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Is it possible to get a clear picture of the outboard rear tip area? Just looking to see if there is any damage there as I may be interested. I have to check part number for my 64 D/C but it looks to be a match. If you had both I'd be interested also.

Ran into this many times when a Check Airman for a couple of airlines. We called them 'sutopilot cripples) and anyone can fall into the trap. From the Ace of the Base to the bottom flyer. I tried real hard not to fall into that trap by hand flying each 3rd approach. Another factor is that we flew 30 or more approaches each month. Many of us now do not (me included). As my actual IFR time and IMC approaches are just a fraction of what they were my own mins and limitations take over, Another very real factor to consider is the gradual decline in cognitive response as we go past 62 - 65 years of age. It's different in each individual but it is there in one form or another

Money spent on something "more important" that 3rd class medical reform or a Part 23 rewrite. Maybe someones buddy needs a new department to run before retirement. If we all remember TSA right after 911 when they were formed it was explicit in the legislation that they would never have badges (badges, badges they don't need no stinkin badges) AND they would never be unionized. Both lies! Now not only can't young kids even get onto most airports like us old farts did BUT now they will have to have Federal papers to build and fly model airplanes - I see this coming

I think I remember reading that the Datum used by our GPS's does not coincide with "sea level" It's an electronic datum (close but not exact) Altitude displyed may be close to actual MSL but it nay also drift at times with the signal received from the sats. The altimeter has its own adjustment in the Kolsman window to match the Kolsman indication to the correct altitude. We used to be able to adjust that but no longer. Only done with test equipment now and it has legal limits on how far it can be adjusted before the altimeter has to be pulled and overhauled.. The encoder also could be replying incorrectly and can only be tested by a shop. 3rd could be a leak somewhere in the static system. Quit possible with the old plastic lines we have in Mooneys. The only way to really correct it is to have a Pitot/static/encoder IFR check done by a reputable shop.

Back in the day when I flew model aircraft we flew free flight models (no radios or wires) to 300' to 500' agl. Occasionally one would get to 1000' or more in a thermal and this was right on the center line of KVNY about 1 1/2 miles south of the airport. No one ever had an issue. The big problem now is that the quads and some airplanes have stability autopilots so anyone can fly them. Some people are smart some are idiots.

It's a full time deal. They want someone living in town all the time as some of the trips (even the Pt 91 ones) are sudden pop ups. They will always probably be looking as they expand so check back later in the summer with them and see what they might have available. There is another option that might be available here. One of the lake tour operators (American Aviation) flies C 207s and might work out a part time deal with you. They fly around the lake on 1/2 hr tours. Maybe 4 to 8 a day per pilot. They have I think 8 207s. They are always looking for pilots as it is a seasonal thing and a time builder so most don't stay around more than a year or two. Give then a call. You might ask for Bob Logan. BTW, thank you for serving our country!

That sounds good.When I had mine apart the first time they hadn't been apart in 30 years. It was nothing but red jelly inside. Bet you have good brakes when you're done.

Hopefully he has more than the new pictures.

I guess you guys have never played poker. Someone tossed a grand into the pot. You want the pot, you gotta top that! :-) :-) Actually all this gaming aside, I'm seriously interested but the OP hasn't been around. I wish he'd get in contact.

AZOutlaw When was the last time your wheel calipers were apart cleaned and new orings?Cgeck your log book. If it has never been done now is the time. Not difficult not expensive, Do you have the tools to rerivitthe brake pads on or will you A&P be doing it?

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4500'? Damn, I'd be only be 900' above the water here! :-) Ditto Sabermech He's got a great looking project going!

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I'll go $1,000 if its all there Cliff

Lets start at the beginning- When you press both brakes are they both hard and near the top of the pedal push? Does either one of them slowly bleed down as you keep pressure on? Is either one of them soft and spongy? The reservoir is not a "closed" system. It has air at the top and with the can on the ground fluid will drain back out of the line bringing air with it. Have the wheel cylinders ever been opened, cleaned and new orings installed? How old are your flexible brake hoses at the wheels? How old are your brake pads? What condition is your brake disc in? Is it too thin from wear? When you bleed the brakes do you have any air coming out with the fluid? All these have a bearing on how well the brakes work. More information is needed to help you.

64' M20 D/C WOT, 2500 RPM, 50 ROP, 9500 MSL 137-138 KTS TAS 8.5 GPH, @18MPG. 3 blade prop. Checked it many times both with wiz wheel and GPS On a good day maybe 140 KTS on a bad day 135 KTS. No mods.

Of course, slobber, slobber.

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AZOutlaw- After reading this thread you still feel its OK AND legal to install these lights? You probably won't be sent to jail but there is no way that they can be construed as being legal to install when even the guy who makes them says they are not legal on certified airplanes. Frankly I'd really like to use them but considering their legal status I won't.

Some people can't think of doing anything else but fly and others throw it away and become lawyers. You pays your money and you takes your choice.

I have no battery or avionics in the tailcone but the rear bulkhead is not sealed too well so like I said- when I redo the interior this will be a priority.

Now that's cool! Back about 40 years we used to fly in there in a DC-3 bringing fishermen in to fish the lake for Cutthroat trout. Some were over 10 pounds and big stringers came in through the hotel/ restaurant front door. There was also a "business" in town called 'The Green Front" where "ladies of the evening" plied their trade" !

Hmmm, how about a round carb inlet like the top ones that is smooth and faired into the lower middle cowl. Might look better than the square box. Might be attached to the same mounting holes used now. Someone a long time ago put a sheet metal dam around the bottom and two sides of the square box to capture the slipping air loss trying to gain extra MP. Don't know if it worked but I did see the pictures.

It's going to boil down to which FAA Inspector sees it and how you can justify it with no official approval, if he asks. Common sense or reason has no bearing on "Official approval". I know of one Inspector that was on a rampage about chromed spinners. NOT polished but chromed. He always asked to see the approved process for a spinner knowing full well there wasn't one. The spinners looked good but weren't legal. Bye Bye they went. Anything you that changes any part from original has to have some approval associated with it. Ho will it be signed off in the log book because it will have to be signed off? It's maintenance. The factories that are doing it have some kind of approval. Now cleaning with 1000 grit paper can in no way be objected to, I'd fight that one any time.

Don't know about differences but I have a large leak forward from the tail cone. Nice in the summer but cold in the winter. It will go away when I redo the interior here shortly but until then this works!