Steve Dawson

This isn't correct. You can fly at night once you have your IFR even though you haven't your VFR night rating however you still have to do 5 take off and landings within the previous 6 months before you take passengers

Depends where you're going. I try to find a place that is close or along the way to my destination. Phone ahead because some are available with a little notice. If you're close to the border you can get the regular CBP people with the same attitude as the ones at the bridges when you cross with your car.

I agree. For a little more money you get a fully functioning glass panel that replaces your 6 pack instruments , plus GPSS, for around $12K installed while the G5 does 1/6th for around $4.5-5K installed. The G5 will never be able to have SV or be able to drive your autopilot. Even the Dynon does more including some safety features for approximately the same price.

Good question and I think it has more to it then just losing your cognitive abilities. I think part of it is losing confidence or at least not having the blind confidence you had when you were younger and not using your learning skills to keep your brain sharp.

I don't agree with you Tom. First you have more information such as weather and procedures and know where to get more. Second you've another 20 hours plus dual with someone more experienced. Gert your IFR and fly a few hundred hours and you'll be very glad you got it.

Hey Amanda, Great example of staying cool and handling that negative situation. It's a lot better seeing you here than reading about something worse.

Can't remember what the fuel flow was but so I'm guessing at 10 gph

Excellent

I kind of surmised all of the above unfortunate scenario's. has anyone figured out if Mooney had maybe taken a M20J gear setup and installed them into the PFM? What's the difference between early models and Ovation gear?

I've searched past threat topics and google and haven't found anything that leads to any information on an increase of a gross weight from 2900 to 3200 pounds for the PFM IO550 engine increase. Does anyone know of one? Thanks Steve

Part of the problem comparing different aircraft levels is that the meters should be calibrated to the same standard. Especially something you buy from an AP store. I don't know if mine is actually 111 but when the same app compares two aircraft at least you know one is noisier then the other. 8 dB is a lot. I have aftermarket sound proofing and did try different RPM with only a change of 1 dB. If anybody tries this again try the same phone AP in different planes.

After just reading the thread about why someone buys a K model, the thread drifted personal O2 levels and the flying high. I'm curious if anyone has tried separating their O2 levels from noise levels in the cockpit while flying long distances? I just went in a friends Bonanza V35 and compared the interior noise level with my "J". Using an Iphone app mine was 111db compared to his 103Db reading. Considering that amplification isn't linear but increases 3.16 fold per decibel increase means that it can be a substantially more fatiguing the nosier the interior is. Every-time I go on a long trip of longer than a three hours I'm beat and can't help wondering if the aircraft noise on the rest of my body fatigues me also. Anyone have any real experiences with this and their fatigue and other than ANR headsets what have you done to quiet the cockpit?

Yes that would win!

I have one also. They fill in where ADSB isn't You can get a dongle for them and BT it to your iPad or AERA. BTW if anyone knows how to configure the dongle /BT for the ZAON can you share it? Thanks

Has anyone noticed a speed penalty or increase combined with a change in engine temp by either opening up the cowl flaps or having the baffle seals very tight?

Don, Why the Shadin fuel flow gauge when you also have the EVP?

My guess is that because there's more Beechcraft than Mooneys with the IO 550 the designers return on their capital would be very small. Design, fabrication,testing, STC approvals. yada yada

Thanks Byron.

The original CHT sending unit for M20J IO-360 isn't working and I'd like to find a working one for replacement. Does anyone know what the cost and where to get a new one or have a used one for sale?

If I remember properly it was 163 but I was also fooling around trying to get the best fuel flow/power too and didn't spend enough time on it. At that time I didn't have on my step either but I don't think that changed the speed by more than a knot. Secondly I'd just had rebuilt cylinders installed too.

I should mention that I've checked my speeds using the 3 and 4 way GPS test also.

I've had the best of 158 KTAS at 8000' at 2500 RPM. I'd try rigging your plane first by checking that the gear doors are fitting properly, the flaps and ailerons are set for low drag and that the engine isn't drooping below the top of the cowl. Try putting weight in the cargo area to set the CG farther back.

+1 on changing to jpi 900 also. It'll add room to your panel space when you remove the factory gauges. You can lower your century selector and install the 900 above it. I have a panel layout in a DXF file I can send your avionics people if you want to change things.

What's the overall outside dimensions? Will it touch the HSI? I still like the Dynon D10A more because it has more active features. Just has to be certified for our aircraft yet.

Dan, Do you have it listed anywhere such as Controller, Barn Stormers or Trader? It would be nice to find some information before we ask you questions about it. Steve