DonMuncy

I did a CB job on mine, covering all but the center of the hub with doe-skin. Building the patterns was quite a chore, and lacing on the "horns" was a bit of a challange. I am satisfied with the result.

On my K model, I have a small roll-around stool that is a few inches lower than the lower cowl. After disconnecting the landing light, the cowl flaps and the camlocks, I lower the lowercowl down on the stool and roll it out of the way. After the oil and filter change, I roll the cowling back under the engine. I have a couple of pieces of coat-hanger wire about a foot long and bent with a hook on each end. I hook one end of one wire in a centrally located camlock hole and raise that side, hooking the other end on the baffling. Then go to the other side and repeat. If necessary you can re-bend and shorten the wires alternately. Then lift and push one side into place and attach a camlock or two. Then repeat on the other side and attach the rest of the camlocks. This sounds like a tricky deal, but after the first time, and taking your time, it works very well, with little effort. I do have some questions about washing out the engine with avgas. Does anyone else do this?

You are right. The Market Center is closer to DAL. From Tomball, RBD is maybe 5 minutes shorter by air. From all the commercial traffic into DAL and getting out of and into the airport, you will probably eat up the 10 minutes difference getting from RBD to the Market Center vs DAL.

At the risk of trying to talk you out of something you have already set you mind on, you might want to consider going to RBD rather than DAL. If you are going to downtown Dallas, it is about the same time to get there from Dallas Executive. RBD has two FBOs, Ambassador and Jet Center. They are both accomodating. I hangar at Ambassador, and they have nice facilities. Rental cars available and their avgas is about $2 per gallon cheaper than DAL. Even more so if you use their convinient self serv. Take a look at Airnav for both. If I can help, contact me. 214 207-6744 d.muncy@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks to all those offering info. I have no kids, don't do movies or videos, and (as of now), have no plans for using it for anything except aviation. However, the post about loading charts before their effective date is interesting. How does that work. Do you load the new ones as soon as they are available and then delete the old version on the effective date. Between those times, is there any confusion about which set of charts you are pulling up. (I understand I am asking from a pretty deep ignorance point) I am pretty good about keeping my Jepp charts updated, so I expect I won't have a problem with Foreflight.The only time I have ever had any concern was when an update became effective while I am on a trip. And that really was not a real problem; only theoritical. I have no problem spending an extra $100 to go to 32GB if only vaguely likely to be necessary, but I don't want to throw away $100, if totally unnecessary.

I'm soon going to have to bite the bullet and buy an IPad. I read that many folks have a 32GB unit and do fine. Do any of you have the 16GB version. If so, is that plenty for foreflight. and a few other odds and ends.

You might want to go to the Savvy Aviation site and check their past webinar "All About Alternators". Mike Busch does a really good job of explaining in practical terms.

Aero Comfort also redid mine (231). It went from a warped, distorted, hard to remove, unit to one that looks great and is easier to remove and replace.

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I think Mike has a real problem. He is (and has been) so generous with his knowledge and advice, I can see how easy it would be to see a zillion post per day for "ask Mike". We should be careful not to lean on him too much. Maybe we ought to just go ahead and ask "the list" our questions, and let him jump in when he has the time, or when he thinks the information coming out really needs his help.

thanks Craig. We really appreciate the work.

Note from Don Maxwell: I had a request from Mooney this afternoon to get the word out about parts availability. They have come a long ways in the past few months. Many of you have griped and complained about parts. Stacey, Frank and Mikey have pleaded with management and management has said ok, we'll try it. They have brought back a welder, machinist and a few weeks ago a sheet metal guy. They have been able to produce all welded parts, machined parts such as the much needed bushings that Mooney's are so fond of. Recently they have been turning out much needed wing and control surface skins. Today they arranged for local heat treating so now they can produce stamped parts such as gear doors. Doors have been in high demand for many months. OK folks, it's your turn. There is an old saying about gear ups. There are those that have and those that will. If you haven't, go ahead and let's get it behind you while fuel is high and you're not flying much. If you have, maybe you didn't do it as well as you may have wanted too. Go for it. Think of it as your part of the stimulus to get aviation moving. Everyone benefits, shops, engine folks, prop folks. I once heard Jimmy Garrison say you should gear up every 7 or 8 years. Why? You get a big help on your engine overhaul. A new prop and if you don't have one, a smooth belly conversion is usually a standard upgrade after a gear up. How about that grass strip you have wanted to try. Do it. Gear doors are available. Tanks can be patched or resealed. Hangars are for sissy's. Leave it out. Hail damage will get you a new paint job, maybe some glass. Mooney needs to sell parts to keep these guys on the payroll. It's up to you. Now let's get out there and do something stupid. At least pass the word to your MSC or local mechanic. They need orders not phone calls inquiring about parts. If you need or will need something, place an order with your local MSC, or me. Would someone please post this on Mooneyspace as I can never remember my password. Don

And the celebrity list goes on. A few pages later I find a two page spread on hypoxia written by our own Amelia Reiheld.

I just got my October 12 edition of General Aviation News, which contains a full page story on our own Mooneygirl and husband(Jolie Lucas and Mitch Latting). It concerns their fight to save Oceana Airport and their support of Mooneys and GA. Kudos.

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The system only allowed me to attach 8. I will do a couple more to get all the plane photos I took.

The system only allowed me to attach 8. I will do a couple more to get all the plane photos I took.

If you will pardon me for bragging, my plane won the K model award. I took some photos of some of the planes, but none of my own. My plane can be seen on my photo gallery.

Scott, I hope you find a ride or a CFI. We are going down Thursday, so won't be able to help. Your plane is (or was) in the hangar next to mine at RBD.

Jolie & Mitch I made a note of your numbers. I plan on arriving about 11:30 to noon. Norma and my numbers are 214 207-6774 and 214 207-6744. We will get in contact one way or the other. These numbers are for anyone else interesed also.

What time are you thinking Jolie.

All American is top notch. I have never had Jimmy Garrison or David McGee tell me anything which was not 100% true.

"And the Arbitrators come from a pool of people that are typically used by the defendant's over and over again." Are you telling the people on this list that the defendants get to pick the mediator. That is what your statement tends to indicate. Sorry I mis-spoke I said mediator when I meant arbitrator.

maropers wrote "And the Arbitrators come from a pool of people that are typically used by the defendant's over and over again." Are you telling the people on this list that the defendants get to pick the mediator. That is what your statement tends to indicate.