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I bought two of them for $499 each.They delivered last week.

I prefer to avoid cumulus altogether if possible. I don’t like the ride. I have never been denied a deviation.

The built-in system is very convenient. With the O2D2 from Mountain High a tank lasts a long time. Unfortunately the original equipment is getting difficult to replace/maintain.

The altitude compensating pressure regulator was $2.8 AMU. Honestly, if I had it to do over again, I would consider just buying a portable O2 unit. It would have been cheaper. My IA got the re-built regulator from an O2 .parts supplier but I’m not sure which one. There are no new ones apparently. I will ask him who had it.

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.

If you run your 231 at 90% power for long periods of time you will be working on your cylinders shortly.

I live in the Kansas City area. The doctor who did my procedures trained under the doctor who does the procedure for the St Louis Cardinals baseball team/players. Apparently these procedures are widely used in professional sports. Insurance doesn’t cover it but if you have an airplane this will look like a bargain. If I remember correctly, the stem cell procedure was ~$3,800 and the PRP was about half that. I couldn’t be happier with the results. Before I had the procedure on the right shoulder it was pain 24 - 7. I couldn’t sleep at night.

I have had procedures performed on both of my shoulders. The left shoulder wasn’t as bad as the right shoulder. I had PRP (platelet rich plasma) performed on the left shoulder and the results have been remarkable. I would say it’s about 99% as good as new based on the way it feels. My right shoulder was much worse, so the Dr performed a stem cell procedure on it. I would say it’s about 97% as good as new based on the way it works and feels. Both procedures are “out patient” and no knives are used. Recovery is a few days and the healing process continues for up to 9 months. Would do either procedure again without reservations. I am thinking about having stem cells done on my knee. If you have a bad shoulder at least check out either of these options before you let them cut on you…..my .02 worth.

Personally, I always fly IFR for the reasons mentioned by @Paul Thomas. Leaving may be easier VFR but I would definitely file IFR inbound.

Based on my experience upgrading panels.............do it ONE TIME ONLY. Get it all done at one time. You do not save any money and your plane will be down longer if you do your upgrade in stages.

I am not going to engage in the discussion other than to say, I will continue to use 100LL exclusively as long as I can. When/if that is no longer an option, I will decide an alternative course of action.