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For the Zerk impaired...what is Zerk Zapper and Zerk Buster? Is either of those this grease coupler attachment (that I already have)? https://smile.amazon.com/LockNLube-fittings-best-selling-Long-lasting-rebuildable/dp/B00H7LPKKU/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&keywords=zerk+zapper&sr=8-7

For anyone looking at the OP's original chart (Lycoming 12700-A) and thinking it does not apply to IO-360-A3B6D for the J, the caption in the Lycoming manual has more detail: "Figure 3-21. Sea Level and Altitude Performance IO-360-A, -C, -D, -J, -K; AIO-360 Series" which is more helpful than AEIO-360-A which sounds more like something said along with "Old MacDonald had a plane..." For those interested in the Lycoming manual aLycoming 360 Oper Manual 60297-12.pdfs the source: Lycoming 360 Oper Manual 60297-12.pdf I will try to upload it.

I am not one to encourage replacing over proper diagnosing and fixing, but the voltage regulator is one of the exceptions...for me at least. I got the idiot voltage light in my J 8 or 9 years ago and was pretty sure it was the regulator beginning to flake out since real voltage measured right. I just put in the more modern Zeftronics unit to replace the original and did not worry about it again. I figured I was buying future reliability on a forever plane and avoiding the costs of making lots of adjustments. Just my $.02 as a PP. -dan

We have common friends! Jeff Moore and I go way back. Me in my J were his first fly-in guests, coming in from Los Angeles, just after he moved into the neighborhood. -dan

reminds me of this little guy, just before the T-Rex arrives...

Flightaware shows the plane in North Texas, so he has lots of good Mooney shop options in convenient range.

@MB65EI may or may not be the one @carusoam is referring to. I bought the new sealed Gill to replace an old Concorde from the Gill booth at Osh. They had a great show deal, and I wanted to believe they could compete, so I gave them a go. The battery did not last nearly as long as the Concorde before it in similar conditions of climate (KFUL in SoCal) and usage (100+ hours/year) with the same plane (M20J). I think it was only 2 years before my starter was noticeably turning slower between weekend flights. I went back to Concorde without hesitation. That is one data point for the MS books.

For the 8 years I based in SoCal, I took my Mooney to Kevin Schiff at KWHP. 661-877-6026 He has several Mooney's in his client list. Including a recent re-engine of a J from A3B6D to standard mags. Let him know Dan Lubell referred you over.

YMMV. I am not a fan boy for MH, but the O2D2 product works for me, so I recommend it when people ask. Since the O2D2 is altitude compensating, I could see that having the pressure upstream also be altitude compensating could be an issue. In some cases you may not have sufficient feed pressure. If that is the case, it would work better as you climbed and the O2 pressure increased to match coming right off the tank with a standard regulator. Did you experience this? How high did you cruise with it? Is there a setting that lets you set your regulator to full open without altitude compensation?

Plan multiple routes across the mountains, usually the weather will dictate which one you can use that day...if any. Be sure that your GPS has full USA on it. Have the mindset to accept that you may be sitting on the ground waiting for weather to pass. My record waiting in one spot for a break is 1 week (Hurricane Sandy in October 2012) and my record for leaving my plane behind and coming back for it later (by commercial) is 30 days. You will transit through many climates in a volatile time of year. Give yourself this out. And like @carusoam says, bring stacks of AMU's. The O2D2 from Mountain High is a great way to conserve your O2. It is not cheap. Less times to fill the bottle is a handy thing. I did coast to coast in 2012. It was memorable and I am glad I did it. It did not go to plan every day and I skipped some destinations and found new ones. -dan

Saw this on FATPNW (facebook group) Hi, I am listing this for a friend. Beautiful Airplane! Good condition Aeronca Chief for sale: $14K # Own/Fly a Certified Aircraft for under $15K and $15/hr *(Based on 4 gal/hr of ethanol free auto-gas)* Nice pre-war; 1938 Chief with mid-time 65hp Continental and metal prop AFTT: 2307 SMOH: 396 Features: Certified with no electrical system (exempt from ADS-B) Side by side seating (compared to tandem Champ) Toe brake conversion (includes original heel brake parts) Includes King handheld radio, intercom, headset and nice tailwheel towbar General Currently out of annual (last annual 07/01/2019) Based at Crest Airpark (Norman Greir) S36 Starts easy (often on first pull) and runs without issues Flys fine (cruises at about 90) with no adverse characteristics A very inexpensive, fun way to fly or build time but not a practical cross country plane as it's relatively slow with limited range (12 gal tank) Text Only: Linn, 206-240-7706

I got these pictures when recently flying between PAE and SFF, and skimmed the boundary of a TFR for fire fighting (with ATC at the time, plenty safe distance).

