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jrwilson

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  1. I had the dynamic prop balance done for my 3 blade....smooth as can be. Pretty inexpensive too, I think it was less than $300
  2. Yep, normal. High power + low temps = higher oil pressure.
  3. There is a pretty sweet 1963 C... Same size as an E... Only $38k...
  4. I've seen the FAA out doing checks on parked planes, not related to tips, once before. A 150 got tagged for sonething the inspector saw, I forgot what, I think I was brake related. My mechanic talked to the inspector about why he was out and the inspector said quota and bored in the office. Plus, the airport was on his way home so he left work early, stopped by the airport on his way home; and was home early.
  5. Mine drops quite a bit more than that, not really sure what it would go down to, because I bring the rpm forward pretty quick. I'd say something is wrong.
  6. There has been a moderate interest, mostly from people who aren't quite ready to buy yet... If the plane doesn't have an offer by the end of March, I'm just going to keep it and do some more upgrades (KT-74 and DME for starters). If you want a solid, well cared for plane, then make an offer. Price is reduced to $38,000 firm. A really ridiculously low price, considering what that would get in the Cessna (172) or Piper (140) world, but prices suck so I guess that is the reality of things.
  7. Try these websites: www.b2osh.org www.mooneycaravan.com both have manuals for formation, and good contacts for upcoming events.
  8. The mooney Oshkosh caravan does formation training, so does the Bonanza group, so do RV groups and other types... That might be the best option. Find a group nearby doing formation training, they usually don't mind other aircraft types participating. It is pretty inexpensive, you get an experienced safety pilot, safety briefings, and some actual training you can use. Plus, someone can sit in back of the planes and take all the pictures you want...
  9. Well luckily I'm not trying to sell fast, or at that price, give it away. It's been listed for less than a month, so I think giving it a few months to sell is pretty reasonable.
  10. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/11100-jack-stands/?hl=jacks#entry133681 There was some discussion on building your own on the cheap...Caveat emptor
  11. Is it a joke or just an unfortunate but true story?
  12. Yeah, not the front door , but I changed the sliding glass door into a sliding glass canopy.
  13. I flight plan 140 kts, typically see around 144 ktas, depending on temp, between 7500 and 9500. Has wet wings, w 48 gallons, so my usefull load is a bit higher than most. 1963 has non folding bench in the back. I'm not sure when they started folding seats, I don't know that Cs have them. Yes IFR, although I did my last static/transponder cert as VFR.
  14. I'm worried about the 2nd thoughts thing too...201 is going to have some big shoes to fill.
  15. For another example of how the plane is maintained...shortly after I bought her (yes I anthropomorphize machines), the generator failed in flight and we got stranded in Red Bluff, CA. Red Bluff sucks (I should know, I grew up there) and generators suck too. So instead of fixing the generator, I had the mechanic upgrade her to alternator. No more problems with generators or batteries or anything. Plus, that was the last time we got stranded, so an awesome dispatch reliability rate (I did just knock on wood).
  16. Wow, awesome job on the pictures... They are right side up on my computer... I blame the iphone, though it was likely user error.
  17. Beautiful 1963 M20C with no expense spared on maintenance. Flies regularly, flies fast and flies straight and hangared near Sacramento, CA. Great paint, glass, tanks and good interior. 4500 TT/1400 SMOH Complete logs. $38,000 Firm. 1 piece windshield, lower cowl enclosure, aileron gap seals, brake cylinder rotation, shoulder harnesses, LASAR steering assembly, LASAR engine mount (removes AD), LASAR gear latch upgrade (low maintenance Johnson bar), alternator conversion, recent fuel/oil lines, new carburetor, recent engine driven pump, boost pump, new gyro, gel sealed battery, skytec starter, recent tail bracket and boot and, balanced prop and new tires... Compressions in upper 70s, 21-23 hours per quart of oil. Dual KX 155s 1 w/ glideslope. Garmin AERA panel mounted, Apollo 360 GPS, JPI 700, KMA 24, KT76, ACK 406 ELT, 4 place built-in intercom, Davtron 903 DVOR, Davtron M605. No corrosion, yearly corrosion-X treatments, SB 208 complied. I do crazy, excessive, some would say bordering on Obsessive compulsive disorder maintenance on this plane. My 6 year old daughter and wife fly in this plane, so I put in the effort and money to make sure everything works. There would be no way to recoup anywhere near what I have put into this plane, nor would I try. The aircraft gets 25 hour oil changes with new oil and air filters despite my mechanic stressing, every time, it is overkill (He says there isn't even any carbon in the filter and jokes about using the oil in his plane, because it is still new). I say oil and filters are cheap but engines are expensive. If the mechanic says a part will need replacing within a few years, I say replace it now. I have the complete logs, so a quick look will show the amount of care I have put into this plane. Heck, I even pre-heat, in California, whenever it gets below 40 degrees and I'm going flying. I know it doesn't need it, but remember that Obsessive compulsive disorder thing? That is what I'm talking about... Damage history: Prior owners had the steering assembly break on landing (Hence LASAR assembly now), nosegear went free castering and they hit a taxiway sign with the right aileron. No wing damage and the aileron was replaced. I think it was just cheaper to get an aileron than re-skin the old one. That is the extent of the damage. Pretty good for a 1963... Take a look, this one is worth it. Selling because we got a second dog so wife says we need a bigger plane, a 201. I didn't argue since I have always wanted a 201. Don't worry about the dogs in the plane, referring back to the OCD, whenever the dog goes into the plane, which is rarely, she has to ride in what is called the "Box of shame," a plastic box so her drool and fur can't get on anything. Seriously. I'm sure I forgot things, so call or PM or email with any questions... John Wilson (916) 505-2240 jrwilson@sacsheriff.com
  18. Mooney just put out a service bulletin about them...
  19. biennial... Useless grammar stuff, but still... Sorry it is probably no help to your current situation. Although, it might be, what if the CFI asks; "What is the difference between a biennial flight review and a biannual flight review?"
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