Steve Dawson

Just Curious Jeff, but at 200 KTS what are you getting for fuel flow and at what altitude? LOP?

I have the IIB and yes it can be coupled for heading and approach modes. I believe that the II model has only wings levelling and not the approach mode.

I'd like to back the message that Don gave. Please don't take this wrong but being wise is very important in flying. Especially in IFR and even more so when flying with passengers who are family. Build your experience by trying things a bit at a time. I believe John Lockhart is a friend of yours and I know he'll help you become a very good pilot and decision maker. We care about you.

Can you keep us posted on how Gabi is doing Don? Thanks again.

Does anyone know what the cost is to upgrade this plane to the "3" or 310 hp STC?

I checked them out. Would they operate this service for a canadian buyer? Yes they will. I asked when I was looking and I have them on their Savvy Anylist service

Rebuilt Skytec starter to fit a M20J Lycoming IO360. This one stopped when I was out of town so I bought a new starter. This was still under warranty so I sent it away for replacement and Skytec sent me this one Still in shipping box encased in plastic. All paperwork included. Model 149NL. Asking $350US and will ship within continental North America PM or phone me at 519 589 7034.

Clarence, I was getting excited.

I'm looking for a McCauley governor for my 201 M20J. Part number is C209D5-D/T17 Mine is no longer usable so I'm asking if anyone knows where I can get one used or one that's rebuilt? Thanks

Thanks Lance, I live in the cold north so the $50 would be used up in shipping fees but thank you very much for the offer and the info. Steve

I'm looking to replace my landing gear pucks/doughnuts/shock discs. Has anyone purchased gear pucks lately? I understand there's two manufacturers so which ones are the best and where to get them? Thanks Steve

Sounds like a nice plane. Any pictures yet Kraig?

Thanks Jose. I've heard from a couple of people that have spun the aircraft (M20J's) and have had problems bring it back to control so can you tell us is there much more to spinning a Mooney compared to a 172?

I'd like to hear more about how and what you did to prepare for the 49 spins. Steve

Try googling Plane Plastics Christian. But take a lot of time installing them. They aren't made to fit.

This is very similar to what happened with my CIIB. I'd check all your connections first then your DG and AI. My cost was $500 also.

Are you looking for that particular interior or want something similar? I used Airtek in Pensylvania and I'm very happy with both there qualitry and style

Here's a list of suppliers that have both used as well as new: http://www.controller.com/list/PartsSearch.aspx?PartNum=20TC2 I lucked out when my landing light breaker went and found one on ebay and just for safety bought a new one from Sensata for approximately $240.00 last year

If you haven't found it yet send me your email address and I can PDF the one I have.

Just out of curiosity Scott, did you notice much improvement in power and did balancing the crank/rods/piston assemblies also help out for smoothness?

Same thing happened to me Tim. As well as over charging me $200 for shipping. The door skin as well as front top cieling piece had to be re-orderd twice.

I used Airtex a couple of years ago and they were very helpful. All leather and the seats look and feel perfect. I decided to use a local shop only because I wanted them to look right and they do.

Please keep us posted on the condition of his son Yves. I talked to Hounan in November about buying a rocket and what his thoughts were. He was very helpfull and passionette about flying his Mooney and was looking forward to meeting him someday. Hope his son will be fine.

Like maurader I found foreflight hard to flight plan with but they do have a great weather briefing system. Garmin pilot wasn't much better for planing either but I have an Aera 796 with the GDL39 3D to work with the GP. For flight planing and ease of use I have always used WingXPro and use GP for the majority of work when flying. Foreflight does have a lot of options and I liked that it had Canadian charts. Try them all if you can get their trial start up offer and see which one fits your use.

It's been a couple of years since I did a speed check with mine however I believe that at 7K feet I was running just around 10GPH, 2500 RPM and around 24" (WOT). All my temperatures were well within limits and below yours. My 4 way and 3 way speeds were the same at 158.5 KTAS. I had done some tweaking on the gear doors and roughly 4 years ago Clarence had shimmed the engine up. I had the step removed but have since reinstalled it and haven't noticed much difference. I have gotten as high as 167KTAS, WOT ROP and 2650RPM at a lower altitude and colder day. My temperatures have never been that high either when the OAT is at standard. When is the last time you had your rigging checked and can you totalize (sp) your fuel flow to confirm the proper K factor? I'd have someone you trust and knows these engines and planes check out your engine. Another thought is to send your information to Savvy. They are good. I had a slight vibration while cruising once and sent them the flight file and they pined it down to a loose baffle. Here is a picture I took while flying back from Florida last year. I can't remember what the fuel flow was nor the engine temps.