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  1. Fly Boomer
    Yikes! Gotta look that one up.
  2. Fly Boomer
    I don’t know the model number, but these PreciseFlight speed brakes are activated by mechanical cable that runs through the MLG wheel well on both sides. I believe there is a diaphragm or bellows in the fuselage that converts from air power to mechanical power via the mechanical cables. I too am interested in documentation of any kind and, given the response the OP got from PreciseFlight, specifications and source for the rusted out cables.
  3. Fly Boomer
    My new word for the day
  4. Fly Boomer
    I think it was Mike Bush who said “if it’s warm, you probably over-primed, while if it’s cool, you probably under-primed”.
  5. Fly Boomer
    I noticed that most of his examples were brand “B” but figured my Mooney would do better.
  6. Fly Boomer
    This is pretty far out and long ago, but I once had a cable that looked perfect, but I cleaned and tightened the connections to no avail. In desperation, I replaced the cable — problem fixed.
  7. Fly Boomer
    More please! MooneySpaceCadets love pictures.
  8. Fly Boomer
    Sounds like an argument that favors a stopped clock over one that’s fast or slow. The stopped clock is on the money once each day; fast or slow is almost never right.
  9. Fly Boomer
    ^^^This is really good!
  10. Fly Boomer
    This is good. The WOT recommended by Braley and others assumes yo will limit percent power by going lean of peak.
  11. Fly Boomer
    You probably don't. Carburetor engines usually won't do LOP. But the monitor would tell you if your leaning technique is causing elevated temperatures. Mike Busch says 380 max for Continentals, and a little higher for Lycoming.
  12. Fly Boomer
    Agree.
  13. Fly Boomer
    My understanding is that if it goes to court, the corporation won't protect anybody from anything. Plaintiff will quickly pierce the veil and add anyone connected to the airplane or the corporation to the suit.
  14. Fly Boomer
    Given that Jimmy says TKS is only worth $10,000, I'm not sure how he justifies those prices.
  15. Fly Boomer
    The GAMI Guys (Advanced Pilot Seminars) say WOTLOPSOP: Wide Open Throttle/Lean Of Peak/Standard Operating Procedure. Even if you don't want to do LOP, stick with WOT.
  16. Fly Boomer
    If your CHT gauge is accurate and linear (huge if) then mid scale is 365. For engine longevity, you should plan on no higher than about mid scale or a little higher. No clue what the other cylinders are doing. Do whatever it takes to cool it down. And get an engine monitor.
  17. Fly Boomer
    So these fit every Mooney model from 1968 to 1999? It's not clear from the web site.
  18. Fly Boomer
    The factory-turbocharged Continentals have a lower compression ratio than N/A. Generally, they are: 360 7.5 turbocharged and alternative fuel 8.5 naturally aspirated 470 8.6 most engines (naturally aspirated) 7.0 for a couple of engines (also naturally aspirated) 520 7.5 turbocharged 8.5 naturally aspirated 550 7.5 turbocharged 8.5 naturally aspirated
  19. Fly Boomer
    The 250 fpm descent makes all the difference!
  20. Fly Boomer
    Somewhat analogous to taxiing while fiddling with radios.
  21. Fly Boomer
    I have no experience with them, but it clearly shows on their web site that "no accessories" are included and, for a few engine types, cylinders ARE included, leaving the rest without cylinders. It looks to me like a la carte pricing: the quoted price is the case and what's inside -- everything else is extra cost? I may be missing something.
  22. Fly Boomer
    There's TAS and then there's IAS. No, not Indicated Air Speed, I'm talking about Internet Air Speed.
  23. Fly Boomer
    You can put in your airport, and set the mileage limit to 100 (or whatever) and see a list of all the known restaurants within that radius. You have to imagine the map.
  24. Fly Boomer
    I'm borrowing that idea! I have been looking for a plug of some kind, but this looks even better.
  25. Fly Boomer
    While it's not a substitute for a capacity check, measuring the OCV (Open Circuit Voltage) is a pretty good proxy for battery condition. If the OCV goes down day by day or week by week then there is probably a small load on the battery with the master off. If the battery is good and it won't start, then something downstream is at fault: ground or other connection, solenoid, starter, etc.
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