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Reading old posts, I see that @LANCECASPER has the BatteryMinder with splitter setup for dual 24V batteries. Does anyone else? I read reviews of the splitter (other sites) where 1 battery was lost without indication when using the splitter. I am looking for owners with long term experience using a single charger plus splitter for dual batteries. -dan

With FlyQ (therefore I would expect the same for ForeFlight), I see updated weather and notam's through ADS-B all around me. This is regardless of what I may have filed and downloaded on the ground by internet. At any point in time, I can select an airport in my region and see updated weather. I believe the NOTAM's are also updated, but that is more difficult to test as they are not time stamped with an update every hour. Some caveat, the updated weather seems to be only within 200 miles or so. As a practical example, on a long flight of 600 nm, for example, I will see the last internet loaded weather for my destination until I am about 200 miles from my destination airport. I can get ADS-B updated weather for the airports right around me pretty much instantly. This may be a limit of what is uploaded from any given ADS-B station. Therefore I would expect that if I had the diversion of the OP but with FlyQ and my ADS-B feed, that I would have recent NOTAMS for an KCRS, as I was near it for some time, even though I did not load NOTAMS about it explicitly by internet before takeoff. That he did not, suggests a Foreflight or ADS-B update issue.

Check the performance of your autopilot. On my J (so I assume all of them) the electric trim is through the AP, whether the AP is engaged or not. If you engage your AP and it is able to control pitch (you can see the trim wheel moving), then the problem is most likely your yoke switch and not something more drastic. FYI: Similarly, if you remove your AP for service, your electric trim will not work anymore.

Someone posted about the correct orientation of the LED's is 90° from the factory incandescent which were oriented to have longer filament life with a symmetric pattern. They notched the metal carrier ring to permit the LED bulb to be rotated. Does this apply to Parmetheus in your J? (posted at the same time, see this was addressed)

I prefer the Good year FC3's due to their stiff sidewall. Compare side by side at your next shop visit (assuming they have a varied collection of used tires not yet disposed of). The Goodyears are stiffer, and I "feel" this will be an advantage in a failure. A little less sag when the tire blows, is a good thing with a limited ground clearance prop and gear doors. I have not tested having a blow out, so I cannot confirm this is true. Just my thoughts on how I justify the expensive tires.

For anyone interested in adding headrests, I have 3 headrests from the rear seat of a Toyota pickup. Good shape. Free to any MS'er who will pay shipping or pickup in the Seattle area.

Throughout the thread was talk about getting noise from in the cockpit. I have used a few of these apps for work purposes, listed below. I am currently between planes, but will get a screen capture of the noise in an Ovation in late January if things go as planned. I trust these apps for the spectrum. Amplitude accuracy has not been verified in my use. I have used this to cross check my tachometer as you can pick up the prop or other noises that are fixed ratio to engine speed. 6.2 Android App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keuwl.spectrumanalyzer “Keuwl Spectrum Analyzer” 6.3 I-Phone App: Search for “SpectrumView from Oxford Wave Research” in the App Store. 6.4 PC-based Sound Analyzer: http://www.ymec.com/products/dssf3e/ " DSSF3 Light RA + Mmlib" version

I was meaning that there may be a notable difference in air temp versus the duct (metal) temp. The IR thermometer is seeing surface temps, not the actual air temp. -dan

On my J, I can quickly feel the heat difference when I transition from LOP to ROP. I have to fiddle with the cool air knob to get back to a comfy mixed setting. Never measured it directly, but at the vent output, the difference is more than 6F. That could be differences between J and F heaters, or maybe the metal temperature of the duct you are measuring does not change as much as the air temperature swing.

Airport Closure in the State of California, CalTrans PI-0277 View File The Caltrans Division of Research, Innovation and System Information (DRISI) receives and evaluates numerous research problem statements for funding every year. DRISI conducts Preliminary Investigations on these problem statements to better scope and prioritize the proposed research in light of existing credible work on the topics nationally and internationally. Online and print sources for Preliminary Investigations include the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and other Transportation Research Board (TRB) programs, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the research and practices of other transportation agencies, and related academic and industry research. The views and conclusions in cited works, while generally peer-reviewed or published by authoritative sources, may not be accepted without qualification by all experts in the field. The contents of this document reflect the views of the authors, who are responsible for the facts and accuracy of the data presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of the California Department of Transportation, the State of California, or the Federal Highway Administration. This document does not constitute a standard, specification, or regulation. No part of this publication should be construed as an endorsement for a commercial product, manufacturer, contractor, or consultant. Any trade names or photos of commercial products appearing in this publication are for clarity only. Submitter Bolter Submitted 12/16/2021 Category Safety & Techniques  

