Greg Ellis

There are photos of a Jaeger interior in the Gallery on Mooneyspace.

Thanks for the responses. Thanks to @Skates97 for the incredibly detailed response. I may leave well enough alone for right now until I get farther into the install of the GFC 500 in my airplane.

Others with more knowledge will chime in, but it is difficult to run LOP in a carbureted C model. The carburetor just does not distribute the fuel well enough to each cylinder. You will get very rough before ever being far enough lean of peak. A trick is to introduce some carb heat but for my C model it just does not work well at all. So ROP it is for me.

Thanks for the response. However, the 63 C model, at least mine, did not come with the PC so no PC disconnect hole. Just a solid yoke.

Is it possible to put later model yokes on a 1963 C model? I am looking to update what I have to something later that can incorporate the controls that may be needed on the yoke for when I install the Garmin GFC500 that I have currently ordered and paid for but am running into issues with the trim on the older C models (apparently Garmin did not do all the homework needed for the old C models). I also would like to incorporate a push to talk switch into the yoke instead of having the Teleset Push to talk velcroed to the yoke. It works great but if one could be incorporated into the yoke, I would prefer that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Public ADS-B Performance Report (faa.gov)

I have done it many times. Run first tank for an hour, switch tanks, run the second tank dry then switch to the first tank (although after running the second tank dry, I am usually close to landing because I have been in the airplane for over 3 hours and really need a stretch). When you run the second tank dry, you get some warning. My C model gives me 10 seconds or so of the fuel pressure slowly dropping. When I switch it is really like nothing ever happened. I had a friend who owned an A model at one time and he did not let his run dry. After doing it once, his fuel pressure dropped fast enough for the engine to stumble and he did not much care for that. His is the only airplane I have heard of to drop that quickly. Normally it is a non-event. One thing that it does make me appreciate is the efficiency of the C model. It may not get you there as fast as an Ovation or Acclaim but it sure is efficient. I flew from Texas to Florida. Was in the air for 4 1/2 hours (I normally do not fly that long at a time) and when I landed and refueled I still had over an hour left of fuel. Not bad for 48 gallon tanks!!!!!

Their website says that the price will be shown on the reader at the fuel pump. Apparently it is a well kept dark secret!!!!

Looking at the Vividia website, they have a nice chart comparing the different scopes they sell. I have copied it here. As you can see, the rigid scopes only have a resolution of 640X480. To get a higher resolution you have to go to a flexible scope which looks like to me would be difficult to use in a cylinder. The VA-980 may fit the bill though with higher resolution and a semi rigid probe which can be bent in pretty much any shape you need and holds the shape. Unfortunately it lists on Amazon from $380 to $460 depending on the seller. I have the VA-400W and it works ok. The resolution is kind of low. The other thing is to make sure to not use it in a cylinder that is the slightest bit warm. It can greatly affect the image as well as damage the scope (info direct from the manufacturer). Comparison of several Vividia Articulation Borescopes Videoscopes: Models VA-400 VA-400W Bundle VA-150 VA-450 ME-610 ME-610X VA-980 Output for Display USB to PC USB/WiFi to PC phone LCD, SD card LCD, WiFi, SD card LCD, HDMI, SD card USB to PC Probe (D x L) 8.5mm x 40cm 8.5mm x 40 cm 6mm x 1 m 5.5mm x 1 m 6mm x 1 m 8.5mm x 80cm Camera Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 1280x720 1280x720 1280x720* Focus Range 10mm to 100mm 10mm to 100mm 20mm to 50mm 10mm to 80mm 10mm to 80mm 10mm to 100mm Probe Articulation rigid, one-way rigid, one-way flexible, 2-way flexible, 2-way flexible, joystick 360 degree semi-rigid, moldable LCD Display NA NA 2.7 inch 4.5 inch 3.5 inch NA Windows 10/8/7/XP Compatible Yes Yes No No No Yes iPhone iPad compatible No Yes No No No No Android Systems Yes** Yes No Yes No Yes** * The new version of VA-980 has pixels of 1280x720. The previous version (before 2020) or earlier) has resolution of 640x480. ** For Android devices, phone or tablet, only some Android models are compatible. Some Android models are not compatible, due to either lacking OTG function or too much customization of the operation system.

