MrRodgers

There was a hangar neighbor of mine in Santa Monica who was one of those pilots described above. He had many hard landings at KSMO and KVNY and even left the runway on one of them on rollout after landing. After numerous CFI's (mine included) refused to fly with him again or sign him off he found someone who cleared him on his review and he subsequently landed hard (again) and killed himself. Many people tried to talk with him about him needing to consider stopping his aviation activities but he refused. Although in the video (see link) he says he was unfamiliar with the area he had in fact flown into KVNY on many occasions and was quite familiar with the approach. It really was avoidable and very sad that he would not listen to the advice given that perhaps he should stop flying. Text Below From YouTube. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The pilot was involved in a car accident that resulted in serious injuries and required intensive care treatment for about 5 months. Another witness reported that the pilot took several months to recuperate but was not the same person physically after the car accident. The witness stated that when the pilot returned to flying, he was unable to hold his head straight. He was frequently hunched over and was only capable of using about 10% of his right arm and hand strength. When driving, the pilot frequently used his left hand to pick up his right arm and place it on the gear shift. The witness reported that the pilot's physical condition was the same the day before the accident. The witness further stated that several instructors refused to fly with him; eventually, the pilot found one instructor who agreed to sign him off for a flight review. The witness stated that several of the pilot's peers had encouraged him to stop flying

Looks like my recent visit to the doctor. Better get that to the lab right away.

DISC? What are you referring to?

Call Don Maxwell at Maxwell Aviation in Longview TX. He’s a highly regarded Mooney specialist with decades of experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Here’s the kit I purchased to use with WashWax All. https://washwax.com/collections/the-wash-wax-mop Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

A clean micro fiber towel won’t scratch the surface. Blue shop towels are fine for other applications. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You should only use CLEAN micro fiber towels with the product. One towel for the wet application and another for the drying/buffing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks everyone. Great information. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi everyone. I seem to remember that someone once posted a link to an app where someone can put in an address and the closest GA airport would be given. Does anyone remember this or have the link information available. Thanks, Michael

Same here with the Wash Wax All (Blue) for the plane and (Red) for the belly. Great results. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think a mid June or early July date would be a good choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I love mine. Such a great plane.

Very true. The only major obstacle is off the departure end of 24 where there is a 600 + FT radio tower that needs to be respected. The video is tragic in every way.

I guess the moral to that story is SEIZE THE DAY! Good for him for getting it done at 89.

I am now 52 and thought that if I started flying again, it would only be for the next 10 or so years. Then I read we have some octoflyarians. This really inspired me to want to finish my PPL and go for it. There are a lot of years left for me to fly! Tom Go for it and don’t look back. I’m 55 and have had my ppl 14 months. After 15 years of on again/off again training I finally got my ticket. Purchased my 67 Mooney M20F two months before my check ride. I’m still amazed that I actually have my own plane and the ability to fly whenever I’d like. Join us at the West Coast Mooney Group when you are ready. Welcome to the club! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks so much. Thus is what I was looking for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hi Everyone. I am in need of a POH for my 67 M20F. The copy I have is misprinted with every other page upside down or backward. If anyone has a copy I'd be happy to pay a fair price or perhaps someone can email me a pdf of one. Thanks, MrRodgers

Relegated? I prefer the term "fortunate" to be in the vintage category. There is just something about a well maintained vintage anything that always gets my attention.

As PIC you have every right to carry that responsibility all the way to your parking spot. The word “unable” is a complete sentence. Have a great time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In truth the extra 10" added to the F and later airframes was divided between both the front and rear seats. At 6'3" 225lbs I am very comfortable with my plane solo or with passengers.

It was great seeing you and your wife last Sunday. Hope to see you both again very soon. Oceano fly-in coming up May 10-11.