An interesting read about airport closures in California, created by CalTrans, and seemingly they are in favor of keeping airports going. CalTrans Preliminary Investigation (PI-0277), Requested by Kevin Ryan, Division of Aeronautics Prepared by Kendra Stoll, Senior Librarian, Caltrans Library https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/research-innovation-system-information/documents/preliminary-investigations/airport-closure-in-the-state-of-california-pi-a11y.pdf Someone may want to talk to Kevin Ryan at CalTrans and see if he will help, and give guidance. I think CalTrans has a lot of presence within Sacramento. I am copying this excerpt, as it shows the magnitude of GA in California as an income producer, and should be a talking point if you are ever in discussions about GA with an average earth-bound individual. Emphasis is mine... ---- Contribution of General Aviation to the US Economy in 2018, Price Waterhouse Cooper, LLC., 2020. https://nbaa.org/wp-content/uploads/advocacy/legislative-and-regulatory-issues/business-aviation-essential/General-Aviation-Contribution-to-the-US-Economy-20200219.pdf This report was produced for the following organizations: Aircraft Electronics Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, National Air Transportation Association, and National Business Aviation Association. It discovered that General Aviation was a strong contributor to the United States economy. California From executive summary page E-1: At 148,300 jobs, California has the largest number of jobs directly or indirectly attributable to the general aviation industry. The top 10 states ranked by the total number of jobs attributable to general aviation (from the direct, indirect, induced, and enabled impacts) in 2018 were California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Ohio, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Kansas, and Pennsylvania (Table E-2, below). Combined, these 10 states accounted for 53 percent of the total jobs attributable to general aviation in the US in 2018. From executive summary page E-3: The total (direct, indirect, induced, and enabled) contribution of general aviation to GDP is largest in California at $18.5 billion. The top 10 states ranked by total GDP attributable to general aviation in 2018 were California, Florida, Texas, Georgia, New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Kansas (Table E-4, below). These 10 states accounted for 56 percent of the total GDP attributable to general aviation in the US in 2018. From page 13: General aviation’s total labor income impact ranges from a low of $112 million in Rhode Island to a high of $11.3 billion in California. The top 10 states in terms of total labor income supported were California ($11.3 billion), Florida ($6.4 billion), Texas ($5.5 billion), Georgia ($3.8 billion), New York ($3.4 billion), Ohio ($3.0 billion), Pennsylvania, ($2.9 billion), Kansas ($2.6 billion), Illinois ($2.2 billion), and North Carolina (2.2 billion).

I wonder if that precludes buying fuel in bulk between a few (or many) hangar buddies. Store it in a surplus fuel truck (mobile and cheaper than installing a tank). A fuel union. California likes unions.

Especially true for an unimproved strip. Check your insurance. You are not likely covered for intentionally landing at a strip like this. Even if you consider the plane expendable, if you could not fly out for some reason, you would be stuck with the costs of getting it out of there.

Having the added rear legroom, means the front seats slide further back in my J (or an F) versus an E. This make entry easier, making the plane an easier purchase case for a spouse who will value comfort more than performance.

Claudio, You should get familiar with the different versions of the M20J. Which years have 1-piece bellies, split/removable rear seats, different controls, and more. Jimmy Garrison's M20J evaluation guide includes that history. Someone else has a spreadsheet showing when these features were phased in. -dan

I like the red-green choice! Thanks for the pic. Have a fun trip to SoCal.

Do you have a picture of the final wrap, applied to the yoke? I am curious about some of the details around the corners, and how it looks as a final product. Maybe it works better on the original yokes versus the J style yokes?

Me too. I think it is more about daring pilots who consider it an emergency at LESS than 45 minutes, and declaring when there is no time to effect a change. Better phrasing may have been, "it is appropriate to declare emergency at or before reaching 45 minutes remaining fuel".

On this topic, I recall being told that when you are at 45 min reserve, is when you declare a fuel emergency. Not when you "think" you are low on fuel and decide it is an emergency. How accurate is that?

As a reference point when looking at overhaul costs, a new exhaust from Knisely is about $2.5k.

I recommend getting the cheapest used example of folding bike you can find on craigslist. Old Dahons and Chinese Amazon knockoffs are usually plenty deep there. See if you really like the concept of flying and biking, or maybe you decide you might prefer the chargeable scooter option. Then invest in something more expensive that rides better or fits in the plane better, etc. The portable transportation pit is bottomless, and they never sell for as much as you paid for them.

I have a pair or Bromptons. They fold fast, but not as fast as that demo! There are two threaded knobs that lock the frame and handlebars into position, and they take about 5 seconds each, if you are not trying to race. The Bromptons do ride with big bike comfort on good surfaces. The small wheels are not as bad as you think, but I have also had small wheel folders that felt wobbly and clown-ish. There is a variety of designs, prices, and performance in folders. I am much shorter than you, but you can get a tall seat post, and the P-type bars I have are a decent height already. I can fit the Brompton through the hatch if I am patient. With the tall seat post, I suspect it would be just large enough to not clear the hatch, and be relegated to the rear seat. For people with Bromptons, they fit in $10 IKEA Dimpa bags, which are very durable. Forget the +100 bag from Brompton. -dan

If it helps, on my J, the ideal hot start throttle opening is where it clicks for the gear warning horn. I push the throttle until the I hear/feel the switch click. YMMV, but for me that gives something a little more repeatable than "about a 1/4"" or "crack the throttle a little".

I have had 500 hour done twice at Pacific Continental in Simi Valley, CA. In 2017 it was about $850 (total bill). I am due for another soon, so I will watch this thread, as well. http://pceonline.com/services/

@sleeper-319 When I lived in SoCal (including many years at WHP), I used to go to Catalina often enough that I got the annual membership (unlimited landings, pays off in about 3 or 4 trips) I do not think it is very hard, aside from all the visual illusions. Being on a plateau and a slightly convex surface with a false horizon once you land. This video of a past landing shows it: https://www.facebook.com/jolie.lucas.1/videos/10214127402958162 Note the distance markers on the right. When the video ends, there is 2k feet remaining, but the false horizon makes it seem much shorter. I support your idea of going with someone who knows landing there, not necessarily a CFI, who can give some guidance. I think some of the SoCal locals who already replied would do it for the buffalo burger :-) (I can recommend someone if you PM me) -dan