Jump to content

Chocks

Verified Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    219

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    2

 Content Type 

Everything posted by Chocks

  1. Chocks
    Money well spent for a chance to take a ride in that rocketship! And hopefully to hear some stories about his best friend that might help me be a worthy new owner of the airplane.
  2. Chocks
    I'm worried I'm going to fall in love with Tom... be still my heart. ;p
  3. Chocks
    I have to revive this topic. I'm looking to upgrade a 1964 E with a GFC500 autopilot and I ran into 2 issues that sparked this research. First, the serial number is too early of an E to be included in the STC for the Garmin autopilot... yet. Rumor is that they will add it soon. However, having said that, it raised a couple of questions that I am unable to answer on my own and wanted to see if any of you could help. This '64 E, came with a factory installed ARC512 autopilot (I think just like that weird Cessna one from back then). Apparently the aileron forces were too strong and the AP became inop. So Mooney removed the AP's and the following year, changed to a different aileron in '65. (Nothing in these logs about changing ailerons for this plane though) I have no idea if I have the "old" ailerons or the "new" ones and assume I can ask my AP about it. But is there any way to tell from a glance? Also, if they are the "old" style, I wonder if it would be necessary to change them to the "new" style before adding the new GFC500 - pending approval. Also, would it just be better to change the ailerons to the "new" style, regardless? How much of a pita is aileron swapping? Ohh airplanes... hehe
  4. Chocks
    So I'm trying to close on a hangar in May at HYI that will have space for 1 more, unless you're all set up. I'll message you my contact info too.
  5. Chocks
    Austinite here too. I'll keep an eye out. I might know of a factory Encore that could be available.
  6. Chocks
    I'm really trying not to show my hand, but I'm so excited I can't see straight. And Tom is just really amazing. Like some next level awesome.
  7. Chocks
    Well hey!! Had the big career change, and remodeling the house. So went dark and lurky for a bit. I'm baaaaack!
  8. Chocks
    I feel like I want this on a shirt or a bumper sticker slapped hap-hazardly on the vertical stab.
  9. Chocks
    I will be following you very closely sir. As I wish to travel the same path.
  10. Chocks
    I’ll just add some notes to your general inquiry and hope it helps. Others on here are much smarter than I with specifics for the Ovations, and costs to operate. But, I think I can offer some good ideas for you generally. First I think you would be extremely happy in any Mooney choice. Just find one that’s easy to manage for you. So it doesn’t matter if it’s a short body, fuel injected E model all the way up to a long body turbo. It’s finding one that you can go do your work and play with and not feel stressed about mx, upgrades, repairs, etc. Wherever that level is for you. Next, I would recommend that you find some Mooney drivers and get them to take you flying in their different models. We’re everywhere! And I know most of us HATE empty front seats. So we’re begging for people to fly with us. The short body and mid body are very similar to me in the way they fly, and for the most part, the caretaking of them. The long bodies, i.e. the ovations and others are a different animal in a lot of respects. From high end avionics suites, to some mx pitfalls that can be annoying. But they are fekkin fast and amazing up high. Additionally while all Mooney’s are designed for cross country travel, I believe the short and mid bodies are much better across-the-board for time building, short flights, formation flying, tooling around, etc. - in addition to the cross country flying. And it sounds like you’re wanting to do both of those things equally, for now. But I think all of this will really start to get cohesive for you after you fly in a few. Get the feeling of the different models and see which one fits you the best, because I promise there is a Mooney model that will fit you and when you know, find one and buy it. I hope that helps a little bit. Good luck, and welcome!
  11. Chocks
    Oh I’m registered and I got promoted to a #3 wingman this year flying in Rockets element. Not sure if my buddy can get off work early enough Thursday to go up together. Cross your fingers! See you soon!
  12. Chocks
    Chocks will be there, +1. Contribution in hand
  13. Chocks
    Fantastic! Again, @David Herman, @salty and @gsxrpilotthanks for the heads up on this, and for working with me on making things right.
  14. Chocks
    Ok I messaged you both your new tracking numbers. They both showed 2 day, so you should have your replacements by this weekend. Let me know if you need anything else and sorry about that.
  15. Chocks
    @gsxrpilot called me and let me know what was up. I was going to do a bunch of kissing up, but after reading the comments, I'll just kill that. PM me your order number and address and I'll get a new one sent out right away. IMG_0387.mp4
  16. Chocks
    As someone learning to fly instrumentation, having all my scan data in one location, on the Aspen, is invaluable. @gsxrpilot is absolutely right, that the Aspen and G5 are in two different categories. Even with the dual G5’s the Aspen provides more - and more appropriate - data that makes IMC flying much safer.
  17. Chocks
    I'll say it again for you Rocket; STICKY MOUNT! Attach it to the underside of the empennage just behind the wing so you can see all three Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  18. Chocks
    I'm going to make a nice edited video soon. Those are just raw vids. Once I get some time to do it, I'll put it up.
  19. Chocks
    and a couple of short videos I clipped out 5508EFF2-A923-485E-A57F-DCA8BF197A2B.TRIM (1).MOV IMG_5520.MOV IMG_5521.MOV IMG_5518.MOV IMG_5519_TRIM.MOV 5508EFF2-A923-485E-A57F-DCA8BF197A2B.TRIM.MOV 69187A92-5C22-450A-8D79-271408EDF888.TRIM.MOV C724EFCC-5810-4CDE-AC7C-EBFA777E0780.TRIM_(1).MOV C724EFCC-5810-4CDE-AC7C-EBFA777E0780.TRIM.MOV E66EF89E-89BA-4DAD-A138-E4B0B2363187_TRIM.MOV
  20. Chocks
    I havent had time to post the pics and vids. Sorry Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  21. Chocks
    You're not taking anything away from me, I love innovation! That is just pretty damn cool
  22. Chocks
    Yep, owner assist costs more, not less. I'm pretty sure they all have the plaque hanging on the wall somewhere. (Check the restroom) Standard Hourly Rate: $75 Owner Assist Hourly Rate: $100 Owner (engineer/technical) Assist Hourly Rate: $200 It will look something like this: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  23. Chocks
    Kickass! [emoji1360] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  24. Chocks
    +1 for this Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  25. Chocks
    The longest leg is coming up soon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.