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Skates97

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  1. This was me too, I had 0 complex and only 58.6 hours total in my logbook. The transition time took care of the complex endorsement, and by the time I was done with that and the extra solo time I felt ready to take passengers.
  2. When I started looking at prices to put a system in the plane I just kept coming back to the Inogen and that there are no refills to worry about or installation. I almost never buy the extended warranty on something, but theirs covers drops and also lifetime servicing so I paid for it. Send it back FedEx once a year for rods and filters to be replaced and any software updates. Initially I didn't think I should be concerned about dropping it, but then considered the times I have had stuff go airborne in the cabin, or hit my head, and figured I was one bad bump from it going airborne and slamming back down breaking it.
  3. We bought an Inogen G5 and love it. I have a 12V outlet in the baggage area and just plug it in back there. With it plugged in we keep it at the highest setting, both of us on it and at 11,000' my sats are still at 98-99. Bought from Main Clinic Supply, all they need is a copy of your pilot license.
  4. I gave up waiting and bought the A-Plex Cleaner. I used Plexus for years but after using A-Plex I like it better. It foams up much better than the Plexus and cleans well leaving no streaks. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/cx-56955.php?clickkey=460112
  5. I should knock on wood, but I'm 31 months and 430 hours on my GFC500 without any issues. But maybe there is a difference in the forces on the servos in a short body compared to a long body?
  6. I replaced mine with this one. It has a cap that screws on and seals with an o-ring. You remove the cap and screw on the adapter, snug it up and drain the oil. When done remove the adapter and screw the cap back on. The only "downside" is that if you lose the adapter you can't drain the oil. It has been leak free for the five years I have had it in the plane and I just keep the adapter in a ziplock bag in the little bin with a few tools, quart of oil, etc. in my baggage compartment. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpages/05-00983.php
  7. I had mine resealed by Johnson Propeller in Shafter five years ago. They had a truck that came by my AP/IA's hangar, picked it up, then dropped it off.
  8. We have a couple Citizen London 20" e-bikes. One in the baggage and one in the back seat. https://intothesky.com/2022/07/10/july-4th-santa-paula-breakfast-and-a-bike-ride/
  9. If you're looking to build time, the 100kt Piper will build it at the exact same rate as the Mooney. It just won't be as fun...
  10. Welcome aboard. I bought ours right after getting my PPL. It was the nicest regularly flying one I could find. The panel needed some love but over the past 7 years and almost 1000 hours we've updated almost everything and had amazing adventures along the way.
  11. When I talked to LASAR years ago they said the only difference in the two kits was the drawing that went with them, the seals that come in them are the same. If you look at the part numbers of the two seals that come in each kit they are the same. 1) 600-0101-10 1) 940057-001 The torque is very specific, I wouldn't want to chance it that "just snug" isn't going to be too much and snap the bolt. There is also a tendency to snug it "just a little more" if there is a slow drip. It should be 15-20 inch-lbs. It is a very light torque.
  12. I'm glad I don't fly for work, and when I hear of those thinking of buying a plane for commuting it always sits a little uneasy for me precisely for what you mention. Even with an IR there are times that risks might be taken that shouldn't be taken. I love flying, but I'm glad that I have the flexibility to go when I want or cancel when I want.
  13. I've been really happy with it. As others have said it sits higher than the others so if I'm using it under the belly I just jack the plane up. About the only time I'm under it is during annual and I already have my jacks out for that anyway. I got the locking wheels also and they are great to keep me from rolling away from whatever I ma working on, or trying to get a little leverage on. Except when I accidentally hit one of the locks with my foot, go to move and can't, then start looking around for whatever the wheel is running into only to find it has been inadvertently locked...
  14. Welcome aboard, and it doesn't take very much oil to show up like what you have. It could be something new, but still could be oil finding it's way out from what was spilled during that oil change.
  15. I use it as well and have been happy. Anytime I add/remove an appliance I email them to update my file. When I get the list each year I highlight the applicable ones referencing the previous year's list that I keep in the logbook. The ones that are permanently complied with are all signed off and kept in their own section so it's easy to find if someone is interested. I'm on enough sites I see the AD's throughout the year but the ADLOG system is easy to use and worth the price. I think I pay $30 a year? What does an IA charge to do the AD search for annual? I guess it's part of the annual base quote, not sure if they itemize it. I've used ADLOG since I got my plane 7 years ago and do owner assist. My IA looked through the first year looked through all the old AD's the first year to see how the permanently complied ones had been done. In subsequent years he just reviews the summary that ADLOG sends and compliance with the recurring ones.
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