PeteMc

So you can't pump it out? I could see lifting the side/front just a bit with jacks so everything ran to one corner, then pumping it dry.

ForeFlight often lists the motel/hotel info with the mileage on the Airport Info page (or side Info Box). Of course, they only know what they've been told. So, probably a better option is to call the FBO or Apt Manager and ask them to make sure the info is correct or if there is an unlisted motel/hotel that a local would know about. AOPA has info to, but I don't find it as easy to use as it use to be. And, of course, there is always Google Maps to just search around the Apt for motels.

So not to drag on this thread, but.... Question on automobile engines vs aircraft engines and water. Was listening to the NY news on the radio and some gas station had an issue and with the heavy rains the tank filled with a lot of water. The water, of course, ended up in some cars. Engines quit as expected, but the news is talking about "Expensive Repairs" for the cars. In all my training, if you were dumb.. er.. forgetful enough to take off without checking the tanks, you switch tanks somewhere along the flight and shortly afterwards you discover there is water in the other tank when the engine quits. So, you simple switch back, wait a few seconds and the engine typically starts right back up. So for those that are in the know, what's the big difference that makes it such an expensive fix for a car engine? Is the fuel injection that much different than my TSIO360? I figured they'd pump through good gas or maybe a solvent first, then gas and you're done.

TSA probably doesn't have a clue!!! The Cockpit Crew might...

I've carried on a Hand Held, nothing that says you can't. There are Regs that say you can not OPERATE a transceiver, but nothing that says you can have one in your bag.

That makes more sense. I didn't think there was any situation that a G5 was required. As for the combinations, I'm all for GPS/NAV so that you have the option of of an ILS or LOC approach if there are issues with GPS. As for the G5 vs 275s, I think if you could swing it, you'd be much happier with the 275s long term. But totally get that you need to do what the budget allows for.

Yes, a lot of the Pilot Proficiency Program is about flying, but they will adjust the flying portion to what ever it is you want/need to work on. But the first day is in the classroom learning all about Mooneys and you would learn a lot about the C. The binder is an incredible resource to walk away with. (IMHO) It's not cheap, but I think it is worth considering. And if you are getting your plane now, you'll have some time in it before now and April. And that might then be the time to get another intensive training course.

I've never experienced this. Maybe it was because I was taught to advance the throttle slowly and let the turbo kick in and then slowly continue advancing the throttle to TO power. Granted, you can really only do this on long runways. On shorter runways it would be more of a Short Field TO procedure where I'd go to TO power before starting the roll. But I've never seen the MP continue to rise from a hair below the 40" I set it to (231).

Are you sure about the G5 "requirement" to be IFR legal? I find that highly unlikely and would guess that the GI275s could be installed and would give you a LOT more instrument than the G5. Especially if you went with the 275s, you might reconsider the extra Altimeter and Air Speed Indicator, you'd have THREE of them if you go with the 275s (and you'd have to get them ALL checked when it is time.

The Mooney Flyer list is really the only "list" I know of. But beyond your initial training, I'd STRONGLY RECOMMEND you attend a MAPA Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program (aka "PPP"). You will REALLY learn about your specific Mooney there. They hold them around the country and the next one on the west coast is in Santa Maria, CA in April. https://www.mooneysafety.com/ And if the search doesn't go well finding a CFI(I) for your initial training and your really want to bit-the-bullet, let me know. I can reach out to the guy I used when I lived back east. I'm sure you could work out a deal with him to come out and give you a Private/Mini PPP. He is part of MAPASF, so it would be a real deal, not one of the guys that rips off the binder and teaches from it. That would give your some insight into the full PPP training.

I actually got a HUGE amount of water when I filled up once. I'm going to guess it was because there was an issue with the water separator AND it was the time of year with a lot of warming and cooling that can create condensation in any tank, including the supply tank. As for switching tanks, I'll often start on one tank and after a little warm-up switch to the other tank for taxi and takeoff. But never if it is a small airport where it is a matter of minutes from leaving the ramp to takeoff. I'd really rather have a few coughs at 5k to 15k and switch back to a known good tank than find out just after I've lifted off.

Good to know. I have a friend with a 212 Trophy that flies from NY to CA every year or two with a small portable tank that was looking for options. I'll pass on the info.

Have you warn a Pulse Oximeter when you've used the concentrator? I've seen various videos that say they really don't cut it as you go higher, but don't know anyone that's used one.

Even if you're going to northern CA, you might look at the southern route. This can keep you from having to go up high and keep you out of some of the passes that people go through in the summer where the winds can really be howling. Weather fronts are probably going to be your biggest issue, so be prepared to stay a couple of days enroute if things don't go as forecasted. My plane is *finally* finishing up at the interior shop, so I'm looking at a late Dec or early Jan flight to the PNW (WA), so I'm not sure how many days it may take me and I'm also going to be looking at the southern route to at least get over to the west side of the Rockies. Then I'll from there I should be able to make it home in a hop. ADDED: When are you going? Maybe we'll make it a flight of two....

