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Quote: Shadrach Aviatoreb, Just so you know, Dr. Reed is not a "Johny come lately" to this forum or others. He's owned a number of Mooneys, most recently a TN'd 67' F model which I'm sure he'd still proudly extol the virtues of for the right mission...new Baron ownership not withstanding.

Quote: Shadrach Ken, We don't disagree on the above point, just on whether or not someone was actualy doing what we both agree someone shouldn't out to do... WRT the blasted "disappearing post" issue. It has happened to me a number of times regardless of browser choice and seems tied to the length of time from starting the reply to submitting it. What I've found is that if you use the back button your back in the "reply screen" and all of your txt is still there. if you "submit" again the body of the post shows up. I'm sorry you lost it, I'm sure it would have been educational. Best of luck and no hard feelings. P.S. this post cam up as blank as well after first submition and it only took a minute to write...It needed to be submitted a second time. Things seem to be getting worse.

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Quote: KLRDMD I wrote a very detailed response. It took me over a half hour. Probably 10 paragraphs with many links and then the website didn't post it. I don't have time to rewrite it. Suffice it to say that feeling smug when having tunnel vision and only looking at one minor aspect of an airplane really isn't the best idea.

Quote: jetdriven 747-200. It was delivered in 1975. I think the aircraft spent more of its life in the air than on the ground. Aircraft are built to last.

Quote: jetdriven So many buyers only want the 1500 hour hangar queens. Hours are a deduction in value (same as danage history) but you essentially get the same airplane for less money. I will concede that things like rod ends, flap hinges, and screws wear out eventually and you are replacing more of these on a higher time airframe, but the structural life is essentially unlimited. For example, our company retired a plane that had 145,000 hours on it. I flew it the last week we had it, it flew great. Evaluate all planes based on condition of airframe and engine, hours, damage, equipment, paint and interior. Im sure there are a few more, but arrive at some value and if its a good deal and no major items, its a deal.

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Quote: JimR Look what I just came across on Hilton Software's site. They issued a press release yesterday announcing a new version of Wing X Pro 7 that will deliver synthetic vision and integrate with an optional external AHRS. Very interesting. Jim http://www.hiltonsoftware.com/PressRelease/WingXPro7-Version6%20Press%20Release.pdf

Quote: Mazerbase Many Rockets have a GW increase to 3200#. Some don't. I am not sure why some do and some don't and I'm not sure it applies to a 231. Not the most help, sorry.

Quote: HopePilot I think we should be a secret society like the Masons.

Quote: lrsi5774 Don't know if you foudn one already. I just saw this one http://freechecklists.net/Resources/Mooney/M20K+305+Rocket/

Quote: DaV8or In your state of Georgia, probably no difference at all. Just try to use the same brand, it'll make it a bit easier to match. In the state of California, auto paint shops are required to use the water based paints (for environmental reasons of course ) that require a clear top coat. I have heard that they make an exception for aircraft paint and so airplanes can be painted with the older systems that don't require the clear coat. I could be wrong as it is just what I have heard. Maybe the guys from Artcraft could come on here and set the story straight. In any case, I'm in the same boat as you. My paint isn't bad enough, or offensive enough to warrant a total repaint. It does need a lot of touching up though. As this is my first airplane, I'm sort of glad that it doesn't have a pristine new paint job. I can learn to live with the plane without the added stress of worrying about every little scratch. So far, the avionics upgrade and annual have resulted in minor damage to the paint and if it were a new paint job, I would be freaking out, but as it's an old job I can let it slide.

Quote: sleepingsquirrel Hey Guys, thanks for all the information but I had to make a decision , I have to fly by airliner this time. Mrs.S wants to sail a windjammer, not just look at them . Since time and tide and the Nathaniel Bowditch wait for no man, and I can't predict the weather that far in advance to assure a timely arrival, I found two round trip tickets for the price of Mooney fuel . I would consider the trip by Mooney far more interesting but I can't disappoint Mrs.S by getting weathered in somewhere while the boat sails . I did get the flight planning under my belt and more than anything else appreciate the positive reports about visiting this area. I'm sure I'll enjoy the sailing as well and the long range plans are for us to retire on our boat. I can't ever pass the desire of my wife to get on a boat and sail . (especially when she suggests it) I'm lucky that Mrs. S has flown with me enough to know about making better decisions rather than letting circumstances trap us into bad ones. Once again thanks for the support of a great Mooney community!

