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You do not specify which Mooney it is, which can influence some finer details, but generally the answers will be the same. I think in all Mooney's, dropping to the 25-25 is considered antiquated technique with some suggesting it is an old wives tale dating back to round engines. I know the best technique for a IO 360 (like a J) is full power until cruising altitude, with mixture tweaking along the way. If you are going to pattern, then full power until pattern, and transitioning to pattern power levels. 25-25 in climb is giving up power that gets you to a safer altitude. The engine quitting at the power change may also be significant. -dan

Time for an update on Sensorcon battery life. Today, the battery low indicator came on. This is 294 days or about 7000 hours since my last update. I estimate the battery lasted at least 12,000 hours. Not a big deal, but takes some pressure off when forgetting to turn it off after a flight. -dan

Option 2 was just to be complete, without exploring the intent for the choice. For a while I maintained both in order to keep Canada and +18k altitude options. Never exercised either, so I just let the class 3 lapse.

I was not expecting such a consistent even split between BASIC Med and conventional medicals. The total population of the poll grows, and remains at 50/50. Perhaps more commerically active pilots on here than I expected. I believe you can act as CFI/CFII under Basic Med.

Curious of how many of us moved to Basic Med. Started a poll:

Without commercial flight ambitions, the reduced potential for issues over time was a big motivator. The big limitations do not bother me, I never fly over 18k and Mooney only has 4 seats. It took some time to find a doctor, but once the rhythm was established, it was not an issue. I miss that I cannot fly to nearby Canada, technically, and hope they accept Basic Med in the future.

How many of us are using Basic Med? Very interested in the details, as well. Post to share your ease or difficulty in getting it regrets or satisfaction your motivation in converting

AOPA's Basicmed website is helpful for this. They will send reminders (if you request it) as well as give you the required training and forms.

AA48109-2 From Tempest site for Cessna 340 with the same NB engine.

You specify EGT but did not comment on CHT. CHT values are absolute, where EGT is really about relative values, such as degrees from peak or watching a trend on a given cylinder. There are things about EGT that can lead to variation between cylinders that is not meaningful. Simply where the probes were drilled and inserted will give big variation. In this case, assuming they used the same holes, the tip may not penetrate quite the same distance, tip is bent a little, or the flow from this new cylinder is slightly biased in one direction versus the previous one as it flows during exhaust valve opening.

Like others, I had a steady application of engine oil on the nose gear shocks and tire for years. No apparent compatability issues

I think this is true only at the F1 level with a skilled driver where serious downforce aerodynamics permit going well past 1g in cornering. As a rank amateur motorcyclist doing track days, I would get 1g turns (45° lean) with an old entry level 600 sport bike without mods and few cars can do that. The skilled riders are leaning much more in racing. I found a video for straight line drags, where the motorcycle beat 2000 HP EV, F1 car, and rally car.

(on my former J) I also thought nothing of my vibration levels, but was convinced by my A&P to let him do it. Sure enough, it was a seat of the pants measurable difference, for all of my typical operating speeds. I do not think that balancing for 2500 rpm means that 2600 and 2400 rpm will be rough as a trade off. I do not think I have heard anyone complain that balancing did not make an improvment.

Ovations have split left/right switches for the taxi lights, and a split switch for the landing lights. So you can control each bulb in each wing separately. Is that what you want? If you ignore the labeling you could wire the split switch to be taxi and landing on one side. Schematic with p/n's below, plus pic of similar switch from interweb search

Why do the British drink warm beer? They have Lucas refrigerators...