Stephen

Probably want to poll "Of those that have had your Lycoming rebuilt/directly inspected, how many have exhibited CAM issues/wear etc..." Some of us may very well have valve-train wear and it isn't caught until it is caught at rebuild time or upon failure.

Thanks @Antares I called Tim at JPI and they are sending a snubber. I wondered if you couldn’t make a carb jet work or if when my snubber arrives if it wouldn’t look suspiciously like a jet ... I guess you answered that question.

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I do use the orange card from Jepp now.

I did see that, just applying for the CB club

Hi Just looking to see if there are any spare NavData cards for GNS 530 W for a Garmin (non Jep) subscription available. Thanks, Stephen

Yeah , sombody (3 sombodys) really dropped the ball last night... DOH

Amen!!!

Just an update. The ammeter problem was the inline fuses (installer didn't put them in) .... if they are out your EDM 900 Ampmeeter will read 0, 1 or 2 amps all the time, no matter the load. MP is by experimentation: The original EDM installer put a solid MP sensor line to replace the "defective" one with the hole. Hole was there by design. Replacing the line with a hole took about 40% of the 10ths reading volatility away so it swings a little more than half the range it did before. I think it needs the snubber... next project.

Yeah, noticed that when I landed. It pretty much stays welded shut at cruise speed due to the relatively high pressure in the cabin, but like to lock it on the ground.

That it is!! Man my landings are rusty!!

Summertime now...

I should have put it in General rather than vintage, but don't think you can move a whole thread

Beautiful rides Paul!

Was in the MX penalty box for 5 months; finally out! I have a 340 mi one-way trip, 2-3 times per month from MO to AR trip to visit clients ... definitely tired of driving it!

Finally out of annual!! @Antares thanks & thanks to MS! 2F716B4C-D7A4-42BE-BF2C-DCF9D0C2605B.MOV 23C0F184-153C-4057-A737-BD531CD57FF3.MOV

Beautiful wheels ... all 7. I think a C5 and Mooney make a great combo!

Hah, just watched the video; there is a lot packed inro that little box. Seems to be transponder + adsb in/out + a lot of WX functions from a foreflight /iPAD/stratus setup.

Thanks Paul, good thoughts; that was (is) in fact plan "A", the J updating was a contingency. Would definitely like @carusoam to get some thoughts on how big a deal or not a long body for a newer pilot is (he will get mooney specialist CFI transition, so factor that as a given) but has no Mooney time.

Thanks Oldguy, sounds like great advice; will pass it on.

Thanks Tamera, good to know. I suggested the EDM 900 to him but it looks to me like the systems must be highly similar from an installation LoE standpoint.

Hi Steven, Great thought. I initially suggested an Ovation and a J as the potential targets. My friend is, about a 130-150 (guesstimate) hr pilot with instrument rating. Like I was when I started with my Mooney, he is rusty (hasn't flown in about 7-8 years) but is starting the process of comping up to speed. His time to date has been PA-28/140 - 180 and (mostly) C182 fixed gear. He is very bullish on training and tends to heavily invest in training and, in fact, dig to China when committed to a competency. If the search for a plane took 3 months to a year that would probably be fine...much more important to get the right airframe. The reason I asked about the J avionics upgrade *real-world* $$ is that it may be an answer if locating a high-finish, fully-updated, creampuff J is challenging Regarding the Ovation, I have gotten some repeat guidance that a J would probably be a better platform for a low time pilot than a long body. Mine is an F model, so I haven't flown a long body for comparison. Turbo is out due to not wanting to complicate the systems, expense scenario when almost 100% of the flying with be flatland. Base on comparing UL on J's to Ovations, I think the O's are mostly a roominess and another 15 knots-isa. My buddy will probably fly 1-2 people, occasionally 3. Mostly around the midwest and possibly trips from the Midwest to the Southeast. Seems like a J would be adequate and very efficient for that mission while minimizing MX costs.

Thanks Paul, I'm sure that is the case, should have thought of that.

Chris, did I recall you had an AoA or am I mistaken? If so do you have a photo that includes it (if it is on the glareshield or if I circled it above the L3)

Welcome aboard Shadow! You've come to a *great* place ...."space"!! Phenomenal group here!