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Have never heard of that being the case. Crossing the border I contact Mexicali Tower. They hand off to the next station and it's just like flight following.
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Bought first Mooney with Jimmy. Then he sold it when I upgraded. Absolutely flawless - and I'm a 35 year Real Estate Broker.
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I have not found that to be the case. AFAC, Immigration, Administration are all very professional. I tip upon completion of their stamp. Fourth player, Customs, will not accept a tip. Important to note that offering $ before the service is complete falls into a different category... bribe, and is frowned upon.
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You need to fly your aircraft into MMPE to get the airport rate. The airport manager will make the res for you.
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Baja Bush Pilots continues to make flying to / from Mexico easy. Cleared in at MMPE. Stayed a couple of nights at Mayan Palace. Airport rate for 2 bedroom Suite was $179 US. New AIU process completed with EAPIS. Flew to El Fuerte. Cleared out at MMGM. If anyone is reluctant to fly to Mexico, don't be. This was my 27th year with a Mex flight.
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3 years ago at 72 my underwriter advised they may want me out of a retract at 75. Contacted Avemco. Their response -1. keep a third class 2. keep flying with CAP 3. Check ride and IPC every year. 5600 hours. 1600 in my F. And...wait for it...my rate went down this year!!
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My IA asked if I have thought about the one piece belly mod for my 75 F. Hadn’t really. Is it worth the money?
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With the cowl closure and 201 windshield I beat book by 3 to knots at all altitudes in my 75 F.
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plastic rocker
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Should have been cleared - the on / off button broke in the middle.
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Switch broke. Tried Lasar. Nope. Any ideas where to find one? Thanks.
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Was a pleasure meeting you Russ! Safe travels to you both.
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Bought the 9 size. Large 24 tank for sale - $350. Brad
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$285
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McFarlane part number MC 1241-34.
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Ask my IA to get the number. I'm sure it will be different for the 231 (having owned one before). Will post when I hear back.
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Any position.
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cowl flaps won't stay closed in flight
brad replied to M Terry's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
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Cable on my 75 M20F broke. My IA, Rich at MEV had MacFarlane make me a new one with the push button lock. Cost was $285. Works great!!
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Carson Valley Aircraft - Rich - (775) 230-4961. Rich has maintained my Exec and 231 for years. Very knowledgeable...and very busy. Fly down and meet him. He's in the Hutt FBO hangar. Brad
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Tough to beat military training. Fortunate. Now fly weekly.
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Global had underwritten me for the last 12 years. Upon turning 72 it doubled. Went with AVEMCO. I flew F4s. Still fly with CAP. IPC / BFR annually. Over 1500 Mooney hours. No items on my Class 3. Advanced Wings. Appalled that age has become the determining factor.
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Non-turbo Mooneys; your preference if you could find it.
brad replied to DCarlton's topic in General Mooney Talk
Great discussion. I had my first 1975 F in 2001. Upgraded to 231 in 2005. Market tanked. Sold 231 to guy across the taxiway. Flew my sons Grumman til market came back. Bought back my 1975 F in 2011. Since then, upgraded paint, interior, avionics, Marquis engine. I ask myself often if I should move back up. My trips are mostly under 300 NM with an 800 NM to Mexico twice a year. For the Mexico 400 NM legs, I leave before the 231 and land within minutes of him. So, after looking at Ovations, 252s, Bravos, I have finally (today anyway) decided the F is my lifetime plane. -
Fly to Mexico 2-3 times a year. Best thing to do is join Baja Bush Pilots. All info is there and as a member you may use their system for EAPIS filing for US and Mexico. Member for 21 years. Brad
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A good run . . . thanks . . . smooth air and tailwinds to you.
brad replied to bumper's topic in General Mooney Talk
Look forward to seeing you and the Husky in the pattern!
