1964-M20E

First any hangar that is inland in FL engineered and built to withstand 125MPH winds most likely will be fine excluding tornadoes just my humble opinion. Rain flooding maybe another issue as in Houston. However, if you plan on moving you plane sooner is better than latter. You do not need to leave your family behind to move your plane. Fly to the Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville area or similar and book a flight from there to the nearest airport by your home that has a non stop flight. Tampa, Miami, Ft Lauderdale, Orlando many non stop flights where someone can pick you up in less than a couple of hours.

Flew to Mc Minnville OR (KMMV) yesterday to see the Spruce Goose. If you are within a 3 hour Mooney trip it is a nice museum to visit. They will send a shuttle over there to get you from the airport and bring you back. Catch the right shuttle driver (Ray) and he will bin you into the cockpit of the Spruce Goose. I only found out when he brought me back to the airport The picture tour they offer was already sold out by the time I got there. When leaving MMV I went west about 50 miles or so and flew over the Pacific Ocean. Now I can say I've flown my Mooney cost to cost. It only took me 4 years.

It should be taught in primary pilot training just like plotting a course on a sectional chart, figuring all the magnetic and wind corrections necessary and doing a W&B by hand. Yes many of us rely heavily on the magenta line, GPS, fuel flow meters, W&B apps and EFBs to get us from A to B on our magic carpets. However, knowing how to get there without all the wiz bang gadgets does have its place a least you have done it and if needed you could dust it off and do it in a pinch.

The hanger I have mine here in Idaho Falls is real nice. I got some mouse bait stations and you should see the mouse traffic there it looks like a convention was held.

I vote rearrange the panel for a standard layout. Unless of course you are trying to preserve it as close to original as possible. In the mean time it may not look the best but I'd fly without the plastic panel it's just for show anyway. Just make any new placards with a small label maker and you good to go.

I plan on 54 gallons the other 0.8 gallon does not fit into easy math. Engineers always want easy math. 54 gallons 9GPH leaned out 6 hours of total engine running time, 145kts average GS, 870NM range no reserve, 725NM with 1 hour reserve. Backed up by fuel flow meter and flights that have proven it out. Typical flight 3.5 hours 507NM +/- and 2.5 hour reserve left in the tanks. JMHO

Ok good to hear

a little Rust Eze will work on that. Byron How did you make out?

I'm just the opposite from you. I really don't care about TAS I like ground speed this is what gets you to your destination. TAS just moves you thorough the air and indicated air speed gets you off the ground and back for landing.

The only good thin is if nothing too critical gets wet you can clean it up and be flying again in a couple of weeks just don't let it sit wet for those weeks get on it quick. When mine got flooded in Isaac it was salt water and the plane was totaled even though within days I started taking it apart to dry and clean it with fresh water and corrosion protection.

If the engine checks out and there is no showstopping corrosion or other squaks then it comes down to avionics and how you intend to fly. VFR avionics minus ADSB out are just fine to fly with for years and you still have 3 years to comply with ADSB out. If you are going to fly IFR the installed avionics will work however, a new WASS GPS would make life much nicer. JMHO

yes jut looking it would be a fun flight but you probably could still get out safely. light rain bkn 55 fly due north for 50 mils and then NE to Little Rock pretty clear. Getting back home is the issue. My uneducated guess is other than possible tornado you shouldn't see more than 80-90MPH winds based on current situation. Rain flooding is another issue you have to judge that. I'm not a meteorologist I lost one plane to a hurricane when I didn't fly it out. MY thought process changed from where can I fly and have someone drive 3 or less hours to get me to fly to the nearest airport where SW airlines has a direct flight back to New Orleans fly the Mooney there and the catch SWA back and a week or two later go back and get it.

Other than rain flooding you will most likely be fine. Secure your main door well. Good luck !!

I have heard ELTs before once while on another frequency turns out I was over a tug boat and his EPERB was going off. When I reported it to the tower they were nonchalant about it as well. I have been asked by ATC to listen to 121.5 for an ELT and report back which I did there was one going off. I monitored it for a while and let ATC know when the signal faded away. The problem with monitoring 121.5 is it seems that on my radio it opens the squelch and I get a lot of background noise. Therefore, I will tune in occasionally during a flight. I was told many years ago that you should tune into 121.5 just before shutdown and if you hear an ELT and you had a hard landing it just might be you.

Like you already suggested get with your favorite local mechanic. The sensors can generally be located anywhere with a hose and clamps and then you will have the fuel pressure sensor that will probably be nearby. Last year I was having issue with my oil pressure sensor it was giving wild readings fluctuating by 30psi or more going to the low side. Talk about give you a heart attack when flying. The new sensor solved the instrumentation issue.

Why 20 pax hot tub? You only need space for a few close friends with benefits.

Well I didn't win but dint have a ticket either. I personally would not buy anything. The companies and non-profits I set up would buy own and maintain everything and I would then just fly them to wherever my business took me and that would be far and wide. So there would be a nice variety and selection of toys to play with.

interesting ? I guess a small venturi would work how much speed would it cost and you could dual purposes it by connection it to a relief tube for the pilot. If the FAA would let you there are many 12V electric actuators on the market that could raise and lower the step for you.

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All I can say is make hotel reservations early if you want to spend the night in Kerrville. I can get there and back in one day eclipse will be mid day sometime.

Yes I did. It sounds like we need to coordinate a Mooney only event there. If you are not flying a Mooney you can not land for the eclipse.

I have the 54 gallon bladders in my F and most of the time that works out just fine and leaned out that is 6 hours of engine time (max pilot bladder time 5 hours). There only a few rare occasions I wish I had the 64 gallons.

I like the idea of putting it on the outside to cut. Makes getting a good fit much easier than trying from the inside. Was thinking if you have any issues with it sagging you might be able to get some thin 1/8" diameter fiberglass rods and insert them into the material to provide support. Or you could just use a needle and thread and stitch them to the material for support.

cool keep the pics coming

When I had my E I got my own carpet and at annual one year made a template and then went to the local upholstery shop had them cut it and sew a binder around the edges. It worked great and it fit the way I wanted it to. .