1964-M20E

how much material did you use? How many square feet of area? What was the cost?

I was reading this article in AOPA magazine August 2023 issue. While they didn't give any examples outside the list, it appears that according to the FAA themselves you can do more than what is listed in the 31 specific items listed as PM. According to the article the list is not all inclusive.

Buy the gallon and keep it at the hangar use it year after year and for spot applications. Also good for using on other things around the hangar.

Idaho Falls (KIDA) is a great place to stop. Plenty of things to do in the immediate area.

Maybe, but I've heard Buc-ee 1 on the radio more than once. That's a big 10-4 good buddy, the hammer is down, 10 big ones on the altitude and head northwest Buc-ee 1

I have been threatening to make a single piece like this for years.

I'm sorry to hear about your troubles. Yes, fly your plane, drive your boat, drive your classic car. One flight a month for 15 to 30 minutes is all you really need to keep everything working. Fly once a week, make it like your kid's soccer game don't miss it. Get a friend that is a pilot to fly your plane too or fly a friend's plane so it doesn't sit. The more you fly it costs less $ per hour to fly. Having someone else fly your baby is concerning but you do get used to it. I have a friend that flies mine and after many years I still find myself watching him on flight aware.

I guess you are going all glass? 1. I would keep the original windshield go one piece if you have the two piece. The rear panel access is wonderful. 2. My F has the conversion with removable pieces in the corners so I have access to the hydraulics. I'm not sure what 201 windshield conversion that is. 3. I would make it 2 pieces if you need to access something you can disassemble one side not the whole thing. 4. Shock mounts ???

Sounds pretty good. Airport location will impact hangar costs significantly. I drive 40 minutes to not pay a lot in hangar or tie down. I'm paying for my lease and I own the hanger the same amount I was paying for outside tie down with about the same drive. This is still half of the ammunt to tie down at an airport 15 minutes away. GPS subscription $550. $4k on annual should take car of any small issues as well as the inspection. If you are mechanically inclined and looking to keep costs down and are able to find someone who does owner assisted annual the $4k can be reduced after the first couple of years. Once you know what to open up clean and lube and what is legally permitted by the FAA regs you can have the grunt work of the annual done before the mechanic gets there. This process can work too if the shop doesn't want you to do owner assisted due to liability. Prep the plane and make the appropriate log book entry about cleaning plugs, oil change lube and grease etc. before towing to the shop. Leave inspection covers on cowling off and put it all back together ate the inspection. They may still balk at this approach but worth a shot.

specifically what bushing you looking for? Check with LASAR they should be able to supply all needed bushings.

I had a crank that the shop rejected because of corrosion. I would clean it up and keep it coated with corrosion X but check with your mechanic

maybe a prop that is lighter to help offset

the information from a while back had it fitting in the same foot print of the io360

I'd take the 180HP version since it is turbo charged and super charged you get the 180HP full time. If the price point is reasonable and we can get it for the Mooney I think I'd be in.

years ago for my E model I ordered a general cable that had the push button lock and pulled the old cable out slid the new cable in cut to desired length and went on my merry way.

measure the diameter and just order full length of hose in each size. Not much more than that. I'm not sure if anyone has specific lengths for specific hoses.

How do you do the stripes and numbers?

The other day one of our executive assistants had a dress on that matched your Mooney. I'm not sure who inspired who. I showed her a pic of the Mooney and she loved it.

I have one from a 65E model

We talked at SnF I just realized it was you.

saw it too impressive

save me a spot I'll be getting there tomorrow about 1130. Late response you are there already. be prepared to walk if you don't get into Vintage.

I looked to see if anyone started a thread about who is attending SnF 2023 but didn't see one. I plan on arriving Thursday. Who else is going?

I plan on arriving Thursday

I'm looking forward to seeing it in person at SnF