NewMoon

Bruce is top notch, he can help you through all if it. Fantastic individual

Bought an 03 Ovation and having some #5 cylinder cooling issues. I understand there is a "mod" that can enhance airflow past the alternator. How and where do I get it? What's the feedback from those who have done the mod. Thx

Yep, exactly my mind set. The plane is hangered except when we're gone.Which like you said , is less than fifty days a year. Haven't tried it on yet, but they had me send some very detailed pictures with measurments So i'm expecting it to be nice

You got it, great service as well

So I just had another situation on an IFR flight plan. I am fully aware that SW FL is a VERY congested airspace. South of Sarasota on my way to Punta Gorda adsb showed a plane at 1 o'clock and 300' above and 5 miles. No call out, now 3 miles, now 2 miles. I can't even get a call into ATC with obviously twice the number of planes on frequency then the controller can handle. I just made my own 30° deviation, let him pass and then back on my original heading. Not a peep from ATC. Reality, as PIC you are responsible for your own separation. I don't ask anymore in SW FL, I just do. The degradation in our country has infiltrated aviation. Be diligent and use any and all traffic technology.

So I just ordered a fuselage cover for my 03 Ovation. I ordered it from Mac's Covers. Half the cost of Bruce. Have not tried the fit but the fabric and workmanship seem really good. Will report further.

Mirage yes! Saratoga no

Agreed, with the new technology it's time to tighten up the call outs. My point only was we as PIC need to tighten up our game in monitoring our traffic technology and our scan of the sky. It seems as though it will only continue to get worse.

No I have not been able to match up my on board fuel flow number versus what the test gauges show. that's my next step, it's an almost new GI-275 install displaying FF, doesn't mean it's perfect but at least it's new avionics and the install was done by Sarasota avionics.

Agreed, we pay for it through taxes, surcharges on fuel etc.

Crossing FL E to W yesterday at 10k on an IFR FP. I notice a plane in opposite direction 10 miles out, 200 above. Panel starts barking. He passes 1 mile off my right wing, 200 above. No call out from ATC. I wait a few mins and query controller. He says umm, "yeh sorry we are a bit behind the curve today, again I am really sorry" Reminder is even on an IFR FP your life depends on the PIC to keep you safe. Can't rely on ATC, they are over worked, under staffed and not providing the same level of service some if us are used to paying for.

It's the 280hp, yeh most set it up from 25.0-27gph. Only way to keep CHT on #5 from getting dangerously hot. Like 430°. It's a common practice. Book says 22.7gph just like book says you can run 460°CHT and TIT on turbo of 1690. Which we all know is ludicrous

Yep, he has a benefit of flying it

Yeh thx, I have Brian on retainer. Correct, definitely some art too it

that's the way to do it

yep, already encountered that. book says at 2500rpm, FF 22.7. WAY to low. looking to get 2550 rpm and 26.5 gph at sea level max power take off.

Can't get anyone there to take the request seriously. Maybe I am not contacting the right department/person etc

Just brought home a 2003 Ovation2 with 280hp. T/O FF is not set high enough and I want someone who is experienced to dial in the fuel set up. Recommendations for the SE would be great.

Oh no!

We live on SW FL, going up for fun to Destin. Been reading some horror stories on fees. Anyone been in recently? Best bar in the area?

agreed, going out there tomorrow and will do.

Great info, thx for the tips!

Great idea, will ring them and report back

Yeh, I have used Novus before. Not on this extreme a case but as a cleaner polisher.

Just brought the Ovation home after closing. Windshield has some spatter marks that I figured would come of normally. Well no, seems like they have somehow gotten in the plastic. I talked to my shop, they suggested I use a clay bar used for auto paint. Anyone used a clay bar or have any other thoughts?