Wildhorsetrail

The time has sadly come to sell my 1979 M20J. It's been a joy to own and fly over the far too few years. I moved recently and it just isn't a practical airplane for my new location, since my nearest runway is a 1900' grass strip. I'll probably be in the market for a C182. TT 3431.0 TSMOH 1354.5 TSPOH 1272.5 Annual date 5.7.2025. Very nice leather interior. All in great shape. Instrumentation is an EI CGR-30P for man. pressure, rpm, fuel flow, oil temp, oil pressure, cht, egt, and lots of other goodies. Garmin GPS 175, KMA 20 audio panel, KT76C Transponder, Stormscope, Skybeacon ADS-B out, KY96 Comm, KX170B nav/comm. Also has a Century 21 autopilot which works occasionally. Thorough maintenance and records. Dynamic balancing on the prop last annual and it runs smooth. For what it's worth the previous owner told me he spent a lot of time looking at M20J's and bought this one because he was determined to have something without damage history. 125K

I guess that's we get from a company that doesn't even make a good burger anymore, much less an autopilot? Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

Your temps are pretty similar to mine. In hot weather I have to keep my cowl flaps open just a little with similar fuel flow at 8 or 9 thousand. And I have new baffle material. Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

I think it's excessive and doesn't seem to add much in the way of security anyway, but just my opinion. Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

Blue shop towels are also made of paper, are they less abrasive?

And what do you guys use for a rag? Cotton? Paper towels? Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

Should have mentioned that there doesn't seem to be any leaks. Oil consumption is in the realm of a quart every 5 hours.

I've noticed that once the engine is running at climb power (and less so in cruise) there is a smell of hot engine/oil in the cabin. Not strong, but definitely noticeable. Opening the cabin vent seems to help slightly. No sign of CO. Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

Actually doesn't have to be a GA 35 but at least compatible with Garmin GPS 175 Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

I'm looking for a GA 35 waas gps antenna for anyone who might have an extra, used or otherwise. Thanks!

I've got a mechanical tach removed from a 79 M20J that I'd sell if you're interested.

I've got this one I removed from an 79 M20J Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk

Part 147 school is the fastest way. There are schools that do it in under 2 years, but very few. The disadvantage to the school is that you probably don't get as good hands on experience. The advantage is that that you learn some good theory and foundational instruction that you won't get hands on. The electrical theory portion is particularly valuable I think.

Why the sudden uptick in near misses at major commercial airports? It's seems just a matter of time before there's a major catastrophe. Has there been a lot of turnover in ATC workers? Did the lull in travel during COVID lead to some bad habits? Am I the only one who doesn't trust the FAA to figure it our before something serious happens? Am I asking too many questions? https://simpleflying.com/burbank-airport-mesa-skywest-near-miss/

I wouldn't worry about those tires. I've had much older on my 172. It's usually the tube that goes and the tire itself seldom plays a part in that. It's not usually recommended to put old tubes in a new tire but a new tube in a used tire is frequently done. Sent from my SM-A326U1 using Tapatalk