Max Clark

I’ve been wondering about this exact thing. Spending $2k on the demand reducers just feels like extra things to fail and a good chunk of money to spend

There’s a couple specific routes I’m looking at that will require me to fly 12k+ NA 550 - I understand the performance impact, just a requirement for where I want to go

Thank you!

Thanks! I think I'll do just that.

I have built in Oxygen and my Ovation and trying to understand what the best way to use it would be. My understanding of my options at this point: Buy an Aerox Cannula Kit https://www.sportys.com/aerox-oxysaver-mustache-cannula-kit.html https://www.sportys.com/aerox-oxysaver-pendant-cannula-kit.html Buy an electronic demand conserver (negatives cost, and batteries) O2D1 (one person): https://www.mhoxygen.com/product-category/portable-pulse-demand/o2d1/ O2D2 (two person): https://www.mhoxygen.com/product-category/portable-pulse-demand/o2d2/ Buy a mechanical demand conserver Precise Flight X3 Demand Conserver https://preciseflight.com/product/all-in-one-solo-pack-with-x3-demand-conserver/# Questions: Feedback on mustache vs pendant? Is it really worth the premium to buy and run the demand conservers? Mechanical seems like a better choice, am I incorrect? Thanks! Previous post for reference:

Perfect thanks!

Any suggestions on the best place to buy a spare Shaw Aero Devices 531-001 fuel cap?

Would it switch GPS to VLOC for an RNAV approach?

So basically hope that the original Avidyne install was done properly Test it in the plane Have it inspected and corrected if not

I think we tried that - will test again

I've been reading about this wire - I need to figure out how to tell if it was done

Thanks everyone

Thanks - I'll try and record a video to share this coming weekend. APR was not capturing for us and the GS was not being tracked.

Simple and easy - good call on the sunscreen!

I have a new (to me) M20R with an Avidyne IFD 540 + 440 stack. I can load approaches fine in the IFD (RNAV and ILS), and when flying them the King HSI GS does work. What I haven't been able to figure out is what the correct sequence of buttons (or timing) to push on the 225 to capture and fly the GS. Any tips or tricks I should try in the plane?

LA native Staying with family off Mullholland - pretty much straddling between the three fields based on time in car. Earned my private flying out of SMO before the runway was shortened - used to live by SMC. Right turn at the shoreline plenty of times. Ended up avoiding VNY most of the time due to traffic. First flight over there with my CFI was the closest to a mid air I ever want to experience. Rented out of WHP last summer. Quiet field boxed in by VNY and BUR airspace. North/West departures basically fly through VNY approach GS. SMO MVFR/IFR is a consideration. Cautiously optimistic I’ll be a newly minted IFR before the trip which would take the marine layer out of the equation. If this all comes together ~6 weeks is a long time. Trying not to get fee’d to death for the privilege.

This is kinda amazing - what would they do instead?

I've been told this same horror story twice now in the past month DON'T LET ANYONE TOW WITH A TUG Is now seared into my brain - was going to ask if this was an overreaction, but reading this thread I don't thinkn so

But probably helps the plane sell faster and before others

I'm planning a trip out to Los Angeles this summer. I'm trying to get ahead of where to park and base the plane for ~6ish weeks. I've heard first hand horror stories about FBOs towing Mooney's on tugs and bending the nose gear. That has me a little freaked out. I'm also trying to figure out a place that isn't going to charge me a fortune (in landing or ramp fees) while I'm visiting. If you have any recommendations between KVNY, KWHP, and KSMO please let me know! Inspired by this thread:

I'm triggered just thinking about this

Thanks for sharing

That's pretty slick

Great advice - baring something happening exactly what I'm going to do

Thanks I'll look that up