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1) This might help: -Don

Very interesting, but that would be a pain for those of us who would consider AeroCruze in our short body Mooneys if we needed a FSDO approval after buying the STC’d kit… -Don

Heater for your cabin - I heat mine using the switcheon to manage it remotely over the phone - when it’s below 40°. Air compressor for tires. Folding tables… cleaning supplies, case of oil and filter — I change my own oil… -Don

I had to book 3 months out and asked to be on the their list for any cancellation before that time. I received a call a week later and asked if I could take a last minute cancellation ( 2 days notice). I sure did take it… May be worth doing that while searching DPEs… -Don

I think he’s retiring or already has… -Don

That $100,000 or $110,000 is a complete conversion kit with just about everything needed to convert - not just the engine. Of course, there will probably be some items left to still do… -Don

Vintage - agree. Probably Js and up - if at all. I imagine Pipers and Cessnas mostly for the first decade - at $100,000 to $110,000 per kit, not sure how many will get retrofitted… -Don

Well, Grant ( @gwav8or and I went out today (Grant doing safety pilot duties while he's waiting on his F to get avionics done). FUN Day -- flew almost 2 hours and got 3 approaches in with 2 holds during his safety pilot time. So for the day had 3 holds and 3 approaches! Great to have someone help and I'll be happy to return the favor. The time literally 'flew' by and before we knew it, it was done. Looking forward to more opportunities and to use the ICARUS next time we go. Oooo -- leather was NICE BTW... Thanks Grant -- it was a blast! -Don

Don’t forget SWTA @84R (Smithville). JD et.al. are great… another option besides Dugosh, Maxwells, and Factory. Many places to contact for help/suggestions… -Don

Easier to just post here for everyone — too much on the eBay ad ;o)… -Don

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I will say there is a VLOC switch that will work with G5 - Chief Aircraft made one for me but I decided to keep the systems independent. May be something to consider… My panels is like this - with ‘maybe’ room for the autopilot… -Don

Or finding a C in decent shape to make this one good — since this one has all the STCs… -Don

But looks like some leaks on the interior…

What a shame and I’d bet a ton of corrosion… -Don

Hum, question changed… Maxwells did mine when I had the selector overhauled… -Don

I run boost pump, mixture control about half way (some may need full mixture), 2 pumps of the throttle, fires right up then I lean aggressively. Now, I’m in Texas and even in the 20’s (degrees) this has worked for me. The previous owner lived in Wisconsin ( @Sabremech) so he may have some thoughts. I also have a SureFly and recent overhauled right mag with all new leads so that may also help me… C’s are carbureted… -Don

Here they are installed and AD completed, by Maxwells:

My daughter loves the farting mode Tesla has— sense of humor for sure… -Don

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/nation-world/tesla-recalls-nearly-all-vehicles-sold-in-us/507-2ee137ad-2cd5-4f56-84b5-788db785e2b8

Sheep covers— I got them last year covercraft I believe… I’ll check — they are great… Edit: Yep… Covercraft AeroSheep seat covers for C model -Don

Everyone will ask what your mission is — just a heads up ;o) E is probably the best of the short bodies - C’s are a great workhorse. I own a C with speed mods so my numbers are different. Leaned out @ 9000 feet she goes about 8.5 GPH. My true airspeed is ~148-150 knots. My mission is max 2 people 99% of the time with baggage. C’s are reasonable with repairs depending on how well they’ve been cared for. If you need room, F’s or Js. It will boil down to your intended mission, how much you want the plane to already have (avionics, engine/prop time, interior). I like mine ;o) the speed numbers you show are overly optimistic - the 60’s marketing was overblown for sure… -Don

Blackstone report is in! She’s humming along and looks happy… Notice the Lead? Since I installed the Fuel Flow in January of 2023, I've been able to really be aggressive with Leaning -- and its showing! -Don

Vintage Leather Yokes are done! AD is completed and the new yokes fit right in! Next will do the panels.

Running is not the same as flying it. Running does not get the oil temps high enough to burn off condensation. Keep that in mind… -Don