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    I had mine overhauled by Maxwells, I flew in and they let me wait - had it back the same day. Of course, I called and arrange that with them. -Don
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    I flew IFR recently to PLK (March). decent airport, rentals very easy - walk through FBO through terminal, then next set of doors. I had to park myself though. Easy access to Branson, FBO is nice. Don’t know about mx access at PLK - a call to the FBO will help. Helicopter tours run out of there also. Runway is a bit faded but still viable for Mooneys. Some ridges around to keep an eye on but not too bad in and out. Flying around Ft Smith the GPS can get lost for a moment - happened on the way there and back (military in the area). No NOTAMS either about that… -Don
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    Hey, it’s an about flying a Mooney! https://generalaviationnews.com/2022/12/26/i-cant-believe-i-just-did-that/ -Don
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    Lock blocks or poor rigging… would be interested to know if it’s electric gear…wow.. -Don
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    Oh, the joy… hope I don’t go into a ghost town airport and have that happen… you were very lucky - and I assume you had a phone… -Don
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    That is very true now - not the ‘affordable’ option as it keeps going up for us… 30k in a C model will be a hard pill to swallow… -Don
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    12 extra gallons in a C would be awesome… but ~13k-16k installed? Ouch… -Don
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    Nice - that is the difference 64 gallons make vs 52 for the C (assuming no LR tanks). Js are hard to beat… -Don
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    Or you know a person who frequents the place and they help out a ‘friend’… also, if you don’t have a plane when you’re put on the list, you seem to never move up. -Don
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    Congrats! Hope to see you around there! -Don
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    Finally got to use the towbar today - wow, that thing is nice! After installing the updated sprocket, very smooth. I also spent some time with aluminum tape covering 2 areas on the #1 and #2 cylinder to cowling baffles. So far, looks like that is really helping CHT temps - hit over 100° @ Mesquite and CHT temps were excellent. Next is to take it out for a trip and see how see does - may GoTo Monroe LA for some test flying… She’s doing great and the #4 cylinder seems to be excellent…. -Don
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    Constantly training? ;o) I wondered the same but heck, in Hollywood perception is reality … -Don
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    Agree, kinda of sputtered but, still something to watch… -Don
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    https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/388275 -Don
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    Really cheaped out there ;o) -Don
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    If not gasket material on the o ring, then an improperly torqued nut would be the cause I’d assume. When we did my #4 cylinder, I purchased all new nuts, etc. and the studs were cleaned and oiled by the AP to ensure proper torque. No gasket material on the o-ring. I wanted to be certain new hardware was used and studs cleaned properly, oiled, and torqued. My AP totally agreed which really helps… That picture is scary to look at… glad nothing happened… -Don
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    How on earth does that happen - over-torqued or fatigued studs? - wow… -Don
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    My takeoff EGTs are between 1270° and 1295° - that is what I lean too after about 3000 MSL or if DA is high… then look to keep CHTs in line… -Don
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    Does Jerry still do that? Wow… -Don
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    Bold because I fly (some say I’m crazy to do that) old because I don’t let the Bold get into my head ;o) -Don
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    Got mine and tried it out! Bernie ( @bcg) is tweaking mine but once you get the hang of it, works great (don’t go full throttle ;o) -Don
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    Interesting, still as I noted above and the rules state by @mooniac58 Businesses are not allowed to post items for sale or advertisements in here unless purchased through the staff -Don
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    Free on Plex and YouTube, lots of options to view. The one episode where they show the hydrogen bomb drop was something… -Don
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    ‘We’re the government and we’re here to help’… cringes everyone… -Don
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    There are some 30+ videos there too…all kinds of cool stuff… -Don
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