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I have a small dent in the leading edge near the wingtip and a small one on the cowl. They are minor cosmetics, but want to get these fixed. I’m in the north Texas area. Thanks!

My voltage fluctuates from 14.2 to 14.8 on my EDM730. I’m also seeing my old ammeter twitching. Any advice? I’m suspecting voltage regulator or alternator. I almost want to install a capacitor to smooth it out. Unfortunately, I’m unable to upload video. Chris

I’d say the yaw damper is just adding unnecessary weight and cost in my opinion. More right rudder!! Lol. The trim servo I was told by an avionics shop is necessary for the GFC500 because the trim alert is constantly annoying. Do you have the annoying alert issue? ..or is there a way to suppress it? Or are they trying to upsell me to buying the trim servo?

Just keep practicing till you’re solid every time. Always know what the wind is doing. Practice at least 2 or 3 times a week. Always start pattern work with a normal landing to get in the groove. It’s always better to be a little high if you’re not sure. You can always add flaps and slip down. Sometimes you may have to stick it like a F18 on a carrier. But don’t force it. Always be ready to do a go around if you come up short. And practice the go arounds anyway! The power off 180 is your mulligan on a checkride. Pulling the prop helps you reduce the drag and stretch it a little if your coming up short. But be careful if you have to go around. Also, if you’re coming up short try to get into ground effect sooner. Bottom line, keep practicing. Commercial in my Mooney was a blast!

That’s definitely a Mooney snake! Lol

I understand these are being phased out. I found one at a local shop for $400. I googled around and found one on Amazon for $100. Has anyone purchased the one from Amazon? Are these legal? Thanks!

Dumb question.. can this AD be signed off in my logbook as not applicable by an A&P or does it require an IA signature? I don’t have the hybrid weight.

I would think a regular refrigerator magnet would suffice

If I stick a magnet to the elevator weights and determine there is a steel insert I may have the hybrid weight, right? That should be an easy test for me, and then my IA at next annual inspection. I’ll make sure this AD gets logged. It doesn’t sound like a big deal, unless I have the hybrid.

I’m unable to find one here. It seems like a fairly simple project, but I’d like to do it right. Thanks

My empty CG has become a bit aft through the years and would like to move it forward. Does such an STC exist to move the battery up to the engine compartment?

Nice compressions. Did a borescope reveal any cracks? Then… I would consider replacing only the cracked cylinder. I shall assume we all now have borescopes. Definitely get Savvy subscription. I’m sure the first question they ask… what did the borescope say? btw… my girlfriend went to get an oil change at the dealership the other day. They told her the transfer case needed seals and the brake rotors are worn out for $3k. She declined. I crawled under and didn’t find a single leak.. bone dry, and the rotors looked almost new.

Yes! I learned that the hard way on a club Cessna about 10 years ago. I made sure it wouldn’t happen to me!

That looks like it.

I noticed the gaskets on the red and green glass hemispheres are crumbling. Does anyone have a part number recommendation for that round gasket? Not sure if the one I found at Aircraft Spruce is correct for my 66 E model. Does anyone even recommend making their own gasket or even using clear silicon? I just want to prevent water from getting in there when I fly in IMC. Thanks!