Alan Maurer

Paul...Super helpful advice ...will check this Alan

Hi Paul, Thank you. Pushing the split switch either right or left does not move the indicator on the MFD. Usually after landing, I set the rudder trim for right rudder for the next take off. I can keep the "ball" centered , of course, with the foot pedals. Alan

Mooney People, On my 2008 ovation with the G1000 , the electric rudder trim switch is stuck....Is this likely to be a G1000 problem of the switch or the servo motor... Any thoughts thanks Alan

Hello Mooney People Just completed the very fine Mooney flight instruction in Ocala. This meeting of Mooney instruction happens around the country about five or six times a year. lectures and four hours of dual. Good chance to learn a lot. very friendly bunch and worthwhile Alan

Mooney People Anyone use a Black Max engine dehydrator? I saw one used on a Bonanza. and the tube is put in the engine breather. Since I live in humid Florida, it seems like a good idea. And where is the Ovation engine breather found? Any thoughts? Thanks Alan

Just straightening up the baggage compartment in Ovation today, I switched on the light back there for the first time. Light came on but then I could not switch it off. Thought I could not leave it on and walk away but a few minutes later the light switched off automatically. Can anyone comment? thanks Alan...N913ND

Hi Schlic...G1000 MFD1 version is 14.02. Perhaps I cannot do flight data downloads. Could then subscribe to Savvy service. Based at KVNC. Venice Airport Often told that software changes are only trouble! Alan

Hi Schlick,,,,Answers have been broken up. I have heard that updating software is a nightmare. I live in South Florida and serious IFR flying is not common. Our bad weather is thunderstorms. Might just keep what I have which works for me. I will make sure Garmin cards are on the two bottoms and I have been putting NAV on the top two SD cards. That works. Thanks to everyone Alan

Hi BlueDun and Danb Looked it up and PDF 1 is 14.02. Should this be updated to a newer version? I have no idea how to do it. My real G1000 question is which database updates go. on which of the four SD cards. And should the MFD upper card be left alone to record flight data? Thanks everyone...Happy New Year Alan N913ND (2008 Ovation

Mooniacs to answer questions.....I am not sure which G1000 version I have! I will look. 2008 Ovation.Version has WAAS. And I have no idea how to upgrade anything not being much of a geek....any clues? Alan ,,,,,Happy New Year everyone

Hi Everyone, Still not sure exactly what to do. I use four SD cards. I have been putting NAV data on both top cards and all but NAV on MFD bottom and same on PFD bottom except Flight Charts. This has worked but I am not sure where I could look for engine data that should, I think , turn up on MFD top. Thanks all but they differ so not really clear and Garmin web sites are no help. If I could get the engine data in MFD. to SD card it would be useful. Only put Flight Charts in MFD bottom. Thank Alan...N913ND ovation 2008 G1000

Mooney People, In my Ovation ,I believe the upper SD card on the MFD can record flight data and at update time I have been putting NAV updates on both upper cards. Perhaps this is wrong? Can anyone review for me which databases should go on each of the four cards? Seems to me that Garmin was never too clear about that. I have never been enough of a computer geek to get it correct. If I could get this right , I could send the cylinder data to Savvy to keep an eye on any problem but not sure how to do that either. Many Thanks, I use the Garmin updates. not the Jepp ones. Alan N913ND 2008 Ovation with G1000

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Hello Mooney People Who can explain the actual reason why the original G1000 cannot be upgraded to the NXi? Is this a Mooney issue or a Garmin issue............hard to understand!!! Thanks Alan N913 ND 2008 Ovation M20R

Mooney People Had not had a chance to fly for a few weeks and I believe Mike Busch said that this does nothing but not sure. Can pulling the prop through in reverse deposit any oil on the cylinder walls or is it a waste of time??? Thanks Alan N913ND

Hello Steven, I just had the exact same prop sag problem.....You need a new set of engine mounts. And you will go faster.....Ailerons ,I cannot tell but the low sitting prop is an engine mount problem.

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Have had my 2008 Ovation for four years. When I first did an oil change, I had the same tiny shiny flecks of metal at oil change time. Specks were non ferrous and was told the source could be piston pin rubbing in the cylinder walls. Did scope and never did see any scoring marks and it was suggested just to watch oil changes. After two or three further 30 hour oil changes , the tiny few flakes were no longer there. Oil Analysis was not helpful so never really did figure out where the small amount of very tiny flakes started. I suspect Mike Busch might say the same thing...just watch it...but it is certainly annoying.I. am still curious!! Alan N913ND

Sounds great. None of this is ever cheap. i had had my Ovation for four years and still working on flare. Nail 75 kts. hold it off stay stable, no changes and be patient. Mooneys like to float. you cannot force the landing. so much fun AlAN N913ND

Sarasota Avionics completed the STC so my Ovation 2 is now an Ovation 3. I have not flown the airplane and we are going to fly tomorrow to see if the fuel flow for take off is properly set. I probably need some advice from fellow Mooniacs. And, I wonder if Mooney will sell Ovation 3. decals to switch? There must be some advice for me... Thanks Everyone Alan

Hi Ryan, Thanks for the note. Most of my landings are fine but not consistently smooth. The big Continental in the front is heavy and can get a nose wheel bounce. Sometimes smooth as silk but not consistent. Phoenix is a bit of a distance from Sarasota. I take the Mooney review course every year and. they are always terrific. Sarasota to phoenix is 1802 miles not bad! Cheers Alan

Hello Mooney People, I understand there is the possibility of installing an altitude callout device that can be installed. Who can tell me about this? Sounds like it can be helpful for smooth landings. Thanks Alan

Mooniacs, Lots of discussion regarding the G1000/GFC700 installations. Mine is an Ovation GX2 and flying in sunny Florida, I have no use for a turbo. The G1000 is a delight to fly and with WAAS and the GFC700 autopilot , who could ask for anything more. The price to upgrade to the NXi is around 30K and is there a big advantage?? I cannot figure out why Mooney gives a hoot if anyone wants to upgrade it or what Mooney would have to do? And around here in the winter , we have sunshine and icing is never a problem! Alan

Hej Partik, I have had an Ovation 2 with a G1000 and integrated Garmin 700 autopilot and WAAS for four years. It is a very capable instrument airplane if you can find one in Sweden (or the USA) For flying in Swedish winter type weather your will appreciate it. Usually at around 1000 hours of total time. on the engine, many airplanes get a top (new cylinders) . In any event any considered purchase should include a boroscope of the cylinders and a complete inspection. I would not be in favor of flying in the. USA without WAAS. It should be just as useful in Sweden. Hopefully Garmin will continue support of the G1000. There are loads of them! MVH Alan