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  1. moodychief
    WingX has a search and rescue grid function for those that fly CAP or other rescue missions. Does Foreflight have that?
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    Wing X has had that feature for almost a year!
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    I have a Bruce's that I use every trip...even if I am just parked for the day to protect my windshield and windows. I have been asked about my new glass by several people. My glass is 7 years old.
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    I have used mine twice when flying non-Mooney aircraft during alternator failure both times. I bought the antenna extension for my Sporty's radio that has suction cups to affix it to the windshield or side window.
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    Retired military. Currently - Airport Management until my wife lets me retire for good!
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    Make sure the Johnson Bar is lubricated. There is a hole on the Johnson bar you can squirt lubricant towards the top. Sometimes when it needs lubrication it is hard to slide into the floor bracket enough for it to be locked into place.
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    If you will find a glider port and get 4-5 hours of glider time under your belt you won't worry about adding power as you will have the experience of not having a go around option.
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    Is the passenger your wife?
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    We have made several same-day shrimp runs and the shrimp is only in the cooler for about 3 1/2 hours max (flight time + drive time from airport to house). We kill two birds with one Mooney, share the cost/adventure with a friend and let them log Mooney time for when they someday buy a Mooney.
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    Not at all. Sexton's in Destin has thick coolers you can buy and they pack the bagged shrimp in lots of ice. No smell, no melting. I forgot we also picked up 10 lbs of Grouper fillets that trip.
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    All in one day, Valdosta Georgia-Destin Florida (picked up 60 lbs fresh shrimp)-Fayetteville AR-North Little Rock Ar (dropped off 30 lbs shrimp)-Benton AR --- 5 hrs 45 minutes. Drive time approximately 21 driving hours (no breaks).
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    Maybe we should do a roll call of Mooney owners with cars sitting at airports. I have a 2001 Chevy Astro van (8 seat) sitting at PLK Branson, MO.
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    Parker, Does Nashville have a lot of decorations? We are looking for somewhere we can walk and enjoy lights and possible holiday (there I said it!) festivities.
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    I am looking at making a quick holiday trip with my family to see a little Christmas spirit. I am looking for destination ideas within a 3 hour flight of the Little Rock area. Right now I am considering New Orleans or San Antonio but am wondering if there are any hidden treasures out there I should consider?
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    The two fused wires go to your cluster gauge.
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    Douglas, GA has a BBQ joint at the end of the field. Douglas is an old WWII USAAF training field. A lot of the old pictures of the base in the restaurant. Might want to call to verify as it has been a few years since I've been there.
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    Ipad 2 3G 64G. Never have had a problem getting GPS signal in my C model. had one small lapse of signl in my friend's J model. I run georeferenced Wing X Pro on every flight.
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    Save the money on a rental car unless you are planning on traveling outside the city. You can buy a daily pass that is good on the transit system (streetcars and buses) until 4am for only $3.00 (last year price) per pass. Gives you unlimited boarding.
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    In my 63 C model, gear down two pumps (manual) of flaps, 13" MP, trimmed for 85 mph, will keep you on the glide slope and ready for a missed. Maintain 85 mph all the way till over the end of the runway then slowly back the throttle off until your at idle, slight flair, hold off runway until it chirps near the aiming points.
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    The crack was about three inches after the line left the gascolator going to the mechanical fuel pump. The engine operated fine at idle and with fuel pump on. As soon as the fuel pump was turned off at altitude the engine would run rough and quit. If the fuel pump was on there wasn't a problem.
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    Are you sure it is your gascolator? I had a similar situation in my 63C model where I thought the gascolator wasn't sealing properly. After extensive troubleshooting we found a crack in the top of the fuel line as it passes through the cockpit between the front of the wheel well and the fire wall and it was sucking air. The top of the line had rubbed on the cutout it passed through to the firewall. If it definitely is the gascolator bowl, call Don Maxwell as he may be able to help or point you in the right direction.
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    Skew-t charts will show you the layers also. How can you say they are experimental when the information is from the soundings of the weather balloons the weather service launches every 12 hours. That is the only problem with skew-t...they aren't real-time.
  23. moodychief
    Check your logs and see when the carburetor was installed. It may be one that needs the new float. My carburetor was installed in early 2005 and had to replace it last year since it had the old style float.
  24. moodychief
    I just noticed mine is a full cabin cover. Go to flightaware and type my N number to see the picture someone snapped on one of my trips.
  25. moodychief
    Send them a picture and ask if that is how their custom fit covers are supposed to look! I had one made for my C model and it fits like a glove.
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