Barry
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Quote: aerobat95 I feel your pain. I just moved from Kansas to Oklahoma and they want to charge me an excise tax on my airplane. The thing is I am not even a resident of this wonderful state....I am just temporarily stationed here with the military. I think it is criminal that states are able to do this. What I want to know is does the money we pay to these states go back into the aviation community?? Does it help revitalize the airports in the state?
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I hope he gets his account restored. I'd hate to see one of the regulars not come back.
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As far as the fuel pressure varying ... I was surprised at how long it will bounce before the engine stops. It is quite a good warning. I watch the totalizer and when I think it is getting close I spend more time watching the fuel pressure guage.
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A NOTE: ... actually, when switching tanks, I note the fuel consumed on my totalizer and keep a record. I really feel that the money I spent on the totalizer is one of the best investments I've made. As a side note, it is the 1st electrical instrument to fail should I have an electrical failure ... which gives it even more value!! )
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The routine I use is to run the 1st tank 1 hour and switch to the 2nd while noting the time. Fly the other tank till it's out of gas ( I don't wait for the engine to die, you can see the fuel pressure bouncing around when it gets close). Switch back to the 1st tank and note the time. Time left on the last tank is 2nd tanks time minus 1 hour. I also have a fuel totalize that is within 0.9 gal of actual (in my favor) which really keeps peace of mind.
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Here's a link to a 2N2016, but it's $124.95. Would have to do research to see what else can be used. Maybe easier to re-design the circuit ... but then ... is that legal ?? http://store.americanmicrosemiconductor.com/2n2016.html?gclid=CNT5pMqdgKsCFUHe4AodpjEC0w
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forgot the link :9)
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Quote: jetdriven I swapped out the transistors with MOSFET transistors, soldered them up and heat shrinked all the legs, then bolted them in and connected the wires.
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M20C to 200HP IO-360 Conversion Pireps?
Barry replied to N33GG's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
Although the IO-360 can run LOP, you still have to feed those extra horses. The 0-360 is a pretty fuel miserly engine at altitude and I HIGHLY doubt you will see anything close to a $10K fuel savings over the O-360. With the eventual release of the electronic ignitions, the carb engine is supposed to be able to run LOP for an even greater fuel economy. -
Are sunspots directing your Mooney to Mars???
Barry replied to thinwing's topic in General Mooney Talk
50 years as K3SUI - Extra ... -
Quote: fantom
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Quote: eldeano I also agree that it increased the fuel flow judging on my fuel burn compared to others.
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Quote: jetdriven
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Having a copyright of an object or setting does not dis-allows others to take similar pictures of the same subject. The copyright only keeps others from using that specific picture for monetary gain. If an ad agency wants to use that specific photograph in one of their ads they will need to pay the photographer a royalty for its use. Seems fair to me ...
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Quote: fantom According to all these morbid "stats" I should have died 18.7 years ago..... ;-)
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Good time to upgrade to one of the PAR46 LED bulbs ... )
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Norman ... Yea, I knew there would be excellent performance improvements. I built drag race engines for quite a few years and realize what proper timing will do.
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BatteryMinder is the way to go and the price is right. It saved a battery of mine that was severly beaten by my old mechinical voltage regulator. The de-sulphation process integrated into it really works nicely.
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The PS 8000 Audio panels are pin/harness compatable with the Garmin harness.
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Gee ... I mentioned this a few months ago and everyone blew it off!! Said there would be no performance improvements, etc, etc. They need to keep a mag in case of electronics failure. Can't wait for the Mooney STC. Looks as if it will be by the end of the year as promised.
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TAIL MOUNTED VOR ANTENNA QUESTION
Barry replied to FAST FLIGHT OPTIONS LLC's topic in General Mooney Talk
BOY !! They REALLY burn you for these !! The same thing in TV usage is about $15. A couple of torroids, jacks and some wire !! -
The other week I lost electrics while in IMC. My AnyWhere map really saved my biscuit. An external GPS is a great tool to have in the network ... as well as a handheld tranceiver.
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I'd go look at the plane ... if it is economically feasable ... He offers to use an escrow service.
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allsmiles vs. All American (html corrected)
Barry replied to jgarrison's topic in General Mooney Talk
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I've a '66 M20C. I flight plan for 140Kts and it works out well. At altitude I burn around 8 GPH. Two weeks ago I flew from Boulder, Co to Martinsburg, WV. 1 fuel stop in Taylorsville, Il and had 18 gallons when I landed in Martinsburg. 52 gallon tanks. Mooney's are very efficient craft. Total flight time, 8H23M.
