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HopeP, Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed the flight, and it didn't cost me a thing... -a-

Docket, Does the 355 cam belt get serviced every 15,000 miles, and do they pull the engine out for it? Glad to see the AC is back in your A/C. -a-

Congrats Jolie and Mitch! -a-

Scottfromiowa, We were labeled as "cheap", and it indicates that as generator owners we choose "death". I don't feel that either an alternator or generator failure is going to require immediate death, and I think we all agree that owning a Mooney isn't cheap. Now I own a plane with an alternator, I don't feel any less cheap or any more safe..... Other than that, I hear jet engines are really reliable..... Best regards, -a-

I am waiting to hear from Piloto on this one.... From my experience: My M20C had 5,000+ hours on its fuel selector. The fuel selector is a combination of selector valve and water separator / screen / discharge valve. I am sure the assembly can be expensive to replace, however a few moving parts can be exchanged. Each year at annual this assembly would be separated cleaned and put back together, without any issues. I would often find fine rust particles (fill neck detioration - get stainless steel) settled in the bottom of device. I am not familiar with a required replacement based on hours. Best regards, -a-

So Ariel, You have passion for flying, you have the most modern M20C in the world, you already picked out a great flight instructor, what's next for Ariel? Hope all is well with you and your family. - a -

My favorite source of lighting regulations can be found here. http://www.whelen.com/_AVIATION/catalog/Anit-Collision%20Systems.pdf Is your plane... 1957 - 1971, or 1971 - 1977, or After Three ranges, three sets of increasing requirments.... Whelen solutions for mooney.... (not as modern looking or as small as the aveo, but improved over the original) http://www.whelen.com/_AVIATION/catalog/Mooney.pdf

"what some believe is an odd sight line" others call character..... The tall instrument panel causes you to adjust your seat to get your eyeballs centered in the windshield. Then you realize, it's not the tall panel as much as it is the looooong cowl that makes you want to set the seat up so high. The nice thing about the tall panel. There is enough room for all the upgrades on the planet when you are done with the original 6-pack and supporting electronic boxes..... You can lower the IP, but it won't change the sight lines of the long cowl during the landing flare.... -a-

Hey Bret, Welcome to the board. Nice experience, I am glad you shared. Best regards, -a-

If the wires are in their original condition. The wire runs along the copilot side of the cowl. I believe it is a single wire 12V+ the bulb has two wires out of it. One grounds near the bulb to a screw at or near the cowl. Near the bulb is an old style blade connector. the connector is an old version of quick disconnect. Bring your ohm meter or simple continuity tester with you. If it is shorted, it should be fairly easy to identify. It is probably soaked in 40+years of oil and dirt too. Your A&P can help you "modernize" the wire in a very short period of time. -a-

Greg, You only want to exercise the Aspen / Garmin.... You can always turn off the other devices. Everything can be individually turned off except the turn coordinator. If for some reason you want to turn off the TC, it can be unplugged behind the panel.... In the event you run the battery down, you can still recharge it. Keep an eye on the voltage. The electronics are protected, but you still would not want them to see low voltage. If you completely destroy the battery, let it run down and freeze in the winter.... You can still by a few new batteries compared to the cost of that very nice 12 /24v charging device. Check with your FBO, they may let you borrow or rent these devices also. Mine has a starting cart (8 batteries and a charger) that I have used in the past. -a-

Bennergh This will allow you to charge your battery with a typical 12v charger. It is a three wire system that automatically keeps things from being wired with reverse polarity. In some electrical systems, you may find that while charging the battery this way is fine, a contactor opens the circuit to rest of the system protecting electronics / avionics. Leaves battery, and starter the only things alive in the circuit. Check your wiring diagram. -a-

Make sure the "new" breaker/switch matches the proper load. 20 amp breaker is typical for this application. Check to make sure you have the right one. The headlight circuit is pretty short, the old wire is rigid and contacts the vibrating cowl in many places. The old insulation is easy to fray. Also check the "blade" style connectors to make sure that they are insulated. -a-

Geoff, What is driving the nav function....? GPS, VOR or both. Does the uncommanded roll occur on nav source or both? I had a nav radio send enough data to the HSI to not flag the nav, CDI was centered (always) but the A/P was not tracking anything. Just wings level and drifting.

