PeteMc

Hearing the motor with no rotation may be a problem. I really don't remember if the lens wheel in my old beacon rotated when the bulb was out, but I thought it did. But if you're hearing things but not seeing any motion, it may be time to cut your losses. Even if some Tri-Flow or whatever gets it moving again, how bad is the corrosion and are you going to be opening it up every couple of weeks to keep it rotating? And I think Tri-Flow is okay, but whatever you use, make sure it's non-conductive and non-flammable.

Thanks! I guess that's why I was not as excited about it as others seemed to be and didn't use it much.

Yes, I can log in to my Android App or to Windy.app on my computer. But Windy.com appears to be a different Website/Company. Not that there aren't multiple Wx Websites. But I did not know there were two separate "Windy" Websites.

So I just discovered there is a Windy.app and a Windy.com Website. My Android App User Name & PW work in the Windy.app site. So now I'm curious about the other one.

Well, you're heading in the right direction. If you add another 1,022nm we can all have lunch at the Skyway Cafe @ KSFF.

CORRECTION: I was thinking of a ILS/LOC Approach below. Not sure if they even still have those, but if LOC is not in the Title, then you can not use GPS, it must be a NAV radio. So for those with GPS only, anything with ILS only in the Title you can't use. Actually, No.... You can use GPS in lieu of the Localizer. That warning is telling you that you can't fly the "ILS" Approach, or more specifically it is the Glide Slope you can't use the GPS for. So if you were going to fly it as a LOC Approach with the Step Downs, you'd be legal. Say the winds were howling and that was the only Approach to the best Rwy, go ahead and fly it as if the GS was out. But if you followed your GPS generated Glide Path (vs GS) down and something happened, you'd be doing the carpet dance (which they'd probably see on radar at a lot of airports).

Just so we're on the same page... Depending upon what the GPS175 is replacing in your plane, no more "Glide Slope" as in an ILS. The 175 is GPS only, so no ILS. I believe the KAP150 should be able to follow the "Glide Path" of a RNAV Approach. Subtle difference, but I've seen people load an ILS Approach and wonder why they're getting the "NOT APPROVED FOR GPS" warning message.

Probably more like a big desert or else you won't really see the early turn to the new heading. And I added a comment Flyover Wpts probably while you were replying. And I'm pretty sure the GPS175 will anticipate turns as long as the Autopilot is following the GPS. I think all the new Garmin Navigators will do it.

What kind of GPS and why do you think you need to test it? Specifically on your question, I don't know if avionics shops have the gear to spoof your GPS to test this, but I sort of doubt it. As for testing on the ground, you'd need a huge amount of space and a fair amount of speed. So it would be so much easier to just go fly. ADDED: Remember there are "Flyover Waypoint" so be sure not to choose one of those for your test. They're the ones with the Circle around the Wpt symbol and your GPS should always fly OVER those, then turn.

Google Fi is free? You don't have to have a Google phone with a plan or anything else? You just send in a request and you get free data? I must be missing something?

I say ground ship a box to KCXP a week before you go and cut down your baggage requirements. That will open up a lot of other potential aircraft. For the shorter PNW trips, obviously you'll need less fuel, so more in baggage.

I can't speak to the 252, but I have a 231 with the Merlyn wastegate (no intercooler) and engine management is pretty straight forward. You will see a bit if an increase in MP just after takeoff (I've always assumed to to increased airflow and a little better engine performance). Then as you continue your climb above 10K you'll see a slow decrease in MP, both of which just require a minor adjustment of the throttle to correct. A J is a good plane, but I think you're right that the 231/252 Encore, etc. might be better for you if you if you're constantly crossing the mountains. And even when get east of the Rockies on a X-US flight, I am always still in the mid teens. Usually you're above the Wx, better speeds and typically very little traffic, so you're not constantly getting call-outs from ATC or maybe even frequent vectors.

The Anti Collision switch doesn't turn it on? You may be thinking that switch is only for the Strobes (if you have Strobes), but in some planes one switch does it all. Or a quick way to find it is to have someone stand outside the plane and turn EVERYTHING ON like the previous owner did. Assuming they see the Beacon, then start turning things Off until they yell at you. You could also do it at night or put a white box or something out a bit from the Beacon so you see the reflection if you need to do it while you're alone. And if you don't see the Beacon, maybe the bulb is burned out or there's a wiring issue. Oh... and have you emailed the previous owner???

