DaV8or

I like the position of the armrests in the F, but they are too skinny for me and my elbow keeps slipping off. This happen to anybody else? I was thinking of making some new, wider armrests and I'm wondering if anybody has already done it so as to save myself some engineering time.

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Quote: allsmiles And are you serious about comparing a repair to an aileron or flap in the same category as the SPAR? Are you serious??

Quote: Sabremech A properly repaired airplane is not worth less than one that hasn't had any repairs.

Damage history = lower resale in the future. However, the longer from the time of damage the less it matters. If you and your pre buy mechanic are satisfied with the repairs, then that's all that really matters. Leaky tanks = about $7-8,000 for reseal or bladders. Factor that in the sale price. Since they are already leaking, you know you need to do it soon. If you're happy with the rest of the plane and it checks out in pre buy, then go for it. Me personally would be; damage + leaky tanks + weak avionics = pass on it. On the other hand, if the price is cheap enough that you can fix the tanks and get new avionics, then maybe.

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Quote: Qwalton No problem Dave, I'm glad I was able to help. How did you like your flight with Richard?

Quote: skyking I will post some pics of the weather.

I just did this. I wanted to combine my BFR with my Mooney checkout. Good comments above. Only negatives for me is the fact that a BFR flight can be a little tough on the engine because your doing alot of very different throttle settings in a short period of time. Then there is the stalls. My instructor really wanted a full stall and not just to the buffet. We did power on and power off. I did my damndest to keep the ball centered and both times she dropped a wing and started a spin. Recovery was easy and we didn't loose all that much altitude, but it is an exciting stall IMO. I felt OK because my instructor has a fair amount of Mooney time and lots of aerobatic time. I personally would see if you can ask your instructor if stalls to buffet would suffice.

Quote: mooneygirl Dave I can just tell you are beaming from ear to ear! Have a wonderful time getting to know [and love] your new Mooney. Mitch was right...need to fly that beauty to one of our great Mooney gatherings so we can all meet her or him? Got a name yet???

Quote: Mitch Hi Dave. Awesome! Fly, fly, fly! Maybe see you at LASAR 35th or Movie Night here at L52. Have fun with your new adventure.

So, here's the trip home. The Weather Gods smiled mightily on me and I awoke to sunny skys in Santa Barbara. In fact I think the whole state of California was clear, mild winds, no turbulance and no TFRs. Beautiful flying day. Drain on the battery from yesterday's stupidity? Not an issue. She fired right up. Awsome flight home. Plane flew like a champ. Figured out the autopilot and sat back and watched it go. Played with all kinds of stuff just to see how it worked. Ground speed averaged about 145kts, but that was with a bit of a headwind. Honestly, I was just soaking it up and never did figure out what my TAS was. Airplane goes like a champ as far as I can tell. Only issue with this flight was; how the hell do you slow a Mooney down?? Guess I got it done as I eased it on the runway and made a nice landing just fine, but I do need to work on the strategy and technique. Had to park at the local FBO, Kaiser Air, while I went down to the beaurocrats at the Port of Oakland to give them all the papers they needed to finally give up the keys to hanger I've been paying for the last month and half. I turned out that I got to park next to the plane that I had been renting for the last few years. I was able to snap a picture as the Arrow pulled out. Sort of out with the old and in with the new! I had some trouble getting my hanger open. They are kinda run down and one of the latches was so jacked up I need to use my tow bar to pry it open. After that I couldn't get the main door open. You see, I was never chaecked out on this equipment and if it wasn't for the help of a friendly neighboring Cherokee owner, I might not have got her in. He showed me the sort of linebacker, sprinting maneuver to get it raised. Needless to say, a good days work on hanger maintenance is in order. Here are some pictures of a surreal and amazing day!

