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  1. V1VRV2
    My Ovation dumps TKS fluid out of the nose gear area as well during preflight. It was inspected during my annnual. No abnormalities detected. In flight the blowback onto the windshield proves to me my prop slingers are working. What you’re observing seems normal to me.
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    I found these Climb Gradient to Rate tables online to use for instrument departures that convert FT per Min to FT per NM. Great to download and to put in your ForeFlight docs folder. Remember if you can’t meet climb gradient then you can try a VCOA (Visual Climb 0ver Airport) procedure if available. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/fb79e6f7/files/uploaded/Gradient To Rate Table.pdf
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    If the plane doesn’t have WAAS your SOL. Garmin no longer sells the WAAS upgrade. Looks like a nice O2. A/C. 310 STC. Low time. Looking at outdated ‘for sale’ ads for this plane WAAS wasn’t listed. That could have changed.
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    Thanks Don... used G600’s and G500’s are the same price. The G600 has synthetic vision standard so it’s a no brainer. The G500 it’s an option you need an unlock card to gain access. Most used units don’t have the access cards included. Some used dealers will only sell G600’s for this reason. I don't know if those features are worth the $20,000 price tag to upgrade.I know both AP’s are attitude based but do they offer the same performance?
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    Im upgrading my panel to the legacy model G600 and contemplating an autopilot swap. Wondering if the GFC500 is an upgrade to the KFC225? I know it allow some capabilities with the G600 that the KFC225 won’t allow. My G600 has a GSU75 ADAHRS unit and wondering if that is an acceptable input to the GFC500. I love the KFC225 but would like to be able to utilize all the features of the G600.
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    Moritz gauges are being replaced with JPI EDM900. Thanks for the advice!
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    I know what the meter on the back wall is measuring. It’s a Hobbs meter. Hobbs meters run when engine is running. I am inquiring if tach time is recorded somewhere. I have Moritz gauges. I’ve heard some Ovations record tach time. Don’t know if the O2’s with the Moritz do or not. Not spotted in the POH. I could be missing something.
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    I have a Hobbs meter on my back cabin wall. Where can I find the tach time? I’m equipped with Moritz gauges.
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    Gear no-back spring... if it hasn’t been replaced it is a costly item to replace. Batteries that won’t pass a stress test. Oxygen bottle replacement if timed out. Auto pilot servo maintenance... ICA’s are often overlooked. This is applicable to all airframes not only the O.
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    Speculation.... plane failed last annual. Real money has to be spent to fix issue. Only reason I can think of to not have an annual in the log book.
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    When I bought my Ovation back in Sept. one of the appeals was that I could get a FIKI Ovation with A/C for $260K. A comparable Bonanza would have been $150,000 more. I didn't understand why Bonanza’s were priced so high. I guess it’s all perspective. The planes only worth what someone is willing to pay. I would be priced out of the Ovation market now if the price for this plane is accurate and would have to have gotten a lesser/older model. Good to hear my depreciating asset is an appreciating asset.
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    If interested in a PPI I would contact Brian Kendrick. He travels and specializes in Ovations. He used to work for the Mooney factory in several capacities. He will find whatever is wrong with it. http://www.mooneysupport.com/
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    September 2020
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    I bought my airplane in September... 2002 2385 hrs, TKS, A/C with a new Continental motor w 285 hrs, a redone interior, 3 blade Top Prop, factory O2, WAAS and was well maintained for $260,000. I spent 6mo looking for Ovations before I settled on this one. From my experience shopping the market the asking price is too high.
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    Price is not realistic. A $25,000 - $35,000 adjustment downward is in order.
  16. V1VRV2
    Nothing in the POH. If you can fit in the seat and CG is in limits you are good to go.
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    Yes... FIKI = 2 alternators. Definitely need TKS flying in the North Country.
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    Your pancreas dumps glucagon into your bloodstream when blood sugar gets low to transform glycogen in the liver into glucose. Problem solved. Your body regulates its own blood sugar. Normal healthy people don’t get low blood sugar unless the endocrine system isn’t working properly.
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    The battery in the GI275 isn’t on a charger so how can thermal runaway occur?
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    I’ve noticed the trend in renovated panels to remove the clock/timer. I’m renovating my panel with a legacy G600. I believe I read that later software revisions included a clock on the display. I’m just wondering if the clock included isn’t buried under menu’s and difficult or too mentally time consuming to use? I’m thinking of putting my Davtron in the new panel for ease of access/use. Overkill?
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    After removing the Moritz engine gauge cluster and updating the panel has anyone installed the Ovation 3 glare shield for better visibility? Contemplating the change and what might be involved.
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    To go along with my G600 legacy panel renovation I’ve been thinking about stby instruments. On my list are the... Aspen E5 or 2X GI275 PFD and MFD Are the E5’s still having reboot issues in flight? The E5 is a bigger display than the GI275’s. It’s also going to be cheaper than the two Garmins. Any thoughts?
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    My opinion.... the Ovation won’t be anemic at your proposed density altitude but with the Standing Ovation 310HP you will be good to go. Overhauling the Ovation engine is a lot cheaper than the Bravo engine. Lower cost of operation. Look at the performance charts in the Ovation/Bravo POH for expected performance then weight that data with cost of operation. https://mooneyspace.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=87945
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    Cancel culture is ridiculous!
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    Think I finally stumped everyone!
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