Congratulations!!!

I think the most obvious way to get rid of the nose wheel shimmy on your Columbia 400 is to sell it and buy a Mooney....problem solved.

If out in California, you may want to ask @donkaye He probably knows of a few good shops out there.

Thanks for that. That would save the shipping which helps.

As an end user and not a corporation or mechanic shop, I just purchased 2 cases of Phillips 20W50 XC at PSC. I got the oil for $56.40 a case but the shipping was $36.41. I was wondering where you guys buy your oil and if there is a better deal out there somewhere. I tried a search here but did not find anything. Thanks in advance.

According to apple.com the new ipad mini has the same brightness in nits as the mini 5. Both are 500 nits maximum brightness.

I have not used the Aera 760 ever. But a couple of things jump out at me that would probably prevent me from purchasing. #1 - for less than the price of an Aera I can get an ipad that will give me what I need for aviation as well as other things non-aviation related. The Aera is dedicated to aviation only and it is listed for $1599 on Garmin's website. #2 - what they show on Garmin's website is nearly identical to Garmin Pilot that I use on my iPad and the GNC355 I have on my panel. However, with that being said, I can see how it can be a very useful tool in the cockpit. I just think that the iPad works better for me because for the money it gives me what I need both with aviation and outside of aviation.

The new iPad Mini looks good. I just purchased an iPad Pro 11. Somehow I cracked the screen on my older iPad and looking at it the actual iPad was bent in the middle. I have no idea how that happened. Anyways....The Pro 11 is very nice with great clear video screen and is quite fast with the M1 chip. It does fit on my yoke and I like the fact that I can view a full approach plate with out having to scroll around or zoom in. Question for mini users....can you view a complete approach plate on the screen legibly without having to zoom in to areas to see the fine print like frequencies, altitudes, etc...?

So, do we have to limit it to just one weakness?

I use the Kennon sun shades. They are easy to put up and take down in just a minute or two. You can even make your own with stuff bought at your local hardware store. I believe some guys on this forum have done just that. I went with the Kennon because I was concerned that the cover would scratch my windows. One came with my airplane but it felt so rough I did not want to try it. Apparently it does not if taken care of or not so many would use one but I think I will stick with the sun shades. Even easy to use on a windy day.

I just picture life on a boat.....Ok I have finished another book, now what....????

Oh, you poor, poor bastard. Not sure what to tell you. I, personally, would go look for a new wife, if you truly needed one.

I have the ACK E-04. I was surprised as well.

GPS Trainer Aviation App | Garmin This is the trainer app for the GPS 175, GNC 355, GNX 375 if anyone is interested. I have used it for my GNC 355 and it helps.

A couple of weeks ago my plane had its annual. The battery had to be replaced on my ELT. When I got the plane home I heard a ticking noise coming from behind the panel. It was like a watch ticking. No idea what it was. I called the mechanic and he said he did nothing behind the panel but they did replace the battery in the ELT and reset it. He told me to push the reset button on the panel which I did and nothing happened. He then told me that I may have to check the ELT in the tail and make sure it's switch is in the armed position. I did and it was. I decided to turn it off and turn it back on again but I accidentally switched it the wrong way and activated the ELT. It was literally on for a second then off again. Before I could walk around the tail of the airplane and climb inside to check if the ticking was gone (which it was) the Air Force called my cell phone to see if I was okay. The ELT was activated for about 1 second and it took about 10 seconds for them to call me. It was that fast. I told them I was fine. They asked me if I was at my home airport which I said I was and they said okay. Quick phone call, nothing bad. I was just shocked at how quickly they got a hold of me.

This is the stuff the guy on the YouTube channel Aviana Aircraft Detailing uses. He seems to get excellent results. His price was too steep for me at the time because of some avionics stuff I am having done.