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I remember the jag / beech relationship. But not the RR part.

Getting the lower cowling off is the "hard" part. Alternator and light weight starter are the modern solution to the old problem. Doing it all at once makes the most sense. Finishing it with a new Concorde battery would be the trifecta...(I've only read this here, but it's worth repeating) Best regards, -a-

Check the time stamps on the last few. Independent of each other. Saying essentially similar views. Unfortunately, you are already in the expensive zone. How you handle it is up to you. Do you need to sell, want to sell or want a different plane? -a-

Would you be inclined to use it past theoretical TBO? That's the money saving question. OK for private pilots to do so. Unless you fear the engine falling out of it's mounts on a schedule. I have not had the opportunity, so I have no experience to share. Best regards, -a-

A new controller will also be required to match the new alternator... -a-

Consider getting a modern voltage controller for the generator. Low cost, big improvement. Identical foot print. Rebuilt generators are available from aircraft Spruce. Easy to install, check with your A&P for details. The biggest problem of the old technology was the mechanical controller. Modern controllers fix that and provide benefits such as LED information about system status. Search this site for Zeftronics controllers. Alternators do provide a wider voltage vs rpm output. So if you have to ground idle for extended periods of time, the alternator may be better. Best regards, -a-

Can we get a flight of long bodies together? Best regards, -a-

Do you have any contact info or website for the PnP organization? Best regards, -a- I see it above!

Silly dreaming is just the beginning phase... Everyone should take a ride in a high powered vehicle, turbo, or large displacement, or turbine. It produces great motivation. Hank, Extrusion provides the chocolate coating for IM's ice cream. They go well together! All those wires and their insulation...extruded. Medical tubing, extruded by the mile. Let me know if you need some extrusion support. Best regards, -a-

Sorry EB... Didn't mean to intrude on this thread. Best regards, -a-

Hank, We have a similar background. The AFROTC program in engineering school introduced me to my first pair of glasses. What a dissapointing introduction to aviation. Now I'm driven to fly on my own with the fastest four seater available...(within reason) I believed in continuous processes and economies of scale, to switch to extrustion over injection molding. My last project was extrusion compounding drug products for the pharma industry. The private turbine engine is not dead. Keep hope allive.... And modern Wankels don't burn that much oil anymore... -a-

As a compromise, let's keep politics to this thread. Keep this thread alive, just don't bring all political views to all threads. The world is not well covered in US news. Thoughts of a former world traveller and loyal MooneySpace participant. Best regards, -a-

Now, I'm expecting the price of fuel to go down. Thanks Byron! -a-

Will our fuel prices be going down? -a-

And oil....

PPI from a reputable MSC...? G1000? The Ovation has been good from day one, accept a couple early ones with bad oil coolers back in the old millennium. The O3 got the IO 550 (N) with the 2700 RPM red line and top prop. Best regards, -a-

Thanks Hank, I feal better now. I will stay with reciprocating engines for now. Nice explanation on the jet works. Best regards, -a-

Use your finger. Tap avatar, tap send message. Type message. Tap send... Best regards, -a-

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Consider this source. http://www.mooney.com/index.php Best regards, -a-

Morphine or turbo? What's more addictive? Once you get started, the addiction never stops. Good luck. -a-

Aren't we going to be able to fly to Cuba soon? -a-

Lopresti was a sharp guy! Best regards, -a-

Print the notam and print the signs... GAC used to be my favorite... -a-

Check the weight restrictions on that set-up. Full fuel / MGTOW becomes a one person airplane, I believe. Early Ovations have a max Rpm of 2500. Many operators set it and forget it at that position. Not exactly an automatic transmission, but a continuous one at least. There is a fare amount to be aware of with the earliest long bodies. Including the PFM and modifications and who in FL did them and how they survived the hurricane. There were early attempts of digital engine Gage's done on that mod as well. Let us know what you find. Best regards, -a-