I've also gone into Rocky Mountain Metro (KBJC) when going to the Denver area. Fuel prices were pretty good. And if the Wx forces you more north and you don't stay in the DEN area, the folks at Edwards Jet Cntr in Billings, MT (KBIL) were great. They apparently watched me droning along the entire way against some strong head from Sioux Falls, ND to Billings on the big screen they have at the desk. Got a big smile and a "you finally made it!" as I walked in the door, never having been there before. On a recent trip from WA down to Ft Worth we stopped in Tucumcari, NM (KTCC). Nice little Apt. And when the guy comes out to help you at the fuel pump, let him! Interesting setup on what switches to flip when and trying to read the display to know what to enter. If you end up at KSFF for any reason (lunch, overnight, Wx, etc.), give a holler. But FYI, fuel is a cheaper over at KCOE and there's the nice big hotel right on the lake.

I know some people have a problem with Air Mods (Mooney Service Center) in Robbinsville, NJ (N87), but usually the comments are "I've been told" with nothing more. I used Dave for probably 25 years before I moved and know multiple other people that have also used him for decades with no issues. And at the recent MAPA PPP in Ft Worth, he was called out as the Go-To guy in the NE, so I guess there's that too. For those that may speak up.... Was it a one-off or did you have years of issues? Was it when Dave had basically sold the business and was not around, then had to come back? Or it was during COVID when a lot of shops were having issue? All I know is a few decades of great service should carry some weight. Air Mods & Repair, Inc. 106 A Sharon Rd. Hangar A Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (N87) 609-259-2400 https://www.airmodsflightcenter.com/

So I'm guessing those will not be in Joshua's market, unless there is a design change that would work with them. His original concept discussed a light sensor. I'm just pointing out that the vast majority of planes, with gear lights, have gear DOWN lights, not nearly as many have gear UP lights, so designing off of gear UP might not be the best path.

Okay. I don't remember a Gear Up in the F (Trophy) that I've ridden in a fair amount. And also don't remember it in the J or Bravo. I don't have it in the K either. But I think I can safely say ALL retractable gear aircraft will have a Gear Down light.

Ah yes, I guess there are some planes that have a Gear Up light. The Mooney, Piper or Cessna planes I've flown all only had a Gear Down light. And I think I'd rather have any kind of warning system yell at me if I did not have a Gear Down/LOCKED light rather than a Gear Up light. That burned out Gear Up light may become an issue, at least once. But getting yelled at that the gear is not down (burned out light or not) I think would be the safer cross check.

You've got the processing power, so in addition to the light, why not have a "GEAR GEAR GEAR" warning. It could plug into the audio panel, have BT or the box could be big enough for a speaker and a small amp (which would be needed to make it loud enough). And I think you meant the audible alarm would go off when the gear light was OFF.

Wish it looked like that up here in the PNW!

I had looked at that, but it was out of stock. Reached out to Feather Hood directly just to find out more about it and he told me that he's waiting on a new shipment and they should be available again soon. Early on in this discussion (which is also over on FB) I decided I was going back to a hood. Now I'm just zeroing in on which one I'm going to get. This is one option, sort of like the one that clips on a baseball cap visor too. It comes with a hard plastic visor, but sort of doubt I'd want to use it, but who knows.

When I first got my plane it still had the original factory side curtains!! Who knew... I guess I should have kept them!

I was thinking of adding their tech to all the windows in the plane. Figured it would do a really good job a simulating Actual conditions!!! Might be a little tough flying into one of the more busy airports line Block Is on a sunny Sat. morning in the summer.... Okay... I stole that thought from someone that actually posted a while ago in some forum that "oh, that would be a cool idea to add it to the windows!" without really thinking of the consequences.

You very well may be able to get yours rebuilt now. A couple of years ago I could not find a shop that had the parts or a replacement from any of the various parts vendors. I ended up getting a digital replacement from Aerospace Logic. No complaints about the unit, just like all digital displays it took a little getting used to. So if you can't find one and need to buy new, you're looking for one of their MF200K30 (vs the 60GPH version). One MAJOR NOTE with them, they did something really strange with the STC that you MUST use their transducer and it does NOT work with JPI (or prob. any other fuel totalizer). So if you have a JPI (or other) my mechanic made a field mod to add a really long fuel line and put in the original JPI transducer as well as Aero Logic's. (Really long so there was no turbulence between either transducer.) https://www.aerospacelogic.com/engine-instruments/manifold-pressure-and-fuel-flow/

I was looking at those. But I'm sort of leaning towards @GeeBee's Super Hood. I like the idea of slicing away at the right side to match up with the shape of the panel. Then I'd be able to see across the whole panel at a glace. Should make it easier to set at watch the power.