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I've used a young man in the ATL area, who travels from field to field in the NW region of the city. IIRC he charged around $300 for a nice clean and wax. I'll send you a PM with his contact info.

Team Chemtrail patch for the win!

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Nothing is more fun than flying with your children. Both my kids have their licenses, and one is following the same path towards commercial aviation. Best of luck to your son!

This was a couple of days ago, and I made a longer post in the Vacation section, but I think this counts as "flight-seeing"... Over western Montana and northern Idaho.

I don't know if they will stay in place without the bracket, but now that I have mine installed I don't really even notice them. Here's a photo of them in place. They do a great job of bringing air into the cabin on the ground. I'm sorry I didn't install them sooner.

+2. lol

I got mine installed today. I had a "duh" moment when I looked at them and realized they're a mirror image of each other or they wouldn't scoop air. They do have a warning sticker! They work great. Glad I got them. Photos below, but I neglected to take a photo with them deployed. I'll try and get one in a few days.

I know a guy who might be interested. He checked me out in my Mooney. I'll PM you his name and address. Great, knowledgeable pilot.

There is a right one and a left one. From Spruce, there's a"pull-down" menu when you order. I just got mine and haven't really had a chance to look at them, but I'll take photos when i get a chance to install them. I suspect the difference is some minor, subtle change, such as the way the intake is angled... My aircraft came with windows on both sides, but as I'm discovering, that's probably a modification (thanks, previous owner!) I do have the eyeball vents, but the volume of the air through the window is MUCH greater on the ground. In Georgia, these things are going to make a huge difference. In Idaho, not so much, I think. I'm working today, flying the Mooney down to get the son tomorrow. He and I will probably get them installed when we get back. Photos to follow....

I have an '84 K (231), but it has new windows. Came that way to me. Both have the drop down vent window, so I'm thinking I can put one on both sides. I just bought both the left and right-side versions, so I sure hope so! I've never noticed a difference from left to right previously, so perhaps mine are different...

Why not the passenger? Do you only have one on your side?

Following all the discussion about the ice-chest coolers, I've decided I don't really need one, as I spend 90% of my time in cooler air (above 8000'). But it is really hot on the ground, and I've noticed just sticking my hand outside to re-direct the air in while taxiing is awesome. So, I've found these Kool Scoop Vents, which look like they're exactly what I need, but I'm reluctant to glue something to the window, and I'm also hesitant to lose even a couple of inches of shoulder room. Anyone have them, and love them or hate them? Thoughts? http://m.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/koolscoop.php

In the FWIW department, flaps are more for obstacle clearance on t/o than anything else. On big planes the shorter the field and higher the obstacles, the more flaps we use. The only time I could see a Mooney needing full flaps might be on a 2000' strip in the mountains. On a 10,000' strip by the beach, I see no reason to fear a no-flap t/o. As with all things, there are always trade-offs: what is the effect on an abort, a go-around, engine loss, power-failure, etc... With more flaps, and without having done in-depth research on the M20 (read any), I'd expect your angle of climb to increase with more flaps. So, it would be reasonable to assume you'll be higher quicker, so you'd have more altitude with which to work in the event of engine failure. Using full-flaps likely increases that angle, but would correspondingly increase drag, so the slight gain likely negates the advantage in the event of that same engine failure... Just my humble opinion.

In the FWIW department, those oxymeters are about half price if you get them from a store that doesn't have "airplane" or "aircraft" in the store name! Check Amazon, if you haven't already.

I don't think he meant no "BS". I think he meant they don't use C-PAP. Which as I understand it, is a machine to help people breathe at night, especially those with apnea... http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/continuous-positive-airway-pressure-cpap-for-obstructive-sleep-apnea Or I could be wrong.

Just to pile on: I found that what I wanted and what I could GET were two completely different things. As far as value goes, it doesn't matter what the rest of us think (to a point, as re-sale is always a factor), it matters what you find worthy. Do you want speed, range, lift, load, etc... When I started shopping, I wanted a 252. Faster and easy to operate (due to the wastegate and intercoolers). I couldn't find a nice one that didn't have really high time. Had I been willing to wait for a couple of years, I'm sure one would have popped up. I listed the things that mattered to me, and realized I could have those capabilities on a couple of different models. In my own circumstances, I really valued speed, low time, and long range. I ended up getting a 231 (with aftermarket wastegate and intercoolers) and couldn't be happier. Were I shopping again, I'd still be starting with a 252, but I love the 231. FWIW

My daughter and husband are moving to South Bend for a year, for a work assignment. The wife has directed that we WILL go up there about once a month. I'm looking for recommendations for a good airport, FBO, place to park, etc... Thanks in advance

Reviving the thread, the #1 son soloed an H-67 yesterday. Keeping the tradition alive...

I really appreciate when someone takes the time to publicly admit a mistake. I still have a lot to learn, and hopefully every time I read something like this, it saves me from eventually doing the same thing. Thanks

That's what I've been told, so that's what I do. 25 for me, or as soon after that as practical. TSIO-360-LB Continental. And I've been using Shell Elite, because that's what it had in it. I only need to add a quart every 10-12 hours, so it seems to be working well. But I don't see anyone else using Exxon. Thoughts or suggestions?

Add me please. Both locations, KVPC and KSZT

Both my grandfather and father were military pilots. They were mostly done with flying by the time I was old enough to remember, but I saw them both as officers. With my father's encouragement, I accepted an appointment to the AF Academy, thinking I'd become a physician. Once there they quickly informed me that they weren't in the business of producing doctors. Rather than fight the system, I figured I'd go the pilot route, and maybe become a doctor later. It was quickly apparent that flying was easier and more fun... My son is following a similar path and is at Ft Rucker in UH-60 school. We bought the Mooney so that he could get fixed-wing hours. One of the most enjoyable things in my life is flying with him.

I work in Atlanta, and live just outside, in Kennesaw. We migrate back and forth, but usually only fly the Mooney up in the summer. We'll be up for most of July, and at least a couple of weeks in August... KSZT. Or if you're daring, my best friend is on a grass strip, Olmstead Sky Ranch, ID25. I can't bring myself to try and land there. Too bumpy for me.

Sorry I missed this when it was first posted! Awesome story. I summer in Sandpoint Idaho. If you get the flying bug this July, come see us.