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@Ernie Horton my neighbor is selling a Robotow Mooney, asking $1000. PM me for contact info.

Funny, I brought Dan up just this afternoon while talking with a client. Happy Birthday Dan! You have made quite an impact on many people, some that you never even met. @DanM20C I hope you and your beautiful family are doing well.

Thanks for your insight John. My hangar neighbor let me have his Robotow to try for a few weeks. I’ve used it twice now and it is fairly easy to operate and does a great job getting the plane up the incline leading to my hangar. I personally (maybe because I’m accustomed to it) still prefer my gas Powertow EZ. It is easier to connect to the nose wheel and not as “jerky” as the Robotow but smells like a weed eater. The Robotow however can be folded down to fit in the baggage area and taken with me. The gas monster, not so much. If I didn't already have a tug, I would probably buy the Robo or the Sidewinder. If anyone here is interested in a like new Robotow Mooney, PM me and I’ll put you in touch with the owner.

I have an opportunity to buy a Robotow from a hangar neighbor. I am currently using a gas Powertow EZ 40. My initial experience with the Robotow is that it takes more effort to connect and disconnect to the nose wheel. The advantages however are outlined well in this old thread. Looking for experiences from anyone who has used both and which do you prefer?

Summer's going fastNights growing colderChildren growing upOld friends growing older Time stand still.

I’ll offer an appropriate segue. Yachtmaster and HK 93 (pre ban)

Thanks for all the replies. I realized after some checking that there were various different designs For the cable attach point so only those with my style probably feel my pain. Anthony, it was finished and closed up by the time I posted this and I was at the height of my frustration so no pictures and I didn’t want to dig back into it. I did find a pic on Mooneyspace from another poster that I attached here that resembles mine. MKturbo, Moose, Chump, Mitch and Yetti. I did have the oil, cooler unbolted but it only provided minimal room to negotiate with my hand. In the end I was able to get it attached and my mechanic was satisfied with the result. Nuke, send your most useful curse words so I can be prepared for the next lower cowl removal. Gary, now I really like your idea. I will be looking into the oil cooler relocation STC. Seems like it would be Yuge plus. Steve photo credit @apenney

Awesome video Oscar. Way to go! 41V looks amazing!

Im going to hell. It took 237 curse words to get the wire into the small hole in the stud. The oil heat exchanger mocks me the whole time while the cable housing punctures my finger tip releasing bright red corrosive fluid. There’s got to be a better way, so share your secrets.

Black switches matter.

Wow, is certainly an appropriate response to this video.

I met the owner of the company when I first bought my Mooney and was having it annualed down in Sanford, Fl. Ruben is a brilliant guy and super nice with a great family. They left Venezuela after the Marxist take over and are living the American dream. Good people.

Jose, Your customs stickers are expired.

Sorry to hear about this Frank. Peace to you and his family.

Which portion? The fat ones?

What's that bright orange ball in the sky? Yes! Sunshine for a change. Got to blow the dust off both the mistresses.

Congrats Omar.

Since shawnd had success here, I'm going to piggyback on his post. I need a A490 as pictured. Thanks, Steve

@carusoam Yes, it’s a Hartzell Scimitar conversion on a ‘76 F. Nice work Alan. I’d like to replace it anyway if anyone knows where I can find one.

Does anyone have a doubler like the one pictured here laying around! @Alan Fox @Jerry Pressley

Our local flight school has been using an “E” for years now. Seems to fly often.

She’s gorgeous! I’ve always been drawn to the 195’s, such a work of art. Enjoy!

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CAVU Bob, fly high.