Hank

When I'm in the pattern at an untowered field [like home], I put the prop & mixture full forward, slow to 90 mph, add T/O flaps, drop gear, and put the throttle wherever it needs to be to maintain the proper glide. I control speed and glide with the yoke and throttle, but don't really look at the gages way over on the right panel. Airspeed is in front of me, and I look mostly out the windshield or at A/S. Seems like 15" or so will hold 90 mph, TO flaps and a descent. Time is usually pretty short--90 seconds? Operation there is hardly "continuous" and unlikely to do anything; my field is short [3000'], so I'm can't power up to keep RPMs high if I want to actually land the plane.

I sent you a PM, and here is the thread I mentioned but didn't look for: http://www.mooneyspace.com/index.cfm?mainaction=posts&forumid=2&threadid=9 Lots of good information buried here!

I've never had a problem posting from Firefox. But I just got an iPad, and can't post using it--the keyboard just won't come up.

The easy way would be to scan the image from your POH, up in front that has the length, wingspan, wheel track, etc. You can then trim & edit to suit.

That's what I would call incentive to be as quick on the ground as you are in the air. Shut down, unload, walk into FBO, arrange passenger a ride across the field, and taxi back out ASAP. $7 avgas is just not friendly . . . Plenty of time for farewells on the flight down.

If it's too far to walk, the FBO may have a courtesy car. I have done both--walked at a small field with part-time tower [during tower operation], it was only a hundred yards or so. At a larger field, take either a shuttle van or courtesy car from the FBO. Use of their vehicle should be rewarded if there is no charge. Fuel purchase may negate any fee at all, but be prepared to pay an extra $1.50 per gallon minimum over what you are used to.

D'oh! My bad, sometimes I forget the obvious. I prefer carrying as much as possible behind the seats for a reason, now what was it??? :-)

Quote: Bill_Pyles There was nothing in the baggage compartment, btw.

Similarly, my C does not require full trim in cruise or when landing. Cruise trim will vary with power settings and with loading--as CG moves aft, more down trim should be needed. Power generally creates lift, so the more power you are making, the more down trim should be required. My trim position in cruise tends to be near the center or slightly down; often my trim is near the takeoff mark after touchdown, but I generally ignore the marker when coming in, I'm too busy looking out the window, maintaining glideslope and adjusting power/trim to stay where I want to be to notice the location of the trim marker. A visit with travel boards should clear up any questions.

Remember--birds will dive if you get too close, so always aim above them.

Here's something that will let you "adjust" the pdf file: http://www.pdftoword.com/ I made my checklists the old-fashioned way, by retyping them out of my Owner's Manual, adding/deleting/rearranging to suit my taste. This will save a lot of the grunt work, and come in handy on other occasions, too.

Congratulations! Now you'll be able to get in & out of the mountains in the summer. Just dodge the thunderstorms. Since getting my IR last year, I've had to cancel far fewer flights. Stay current, practice regularly, and start getting wet a little at a time.

I prefer the vertical card, too, but am living with my wet one for now. The card is easier to read, and doesn't turn in the opposite direction. It also matches the DG. Even on a smooth flight, to get a clear reading on the wet compass, I have to hold it with a finger.

You could always try photographing your existing copy. Our friends at the Vintage Mooney Group also have them available as pdf files, which you can always print up however you want.

Good Lord! And I thought the school-bus-yellow one with a muted Vintage Eagle stretched most of its length was bad. THIS one has the same color scheme on the interior as the outside. But on the other hand, it is sure VISIBLE . . .

I just got my new MAPA LOG this week, and there's another valuation article in it. Are you a member, or know someone who is? Jimmy Garrison is very knowledgable in the Mooney market.

Check the safety wire on the oil filter. I change the oil myself, but being new to safety pliers and having little room to work, I often have an A&P put the wire on for me. One time it ended up cocked and was touching the oil temp probe above the insulator. Master "ON," Oil Temp pegged! Cut the safety wire and it worked right, so the wire was removed and redone correctly.

Fly straight and level [no turns, much less pylons] on a standard day and see what you get. Either way, you're faster than me.

Quote: n7479 The gear up might show up on the ntsb accident database..

PAR46 LED lights are now approved!! Mooneys are listed on page 7 of 12 pages worth of approved aircraft: M22; M20, M20A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, M, R, S & TN. NOTE #1: Installation is limited to previously approved landing/taxi light lamp size and location. Here's their link: http://www.whelen.com/pb/Aviation/STC/Parmetheus%20STC%20SA02212AK.pdf

That's a classic! Print it off in a fancy script on some antiqued paper, laminate it and put it there on the right panel where your lucky passengers can read it over and over and over . . .

My dual Brittains [Accu-Trak and Flite-Trak] work great. One is hooked up to the DG, one is interfaced to the 430W. Keep the red and green tubes in good shape, keep the servos well taped, and they are just fine. Much, much less expensive than Stec-anything, even if you get the altitude upgrade that I don't have. There IS a waiting list at Brittain right now, though. Should be much less paperwork for approval, too, since some of our planes had the Brittain(s) installed at the factory.

Yes, i am very interested in Light Squared's test methods and results!!

Those look pretty neat! My wingtip is less complicated than yours, with only the red/green lights right now. I would LOVE to add wigwag strobes, but don't want to mess with the high-current lights and power supplies. Whelen does not yet have an LED unit small enough with sufficient power. All I have is these little colored lights, a belly strobe, a tiny tail light and a landing light. I'm attaching a photo of my wingtip, that I showed the LED vendors at SNF. Please let me know what you hear back!

I talked to all the vendors at Sun-n-Fun. No Go for certified yet. Whelen says theirs is submitted, and expect approval in 12-18 months, because it is not a "safety of flight" issue. So I'm waiting, too. Wig-wags would sure be nice to have . . . Their PAR 36 landing light is already approved, and the PAR 46 is also in the works. More waiting . . .