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R-Banger

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  1. This is exactly how I went about it. Mine goes on at 12" now and it is perfect.
  2. +1 for the JPI 900 and Cies Fuel Senders. Haven't installed mine, but it will pretty much consolidate everything on the passenger side panel into a screen for you, with much better accuracy. Best peace of mind, and also good resale value if that is of concern for you.
  3. I just got my LED beacon yesterday from Gallagher Aviation! Highly highly recommend. No tax, free and fast shipping, and 10% off as I believe they extended their sale. Now I just need to get around to installing it.
  4. As someone who finances homes for a living, I will agree that the appraisals are apples to oranges when comparing to aircraft. Even at that there are still some similarities. Yes with homes you have comps available; however, appraisals don't always necessarily take into account market value. It is a formula based comparison to get a decent assessment of value from comps, but there are still intangibles that formulas and such can't quantify, and due to regulations, appraisers are limited in factoring in those variables for value. This is where in some instances appraised value isn't the same as market value. Aircraft are almost exclusively market value based. Case in point I paid a little more for my bird than most typical E models, but it was a rock solid plane that was flying very regularly and I was familiar with the plane itself and the previous owner. There is no way for that to be quantified on a report. When I used to fly for a living, I had started an aircraft brokerage department and quickly found Vref to not be that relevant. If you want to be in the ballpark of +/- 30%, I guess that can help. In short, don't rely on Vref. That's my opinion from my experience.
  5. Thanks, will check it out. With how SMO is, I just assumed there would be some endangered fish or temperamental bird that would be offended by us having a wash rack so I went straight to probably not allowed.
  6. Oh nice, yeah I went to town on the plane with the wash wax all today. Got the wings and nose done before the kiddo got tired. Crazy how well that stuff works, I was not expecting it. On another note, I had no idea there was a wash rack at SMO. Where is it located?
  7. Well learn something new every day will go the dry wash route.
  8. Yeah count me in! Always fun to meet more fellow Mooney owners.
  9. Wondering if my local SoCal friends have some good recommendations on where I can get my bird a desperately needed wash?
  10. I am based at KSMO as well and would be happy to take you up in my 65E.
  11. Yep it is specifically placarded that way on mine. It's a digital tach versus a arc on a dial.
  12. +1 the above comments as it varies with prop and engine combo. Mine is red from 2000-2349 rpm.
  13. Thanks so much Mark, really appreciate it!
  14. Thanks so much, just sent you an e-mail.
  15. Ah shoot I wish I would have known we had a guy, I have already ordered the unit unfortunately. I will call them directly to get them the info. Can't imagine they haven't run into this before.
  16. Hi everyone, JPI needs a scan of the aircraft engine limitations section from the owner's manual but mine doesn't have a limitations section in there. I mean am I missing something here, I can't find it anywhere? This is for a 1965 M20E. Serial number 740. Thanks in advance.
  17. Rock and roll guys, will shoot for 12-13 inches. Appreciate it.
  18. Adjusting my microswitch so it doesn't go off at 18" MP and was curious where everyone else was having them kick on at. Looking to set mine at 12-13".
  19. I am going to start with this as the plane was annualed in April and pre-buy beginning of May. Could be very likely. Flown 30 hours or so since then. Waiting for my edm 900 To arrive and will have it all opened up for that so will report back on my findings.
  20. So I have a really weird issue. When I fly the plane there is a very slight bit of oil misting on the inside bottom 2-3 inches of the windscreen. I wipe it off and one flight later it’s slightly blurry again. So this is not the typical misting on the outside from bad prop seals etc. The engine bay is spotless too. Does the oil route inside for the oil pressure gauge? I have the original gauges so I am assuming it is a mechanical pressure gauge.
  21. That's the thing. We have the same mission. I have a 10 month old and hopefully more on the way. I was looking at a Bonanza or a Baron and then asked myself why?! Came down to a 252 K model, did some more soul searching on my mission and now I own an E model. Honestly with how expensive aviation can be, I just didn't think I could enjoy ownership as much as I do now. Had I got a Baron or Bonanza I would have been moving fast and rushing trying to save the .1 or .2 here to save money on it which would take all the fun out of it. I can honestly say I can just hop in my plane and enjoy it. I also believe in fixing things as they come and not putting it off. Having a simple and efficient plane like this minimizes the surprise costs and makes me not flinch about spending the money to keep it perfect. Like you, the people in the backseat will primarily be my children until we run out of seats.
  22. I am right there with you. I might add it is plenty roomy and comfortable up front.
  23. I don't have experience with the Tiger, but love the E. Fast, efficient, and relatively low maintenance airplane. Gas in SoCal has been in the low $3's right now so I pay $35/hr in fuel and am around 150-155 KTAS. Great useful load too, it is actually a 4 average size person plane. Like everyone says, look for a plane that is flying it will save you so much wallet pain. My only potential complaint is from passengers in the back on long hauls.
  24. Okay so I did something...... My left fuel gauge is pegging empty, and the right is showing whatever it feels like. The oil temp is now becoming intermittent and is accurate depending on how many taps I give it. So JPI and Cies just got an order...... Going to throw in the EDM 900 and just be done with it. I am flying her 15 hours per month minimum so I will get plenty of use out of it over the next few years.
  25. I am running it but the plane came with it when I bought it so I don't have anything to compare it to. Looks great and flies great in my opinion.
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