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Back in the day when GPS and VORs were both capable of driving the same HSI needle, A blue light would come on when GPS was the driver. This was an FAA requirement back in the day. Look to see if you have a blue light indicating your HSI source... Since the GPS is the prefered source, the blue light is constantly on and is subject to burning out without being noticed. Best regards, -a-

Adding WAAS GPS / GPSS / vertical guidance would be nice. This would make the Aspen a solid addition to my current HSI + KLN90B + autopilot. I need professional help just to spec the possibilities. ...Sorry I was thread drifting with Byron... Best regards, -a-

JD, TiO2 is the most popular white pigment for paint, plastics, pharma and food. It is low cost and highly efficient at the same time. I worked compounding plastics for a few years. The TiO2 was used in the range of 1 - 3% (weight) throughout the compound (as José described). I guess metal oxides interfere with radio transmissions. That's the extent of my current polymer background...... Look for paints that don't use TiO2? I would expect that someone sells antenna paints Best regards, -a-

The Bravo has it's own forum because a respected member/Bravo owner requested it. With the large population growth on this site we have achieved the level that we should probably increase the number of forums to include Ovations and others... Good luck reading ALL of the posts... Best regards, -a-

Data point... 100% hp a sea level in an IO550 (cont.) uses over 20 gph, ROP Same engine at 11,500 msl uses <12 gph, LOP Roughly speaking, 75% hp seems difficult to achieve at 50% of Max FF. At the price of fuel lately, I would be interested how to achieve the increased fuel efficiency.... I haven't done the math myself... I expect that a turbo combined with electronic ignition could improve things some.... Best regards, -a-

The M20R requires two batteries. I have a dead Gill. Do I a change both for Concords? Or change out only the dead one? I would prefer the better batteries but I am concerned about two different weights and voltages. Best regards, -a-

Byron, Let me know how you install the plug for sky radar. I am interested in the same. What do you do with the antennae. Or do you leave them mounted on the standard sky radar connection points? Best regards, -a-

That's the coolest plane at S n F.... an M20 w/ a glass top... -a-

65 M20C. Had a hose cooling the generator. The generator had a spring steel collar around it with a hose fitting. If you still have the generator, look to see if you still have the collar. If you have a modern alternator, cooling requirements are probably different. Best regards, -a-

Quote: Piloto According to this http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/topics/TAA-Report-022412.pdf AOPA study they found that there was no safety advantage on glass cockpit equipped aircraft. In fact they found steam gauges to be slightly safer. I personally found moving maps displays to add safety to the flight. However on attitude glass displays like PFDs I see no added safety over traditional gauges. As an example on most PFDs the VSI indication is not as obvious as on the old VSI gauge and it can be confused with GS indication. VSI is most important on take off, specially on twins during engine failure. Airspeed and altitude PFDs depiction is not as readable as the old gauges. If you look at any picture of a glass PFDs whole panel you can not tell the airspeed, altitude or vertical speed on the PFDs (too small to read) but you can easily read the airspeed, altimeter and VSI gauges. And by the way these are instruments that require no power or software to work. The picture shows how easy is to read the old gauges vs the glass PFDs José

Positive thinking.... I have personally witnessed an M20G sit in the weeds for 10+ years. The aircraft was bought at auction for pennies. Many hours of cleaning bugs and plants out, replacing rubber parts, and updating radios, then it flew. It got an angine rebuild and left the field permanently... -a-

Quote: KSMooniac Nice turbo-normalized F in San Antonio: http://www.controller.com/listingsdetail/aircraft-for-sale/MOONEY-M20F/1968-MOONEY-M20F/1229673.htm? That is *exactly* what I had hoped to find 5 years ago with a bonus turbo kit. That is a lot of airplane for the money IMO.

Bob Cabe is an excellent resource. He helped me with my transition to the M20R and refreshed my BFR about two years ago. Full disclosure: He was recommended to me by the fine people at AAA where I purchased the plane. Best regards, -a-

Nice job Bryan, No cows at the Bacon Ranch? Your photos are always interesting. Your Mooney goes to the most interesting places. Best regards, -a-

Nitin, I am glad you and the Mrs. are doing well. Get well soon. Best regards, -a-

Holger, For your consideration...from an engineering perspective.... Welcome to mooneyspace. I think the two people in one seat concept went out a few years ago. Two children were allowed to share one seat in commercial airlines at the same time. Now everyone gets their own seat. Back far enough, mommy and child were allowed in one seat. Mommy was told too hold the child in her arms and not to use the seatbelt for both. I find it unlikely anyone has collected enough data on various weight combinations with various child heights that a reasonable scientific test could support the operation. On the otherhand, I understand your aircraft was built to operate with the third seat. My 65C had no shoulder harnesses when I bought it. I could operate it legally. You would consider this not real legal advice. My current R has shoulder harnesses at all four locations at all times. The back seats are filled often. It makes good sense to have shoulder harnesses for everyone if the seat gets used often. Cars have also gone to using shoulder belts for backseats as well. The type injury warrants the extra equipment. The shoulder belt was designed to keep front passengers from hitting dashboards. The backseat version is used to prevent folding the passenger in half around the belt.... Similar injury from the same problem with the same proven solution. Look to find differences in legal to operate vs. legal to build. For safety of your smallest passenger use a proper booster seat with shoulder straps would be inline with the design. Good luck getting everyone to fit. Best regards, -a-

Stating what might be obvious by observation.... I see that cyl #2 is not inline with the other three. Possible suggestions: Chech intake runner seals for age effects. Take a look at thermocouple placement compared to others. Running ROP, the leaker should run hotter. Your data indicates the opposite. Other thought.... How balanced are your fuel injectors? how many hours since the balance has been checked? Best regards, -a-

Guy, Please post a statement clarifying the FAA approval status of the GB products. Best regards, -a-

Tent. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring warm clothes. -a-

DP Best regards, -a-

I used SSI nice FBO. We brought our own lunches, so I don't recall restaurants. We bought fuel and departed quickly. Best regards, -a-

Compare the drawings to the photo. The filler plate in question is a shaped 3 dimensional piece. The drawing indicates a flat plate. It looks to me that the assembly drawing does not match the photo. It looks like they cannot be assembled the way the drawing indicates. Let me know your thoughts. I must be missing something Effected airframes: Ovations R29-0465 thru R29-0519 Acclaims TN31-0003 thru TN31-0127 Remember to give your tail a good tug... -a-

Mike, The halos don't look any worse than the big mickey mouse ear headsets. And they don't bump the ceiling either. I can also effectively use the volume knob now. They're somewhat of a challenge to share with someone. I traded in my DCs. The DCs went to the back seats. -a-

Jose, 6 cylinders has a higher probability of failure, but I still go with 5 cylinders are better than 3. 100 gallons in the standard Ovation tanks. No fear where the last 2 or 3 gallons are. Biggest problem: human error is quite high. My brain is on OS1 and I am still using the Mark I eyeball. -a-

A stuck valve in my m20c after take-off left me nervous. The plane maintained altitude and we landed on the next runway. Vibration was strong. Altitude of about 500 ft. My flight instructor earned his keep that day. I was required to fly 15 hrs with instructor by my insurance company. I elected an io-550 for my next plane. I figured 5 cylinders is better than 3. -a-