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The JPI 900 series can be mounted flush. It looks nice on one of our members photo collections....it can also be used as primary engine instrumentation. Data download from the front using a memory stick is convenient. I believe, installing the newer Gem in place of the older version may have a small challenge, the new instrument "can" is shorter and several wires may come up short during installation. Otherwise all are good, more data is better, To install all functions EGT, cht, ff, fuel level, oat, can be expensive. That's what I got from my research. Makes the JPI 830, a good functional upgrade to my JPI700... Best regards, -a-

That's the word! -a-

If access is critical the cardinal is sweet. It's like getting in a big 70's station wagon...

Hank, Your avatar doesn't match. The photo has much nicer colors! Did you get the door in your cover as well? Best regards, -a-

Girls posing on your plane and ashtrays for everyone.... -a-

What is the chance of the remaining three going to TBO? I'm a little out on the Busch philosophy, but it seems like there are two choices.... (1) Fix three now and the other three in a year or two. (2) Fix all six now and plan on going to TBO from here. Or is it common to have randomness thrown in by the OEM cylinder producer? Modern technology has improved the manufacturing process to a level that even the back woods of a foreign country can make parts consistently. I have seen rows of machinists, turned into a few CNC machines... If I just bought six new NA cylinders from Continental, should I be concerned about randomness? I find this hard to believe and harder to accept. They have a printed break in procedure that can be followed. Having a JPI, or equivalent should keep the pilot apprised. In the 90’s, this was the norm. In the post Y2K era, are we still thinking no two cylinder assemblies are the same. Or is Continental still in the dark ages? Best regards, -a-

HAve you seen interest rates lately? Mooney prices are flat. financing couldn't get any cheaper, unless the bank of dad is open. Technology is at an all time high. Well cared for Mooneys have a history of flying for 50 years. Other than the price of fuel, it is a good time to buy a plane, boat or house... -a-

Wondering out loud.... What is the consensus on mounting the go pro on or near flight surfaces. It seems like a not well thought out idea. Or there is some testing that would allow for it. Or it is so small it wouldn't matter. I am an engineer that studies flow, often around obstructions. This stuff piques my interest. Best regards! -a-

I looked g meter up in the I store. There are at least two apps of interest. One for driving in 2D, including braking and acceleration. And another, simple aviation g meter gage with a needle indicating positive or negative g forces. In the same search I also found the sound meter. Decibel Pro. Most of the apps are $1. Interesting if you can get it to run in the background collecting and graphing data. See how smooth your landings are... G sensors are used with gps to give some level of accuracy. Probably works best with an iphone5... Best regards, -a-

Interesting idea.... -a-

Be careful, my mom always told me ”you are what you eat!” Best regads, -a-

AC I recommend adding the comma this way... Eats pizza, and flies. Otherwise some may assume eats (pizza and flies). A fly being the common insect! Flies being the plural of fly. Or to avoid the situation... Flies and eats burgers and pizza. I don't mean to pick on you my friend. You're the best. -a-

You can search this site for both. West coast has more experience with Bruce. east coast has the same with planecovers.com http://planecover.com/low_wing_covers.htm That's my Mooney after a storm that flipped a couple planes across the tarmac. The ground is still wet. I was impressed by it's performance, so I sent Jim Cancil a photo. I first bought a cover from Jim for my 65C. It lasted 10+ years. It went back to the factory once to get the seems re-sewn. I think I spoke with Jim twice, and a few emails at most. But I still remember his name. I've impressed myself! They were strong enough to last a long time outside. Light and easy enough to use all of the time... Best regards, -a-

The Executive's brochure is timeless! -a-

Interesting first post, 757DL... Welcome aboard. Best regards, -a-

Take a look at what supplies information to the wing leveler as well. If it is the turn coordinator or another . They can get oxidized on their connections. Cleaning the connectors can be a low cost solution sometimes? Bet regards, -a-

Cold temp starts with a carbed M20C is excess fuel everywhere. It is not as safe as firing up a modern car, but that's the process... 100LL fuel does not evaporate like automotive varieties... It is a real challenge to get some to evaporate while pouring excess on the ground. Ten blades go by, one cylinder fires. This is the hint that you've got it right. Pump the throttle again, fire it up again, six blades go by, one cylinder fires..... It continues in this fashion until enough cylinders fire to keep the engine running. This is the experience of my old ’65 C. It would be good to get a primer pump if you can(STC?). Or pre heat to improve the evaporation rate / partial pressure of 100LL. You may start a thread on primer pumps for carbureted Mooneys. I don't remember anyone putting one on. They are better than using the accelerator pump ad can be used independently of the throttle itself... Bes regards, -a-

Maintaining the extras as spares sounds pretty good too... -a-

Huh! flies!!! Rolling and laughing and showing the kids! -a-

It's AC's signature that has me perplexed. "Eats burgers and flies???" I know my friends in Europe don't eat burgers... That's too American. Or is it just me? Best regards, -a-

What part of the world are you in, and what's the OAT? How many throttle pumps at this temperature does it usually take to start? The O360 Would use 10 pumps a temps below freezing and a few attempts to start. Do you use pre heat? Is your battery strong enough for this effort? Fuel pump on? These are a few considerations for this time of year from my C experience. Bet regards, -a-

Zeftronics has supplied many devices and may be searched here...it's been a while though... I had one on my dc generator in my 65C. Nice modern device with led outputs for status available to the cockpit... Vast improvement over the OEM device. Made the generator a near better technology than an alternator... The plane could be started from a dead flat battery, not that I would though, anymore... Best regards, -a-

Have you tried calling Stacey Ellis at Mooney (Sellis here at MS)? They still have some parts at near reasonable prices on a shelf sometimes??? Best regards, -a-

It's not a need, as described by some doing it themselves. It is a desire. Choices are: (1) patch (2) go with bladders (3) strip and reseal (3a) self supplied effort (3b) mechanic supplied effort (3c) automated system supplied by experienced technicians in the Midwest, with an available pick-up service and warranty period. How does that sound? i'm going with patch first, then after forty years, I'm going with the strip and reseal. Best regards, -a-

That's called Siri on my phone. She's slightly bigger than the shirt pin, but can dial anyone on my list (just by asking) and take my heart rate like a Tri-corder, and provide supplemental guidance via WingX. She also provides a flashlight, similar to a phaser, but can't hurt anyone. When JimR is done testing the latest Xavion app for us, Siri will help us keep the sunny side up in an emergency!!! Low buck technology is getting better at a high pace. Now, if Siri could provide ADSB coverage at altitude... Best regards, -a-