BrianWilkins

Poplar Grove Airmotive in Poplar Grove, IL is a very good engine shop and stand behind their work. I had my IO360 overhauled there. https://www.poplargroveairmotive.com/

I have an E model. No YD. My shop said it was unnecessary and having flown with the GFC500 quite a bit now, I really don’t think it would add much.

What you’re describing is almost identical to my process with the exception that rather than target 1800 RPM, I’m usually prop full forward (high RPM) and about 17” MP. Otherwise, the speeds, etc are exactly what I do.

I think it looks much better! Just my opinion FWIW.

I'm 6'1" and find my E model very comfortable in the front. Remember that Mooney's sit like sports cars with your legs almost straight out in front of you. And don't let anyone tell you that Mooney's are smaller side to side than any Piper, etc. because they're all almost identical. As for the backseat, I can haul one regular size adult or two kids comfortably, or it can seat two -small to regular size- adults somewhat uncomfortably unless it's a short flight. You can get a very nice C or E for under $100k.

I don’t see anything in there that’s relevant, but AC20-62E seems somewhat applicable. I think the bottom line (at least for me) is 1) could I make a case in court for my actions by proving that what I did was in the best interest of safety, didn’t affect flight characteristics, I didn’t have any other certified options, etc. and 2) do I have an A&P willing to sign it off in the logbook. In this case, I think I’m covered, so will likely use the new LEDs.

Mine are literally falling apart and I’ve looked everywhere for something that’s STC’d but no luck. My current thinking is that since it would not be a major alteration, lights like these should suffice. I am sure opinions will vary on the legality. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/lsdimled.php

Here you go. I just put two of these in my Mooney and you can even get them with the trim, PTT, and AP switches installed. https://www.cygnet-aero.com/control-wheel-ca60-524080-17

I'm a CFI and own an M20E. I meet all of the requirements listed and have done Mooney insurance checkouts before. I am in southwest Florida. Where are you?

Has never happened to me and I can't foresee it ever happening unless you move the selector to off instead of the other tank.

ADF antenna.

Two paint shops that I'd recommend checking into: Wood Lake Aircraft Refinishing in Sandwich, IL http://www.woodlakeaircraft.com/ This paint shop is close to my home field and I know several people who have had paint jobs done there. The only downside is that they are usually booked up at least a year out. Mena Aircraft Painting in Mena, AR https://www.menaaircraftpainting.com/ My plane is currently there being painted right now and while the job isn't yet complete, I can say that the customer service is top notch. I chose this shop based on other reviews here and on Facebook. Price-wise, Mena Aircraft Paint was nearly the same as Wood Lake but they were able to get me in within about 4 months of scheduling. Note: there are actually a few paint shops on the field at Mena, AR and one of them has a bit of a bad reputation. Trea and Doug Blair own the one I pasted a link to above and have a good reputation, so don't confuse them with other one on the field in Mena.

I run 25 square, or at least 25k RPM and whatever full throttle with ram air open gives me, and I lean it to about 11GPH.

On my '69 E, whenever I press the flap switch up or down, the motor keeps going after it's reached the top or bottom. So, I doubt there are limit switches, at least on mine.

I am a CFI and own an E. I’m at C77, which isn’t far from you. Feel free to send me a message if you’d like me to assist you with your training.

Best I've seen with mine was about a quart in 9 hours. Worst was a quart in 4 just prior to overhaul. "Normal" for me seems to be about a quart in 6.5 to 7, keeping it at 6 quarts all the time.

So basically you're using a quart every 4 hours. That seems kinda high to me, but then again you're just about to TBO.

If that’s my only option, I will but it’s currently leaving me stranded so I’m hoping for something faster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’m looking for a fuel pump p/n 3140-49 for a ‘69E. I’ve tried McFarlane, LASAR, Spruce, and Quality Aircraft. If anyone has a lead, please let me know. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I agree with what Vance said above. Electric gear in my 69 E has been this way since I bought it and the gear rigging has been checked multiple times including by an MSC. Normal for my plane.

I'd like to hear more about this. When you refer to the 4 magnets, are you talking about the 4 magnets that are already within the unit, or adding 4 additional magnets? Why do these work better than vertical card compasses? Thanks!

I've used 3 sheets of this shielding under the top of my dash. That, along with the balls, got me close. Still not as close as I'd like to be though. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/magneticcompassshield.php?clickkey=12374

You can get IO-360 cylinders from Continental / ECI, and (I think) elsewhere.

I've used other year's (at least according to PlanePlastic's website) parts on my 69E and they've been fine so far. Usually if the picture looks correct, it's the right part, at least in my experience with them.