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Absolutely stunning!!!

Myrtle came out of an overly long and extensive annual (waiting on parts…imagine that). There were no repairs necessary, just preventive maintenance stuff. Had all the engine hoses and landing gear biscuits replaced. The delay was due to a pesky, difficult to find leak in the oxygen system. We had to purchase the altitude compensating pressure regulator. Apparently mine had developed a crack where one of the fittings screwed in. Anyway Myrtle is doing great with good compressions at about 1000 hours. (Don’t remember the exact number) For the first takeoff we just stayed in the pattern and did a full stop landing…..which I didn’t bounce by the way. Everything was working great, so we flew down to Springfield and I hand flew the ILS for practice. Saw a couple of Mooneys on the ramp. The remodeled FBO for Midwest Premiere Aviation is wonderful. Borrowed the courtesy car so we could run down to Buccee’s. Gotta love some Buccee’s. Better than the $100 hamburger. Made the trip home and everything was good. Knocked some of the rust off and now we are ready for another year of aviation.

Unfortunately, it’s a matter of what you can get rather than what you want. Myrtle just came out of annual and my IA told me the clamp would need to be replaced this year. I will take one of these in hand rather than wish for something I have yet to see.

Where is this riveted version available? And how much does it cost?

I came across a comment by a guy on Facebook who said he was able to get the PN - 653332 from RAM. This is the clamp for the M20K 231 with the TSIO-360-LB or GB engine. I believe the clamps that were on when the AD came out will all be timed out of service later this year. I gave RAM a call and they had them in stock as of last Friday. You will need to order it using the RAM # - 2177-300. The price is $499. https://www.ramaircraft.com

An orthopedic doctor may recommend surgery as that is the way they make their money.

I had both eyes taken care of several years ago with no issues whatsoever. Couldn’t be happier. I do still need readers.

@DonMuncy

I have both XM and ADSB available but I display XM weather 100% of the time. It’s just a better product. The fact that I can get a good idea of what’s going on down range is incredibly valuable. As @LANCECASPER points out, in aviation terms the cost of XM weather is insignificant. I don’t have the subscription for music, weather only. I think it’s well worth the subscription price.

I sat up the approach like I was using my GTN650 only the G3x was set for internal GPS rather than external.

I actually used the internal GPS on the G3x to shoot an approach with the GFC500. I did this test in VFR conditions just to see how it would perform. It performed just as good as the GTN650 down to the MAP.

I would definitely check out the stem cells and PRP. It wont cost much to find out. I would avoid the cutting if at all possible.

You will need to have an X-ray at the minimum before my Dr will schedule the procedure. When you do the consult you get the orders for the X-ray. Insurance should pay for the X-ray.

That is no joke. I was miserable.