Yea, FF claims you just can't do it on Android because there are too many variations...yada...yada...yada.... Worked with a number of development teams and they said talk like that was typically because management didn't know how to handle two teams or they didn't want the expense of two teams. And then there is the possibility that the Exec is an Apple only type.

Not really any difference with multiple devices, at least that I've seen. Granted I usually just connect my primary iPad to the GTN and my Backup to the GNC so the vast majority of time I'm really flying 1:1. Now if you have a Garmin EIS, there's no way to get the data into FF like you can with G Pilot. But that's not a consideration for me. And following the G Pilot FB Group, a lot of the issues/features that people are talking about already exist in FF.

Your GTN either has a Flight Stream (FS) 510 SD Card in it or a FS210 behind the panel and that's what you want to look for on the Bluetooth list to connect to. The GTN does not have Bluetooth built in (don't get me started on how dumb that was when Garmin released the newer Xi version....) ForeFlight with the GTN/FS connection works great, you'll enjoy it. If this is a new installation, then all the Software should be up to date. But if you've had the GTN and ForeFlight is the new component, check with your avionics shop to see if either or both the GTN and FS need to be updated. There have been some changes this year that may or may not affect you. As for FF vs G Pilot, people like both, but I think FF is the overall leader and you'll be happy with your choice.

As for locking the door, when I first got my Mooney there was all sorts of "stories" about baggage doors popping open in flight. The more I talked to Mooney owners it became clear that people probably just didn't latch the door, it didn't "pop open" on it's own. And as @EricJ pointed out, it's a LOT easier for rescuers to open the baggage door if needed if it's NOT locked. As for the key, I would leave my keys in the baggage door lock while doing the external checks and loading. Then when it was time for me to get in the plane, I'd get my keys and make sure the door was latched (with a little tug to make sure both pins went in).

Okay... I did not try "Hangar" or "Hangar Rental" because they brought up too many posts about getting a hangar, etc. I tried multiple "Rental Agreement" "Lease" "Hangar Rental Document" and I forget what else I tried, but multiple variations that brought up a lot of stuff that was not helpful. So what exactly did you search for and is it that you instantly found 24 different leases or that out of the 300 search items you found 24 different leases? And thanks for finding the links.... Ummm.... But where are they????? ADDED: Oops!!! Okay, my bad. Read your message because it came up as a notification.... The second one with all the links I hadn't seen yet. (graveling in the corner....)

Yes, that's a given. Should have mentioned it was on the list.

Not a bad thing to put in "on request" of the tenant. Don't know that I want to just add that they send me a copy every time. But if things get questionable then it gives me an option to check, which might show my suspicions are correct. And there could be situations, like an A&P doing work in the hangar without a plane of their own. Still aviation, but no "Annual" they would have to show. Guess they could flood me and send a copy of every annual they did for all the planes!

Anyone have any Hangar Rental Agreements they wouldn't mind sharing? I tried a few different searches, but nothing came up that referenced an actual lease. (Even tried @Fly Boomer's trick with "site:mooneyspace.com xxx" but no luck. I'm looking for examples because it looks like I've got a hangar to rent and a standard Apt/Home rental agreement is probably not the best guideline. Eventually I'll run it by a local lawyer, just don't see the need to pay them to do the research. I'd rather go in with a draft for them to okay or make changes to. And I don't know if anyone else does this, but I'd like to include that the primary use of the hangar is for aviation. I've heard way too many stories about trying to find hangars when there are often a number on the airport that are full of non aviation storage. Even people that may have a non flyable plane or parts of a plane shoved in the corner, but they never have any intent on flying, but they have a hangar for storage. I'm also *assuming* they are either month to month or 1 year agreements (again, rental, not leased from the airport, FBO, etc.). But maybe a lot are longer term Leases, which might bring into play a different set of local laws. (Again the lawyer...)

I guess Tanis doesn't pull as much because they expect you to leave it plugged in vs. using it as a pre-heater (or even an occasional pre-heater). Their website does say the 4 cylinder = 240 watts/ 2.1 amps and the 6 cylinder = 460 watts/ 4.0 amps. ADDED: Interesting that the Tanis Operating Guide does not have pre-printed specs on the power consumption. There is a place at the top of the fist page for the installer to handwrite in the Voltage, Wattage & Amperage. But there are no Specs that show Max draw. However, the fuse is spec'd at 12A and they also call for "...A 12-gauge extension cord is recommended for system loads up to 12-Amps..." They also list the appropriate wire gauges for different lengths of the extension cord (e.g. you can use 16 gauge if you're only going 50ft/15m or less).

No expert, but going from memory of some engine seminar years ago... I think the old theory of turning the prop backwards has to do with single velocity oil. If, like most of us, you're using multi velocity oil (at least in the winter) then there is no need. Other issue unrelated to the oil was to pull the prop through just to hear the starter click and to make sure there wasn't a big block of ice rattling around in the spinner. (Though I never got the rattling part, if it's ice I figure its frozen to something.)

NO! Delete that!!! (You don't want the insurance company seeing that... not that you would EVER do that.... )