daytonabch04

How quickly the tides have turned....

Why hasn't Jonny been on here lately to provide an update if things are this dire with a sale?

I met Bob Minnis yesterday. Great guy and a wealth of knowledge. He’s involved with my Mooney and working to get a new STC approved in the near future. My plane goes into experimental category next week…

Yes, just moved my Bravo to KPHF from KY. Nope- not a CFI but instrument rated. CFI is on my bucket list. Rick's Aviation has some CFI's, but not sure how they handle training in your own plane.

What airport in the Hampton Roads area? Just moved to Yorktown myself and my plane is at PHF.

+1 for Byerly. Had an oil change there and they changed out my spark plugs. Seemed honest and fair. Got to work on it quick.

My Bravo is at EKX, however, it'll be moving soon when I move for the military. Hate to give up such a great hangar there.

I was intrigued by this plane as well as it had most I was looking for in an upgrade. The TT was concerning, however, I got the same 'vibe' from the broker which turned me away pretty quickly. They were very slow to disclose the logbooks which I think have been updated now, but made it rather known they received alot of interest quick and it was 'move soon'.

My city looked at hangar records/addresses from the local county airport.

If you've paid sales tax, I would think a use tax could still be applied, correct? Sounds like this isn't a 2nd sales tax but a 'right' to operate in their state...

Fly2lunch has been pretty accurate and updated when I want to go fly and get a bite. It's my go-to if I want food on a flight.

I have a Bravo and in the Indy area now...also need an IPC. Denver is a bit far to travel for one though. I bought mine without a ride and barely knowing what a Mooney/Bravo was.. Best decision so far until I find an Acclaim or Bravo with FIKI.

During runup, my Bravo oil pressure is around 91psi. After runup, during flight it's back to 72-74. Not sure what normal range is at 2000 rpm during runup.

What system is it connected to? What XM system did you have to buy? I have a XM weather receiver in my Bravo, but not hooked up/functional/activated from previous owner. I believe mine fed into the 430/530..

What about a Bravo? I'd sell mine at that price point. I need a reason to upgrade to a TKS plane myself.

August 2020. Looking at my logs it was an overhaul exchange.

AGL in Morganton...KMRN. Second choice, Cole Aviation in GA. Both great MSC's on the East Coast.

I had a KFC200 roll servo replaced at Thom Duncan Avionics/AutoPilot South in TN. 833-838-6226. Not sure if it was a OH unit or a new one, but was out and replaced in a matter of days...no issues since and fixed right up.

The Bravo is great, but would love an Acclaim with TKS/FIKI. Something to poke through some layers..

Go Bravo Both are within the same price point...Turbo is nice to have and wasn't needed for my mission, but not sure I could go back to NA now. Only thing I am missing is TKS/FIKI which will be on my next plane when I upgrade. DA and UL will need to be the two things to keep an eye on.

I had good luck at Thom Duncan Avionics. Located in TN, but a short Mooney flight away. https://www.thomduncanavionics.com/

The picture in the article does look like he made it to the fuel pumps...but did he get fuel is the real question...

Saw this in another forum. I would say this pilot was lucky! Hitting steel power lines on short final can only end one of two ways. No injuries, just maybe a bruised ego. https://www.heraldchronicle.com/news/local/pilot-avoids-crash-landing-after-colliding-with-power-lines/article_1903c806-66d5-11eb-991d-6b6311c10ac5.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share

I got voluntold to join Operation Warp Speed being a US Army Logistics Officer. I know nothing about vaccines, but here for the distribution and ensuring supplies are needed at the right place at the right time. My job everyday is an LNO to watch the Moderna and soon to be Janssen vaccines being filled into vials, inspected, and packaged for shipment. I'm no MD, but been involved in many meetings with senior leaders and do not feel any shortcuts have come about this process. Has there been challenges...of course, but the approval process and decision making has been based on science. Everyday, we're filling about 2M Moderna doses to be distributed to the American public. It's been a rewarding experience to say the least. I get my second shot next week and look forward to it.

Looks like Jonny hit 290kts in his M20T this morning! Cruising along! https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N705SE/history/20210122/1400Z/KERV/KDRP