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There is absolutely zero uncertainty that landing unintentionally with the gear up is the least risk to persons. Sliding a few hundred feet on the runway only bruises egos. Most will tell you it was there finest short field landing! But going around after “kissing” the ground is a huge unnecessary risk to persons if you consider the number of fatal accidents. It’s entirely an effort to save the plane - not persons. Isn’t that why we insure our aircraft? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Take all the mounting screws out and see if you can align the plastic to allow the seat back to lay in flush. Then you’ll know if it’s incorrectly mounted or perhaps wrong plastic part. But i doubt they made different seat back sizes so i am guessing it was incorrectly mounted which would need a new set of holes under the seat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I am not certain, but i would expect that to be a Hartzell or McCauley part depending on prop and would suggest checking with a prop shop. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That’s the thing, Jimmy sells more Mooney’s than anyone else and know very well how to price it to sell based on the current market. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Captain Sue and her nice J model at Lands End before departing for St Mary’s It’s been a real adventure flying with her here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Dan didn’t move to Oregon but stayed and is working out of his home, so parts are still being managed in CA while their service shop is in OR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I can only say i have seen a great many. But i also live near the border where international flights are not uncommon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you fly internationally your NOAA beacon registration is the easiest way to prove you are 406 equipped and current. The registration sticker should be on the panel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The service center at the factory closed earlier in the year while a friends Acclaim was getting some upgrades. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sadly it is the end of Mooney as we knew it. Lasar will be also taking over parts production as i understand it, but it could be some time for them to get PMA approval. As far as i know, they still haven’t got back PMA approval to make their unique STC’d parts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

When you find nuts on the intake tube that aren’t tight, the gaskets should really be replaced before tightening to ensure a proper seal after tightening. An old seal and perhaps damaged gasket isn’t likely to seal like a new one being compressed for the first time. Good luck friday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

There is no such thing as a “average pilot”. Just ask any pilot! lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It certainly wasn't just factory test pilots that flew it high. There was at least one 252 owner I knew of that flew his 252 at 28K as often as he could for the added speed. FL280 certification testing was done on on the 252 only be able to claim 252 mph cruise. Of course they would have been happier if they got that at 25K but it fell short. After that the goal of Encore was fixing the limited useful load issue in all the K's since it kept going lower with all the standard options. Nobody really cared about ceiling limits, just preserving speed and adding useful load.

Indeed Dave is our Borescope guru! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Way, Way, Way lower than Zero chance!! The factory is a ghost of it even recent former self. More than 1 instructor is a very unlikely as well IMO. These classes have always been put on by a single instructor with comprehensive coverage of pretty much all Mooney's.

Thanks for mentioning the marine layer. When the marine layer is coming inland Gillespie generally clears much earlier than Montgomery field which is an important consideration. Someday Montgomery may not clear till afternoon or not at all. Gillespie is at much less risk of having low ceilings for long. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Precise speed brake cartridges should fit entirely in the wing. The electric ones do have a shiny aluminum cover plate but brake should be fully inside till deployed. If anything i think the electric ones are smaller than the old vacuum brakes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Speed brakes fit? Sure in at least any C and up? Yes same wing not including wing tips. The speed brakes you describe with a flat plate on the top of the wing sounds like the very rare hydraulic brake. The vast majority of Speed Brakes are Precise speed brakes that sit inside the wing till extended from several systems over the years from manual, to vacuum to electric. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

As a Mooney specific instructor not that many DPE’s will do a checkride without right hand brakes or the Piper parking hand brake; especially for a Private. My favorite DPE, that owned a Mooney, won’t even fly without the brakes for a CPL ride! Some will though. Regardless it’s usually faster to get your private in a fixed gear trainer and then Transition to Mooney after; especially if you’re not real young. Age really matters here. Sorry but middle aged pilots are not nearly as fast learners as they were 20 years younger and personally this would be a big mistake for most anyone in their 60’s and later. Don’t even start the training till you can fly at least twice a week to get this done. Recommend completing your written before starting training to save time and $. Just my opinions as an experienced Mooney trainer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Both airports are under the busiest Bravo in the world. MYF is a very busy airport with expensive fuel yet at a more central location. SEE is a quieter but still a busy airport with cheaper fuel but usually a bit farther out of the way for most destinations. Both have restaurants. If coming in IFR both will be easy. If coming in VFR be sure to be on flight following so you can get a Bravo clearance. Our controllers are very friendly, but if VFR know how you’ll transit over/around the LAX, ONT and/or SNA airspace, depending on your route in before you arrive. One possible easy option is just stay above 10K above the LA Basin till descending into San Diego’s airspace. Another is to stay east of ONT and fly a route like KCNO-F70-KRNM-KSEE-KMYF. Regardless of which airport you choose both have excellent FAA videos on arriving and what to expect with traffic patterns and runway hotspots that are very helpful to pilots new to the area. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I was thinking part of a lighting system too, ALS, runway light, taxiway light … ? But who knows? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Exactly the route i went eventually till i could no longer maintain the vacuum speed brakes due to the vacuum canister. Cost several AMU’s but since brakes are standard equipment for both our Turbo’s it’s either pay now and enjoy them or pay later when you sell it in the form of a discount. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think the Ads/B data shows he came in on Rwy 17 and hence the terrain wouldn’t be a factor. But Henderson is also known for horrendous xwinds. Any chance winds were a factor or just a challenge for the pilot that day? Really looks like the plane pancaked and wondering if in addition to being high the pilot may have had to deal with a strong crosswind? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It’s not Static drain but a pitot drain that should be just behind the leading edge at the root of the wing. it’s installed at the lowest point in the line. It’s news to me if that was optional in your Ovation, but reviewing your Illustrated Parts Catalog should reveal if it wasn’t always included. But i haven’t seen any without one and i’ve seen a great many. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In theory maybe, but the owners doing subpar maintenance are usually the ones seeking out pencil whipped annuals. They go unchecked till either an incident/accident or more commonly a new owner gets a surprise very expn$ive first annual.