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ohdub last won the day on November 25 2016

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  1. That's great news, I think I should be able to make it this year! Steve
  2. My IO360 won't reliably hot start with the leave everything alone method either. I have come up with my own variation that works everytime however. For me if I shut down with the throttle at 1300-1400 RPM (or open the throttle to approximately that position before starting), then slowly push in the mixture as I crank it'll fire up once the mixture is about 1/4 of the way in. I lack the mechanical knowledge to know what that does or why it works, I just know that it works so that's what I do. Steve
  3. When I opened the AWC web page on Chrome a notification popped up to download the app, I clicked it and an AWC app installed. I guess I didn't actually go to the Google store to get it, I just assumed it came from there. Here is a screen shot of it.
  4. Crashed almost immediately for me on Android using Chrome.
  5. I wish I could be there, this is the first Summit I've missed since Summit IV. I hope everyone has a great time! Steve
  6. Mine is named Gwendolyn, my wife named her the first time we saw her - before we bought her.
  7. I've been taking my J to Clarence's shop for all 8 years that I've owned her. Nothing but great experiences!
  8. A few other things that pop to mind: When you are cleared for an approach, altitude is your discretion (unless a restriction is issued). So if you are not yet established on the approach, you may use the MSA to descend lower if you wish. We do not use the climb/descend via the SID/STAR phraseology. If you do fly into YUL you will get an RNAV STAR, all altitudes will be assigned by ATC, and you are to meet any published restrictions consistent with your cleared altitude. For example on a STAR, if a restriction is approaching that is below your cleared altitude, you remain at your cleared altitude, don't descend below your cleared altitude because of a STAR restriction. If ATC clears you lower and it's too close to the restriction for you to be able to make it, just let them know. Same idea applies to SIDs Steve
  9. When I fly in the US, towers never seem to issue me a SID. I'm Canada, expect towers to issue you a SID if you are departing IFR. As a controller here in Canada, probably the most common mistake I see US GA pilots make when flying IFR is they blow the SID, I'm guessing it's that you're not used to getting them. Your cleared altitude on departure is listed in the SID along with heading/route to fly - don't climb to flight planned altitude and turn on course, fly the SID until cleared otherwise. As others have mentioned, if you go into a non-towered airport, the 45 to downwind is not an accepted way of entering the traffic pattern in Canada. Either cross mid field at circuit altitude and join mid downwind, or if it doesn't conflict with other traffic you can enter direct into the downwind. I've never flown into YUL, the fees are expensive, so unless it's right where you need to be for work and work is paying the bill, I think St. Hubert would be a better choice and they have customs there. Have a great trip, Montreal is fun, I'm going there tomorrow. Be sure to visit the old city, it's like being in Europe. Steve
  10. Don't do that, we need you here (in Ontario)!
  11. So true @carusoam, hopefully I'll see you this fall in Tampa! Steve
  12. Thanks for all your hard work making the Mooney Summit what it is Rick! To answer your questions: Event Scheduling - I think 3 days rather that 2 is better, but it being Sunday-Monday, rather than Friday -Sunday didn't really make any difference to me. Registration Process - Simple! Communication from Mooney Summit Board of Directors - Excellent! Arrival handling by ATC - I wasn't looking forward to the published VFR arrival procedure to be honest. As it turned out it was raining when I arrived and ATC gave me the RNAV approach without any delay so that was great. I did do the VFR departure to pick up my IFR when I left and I didn't love being low over a built up area single engine, but ATC did give me a clearance right away and did get me a bit higher fairly quickly. In this regard, I much prefer KECP over KTPF. Arrival handling by FBO - It was probably my mistake, but I had thought that the instructions had said to bring your own chocks OR tie downs. I brought tie downs, but they had no place for me to tie down. This is another plus for ECP, they have tie downs. Airport Day Venue and Facilities at KTPF - No complaints, it was great. Airport Day Lunch - can't say I remember what I had lol Airport Day Vendor Presence - Very good, really appreciated the free O2 fill from Aerox! Airport Day Roundtable Discussions - Lots of interesting topics Airport Day Reception BBQ - delicious! Hotel accommodations - convenient location. Seminar Venue and Facilities - Tampa Theater - Cool building! Seminar Presentations and Presenters - Excellent as always! Banquet food and venue - good was good, but it would have been better if there were tables Online Silent Auction - got outbid again Do you feel you got value for your registration fee? - Absolutely! Summit VIII was my 4th Summit and I'm really looking forward to the next one. Steve
  13. I'm looking forward it, hopefully I'll be able to make it!
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