Mcstealth

Blasphemy!!!

Well, well, well. Look who the Mooney flew in!!!

Hey there. Question please. O-320 on a Glasair 1. Extended prop hub, with the governor at the rear of the engine. I had the prop overhauled at San Antonio Propeller. (Good folks there, with about a one month turn around for my project) The test pilot stated the prop over sped to 2800 RPM when everything was full forward. It took a full turn of the knob to lower RPM to 2700. He also stated that this was already an existing condition before overhaul. To remedy this, is it a cable adjustment, or a governor adjustment? I'm not an A/P, barely consider myself a mechanic. thanks in advance. David

If all Mooney avenues fail, you could also search Viking and Suoer Viking resources. The wood wing obviously being the connection.

On a slightly Mooney related note, Schreiner University here in Kerrville started up a four year aviation degree. I'm sure it's no Embry Riddle, but hey, their big hangar is the closest to the Mooney factory. https://schreiner.edu/academics/aviation-studies/ The University obviously takes care of all the academic studies, but a different company is contracted to handle the flying part.

Okay. I can't help myself. Mr Don, please edit the title. You can "Show Me the Money" at a later date.

"we have access to, a public golf course (not for me but for friends maybe), etc. " Didn't know you had friends!

"Comfort" is such a subjective conversation. One man's apple is another man's orange. I would not go as far to say that the Mooney is the most uncomfortable. I know I love long distance driving in my low slung, legs forward seated sports car. I know I loath driving the same long distances in a Surburban. There are a multitude of articles about the long distance prowess of different Mooney models and nary a mention about the "uncomfortableness" of their respective cockpits. Again, apples to oranges, and, to each their own.

Be honest with yourself about your mission. What is the mission? What outside factors(spouse) have influence over the purchase decision? All of the planes you mentioned will cover the "traveller" category. What attributes do you value most in a traveller? Those attributes will/should lead your decision making. As for Mooney Acclaims: Best in class efficiency, speed, and range. And doing all of this using less stock horsepower than all of its competitors. If those are qualities are high on your list, then???? The added bonus is that the Acclaim is so much better looking.

Copy. Thank you.

What? No picture of the smart wife?

Here is how the engine is lining up..it seems I'm a little left, and low.

I should wait for the prop to get back from overhaul before I claim the spacers are set??

One mechanic recommend that the big spacer in the picture be on the firewall side, explaining that the torque force and weight should be applied to the firewall side of that mount. That the washer on the engine side is not using the spacer correctly. He also told me as you explained about the nut bottoming out. Thank you. David.

Question please. I did not take off the engine mounts off so I don't know where the spacers were before disassembly. There are two on this 160hp Lycoming. If you were putting néw mounts on, where would you put the spacers? Glasair1 160hp retract. I have all the build books so I will start reading tomorrow.

Please post a picture of the safety wire tool?

The Darter I fly came with a telescopic bar. I've not measured but it pulls out from 2ft to about 4ft I guess. It is simple in design, steel with a spring loaded hook style clamp Wish it was six inches longer. Yes, telescopic is nice.

Yes, but only if the 252 has the dual alternators and the prop slinger ??? Something like that if I remember correctly. More Encores had the the dual alternators installed at the factory??? I'm no expert so don't quote me.

If one of your requirements is FIKI, then that rules out a 252, I believe. I think they only were produced with inadvertent ice protections??? I seem to remember some Encores do have FIKI.

That is not a sin being born French, well, not much of one at least.

Ah. Got it. Thank you.

Hey guys. What is the "easy" way to remove the oil pickup screen on an O-360 '64 E model? Tricks? Tips? New swear words?

Hey there. Question guys. Does the fuel pump gear have timing marks? If it does, I cannot detect any. I told them to scribe the gears before removing, but that didn't happen. Grrrrrr. O-320 carbureted, 160hp. Engine being inspected because of a prop strike. SB/AD in hand.

I am interested in this process also. The 430 in my plane is non-wass, so there is that to consider.

Not a chain. Small family business who employs many in Kerrville. I have not talked to Joe yet and sort of don't want to.