RonM

One US dollar = $1.40 Canadian Dollar. Currently the Canada NAV User Fees affordable and will not stop me from flying to Canada. We in the USA have been fending off the threat of User Fees for a long time. I personally don't like the idea of them.

Steve: The fees at Billy Bishop were high but I was prepared for that. The User Fees sent me over the edge but I have since recovered. I did not expect User Fees. I know in the USA some have been pushing for User Fees, but AOPA etc have been successful in thwarting. I believe in the freedom to fly. The problem with User Fees is the gov't will keep jacking them up, up, up.

Friends: I apologize for my stupid Question about Canada NAV fees. The invoice from Canada NAV took me by surprise when I was catching up on old bills and I was in a grouchy mood. The Canada NAV customer service was closed for the day, so I ran like a little baby to Mooney Space to ask what I now know was a stupid question. Also I don't like the idea of User Fees for flying, so that was a contributing factor to my panic. Also I got bad info on the internet and I was under the false impression that once I go to Canada, I owe quarterly User Fees as long as I own my airplane. Anyhow, the info was readily available online and I spoke to Canada NAV customer service and paid my bill and asked how the fees work. They are not really that bad and I will continue flying to Canada. I love the flight from Caldwell, NJ to Billy Bishop City Island Toronto Airport. Again, I apologize for what was a stupid question. Everybody have a great day and enjoy your flying. Respectfully - RonM

I should have said. I am not looking to purchase a Mooney Missile. Very happy with mine. I am original owner of an MSE 1991 / Missile 1997 Conversion. Very happy with the airplane. I thought there would have been like 150 Missiles in the USA. About 55, huh? My once new airplane has become rare and kind of vintage.

Friends: Just curious. About how many Mooney Missiles are there in the world? In the USA? (Not Rockets, please. Unless you want to specify Rockets. This is just for curiosity anyway.) Have a great day everybody. Best - RonM

Friends: I have brand new M20J outer gear doors 4 sale. Both right and left. (Unopened and still in box.) I will sell them (either one or both) for the same price I paid from the Mooney factory: $1600 per gear door + shipping.

Thank U Don. Much appreciated. RonM

Thank you Rich. Much appreciated. RonM

Hello Friends. I have a 1991 Mooney M20J (MSE) / 1997 Missile Conversion. I need to replace the Tachometer. I want an original (analog?) tachometer, not a digital. Does anyone have any suggestion as to where I can get one? I would like a new one, not a used one. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any comments. Respectfully - RonM

May I gripe about sky high avgas prices on this forum? Hopefully fuel prices will eventually come down some. Doesn't high avgas prices put a damper on general aviation? With sky-high avgas prices, doesn't it affect the value of our airplanes, as the activity of flying is less desireable? Just wanted to gripe publicly. I know this is a problem this forum cannot fix.

Hi Mr. 67 m20F chump. No, my inner gear door is fine - thank goodness! Regards - RonM

Mooney Friends: I want to thank everyone for commenting on this topic and wish everyone a Happy New Year! Many safe and fun flights in 2022! I ended up making it down to Ft Lauderdale safely. All good now. I want to thank Alan Fox too, for his generous offer to assist. Alan is a great asset to our community and I am very grateful. Best, RonM

I am doing it.

Friends: I was only jokin' with those philosophical comments. I am in a serious bind being at a "foreign" airport, and needing service. Thus I appreciate all the comments. If I was home at Caldwell NJ, my mechanic would take care of everything. Not the situation though. I so appreciate all the intelligent and thoughtful comments. Respectfully - RonM

I won't be losing my spot at Wet Wingologist East. I have owned my airplane a few months over 30 years. My whole life since has been an obsession to get my airplane squared away. It is an elusive goal, and has never actually happened. (Seriously.) In the end I will win. My Mooney will be just fine.

Can the gear door be taken off, banged in to better shape and re-attached? It is just a piece of sheet metal. Right?

How hard is it to get a ferry permit? I have to figure out if I fly back home to NYC, or wait around Charleston.

What about a gear retraction test? Is that an option?

If the gear door gets removed, can I fly it without a gear door?

Mooney Friends: It's me , the Dumb Ass. I have been flying my Mooney Missile down from Caldwell NJ enroute to Ft Lauderdale Florida. At Charleston International I exited the runway on to the taxiway. I'll spare U the excuses like sun in my eyes, lack of a clear taxi centerline. I bumped my gear door in to one of the the little taxi lights on the edge of taxiway. I was hoping it was nothing but when I taxed to the FBO and checked it out I saw the outer gear door was bent /banged up a bit. Inner gear door seems unaffected and I taxi'd just fine. I would like to continue on my mission to drop airplane off in Ft Lauderdale with Wet Wingologist for fuel tank re-seal. I have had a bent outer gear door before and flew for a long time with it. Any comments appreciated. Regards - RonM

Thanks all - again for all the commentary on my Mooney Fuel Tank Leak. I read all comments very carefully. So much appreciated. Have a wonderful holiday season all! Best - RonM

1980Mooney: Thanks for your reply! I have been very happy with my Missile all these years and hope you are too. My left wing leak is pretty bad. There was a steady flow of fuel dripping creating a puddle under the wing and also the belly. I was putting off the repair to when was convenient, but after the puddles occurred it was time for me to do the scrape and re-seal. My mechanic drained my left tanks and put the fuel in the right wing. Yes, before I go to Florida I will top off all tanks and fly on the leaky tank first and then the good tank. I was advised that was okay. Until I leave, though - I plan to just fly on the right tanks which total 46.5 gallons. Just taking local trips and practicing approaches which is what I like to do. I will take 2 to 3 hour legs when I go to Florida, I imagine. Your decision to do a patch repair sounds reasonable to me, and I hope it solves the issue for you. Regards - RonM

Mooney Friends: Thank you all for all the helpful commentary on my Fuel Leak situation. You are all so friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with your time. I can't thank you enough and it is so great to be able to consult Mooneyspace for advice. As it turns out, I will be headed down to Wet Wingologist at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. I know the Minnesota place (Weep No More) is superb, and it would have been fun to fly out to Minnesota. However, I consulted with Edison from Wet Wingologist and he answered all my questions. I now have a plan of action to resolve my leaking fuel tanks once and for all. I wish everyone happy, fun and safe flying this holiday season. Best - RonM

I did upload video to You Tube. However, I did not see how I could share any link. Much Thanks - RonM