lahso
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I feel fortunate - with a flat nose wheel away from home on a Saturday I offered $200 cash and the mech took it. Total time was about 2.5 hours.
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Overall, a good experience. Sent my EDM-700 to troubleshoot the new-to-me FF option that was put in a year ago. A transducer went bad, and they wouldn't replace at their expense or any break on the cost. I understand since it had been a year, but it took quite a bit of flying to determine that was the reason for incorrect GPH usage (I called their tech support several times, and went through many K factor changes). They weren't ugly or rude about it - just firm. My MSC who put it in felt bad about it, and helped me on the replacement cost.
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Unlatching pilot seatbelt while putting gear down
lahso replied to M20F-1968's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
Turn the buckle around, so that the latch is facing your lap. I do that for the passenger, too. -
Thanks for saving the pups! I'm looking forward to the annual flyaway out of Rock Hill, SC.
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Fantastic, Bob! Thanks for saving the pups.
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KAPA. I'm glad I had the learning experience at a busy towered airport.
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Great to meet you Bill (and Eric) at GMU. The restaurant is pretty good, and offers a discount to those flying in. And...thanks for saving the pups!
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Great thread. I'm looking at something like this for a friend who isn't ready to be an equity partner, but wants to rent from me. I haven't researched it well enough, and am unsure if renters insurance would suffice in case of an incident/accident, how to handle the "income" from a tax perspective, and if there are any reg implications. I own my plane as an individual, not as a LLC, so that may need to change. The concept seems simple enough but I'm curious how others do this.
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Bill, thanks for saving the pups! Good to meet you guys yesterday at GMU.
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Great post! Thanks for sharing. I got in with PnP back in the beginning, though my transports have slowed down now. My wife and I still love to work with the rescues.
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I left mine in the envelope, sitting on the shelf in the back. Was never asked for it.
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I fly a C model, but agree with DrBill that you should be at 80MPH on base, with the throttle almost closed. I keep 80MPH on final and land.
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My wife and I went to Long Island (Cape Santa Maria) in Aug 2013. First time taking the Mooney internationally, and it was a breeze. Flew out of Ft. Pierce, and landed at Stella Maris. Had a great time, would do it again, but probably go to Green Turtle Cay or North Eleuthera next time.
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I went through a period of patching the tanks (as did the previous owners), which worked temporarily. Eventually, I got tired of patching, fuel smell in the cockpit, and the blue stains. Still glad I made the decision for bladders, and no regrets. However, you need to do what's best for your situation.
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Cole put in bladders for me last year. I live 20 mins from Joey (and he does all my other maint), so that was a easy choice. He will do a good job for you. However, I would lean towards someone closer to you in case there's a problem.
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Great video. Thanks for sharing.
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Nice video. That's beautiful country out West.
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As others have said, probably not very much. After leaking tanks, and strong fuel smell in the cockpit, I debated sealing - but eventually - went the bladder route.
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As others have said, do the online course and print the cert. I've flown into 2W5 (Indian Head), and had no issues. ATC does remind you to remain on beacon code after canceling. The airport is small, but is friendly and can get rental cars.
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From TN, I've flown as far West as KHND (Las Vegas). Mostly direct from here to Santa Fe or Albuquerque. From Santa Fe to KHND I did airways, filed IFR, and used O2 for those portions over 12k. However, if I make that trip again, I'll use the airways mostly, but go visual and stay around 10,500 (terrain permitting).
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I regularly fly with two Shih Tzu's and don't use any muffs or muffling on them. After take-off, they just settle in for a long nap.
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Herk, I'm a C owner in Chattanooga, TN. Joey Cole does my maintenance, and I can highly recommend him. Also, Gann in Lafayette, GA (9A5) does work on Mooneys as well. Though not a MSC, Gann does great engine work.
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Wow, thanks for passing that info along.
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90 hours in the Mooney this year. Probably my lowest number in seven years ownership.
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Run up, take off, and cruise questions for M20C
lahso replied to Devious Rhesus's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
Yes, the same for me on descent and approach profiles.
