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Scott, For small bladder people.... In the M20R, at 17 gph, I would be going 180kts+, 100 deg ROP with a big smile on my face, "comfortably" fitting 500 LBs of people and their gear. For big bladder people.... The same load goes 145 kts on 10.5gph at LOP. It takes a little longer. The smile on my face is generated by the money I just saved on fuel burn. -a-

I think the Wentworth guys were fishing with those units. Scott, I saw them too. They either just wanted to keep showing them all week. (how many do they get?). Possibly looking for a sucker to over-pay without doing the research. Over pricing an easy to find new item does not make much sense to me. Ken, I am looking forward to the "after pictures"

Just spectacular, Parker.... -a-

Things to ponder... [1] 4 cylinder power pulses don't match perfectly with 3 bladed props. [2] 6 cylinder power pulses match better to 3 bladed props. [3] Ovations were made with 3 and 2 bladed propellors depending on O1, O2 or O3. [4] My M20C had a yellow arc for RPM: We were to avoid continuous operation in this arc because of vibration harmonics. Honestly, I don't think I could feel the harmonics. I am sure somebody could measure it. But just because I can't feel it doesn't mean that it isn't harmful. [5] High power and High RPM gave plenty of vibration, but that is outside the yellow arc and prior to redline. Go figure. [6] Prop balancing is a wonderful thing. After overhaul things vibrated perceptably less. I am sure dynamic balancing is good too. I think the value goes to the newest propeller, one without rpm restrictions or ADs, no matter if it is two or three blades. -a- PS Tom, what was this? "people interested in Mooneys are typically frugal/efficiency freaks/cheap bastards and this is a buyer's market." You might look up some threads related to turbos. You will find the concentration of mooney people willing to pay more to go faster.... There is a balance between efficiency "freaks" and speed "freaks" here. Then there are the folks who want to go reliably in all conditions. They will pay more for air conditioning, glass upgrades and FIKI. There are people willing to pay extra to put glass into M20Cs, Regardless of wether they will get money back when/if they sell it. There are mooneys for everyone and every budget. What a country!

I'm with Jose on the many smaller bag theory. I have to load everything from the ground up to the opening and place it in the hold. It is much easier on my back to do it 20 pounds at a time. I am a big fan of the Lands End style duffle bags. Zipper tops and big handles. They stay closed and are easy to move around and stack if needed. Keep in mind if it is only two people, the back seats fold flat (remove cushions and head rests first). Loading strategies: M20C - If it fits in the firebird, it will fit in the C M20R - If it fits in the Tahoe, it will fit in the R (insert beeping back-up sound here).... As always, watch your weight and balance.... I have an excel spreadsheet that I use for weight and balance. Drop me a PM with an email address if you are interested in a copy. (its experimental and is based on my plane, but if you are handy with a spread sheet it can be modified to work for you too.) Best regards, -a-

http://www.liveatc.net/flisten.php?mount=kosh2 Listen to this to get a feel for air traffic control going into KOSH...

Derek, Congratulations on your new purchase. Have you seen the link on side windows posted by George Perry? http://www.mooneyspace.com/index.cfm?mainaction=posts&forumid=1&threadid=55 Look for his photos and his input to get a feel for the size/complexity of the job. Best regards, -a-

Check the firewall on the co-pilot side. It is up near the top by the access cover (inside). The voltage regulator for the generator is in similar location on the outside. I believe it is a shared buzzer with the stall warning. Best regards, -a-

Carusoam + 2, Wed - Sat, no caravan, no BBQ, Camping GAC -a-

Fantom, Does the breitling come with the Heads Up Display or was that sold separately (insert smiley here). -a-