanks!
  10. Gentlemen, Thanks, your solution worked; pulled 430 and audio panel out a few inches and reseated, all is good, nav IDs working now too. Cheers,
  11. I met the president of a newly opened avionics shop in western Wisconsin (New Richmond). They had a booth at the Minnesota Pilot's Assoc. meeting last month. Seem like good knowledgeable people and they had openings for new work in September - amazing. Let me know if you need the name of the place. Their tech is former 3M FD employee.
  12. Seems there's plenty to see on youtube to take it in and out...never mind!
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