+1 for a check list to work from (like the Lasar one Mitch mentioned). Order things in order of combined severity and complexity to get to. Find easy dealbreakers first, before investing more hours into the pre-buy. Kevin Schiff at KWHP has several Mooney's in his customer base. He has a permanent shop in a hangar over there. I will PM you the contact info. -dan

I do not have a g meter on my plane, but in random vibration from turbulence, I assumed we were pushed up as hard as we can be pushed down. Does anyone have a g meter and can verify that turbulence is more or less zero net motion. Shock loads can be high g's, but momentary. I have had my headset hit the roof without being anywhere near frame limits or entering conditions that would be deemed "risky". Is your experience different? If a seat slid back at the same time...major pucker.

That is a clean installation. I would remain concerned about that added mass on the handle. In significant turbulence, that 5 pounds becomes 15 pounds (numbers made up for example, but not far off) pulling up and down on the adjuster. That could release the seat and send you sliding back at an inopportune time. Something that prevents upward motion of the bar would be helpful for that. -dan

You are not alone. This website catalogs the classic errors for you: https://www.kissthisguy.com/ The name is based on common Hendrix mishear... "excuse me, while kiss this guy" FYI: https://www.kissthisguy.com/wrapped-up-like-a-deuce-in-the-rotor-of-misheard-44279.htm claims it is "Revved up like a deuce another runner in the night"

The Los Angeles Times reported, “Among other items, the filing seeks a declaration that the cross-defendants [the two controllers] are ‘obligated to defend and indemnify’ Island Express.” The lawsuit is demanding a jury trial. What I read in this is that this suit against the personal controllers is to force the controllers to take blame, so Island Express is therefore not responsible in the suit against them. IMHO, the going after the controllers is inappropriate blame-storming and desperate lawyer tactics. They were professional and consistent with my personal experience, and should not have to go through this additional personal burden after already inevitably feeling badly about a loss on their watch. https://www.flyingmag.com/story/news/bryant-helicopter-operator-sues-faa-atc/?utm_source=internal&utm_medium=email&tp=i-1NGB-Et-QU2-15wJYP-1c-6rGO-1c-15wV9y-l51wOjMhF7-14qUDO PP Only. Not a lawyer.

I used to be based on KWHP and know a few people. Try Kevin Schiff (Hangar Row G?, SE hangar area, large hangar on the end next to Walter's welding shop). He knows everybody at the field, and could give you an honest referral. He is a CFI not a CFI-I, so he could instruct for instrument familiarization, but could not get you to your IR. He was also the IA that did my [M20J] annuals for 7 years when I lived in LA. -dan

Master the folding without people watching you :-) Have fun with it. I found I started carrying the folders in the car, as well, and preferring them for touring areas with my wife. Especially cities, where once you park, you don't want to park again.

I never tried 2 at once of that model. Definitely went in fully assembled, just folded. No tools or wheel removal required. Bigger than 16" tires, and fitting through baggage hatch can be an issue. I have trouble with 20" wheel folding bikes.

I had the same model Dahon as my first folder, and it went through the baggage door. The folding mechanism is clumsy and unintuitive. There is a logic to it, nothing gets forced. In particular that angled cross bar that connects to the bars. If you are forcing it, try another approach. It will make you appreciate newer folding bikes in the future :-) Adjust clamps and lube everywhere. If you need them. you can get new 16" tires easily on Amazon, about $25/each for name brand.

There are tradeoffs in ride quality and compactness, I have been happy with the Bromptons. I can get them through the hatch, and I am pleased with how they ride. While it may not ride as well as a large wheel bike, the difference on pavement is small. I have done up to 26 miles on one, keeping a reasonable pace, and quickly forgot I was riding on tiny wheels. I prefer bikes with hub gears instead of a derailleur. Less adjustable and expensive hardware exposed to getting banged around. For us, the plane-bike combination is a great way to explore new places. An old used Dahon from the 80's will fit in the hatch, and can be found on craigslist for $100. Try it. See if you like flying then biking without the major investment. Those old bikes are real flexi-flyers, though. Know that new folders are much more rigid and comfortable. Example: https://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/d/depew-vintage-dahon-lll-foldable-bicycle/7180878080.html (note that the images of the "folded" bike are not completely folded)

If you need a prop shop: http://www.nwpropeller.com/ was recommended to me, and convenient to you as you drive between Bend and Seattle. (KPLU, Puyallup). I got good help from them remotely, and ended up not needing to go in (never charged).

I don't think so. Not even sure of his real name.

Regardless of the system, I recommend the Mountain High O2D2 controller. This meters out the oxygen very efficiently, letting the bottle last a long time. https://www.mhoxygen.com/product-category/portable-pulse-demand/o2d2/ It may not pay for itself directly in the refill costs, but the time and hassle saved by not having to refill nearly as often is well worth it. You do not need their system to use the O2D2, but might as well make it one stop shopping and get a 4P kit. I got the 02D2-682-2P-F kit plus some extra items in 2017. I have filled it twice, once was the first fill, then a proactive free refill at OSH in 2018. Mostly flying just 2 people in the 12k range. YMMV. At KNYL, the FBO is Millionair and run by a Mooney friendly guy with callsign "curly". They host our formation clinic each year and are exceptional people.