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The Garmin guys at Oshkosh were very deliberate in saying the new 275 has fixed all the G3X backup issues. Personally, I just like the look of the 275 better. The useful battery time is an interesting topic. I’ll be looking forward to finding out more about that comparison.

I’m having the G3X installed now and was planning on the G5 backup however several talks with Garmin at Oshkosh has caused me to lean heavily towards the 275 as a backup instead. Has anyone else heard of this idea or followed thru with it?

Hello M20K Drivers, I just spoke with the folks at Rocket Engineering in Spokane about the idea of them doing more Rocket Conversions to our existing K model fleet. I was told that if he had 20 airplanes lined up wanting the conversions then he'd likely do it, but it would take that many before his costs would be justifiable as doing onesy-twosy just wasn't cost effective for him to open up that option again. So, I ask, is there any K model drivers who might be facing an O/H soon who would be interested in converting their K to a Rocket? I have an 87' 252 now Encore that I'd love to see have more muscle under the hood. So, I am one. Are there any others? If we come up with a list of 20 K model drivers who would be interested in this idea, I believe Rocket Engineering would take our deposits and start up the conversions again. Anybody else?? Besides the nay sayers. 186 KTAS at 55% power ROP on 14 to 15 gph at 12,000 feet is a real eye opener...and then you've got all kinds of go faster options from there.

I had a similar issue, so I had the A/I overhauled, only to learn about Garmin's new GI-275 a few weeks later. Hindsight, I'd have gone GI-275 all the way!!! It interfaces with my KFC-150 plus I could eliminated my entire vacuum system. When my freshly O/H'd A/I burps, it's outta there!

Several years ago, a friend of mine told me his story about his J nose truss getting dented because of an FBO employee exceeding the limits while tugging it around. He was without his Mooney for over a year (no parts) and got wrapped up in a legal battle with the FBO over cost of repairs. What a headache from every angle. Moral to the story? I let no one move my Mooney by tug...by hand with tow bar only. Yes, some FBOs roll their eyes. I don’t really care... So, for your situation, if it were me, I’d ferry it my MSC and let them fix it properly and, hopefully, the FBO would pick up the tab.

I'm planning on flying in for lunch with my wife and two sons...looking forward to meeting you all finally!!

I can do Jan 12th and anything northern AL would be my preference...+1 for CMD. It’ll be great to finally meet everyone!

Yep, I had this happen on my 252 about 6 months after I bought it. A limit switch failed (smashed flat like a pancake) and then the motor shaft sheared. I had the motor O/H’d by the manufacturer and I replaced all the limit switches too. Works like a champ now, but...I made two small red dots (lady’s nail polish) on the indicator, one at the upper limit and the other at the lower limit, positioned just right such that if I return the switch to its center (off) position abeam the appropriate red dot then a limit switch doesn’t get touched or almost touched...I.e. I become the limit switch and the actual limit switch is there to back me up... Works great, lasts long time! Good luck with your repair and I hope you’re able to get it fixed once and for all.

Rockin’ Mooney spouse, thank God for them!!!

Yes, works great! It was a “wife, buy this for me for Christmas” present. She smiles every time she sees me using it... +1 for Tempest

It’s a $40 tool but it works great...it’s a Tempest Easy Drain AA473 Oil Filter Drain Tool sold by Aircraft Spruce (Part # 12-02248). I’ve used it for my last two oil changes and have literally not spilled a drop. While the quick drain on the reservoir is draining thru its 3-foot piece of tubing, I strap this tool to the filter (as low as possible), screw in the plunger, fasten another 3-foot piece of tubing (provided) to this tool then back the plunger out and go to lunch while the oil drains. Once done, I remove the tool and put a piece of tape across the hole in the filter before I use an oil filter wrench to loosen the old filter. No mess , no headache, money well spent IMHO.

It's been years ago, but this thread brings it back for me, unfortunately. A nice fellow who enjoyed family time at his hangar had his beautiful lab get into his Bonanza's prop. Killed the dog nearly instantly...got it in the neck. Everyone at the airport was sick at heart. That poor family, to say the least, they quit coming out to the airport... I have to say I would certainly vote for pets to be restrained when anywhere near operating aircraft.

Welcome back and thanks for caring enough to save a Mooney! A lot of folks might have considered it too much trouble and just discarded her...our Mooneys can’t be replaced. Blue skies!!!

I have a 252, but it’s certainly close enough to be relevant. Before, I always climbed out with everything fire walled (36” MP, 2700 RPM and mixture rich for 23 GPH) all the way up. Recently I’ve started climbing as the POH calls for, which is 32” MP and 2500 RPM with mixture still full rich...this profile gives me just under 17 GPH...all the way up. What I’m seeing is more fuel on board at TOC and the time-to-climb penalty is essentially negligible. This cruise climb profile costs me 100 FPM, but I’m still climbing at the same 120 KIAS that I always have. Seems like a good trade off to me...IMHO that is. For vertical speeds, I see the following at 120 KIAS: Max power climb (23 GPH)...800-1000 FPM (cold vs hot weather) Cruise power climb (17 GPH)...700-900 FPM I wish to point out that I climb at 120 KIAS no matter what I do with the power...whether I max climb or cruise climb. I do pay close attention to my CHTs in the climb, but they always stay very cool...around 330-350...maybe 350-380 in the summer time...and that’s with my cowl flap in the trail position. These vertical speeds are dialed into the A/P, so these numbers are pretty accurate b/c it holds them alot steadier than I can...