and it was awsome!! Plane runs great. Got my BFR and my check out and I now plan to fly my new plane home tomorrow as long as the weather Gods smile favorable on me and let the sky clear up. Landing the Mooney? Way too much is talked about this topic. This plane more or less lands like most other low wings. My very first landing was a greaser follwed by six or seven other ones. As luck would have it, my very last landing was crap, but hey, we lived and the plane will fly again, so it's all good. I do see what people say about the stalls though, it snaps and falls right down and in my case, not completely straight either. No spins, but definately dropped a wing a bit. Was it the plane or was it just me?? Anyhow, it pretty much goes just like any other new type check out, familiar, but akward as I learn where the hell everyhting is!! Man that panel is a mess! On that note, because of all the excitement, and this foreign new panel with it's wimpy little master switch (yes, that's right, I'm blaming the tools and not the carpinter) I screwed up and left the master on. I have never done that before, ever. I had to go back to the plane to get some papers and to show my Mom who came down to get me and I discovered my mistake. At that point it had been on about an hour, so we'll see if I need a jump tomorrow or not. Not the end of the world as there is lots of support around. Finally have the actual keys my pocket. Feels good... think I might sleep with them tonight! Here's a picture my buddy took of my first take off!

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Quote: flight2000 Never heard of an in-flight mag check?? I've only done them on the ground during the ground run (which also gets the prop cycle everytime...force of habit ). Why would you mess with the mags while flying though? Brian

Quote: KLRDMD It appears as though yours is one of only two 1966 F model Mooneys. Serial numbers 660003 and 660004 were 1966s and 670001 through 670539 were 1967 models. Yours is 660004.

Anybody have a favorite checklist for an F they would like to share or a source of one to buy? My plane has none and it would be nice to have prior to my checkout. Thanks.

Haven't seen the cover of Flying magazine in years. I quit that magazine long ago. However, I'll be flying Southwest to go get my F and bring her back, so I'll stop in at the magazine rack and look it up!

Sure, why not? Could be useful. If you knew who had the same radio as you for example, you would know just who to ask for a question. If we added pictures to the profile section, it would kind of be like a virtual fly in!

Quote: flight2000 These should satisfy you until he can get to his... Helped I lived a short 45 minute drive from the shop, which is part of the reason I went with them. http://www.67m20e.com/New%20Paint%20Job.htm Brian

If you're thinking of flying your own plane into Burningman and you care about your plane, don't do it! The landing will be fine I'm sure. It's the environment your plane will endure after that is really, really bad. The plateau has a fine cement like powder dust covering everything. This dust will cover your plane inside and out and the worst thing you can do is try to wash it off with a hose. Water plus this dust = cement. I know, I have delt with this dust on my equipment returning from Burningman. I no longer allow any of my equipment to go there. I don't care how much they are willing to pay. In addition, this dust will clog your airfilter, so if you do fly in, make sure to remove, inspect and clean your induction system before you attempt to fly. A few years back there was a Bonanza pilot who had an engine failure due to a clogged filter, piloted poorly, stalled and killed everybody onboard. Probably had a filter with oil on it. The dust will stick to this immediately and create a thick cake. I know, many of my generators have filters like this and have been there. One returned that no longer ran. Did I mention this dust is abrasive? Like a very fine sand paper and the wind can do a great job of getting it everywhere. Some years, it rains out there and the dust turns to mud and when it dries you got cement. It really is a hellish, God forsaken environment out there, but it can be beautiful. Perfect place for people to congregate, get high, get naked, show off their artistic talents, escape it all and burn stuff. Not so great a place to take a plane you care about. If you do go, I would suggest only staying the day and then doing a super good preflight, followed by a thourough wipe down with a dry rag and vacuum when you get home. The plateau out there is super flat, and hard as concrete (assuming no recent rain), so landing and taking off should be a non-event. My plane's never going there.

Quote: mooneyman I will post pics soon. I appreciate everyone's help.

Quote: fantom Great job....you'll be very glad you worked hard to cover the bases before finalizing the purchase. What is this "red board" you speak of, Dave?

Quote: 201Pilot My late wife was like that. She would say she wanted to fly with me, but always found an excuse not to go, or talked me into driving if it was a trip for the two of us. She always claimed she wanted to fly, but never did (except commercial human mailing tubes).

Quote: carusoam Dav8, You're very right, somebody did spend copious amounts updating the panel to get far away from classic...... While you are selecting your new throttle control, check out the following thread. http://www.mooneyspace.com/index.cfm?mainaction=posts&forumid=3&threadid=876 It's time to decide whether or not you like the vernier type or the regular/push pull..... It seems more people like push/pull, RFB and I like the vernier.... Best regards, -a-