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Congrats!

I'm considering a new prop for my 1980 m20J Are there any options to consider within the McCauly 2 blade family, or just stock replacement? any source you can recommend to get further educated on this? (i'm google-smart) Thanks, Rob

Thank you PT- ive combed through the catalog twice for this, and couldn't find it You convinced me it was there- and now searching the index- found it chapter 60, page 283... Rob

While giving a close look at the engine compartment during an oil change, I saw the left cylinders were missing this part. It's the rod that connects the lower metal baffles- there are mounting holes there, but no hardware. While I will have the local shop address, my question for the group is "where do I find the part number"? I've looked through the engine diagrams and mooney parts diagram, but cant find the engine baffling system. any hints on where to look? Thanks, Rob

Thanks for the input. I'll get this fixed! Rob

I don't like the way the spark plug wires are routed- they curve across the oil filter, and when I did my first oil change, I could see how they had worn off some of the white on the oil filter. Seems like this type of abrasion will just lead to future trouble. I'm doing an oil change soon, not sure if there is enough length to rout it under the fuel filter. Was wondering about suspending them to pull the m away from the filter, or, putting a protective sleeve over the wires. Any thoughts? Thanks, Rob

I'm relatively new to KSDC- just meeting people there- what does he fly?

Since this will be a northern Florida location, heat not needed, but still want to insulate to protect from too much heat, and should simplify roof loads (no snow?)- although I can envision putting solar on this. Good to address this on the front end to ensure the roof is matched to the expected load for the building permits While this is putting the cart well before the horse- Plan on a Mooney party at FD22 in the future.... Thanks for all the thoughts and insight. Rob

I'm looking for any guidance, advice, experiences, pitfalls. So much more fun to learn from others mistakes! Still puzzled why you have to buy the door from someone else.... Thanks, Rob

Couldn't find the smiley emoji to let you know I was joking on the deep breath. Had a good conversation through the flight with a very experienced instructor talking about expectations. I will be getting oxygen in the future, and likely before I try anything like this on my own.

I took a deep breath before climbing to altitude... or I was hypoxic and couldn't read it correctly! If I recall correctly, my instructor was at 94% I also did some repetitive mental tasks to "judge myself" along the way... For my normal flying- which is still being determined - I'm usually below 9k

I believe we were at 11k when bringing the plane home when I snapped this. Pretty excited about the ground speed. I've had problems hiking at 10k so I was nervous about higher altitudes. Turns out when you are just sitting in an airplane, its much easier! pulse ox remained at 98% Funny that we passed Mt San Jacinto at 11k where I had experienced the oxygen challenges at 10k

I’m glad I asked before doing something stupid….. thanks Rob

Is the left hand wing upper surface as strong as the right hand side? We climb into our planes on the right side- I am polishing/ waxing the plane, and cant reach the left hand side above the windows without climbing on the wing. is it safe/ as strong as the right side? Thanks, Rob

Chain saw link?