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I use a suction cup mount and mount it in the copilot windscreen because I don't have a deep enough glare shield. I don't notice it while talking off or landing despite it's obvious obstruction. I do notice it when I'm looking for traffic that I see on my ads-b display. But my success rate of spotting migs is so bad either way. I frequently take weekend trips from South Louisiana to North Arkansas. Traveling north of course it's flawless. Traveling South at heading 190 I will still get around 20-30mb/s with occasional drops. Plenty good enough to use the Windy weather app which is my go-to. I think Starlink just provided an update that allows for better signal quality by having the signal bounce from satellite to satellite. I signed up for the plan outlined in Socal flying monkey's YouTube video. -David

I'll hand deliver unmarked, untraceable US dollars. -David

Bedrug. I have a "Bedrug" made for the bed my F-250. I also have the same bedrug material pre-cut and molded for my Jeep interior flooring and sidewalls. I love this stuff. Very lightweight. Waterproof holds no odor or moisture. The edges won't unravel when trimmed, so it doesn't need binding. Comes in charcoal gray. I thought it would be a great idea to put this in place of the carpet in my Mooney. I tested it with a lighter. This stuff ignites and spreads flame like dry hay.

I saw that post briefly and marked it for future reference. He did a good job. His post is gone only a few hours later. I can only think the hall monitors got him with "burn certs, field approvals, IA approvals, logbook entries, PMA parts , owner produced parts, etc. Because ya know.... All the NTSB reports we read always mention the upholstery and whether it was a contributing factor. -David

That picture is my plane. I copied @Utah20Gflyer in the post listed below. I built a simple vacuum forming box and used 1/16 ABS to make mine. I bought the wemac vent from ebay. They are a game-changer. It directs airflow directly wherever you want and the aft vents can be directed at the pilot as well. Also, someone just uploaded a 3D print version on thingiverse a few days ago. Search Mooney.

The easy button is to get a prescription for medical oxygen. Cash price for a full tank was $15 last year and exchanges are $15 as well. I don't worry about aging tanks. Your healthcare provider should be okay with prescribing because it is medically necessary when flying at altitude and I can't really foresee any downside or liability. Health insurance or HSA should not be used for this, just pay cash. My tank is equipped with a pulse regulator which works very well. I usually exchange 2 tanks when mine get down to about 1/3 for $30. If you can't get your healthcare provider to do this, reach out to me privately. I'm not sure about prescribing medical equipment across state lines, but if I can, I'll do it for free. -David

Not nice at all redbaron1982 (basic member). But thank you for your opinion and the free tutorial. +1 for being so easily amazed. -3 for being a basic member. My post asking if this is real is highly suggestive that I did not exactly fall for it. Even a simpleton like myself was suspicious of its authenticity. I played the video on my phone while driving between workplaces, so I watched very little of the video. I am also surprised that a fake video would be created on a subject that has such a narrow following. -David

Is this real? -David

I placed my order with Lasar 4/12/2024. My part arrived 12/23/2024. -David

Navion?

I just got off the phone with Lasar and ordered another so I can sell you mine. PM me. -David

I just got off the phone with Lasar and ordered another so I can sell you mine. PM me. -David

I've never had my caps leak, and I have the fluorosilicone o-rings from Gallagher. They work well. But the pool of water that collects in the recessed cavity bothers me. If the plane sits for a day or so after a rainfall, the water will evaporate except for some that collects below the cap on top of the o-ring which will inevitably spill into my tank when I remove the caps during preflight. I did glue a rubber edge to my fuel cap cover that creates an adequate seal, I just don't have a picture of the final product. I tried several different ideas prior to what I'm using now. Everything else would get blown off of the wing... not by storm winds, but by prop wash from planes turning to park. Blue painters tape is an effective solution, but it shows up in the pictures when I'm grabbing candid pictures of my girl. -David

I made some fuel tank covers recently and tried them out this past weekend. I parked outside in north Arkansas for the weekend where we got plenty of rain. My covers stayed on and kept the water out perfectly. I used magnets that stick to the steel center post of the fuel cap. I cut 1/16" abs plastic which I heated to form a concave shape. I tested it in place with a 200mph blower. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085NP6SQY?ref=fed_asin_title -David

I am going to change my panel to a conventional layout. My current panel is original and it's awful (attached below). Wondering if you used the Lord rubber isolators or went without and what, if any, problems you've had with either :panel sagging with the mounts, or instrument damage without the mounts. Thanks. -- David