RogueOne

Talk about thread drift.

So you literally stated that a few more hours in the cockpit would NOT cure your airmanship issues... I am glad you are happy with your C.

Really a good and timely read for my transition from my M20E to the Missile with a heavy nose requiring significant up trim in landing configuration. Thank you all.

Slow learner? Caveman method is taking hold to teach a lesson. Empowered or victim. It is a choice. It takes action. Or just keep having passive aggressive regret? One way to go. *Not an A&P, but I have trusted one with my and my families lives for sixteen years and counting...

Hank: I am picking up what you are laying down sir. The two posters (plus Brad) rub me the same way. Their replies are nuanced for sure. They are speaking to me and you and basically saying “airplanes are expensive, we have people and the people are paid to keep us safe. We pay without question”. NOPE. I BLAME the original poster for not being clear in his communication to a (new to him service). Doubling down on being absent as the process began. I just don’t work that way. Over communicate is how I roll. The expectations are clear. In writing until you develop a relationship. Your discussion on the windows specifically speaks to type/color/tint/cost and desire (as some actually enjoy participating where they are allowed and can in the process of maintenance and upkeep). To answer your question by the “three”: “Why is getting ripped off supposed to be a learning experience for the victim, because the A&P knows best and is only thinking about you. Just pay the bill. Don’t be “that guy”, don’t make a fuss, be a team player, go along to get along, chip chip stiff upper lip, (besides we are affluent and money is no object when it comes to our passion).” Ya, I’m going a different route, but thanks...

I am going to give you my opinion because you asked for it. Don’t like it? DON’T REPLY BACK TO ME because you asked. I find it difficult to believe that there was ZERO discussion about window installs. If the guy was my mechanic and he did this I would tell him “I didn’t ask for this installation I am NOT paying for it. I am not paying for the materials or the labor. You want the windows? Take ‘em back out and put mine back in. If he tries to bill you/puts a lien on your plane go to court. Again I find it difficult to believe there was ZERO said about the windows PRIOR to his moving forward with the install. I HIGHLY question your story and would LOVE to have the mechanics input on what happened here. I have had the same A&P for sixteen years. He has not and would not EVER do something like this without a verbal. I actually installed my own windows in his hanger in conjunction with an annual some years ago. If your story is as you say it is he would make it right or our relationship would be finished.

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Coming along. I resemble your challenge in getting into the air.

Are you saying Mooney is not zinc chromated?

This is a great suggestion that I already had done after reading a tech blog. Made statement: weather and traffic are important enough to have direct connection from gdl39 to Aera660. Sold me. Thanks for validation and helping others that may read this post!!

Got the 660 software and database updated. Install next week. Looks like a nice device. When subs run out you still can view old data, right? Like safe taxi etc.

Definitely left a mark...Just a matter of time. Hope it is not a Mooney like the wing was here. Engineers: would that have made it down safely?

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My cylinder and exhaust probes are already installed. Four days? NOPE.

Four days to install? That just seems ridiculous to me....

100% agree, but we are told that GA insurance is increasing because of the Boeing Max crashes. Just a load of crap. Our insurance should be going DOWN NOT UP. Not a damn thing you can do, but start your own company....Sigh.

I vote for 201 over the Commanche...

Zero worries. I appreciate the discussion. There are many absolutes in aviation. This gets into some gray area. If a truss is compromised the results can be catastrophic. If a truss needs replaced the cost is minimal compared to the POTENTIAL costs.

Damn. I was hoping for total agreement since he used a razor blade and a 1/32” safety wire wouldn’t fit...Oh well.

When it is beyond 1/32”. At least you can measure that with a straight edge and a piece of safety wire. How about your tail bolts. How “scientific” is that measurement? Help me out Engineers. What tool is used on that assessment?

My opinion doesn’t matter, but since you asked: I would fly that truss with zero concern.

Absolutely. My A&P installed our G3 in our old plane. I will definitely have them do the 900 when we get there.

I pulled the 396 from the panel and listed on EBay. It is going to sell. Unfortunately could not remove the AirGizmo as I don’t have access to the back of the bolts holding in place and the nut is spinning instead of coming loose. Sigh..More money to be spent as the 530 will need to come out to get access. I have a reconditioned 660 with cradle, the air gizmo and the external antenna coupling that goes to size for 660. I noticed that it had a audible cable. I would imagine if we cut that there will be a +/- and ground in there? Has 396 power which as well should have wires when cut. I will plug in the XM connector too in case we ever fire that up. Now if we could just get the fall monsoon season over with...

My Missile information says: Datum Zero Station 5” aft of centerline of nose gear 33” forward wing leading edge: 59.25 -Pussy/Bully/Rogue/MyNameIsNobody/ScottFromIowa/OneStrike/TwoStrikes/ThreeStrikes-Reborn.

Interesting is one way to describe. I do not believe in coincidences.