Quote: AustinPynes will be 105 total and 15 complex in Arrows if I close next week.

What a great PIREP! Thanks very much. It sounds like KBST is exactly my kind of place. If we end up making the trip we will be sure to pack the Dahon bikes and to check out Young's Lobster and perhaps Ilseboro as well. Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it. Jim

Quote: Bob Please put the idea of driving out of you mind, or place your Mooney up for sale.

Quote: RJBrown I use the moustache style at the recommended settings with no problems at all. Oxygen is an area where YOUR physiology is all that matters. Use an oximeter to learn about your body. Jlunseth lives at low altitude, I live at 5880 that may be part of the difference. Some people show hypoxic symptoms at altitudes I regularly visit. I have ridden a bicycle over 12000' mountain passes with no hypoxic effect. How YOU react is all that matters. The moustache (mountain high or aerox) and pendant (aerox) styles are better than the plain medical cannula. They allow a lower flow rate to do the same job. You must breath through the nose only for the cannula to be effective. 18000' is a FAA requirement. You may do just fine with a cannula at higher altitudes. When it comes to the effects of hypoxia this story is interesting. The conditions that killed the pilot only put his assistant to sleep. http://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=38638

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Quote: JimR What serendipity. I just layed out a flight plan from my home in Florida to Maine a few days ago. I'm looking for about a 1000 nm flight to somewhere I've never been before for later this Fall and it fit the bill perfectly. Glad to know that KRKD is a good option. I was thinking about KBST. Has anyone ever flown in to Belfast? To me it is more about the journey than the destination, but perhaps I'll have to reconsider. Jim

Quote: 721lp Greetings guys (and ladies), I just added XM weather to my AnywhereMap Quadra. I found it has given me a much better look at whats ahead of me. It really works. My last flight was a short one, about 30 minutes, but there were storms around and the controllers radar only shows precipitation. I was lucky to have the XM to show Intensity also. Since I am a newly minted IFR pilot, this is a real boost to my situational awareness. NOT an excuse to drive through any bad looking weather, but just more information to make me a safer pilot. Oh, I also added a fuel totalizer, as the fuel gauges in most Mooneys look like something from K-Mart. My apologies if you hold K-Mart stock. Now I know almost precisely how much fiuel 721LP has used at any given time. Also a confidence booster.

Quote: sleepingsquirrel Well, one should always be careful of what they wish for. Mrs. Sleepingsquirrel wants to vacation in Maine. She has already determined that driving time would be about 24 hours. I have determined that flight time is about 8 hours. She has thrown down the gauntlet and challenged me to fly us there! What do I do now? I have a sister in Ohio which doesn't add much to the route but would require an overnight layover( KPHD). Then on to Saratoga Springs (K5b2) for fuel and then KRKD for Camden Maine. I've been to Maine and didn't leave anything there but she is positive that she needs to see Camden and the Windjammers there. Oh! how did I deserve this? Any advice? I realistically believe that 2 hour legs would be good for us.

Quote: Hank Yeah, aren't they lovely? At least we only have one, unlike the trainers I learned in that all had TWO! Visit Spruce and search for "ash light." It's pretty cheap [~$25], and replaces the ash tray with four little red LEDs. I've had mine for two years now, still on the original AAA batteries. My ashtray is now on the hangar shelf. Notice that there are two sizes, get the right one. A little extra cabin light never hurt nobody, flashlights are hard to shine on the panel while flying [bTDT], and I've already had one electrical failure [daylight just below the overcast]. With a light right there beside you, it's hard to loan it to someone, set it down in the hangar or leave it behind the back seat when you need it in the air. Can't reach the hat shelf from either front seat . . .

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Quote: ToddDPT I agree with fantom. Get rid of that boat anchor!