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I used to be (last year) tied down on the north side of the field. Atlantic fbo was leasing me the space. Contact Andy Hensel to set up a tie down at Atlanic North.

Ok, thanks guys. I forgot about the dimming function. I currently have incandescent bulbs. Just looking for other options for fun.

Do these lights still exist? Is there a replacement bulb people are using?

I will be watching this thread with great interest! I have a screenshot on my ipad I use (actually kind of nice at night), but I would love to have the real thing!

I got the abs from amazon. A 16"x12" worked well. There is not a noticeable difference in thickness after forming and it is just as rigid as the original piece. As for the oven, since this was an experiment is used a torch. If I were to make ones for anyone else, I would build a heating oven.

I replaced all of the exterior lights with leds so I dont melt the plastic lenses. The only interior lights that are led are the flaps and cowl flap position lights. And they do "dim" rather oddly. The buck for the vacuum form was a few pieces of mdf board that I made to fit the original retainer. Flip it over and it fits the opposite wing. The trick was getting enough heat into the abs before placing it on the vac jig. The Rocket is slowly being fixed up (its airworthy, just not pretty). It's our Rocket rescue project. Next is interior as soon as we get a hangar... 2yrs on the waitl list...getting close.

Whilst upgrading the Rocket to led lights, I decided that paying $260 for a piece of plastic was not smart. Instead, I made my own retainers for each wing. They turned out pretty nice. 1/16 abs vacuum formed goodness. Made them a little longer than stock one to cover up the wiring on the back side. Optional recog lights only take a little trimming. I'm $25 all in and very happy.

I know it's quite a ways off, but what is the ballpark cost of this event? Also my 11 yr old daughter is begging to come along, where would be a close-to-the-action place to stay simce The Hangar Hotel is for "adults"... whatever those are.

Sorry to resurrect this, but I too purchased a mooney in the "lacking of helpful parts" category. ( it did come with a plywood battery table tho). Where would I acquire a quick drain for a Rocket (this thread is the first one I've seen). Is it possible to make one? It looks so simple. Would this work: https://bogertaviation.com/products/oil-quick-drain-probe-180-degree?_pos=1&_sid=c6f9ddc1f&_ss=r I am also intrigued by the vacuum idea. Has anyone tried it yet? Keeping the cowling on would be payment enough!