Stephen

Bump, thanks to the new members are updating the thread in vintage with some nice pics!

Nice pair, I see someone besides me has a photo-bombing finger.

Update as promised, silver C5 starting this thread has driven off into the sunset.

Just make sure your O2 and pulse-ox monitoring strategy, and backup, are tested and good to go!

.035AMU and you are in business : https://www.amazon.com/Rioddas-External-Portable-Rewriter-Superdrive/dp/B07DLRG9VH/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=usb+dvd+drive&qid=1578415742&sr=8-3

Nice pair; both look great in blue!

Mitch,, did this make it into the Favorite Ride / Favorite Plane thread? If not, please post cause she's a beauty.

@eskalada .. looks like Robert is looking to hook you up. A you are seeing, MS members are a great bunch and quite generous. Welcome aboard!

This was my experience as well

Just a pointer to this tread in " 'Vintage" . We have quite a few joiners to Mooneyspace since it last bubbled up. For the new, the idea is to get a picture with your Mooney and second favorite vehicle ...ideally in the same pic. Click on this thread to view an post:

Percolating this thread to the top since we have quite a few joiners. I have a newly acquired favorite ride that I will be updating with here.

What’s the difference between a pizza and a new flight instructor? ...A pizza feeds a family of four!

@M20Doc Curious on the comparative Comanche noise level?

Be the photo flipping widget! @RedSkyFlyer beautiful aircraft. Congrats!!!

Probably the T-shirt vs temps at altitude, nice job Alan, good ro know!

I understand, but as an A & P installing the above EI, how do you not use sealant per the above guidance? Manufacturer says is WILL leak in all caps (with leaking 100 LL being an obvious danger and liability). Perhaps there may be some other clarifying guidance from EI... Interesting predicament. Maybe, the requirement for thread sealant is not an IE thing, maybe it is just that transducer, maybe there is newer or clarifying guidance. I could see comfort with the installation method being a consideration on which unit (IE vs JPI) to recommend to customers...

I noticed there is a pretty big lag in using Foreflight synthetic vision with a Stratus. Trying to use it for an emergency descent would definitely be something you would want to practice preferably with a safety pilot.

For troubleshooting posterity, here is the the symptom: Notice JPI EDM 900 Fuel Flow erratic, but CHT/EGT / RPM/ MP/Engine Sound rock solid JPI900_Erratic_FuelFlow.mp4

================== I think EI FT-180 requires it with special attention to installation technique): From: https://iflyei.com/wp-content/uploads/0929031-FT-180-Info-Rev-D.pdf : "Teflon Tape and Pipe Dope (Thread Sealant): WARNING: The Inlet and Outlet ports are NPT threads. NPT threads are NOT self-sealing, thread sealant must be used. If thread sealant is not used, NPT threads WILL leak. If Teflon Tape is wrapped over the end of a male fitting, it will be sheared off during installation and can wrap itself around the flow transducer rotor or lodge itself in an orifice in the engine causing a dangerous fuel restriction. If Pipe Dope is placed in the female fitting or forward of the threads on the male fitting, it will dislodge and flow through the fuel system. It can attach itself to the flow transducer rotor or lodge itself in an orifice in the engine causing a dangerous fuel restriction." ================== JPI forbids it per https://www.jpinstruments.com/FAQ/fittings-used-on-the-transducer/

Yep, found it: https://www.jpinstruments.com/FAQ/do-not-blow-air-through-the-transducer/

Thanks @carusoam good synopsis. I do believe JPI says *not* to blow air through the transducer on their site, but I think that perhaps this is ok: but this is NOT ok:

Anthony.... keeps going and going and going and going.... maybe it is time to change your icon to a pink bunny with a drum.... just a thought.

Hmmmm

Sounds perfectly reasonable.

I think Paul @kortopates may have a point with the airflow. I have exactly down to the taxi /climb-out operation, inop in cruise, works on decent/landing/taxi. I plan on checking the connections. From JPI's troubleshooting FAQ: Inaccurate/erratic fuel flow readings? September 05, 2012 by Craig Peyton 1.) Might have used sealant or Teflon tape on transducer threads. This can cause the transducer to fail. Do not use teflon tape, or thread sealant compound of any kind. [ See #503 Fuel Flow Installation Manual – Heading #2 “Initial Check Out” — line item #14.] 2.) Check that the transducer harness wiring is not routed with or adjacent to ignition wires, alternator wires, spark plug leads, or cabin heater ignition wires. Also check connections and crimps. 3.) Make sure there are no 90-degree fittings within 4” of the inlet/outlet side of the transducer. Cavitations in the transducer will result in inaccurate readings. 4.) Fuel Flow Tester available for $35.00 for testing instrument and transducer. Call the Sales Department at JPI at: 800-345-4574