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While passing the Tampa area at 10,500 last Sunday with VFR flight following, I was told by Tampa approach of an RJ at 11,000 2-o'clock 5 miles, heading straight for me. He was coming straight at me from behind the right windshield post and I didn't see him until he was very near. BTW- 500 ft vertical separation is NOT VERY FAR. The RJ thought I was climbing into his flight path (I wasn't) and diverted around me at about 1/2 mile and 220 kts. Any tool we can use to help avoid other traffic is great. That was such a rapid encounter I didn't have much time to use the ADS-B info on the iPad.

The left fuel sender of my M20C is leaking from its center, not from the gasket. I want to replace with similar P/N AC5642354. I see a pair for sale on Ebay but I don't need both. Anyone have a left-hand sender they will sell? Please PM. Thanks.

I agree @RobertGary1, I too am not a fan of sticky goops. But, my a/c is missing some of the rubber gaskets. Are replacements or dimensions/materials available? Thanks.

I am looking to solve the same problem. @RLCarter does this stuff remain flexible and removable? Thanks!

Interesting theory, but that's not how prop strikes in aircraft with non-feathering props work. The only way to damage only two of three props in a non-feathered situation is if the engine is seized or the a/c hits the ground suddenly as in a crash. I've seen many prop strikes. The rotational inertia of the prop/engine is not small. The only way to dissipate that energy is through time and deformation of metal. Two blades ain't gonna do even if they are completely destroyed. What you see there in that photo is minor tip damage from the wind tipping the plane up on the tips of those two prop blades. This is similar the damage done recently to the propeller Don Kaye's beautiful aircraft when the gear were inadvertently raised in a shop. Read here: If there was a prop strike with a seized prop in that position, then only one blade would have been damaged and the bend would be about a foot from the tip. The bend location on both of those blades is more typical of a tip-over event than a prop strike with the engine running. The energy dissipation required to stop even an idling prop/engine is large. Minor damage to two prop tips just doesn't get it done.

The engine doesn't stop turning when the engine is switched off. There should be some curling to all three blades. There is no damage to the blade that is pointing upward. This a/c might have had a gear up landing at some point. The scratches on the nose gear doors indicate that. But, it didn't do it with this propeller on it. My original point was was that this aircraft was incorrectly tied down. Tie down rings are easy to obtain and install. My original post was valid- use the tie down rings. Ya'll have a great day.

Only has damage to two of the three prop blades. Strange gear up landing....

I saw this poor M20C at an airport in the Florida Panhandle yesterday. It looks as if it had been tied down with ropes in a cross-ways fashion to the main gear. Sideways wind loading created tension on the line tied to the downwind main gear, causing it to collapse. Then it appears as if the poor a/c became a bucking bronco in the wind- you can see damage to two of the prop blades and the top of the tail. It does seem that it would have fared better had it been tied down in the normal way to the tie down rings. The damage in this part of the Florida Panhandle near where landfall occurred was tremendous. I post this as an example of one way to not tie down a Mooney if you must tie one down outdoors during a high wind event. The landing gear can collapse if subjected to significant lateral loads leading to a loosely tethered M20 kite. The image has been edited to make the a/c unidentifiable.

Spartan.

roger that. aaaaah Two Eight Victor.

Mine has a davtron digital clock in it. It's kind of old looking- like nearly everything else.

Headline: "Hangar Makes Money, Buries Mooney" I'd like to see that one.

In response to @gsxrpilot, Paul I think you are on to something. I would have to believe that the proportion of remaining C's in the fleet that are in good to excellent condition is pretty small. It would be interesting to know how many are tied down outside and seldom/never flown vs. those that are tucked away in a dusty hangar and seldom/never flown, vs. those that are used frequently and well maintained. Any way to figure that out?

I wish I had that much money.

I agree fully with @Jerry 5TJ. The legacy of maintenance over the ~50 years of life of some of our older Mooneys is pretty freakin' amazing. Recently went through the airframe logs on our bird and created a summary. Notable findings: the battery box was removed and painted probably 20 times before a sealed battery was installed. I wouldn't have thought that would have been a major item at annual, but it was. The tanks have been resealed 2-1/2 times and the last time was a half-arsed attempt by someone to stop some leaks that kind of worked but made a mess for me that we are cleaning up right now. It was repainted 1-1/2 times. It is on approximately the 4th gen. of panel electronics. It used to have ADF & LORAN. It has had all three landing gear replaced. Windshield was replaced and it needs new side windows. The list goes on and on. The maintenance history of our birds is each unique, to say the least.

Broken link.

Yes- after our panel upgrade earlier this year I asked the insurance company to increase the hull value by several thousands. They asked for proof and value of the equipment added, not labor. I provided receipts showing the value added, and they raised it by that amount. At least it seems that insurance companies agree.

Quite an accomplishment anthony! Persistence, experience, AND wisdom! Don't think I'll get anywhere near 20,000 posts. I'll eagerly keep reading yours.

I recommend a flight to First Flight Airport, FFA, Kill Devil Hills, NC, on the outer banks. There is a very nice paved strip right next to the monument to the Wright Bros. first flight of a powered heavier-than-air machine. You can camp overnight and there is a very nice pilot's lounge. No services. Scenic spot with lots of historical significance if you are an aviation nut.

@Mooneymite I like what you are saying. Will you recommend a few of the places you've noted to be good post-season destinations? I'd love to hear what you think so I can have those places in my back pocket in case the opportunity arises. Thanks.

Here's all you need, one of these on the tail, and "Let 'Er Buck!" The official logo of the University of Wyoming Athletic Dept.

I think we need a top 10 list of -a- posts! Any takers? Here's mine, which was experiential well beyond my time as a Mooney owner: Install an Engine Monitor!

Density altitude is a serious factor- took off at DA of 10,000 this summer in Wyoming. Acceleration was less than half what it is at sea level.

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Good ROI.