Chuck, That seems very unusual to me. I have the long body M20R wtih the N/A Continental IO 550. Rudder trim set to take-off. No unusual struggle or even noticable tug during rotation..... Time to check the basics, air pressure, unusual tire wear, brake sticking. See if the rudder trim is attached to anything or operating properly. or Maybe this is an M20M thing??? there are a few M20M guys here too...... Best regards, -a-

Rick, Roughly speaking.... O3 has Garmin glass panel - 3 blade prop - 310hp @ 2700rpm. 180kts cruise. Newer and Less affordable. O1 has Bendix King HSI /KX 165 /KLN90 - 3 blade prop - 280hp @ 2500rpm max. upgradable to glass and higher rpm/hp, 175kts cruise. Older and more affordable. Either one is an excellent choice. Best regards, -a-

Let's keep the focus gentle people...... I believe we are pouring fuel on the flames at Linden, not so much NJ in total. There are several very nice FBOs throughout NJ that are friendly and welcoming some even have a very nice restaurant with nice people working there. Unfortunately, none so close to NYC as Linden. Teterboro, NJ and Westchester, NY are also available for those flying in to see the Big Apple. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, -a-

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It takes a long time because the nuts are captured and they all need to be loosened / tightened simultaneously or what looks like 1/4 - 1/2 turn at a time. Watching your A&P diligently mount or dismount a prop will drive you and him crazy at the same time... -a-

Do you have the simple Alcor single EGT gauge? This is my favorite instrument. It requires no electricity to operate, only the voltage generated by the thermo-couple itself. Unfortunately, it does not come with enough strength to register the needle sometimes. Or, the range that it is operating in falls off the scale. Fortunately, there is a simple remedy and it is nearly readily accessable. At the back of the instrument is a simple screw adjustment that allows for scale adjustment or exercise. In the event that the gauge has gotten "rusty" exercise the screw. In the event that the colder temperature has made the needle fall off the scale, make an adjustment.... Then purchase a JPI..... -a-

JL, Very interesting piece on quick drains. There are new versions of the quick drain vs. the old style. The new ones are machined and appear to be precision made. It appears that 1/4 turn with a locking device operates the valve. The old ones are stamped and held in place with a spring. My O -360 quick drain always had a drop of oil hanging from it. I was studying quick drains to see what I would replace it with. Never got there though.... http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/eppages/safOilDrainValves.php It looks like a good idea to have help selecting the proper one.... -a-

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Linden, NJ is west of staten Island, NY. South of Newark, NJ. You were treated with east of Staten Island attitude, but you were actually west of Staten Island. Welcome to Jersey, George... -a-

If you want to extend the range from 720 to 760 channels http://www.kingsavionics.com/news/radio_range.html "For years, most nav/comm radios in general aviation aircraft had 720 channels, which were sufficient for most users at the time. But today most new sets come with 760 comm channels, which increases the comm frequency range from 135.975 mhz to 136.975 mhz." -a-

"if I'm tuning in 122.97 on my radio I'm actually tuning in 122.975" - Sven Yes, 122.97 = 122.975 (there is no 122.970 = .025 channel spacing) Like wise 122.92 = 122.925 (there is no 122.920) Picture of modern radio.... 2 decimal points in the comm field. Actually goes out three decimal places in frequency selection. 122.70 = 122.700 122.72 = 122.725 122.75 = 122.750 122.77 = 122.775 122.80 = 122.800 Tuning: Big knob, changes left side of the decimal point Small knob, changes first number on the right side of the decimal point. Pull small knob out, to get the last digit properly. The hidden digit is just assumed by the tuner. See the next list for radios that were obsoleted by the 720 channel rule. Note that the KX-170 and KX-170A are on the list, But the KX-170B is not on the list. Bendix / King / Allied Radios that did not make the cut.... Allied Signal Commercial Avionics System (formerly Bendix/King). Models: KX 100, KX 100A, KX 110, KX 120, KX 130, KX 150, KX 150A, KX 150B, KX 160, KX 160-1, KY 90, KY 90A, KY 95, RT-221, RT-221A-14, RT-221A-28, RT-221AE-14, RT-221AE-28, RT-241A, 350A1, 350B1, 351A, 351AE, 351B, 351BE, TA18BB-1, TA18C-1, TA20-A-1A, TA20-B-1A, TA21-A-1, TA22A, TA22B. (Note: King KX 170, KX 170A, KX 175, KX 175A and KY 195 can be upgraded to meet the new frequency tolerance, but they will remain 360-channel radios. Cost of upgrade set at $322 for parts plus 3 - 4 hours labor). I believe the KX 170B is the modern version Comm frequencies go from VORs operate within the 108.0 to 117.95 MHz localizer transmitter operates on one of 40 ILS channels within the frequency range of 108.10 to 111.95 MHz. ILS / GS frequency pairs... TBL 1-1-4 Frequency Pairs Allocated for ILS Localizer MHz Glide Slope 108.10 334.70 108.15 334.55 108.3 334.10 108.35 333.95 108.5 329.90 108.55 329.75 108.7 330.50 108.75 330.35 108.9 329.30 108.95 329.15 109.1 331.40 109.15 331.25 109.3 332.00 109.35 331.85 109.50 332.60 109.55 332.45 109.70 333.20 109.75 333.05 109.90 333.80 109.95 333.65 110.1 334.40 110.15 334.25 110.3 335.00 110.35 334.85 110.5 329.60 110.55 329.45 110.70 330.20 110.75 330.05 110.90 330.80 110.95 330.65 111.10 331.70 111.15 331.55 111.30 332.30 111.35 332.15 111.50 332.9 111.55 332.75 111.70 333.5 111.75 333.35 111.90 331.1 111.95 330.95