Jetpilot86

This is the one I did my insurance checkout in at APA. Nice bird. Prop Deice but no TKS as mentioned. Clean airplane.

Agreed. As I was “out” of GA for nearly 30 years doing, and still doing the “pro” gig, it’s been easier to approach GA from the Pro side this round, at least to start. There are pluses and minuses to both, but mostly just differences. For all the stuff we’ll do in our jets, there is lots we won’t even think about doing, that y’all do without having to think about it. Among other things, punching a line of weather. Did that mostly in the clear in East Texas last month. Found the part that was only in the 20’s with good spacing between the cells and got through on top, between them at 16000. Center was reporting some other small plane running the same gap at 6000’. Gave me flashbacks or nightmares of my 135 days. I will say, the ForeFlight and ADS-B IN are game changers especially when you don’t have wx radar like on the big jet. So much more information at your fingertips than in 1995.

Could be my airline pilot background at play here as it wouldn’t bother me.

As long as you listen to your FO, reminding you to put the gear down at 200 feet, you should be fine. In a way that is a little better system since it reminds you every time, however, it doesn’t alert you if you forget.

Count me as another one who just learned why I like TBM’s so much.

I think I heard it here actually. I do know it’s something the installer would set up, or maybe they can tell you/ look at the installation manual to set up.

Don’t forget to get the “experimental” gear warning turned on. Mine is supposed to bark at me at 250’ AGL if they aren’t already down. Probably need to verify that one day. Preferably before it might be needed.

Other than #5 & #6 being the last to peak, nothing odd with EGT’s. The GAMI sweep, pre-FineWires was right at .5gal, but keep the troubleshooting ideas coming. The oil cooling blockage is an interesting idea, the oil has about 20 hours on it, averages 185-190 in cruise, and looks clean. I’m due for a change by 25 hours on the oil.

Pre baffle swap. Head scratcher is the engine has 50 hours on it.

Ya, I’ve got all those pics and more. Nothing I can discern from those pics.

They are a new GeeBee install by Maxwell. Found one bulge and cut it so it overlaps. They are good, now.

The dent probably predates my ownership, but I’ll check the rest out. Thanks!

As long as it makes it thru to December, I'll have it dealt with during the repaint then.... I'm more concerned with getting the #6 CHT down, which I can't figure out why it is a problem with the Cowl Flap on that side stuck open for so long....

Red Boxes for EGT are a dime a dozen. Anyone seen, or know where to find one based on the TIT we use? Thanks!

I’ve got an 80dF split between #5 & #6 cylinders. The left flap was jammed on a dent in the cowl and I managed to get it to close more, but not all the way. Any tips on how to adjust it?

One of my worm gears was stripped

One needs it. It’s not working. The other one is fine. However, Precise Flight wants them both at the same time and both are overhauled.

Mine is $2k for the set. Electric version. You have to do both at the same time.

Going with Speed Tape per Maxwell.

If you need your SpeedBrakes overhauled, they advertise 7-10 Business Day turnaround. It’s been 10 and they say mine haven’t been touched. Plan accordingly. At least I can still fly it per Maxwell.

I can’t even get Boca to answer.

I heard from Milo last week. Only $1995/mo for a T-Hangar. Might be a bit before they fill those, at that price, I hope.

My Baron and Twin Comanche buddies swear by Simple Green CITRUS only and only the CITRUS version. Has worked well on my oxidation so far.

Gathering ideas for my fall paint project.

My compliments to the Ovation? Scheme in particular.