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My professor put it this way: "There are lies, damn lies, and statics. You can make statics say any thing you want - even in your favor." -Don

That would be great! I have the PC Wing leveler and TC in mine and would like to know about doing the auto pilot upgrade... -Don

That works! -Don

Wow, we actually made this happen! -Don

I would think not. That was for owner produced drawing so we can prove to the FAA we sourced the drawing... -Don

FYI, won’t let you put in cents, just whole $... -Don

So, just to be sure, we can use this go fund me to pay the full amount or, do we pay a different way? -Don

I do this with the rental F I fly and it works for me also... -Don

My AME is the expert on this. He’s done quite a few. He talks with the FAA cardiologist often so hopefully, since he does these often, they know he’s on top of it ;o) -Don

Did my medxpress and finally applied for my 3rd class. AME said 3 to 4 months and I may need to do more ‘tests’ if they need them. Now it’s in the FAA’s hands... did all they asked so fingers crossed. -Don

Woot! -Don

Thanks! Next week will be a fun time taking a flight in mine! -Don

Got my complex endorsement and Mooney transition completed! Gonna do a few more hours in the F. 74562 goes next week for avionics and annual! Finally will get to fly it and get those avionics done... -Don

Yep, did that yesterday (flight following/class b). More ‘rehab’ today ;o) -Don

Yes, if the block is worn and new block installed, it should be done. -Don

More flying today — and VERY gusty winds some 22 gusting to 31 and about 70-80 ° cross-wind! I have to admit, I’ve done some in the piper but was not sure what to expect. Michael demoed the x-wind technique at Bridgeport and I proceed to do 9 x-wind landings — all but a few to full stop. Was that a challenge! I did it though and kept them close to centerline . Flew to Graham and my best one on Graham’s 3300x50 ft wide runway - right down the centerline and plenty of runway left! All but my last landing (@ Meachum) were done with no flaps. Gotta say, really a boost of confidence! i truly feel the Mooney is easier, for me, to land than the Cherokee 180. As it stands, got my complex and min insurance hours! I’m flying the F again tomorrow and boy, these Mooneys are fun (and challenging) to fly. Michael is a excellent and fun CFI — made me work on my pilotage, Class B clearance, radio calls, and tracking. Found all the airports ;o). Still have more practice to do but, was a gratifying day... Experienced the Lycoming hot start fi today and did the restart technique— that was fun.. Still want to fly another day in the F after tomorrow but, feel I could fly mine now! -Don

:o)... -Don

Emailed! -Don

Well, got to take the plane up today. 3535X flys great! Ray fixed all the squawks and nice upgrades to the gauges. Since this was my transition training, I was very excited. over 2.6 hours today and some observations: It’s fast! Knew it would be but wow. Stalls — was not expecting quite the break — even though I saw video and though I was prepared, was a surprise - broke left hard so neutral aileron, right rudder, add power — gotta remind myself to not correct with right aileron. Johnson Bar - 14 landings today and what a workout! My first try - yeah airspeed too fast, really need to raise the gear on positive climb and 85 mph. Another thing I’ll need to remember is tap the brakes just before raising the gear. One smooth motion and DON’T stop midway to putting the gear up - yeah need to be the Hulk then if you do that. Once I got the technique down (did a lot in the practice area - before all the landings), got better on takeoff. Did 10 Touch and goes and 4 full stops and takeoffs (to give my arm a break!). Landings were really a non event for me, was really very comfortable and had only one ‘kinda’ bounce - but still added power and went around even though I probably would have been fine. That one I was a little flat on the transition. Loved flying this plane! I intend to do 10 hours in this with the instructor. On that, Michael is really great and took good care of this old guy! I would suggest those of you looking for transition training or wanting to try out a Mooney, this would be a great plane to go with. Ray is very passionate about keeping the plane in great shape and flying! Going up again on Monday, really looking forward to that! -Don

My take would be 7075 for the added wear resistance however, most of us won’t need to worry about the next time it needs replacing. It will probable hold up well... -Don

So going 7075 should be good since it's recommended by the FAA still.. I'm ready! -Don

Brian Lloyd agrees with you @Alan Fox -Don

David, thanks for the help! Myself, I’m sticking with who ‘brung us’ this far... -Don

Once we get the analysis, we should be ready! -Don

I’ll take 1 of each ;o) -Don