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  1. rgaines
    Here are some pictures of the brake caliper reversal and tail and dorsal fin fairings. Also someone asked who was doing the work. His name is Raul Bueno from Kansas City. He has done an excellent job. We still need to complete the 201 window install and the flap gap seals and side window installation. I will continue to keep you posted.
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    I have started a major modification to my 1962 M20C. I will be installing a 201 window, wing fairings, tail root and dorsal fin fairings, aileron and flap gap seals, brake caliper reversal and new side vents. I already have a cowl closure and a IFR panel. We will also be installing new glass, new paint and interior upgrades. I have enclosed some pictures to document the project. I will try to post updates as the project continues.
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    Bahamas 2009

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    Monserrat Island - volcano and pyroplastic flow. Still smoking 2009

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    Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico. 2009

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    Turks and Caicos 2009

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    parked on ramp in Santiago Dominican Repubic after 2 hour flight from Turks and Caicos. 2009

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    Well I made my decision too. I purchased the SWTA 201 window modification but also purchased from SWTA the Mooney window cowl retainer as we believe it will fit and look better than the fiberglass one from SWTA. I also purchased a variety of other modifications from LASAR (want to spread the business around) and also purchaed a new 406 ELT which we all will need later. Installing it at this time will permit me to install same under the new dorsal fin modification.
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    It does not seem to follow that the SWTA access is in front of the fire wall. THat conversion is ment to be able to access the instruments through the 2 front access panels. All the articles I have read say the is instrument access through the 2 access panels. The SWTA installation does not look as neat as the OEM Mooney installation sold by Lasar, however the SWTA access panels is a major advantage. Therefore my question to all is if anyone has seen both types of installations - which one are preferred. Thanks RGaines
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    Has anyone compared the SWTA window modification to the factory modification sold by Lasar? Do they look the same? What about access to the instrument panel? I am considering a 201 window modification to my M20C and have not decided which type of window to install.
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    On cross country trips I will run the tank to near dry and until the fuel pressure drops and then switch tanks. This way I will know my exact range and fuel flow on that particular flight based on current tempurature and altitude. I also run a timer on each tank so I know approximately when it will run dry so I can plan on switching the tank when the fuel pressure drops. I never have run competely dry to the point where the engine stops, though on a few occasions the engine ran rough - once I switched tanks with the fuel pump on then no big deal.
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    Thanks for the information. I go to K81 all the time. I already have the cowl closure and found it worked as claimed and am now considering doing the SWTA 201 window modification. Just checking around to see if others found it to add some mph. Thanks Rgaines
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    I have a 1962 Mooney. I am considering various modifications, including the 201 Window upgrade and various gap seals etc. Does anyone have any before and after experience with any speed modification to know whether the expected speed increases are correct? I did the cowl modification and it worked as advertised with a 3-4 mph speed increase. I am planning to paint my airplane and do an interior renovation. Thanks
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