Ksaunders

I have flown over 50 dog rescue missions in my M20J. My gf is the founder/CEO of TwoTailzK9 rescue. We transport large breed dogs and rescue over 200/year . I remove my back seats and put in a Medium wire kennel flat, then erect it while inside. Use plane cover on floor under kennel just in case! Kennel fits perfect. The Swan will fit in the medium, we did a test fitting! Thanks for response, fly safe!

Well, here we go. We have a beautiful Black Swan located in Lee's Summit, Missouri that needs a transport rescue flight to Charlotte, NC. Yep, a Black Swan. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help fly this beautiful bird to his new home. Here are the details: The swan is located in Grandview MO in south Kansas City, with the closest airport being Lee's Summit MO. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and our info is: Burge Bird Rescue 13833 S US Highway 71 Grandview, MO 64030 816-356-4700 2. The swan weighs 30 to 40 pounds, but is closer to the size of a 60 pound dog. He can safely be transported in a medium dog kennel suitable for a 60 pound dog, can tolerate 4 hours at 10,000 feet with a temperature between 40 and 80 degrees and a normal oxygen level. He has a health certificate and the required blood tests to enter the state of North Carolina. He can be walked with a dog leash at the base of his neck and cannot fly, but he can run faster than a person, and would be more safely carried. When carried, a bed sheet draped over his head and torso will prevent his wings from flapping and hitting someone in the face (swans are strong enough to break your nose if they hit you full force) and will prevent biting, although he has shown no signs of attempting to bite anyone. He will his at you like a snake though! 3. The swan is going to Jennifer Gordon at Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit) 5403 Poplin Rd Indian Trail, North Carolina 28079 KEQY - Monroe, North Carolina airport. She will be able to remove the swan from the transport carrier and into her own carrier. Kevin J. Saunders M20J - N23MD - Gainesville, Ga 706-974-8316

We have a wonderful furry passenger (65 lbs) that was rescued from certain death in a kill shelter. He now has a loving home and adoptive home in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Trouble is, this K9 currently resides in Atlanta, GA and needs a ride up North. Looking for a Mooney pilot willing to give this wonderful, furry guy a ride up North to COLUMBUS, OHIO from Atlanta. We have a volunteer that will take him from Ohio up to Wisconsin. The weather looks fantastic this Thursday/Friday. This rescue is being adopted into a home with a special needs person that must have a calming companion. We are trying our best to do some great work. We will provide you a crate, pads, whatever. If you are flying anyway, why not help save a life? Thank you for the consideration. N23MD - 706-974-8316 The better Half - Two Tailz ResQ "Carolyn" 404-909-2000

Thank you very much. Please let us know if we can make it happen together. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

We have a wonderful furry passenger (65 lbs) that was rescued from certain death in a kill shelter. He now has a loving home and adoptive home in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Trouble is, this K9 currently resides in Atlanta, GA and needs a ride up North. Looking for a Mooney pilot willing to give this wonderful, furry guy a ride up North. I know all about Pilots and Paws as I do flying missions for them from time to time. This is a long CC and not for the average pilot - "Less than a Mooney" need not apply! I am based in Gainesville, Ga and can meet you if you can help me transport this wonderful dog the balance of the way into Northern Wisconsin. We will provide you a crate, pads, whatever. If you are flying anyway, why not help save a life? N23MD - 706-974-8316 The better Half - Two Tailz ResQ "Carolyn" 404-909-2000

I transitioned into my M20J from a 1976 Piper Pa-28 with 160 hp. Double the speed, double the comfort, double the style. Bulletproof, economical, fun, attention getting, capable, - all the new words you will include in your sentences when people ask you about your new Mooney. Don't fear the respect they demand for adhering to their required speeds. Landings are never the same twice. The Mooney is a high performance machine and with good piloting techniques and a respect for the sport - you will be rewarded time and time again. Relax and remember what your bird requires for the perfect landing. Do your homework and plan for those short runways at your destination. When you mind your speed, you will seldom need much runway anyway. You will love her for many years to come.

We have an adult Boxer Mix that needs a ride from Atlanta, Georgia to the Bowman, Kentucky area. The dog was rescued, nursed back to health, and has been adopted to a new rescue home to start a new life. If you are flying a route that takes you near those locations and want to help us with this rescue, please contact Tracy Jennings, (404) 545-0603. We post these requests on several different sites including Pilots and Paws. The Mooney community is often most capable of helping due to the speed, range, and overall capacity the aircraft offers for such a mission. Thank you all for your consideration - and God bless Mooney!

So sorry so late to reply - The dog still needs a rescue flight and I put the wrong number for Tracy Jennings - 404-545-0603 - YES this week would work - please contact her directly at the number listed.

Have a dog in very poor condition in Macon, Georgia (Starved) that needs a ride to Louisville, KY. Receiving organization in Louisville will take in this needy puppy - nurse back to health and get adopted. If you are flying in that direction (Macon, Georgia area to Louisville, KY) and want to save a life, please contact Tracy Jennings of "Angels Among Us" at (404) 545-0630. We could really use some help with this one. Thank you very much for considering this mission.

If anyone is flying in the direction of beautiful Vero Beach, Florida - we have a little Mini-Pinscher that needs a ride from Gainesville, Ga (KGVL) to Vero Beach (KVRB). We have had much success "Hitching Rides" with the Mooney community in helping us with these transports - many thanks! We have also used Pilots N Paws and Pilots of America to find rides, however, our rescue animals would much prefer the speed, comfort, and prestige of riding in a Mooney. If you plan to fly in that direction and want to save the life of this precious little dog it would truly be appreciated. Please feel free to contact Tracy Jennings (404) 545-0603 and/or Jamie in Vero Beach (919) 215-1551

"DAC GPS Steering" Garmin GNS 530 WAAS King KCS 55A - HSI Not sure if that answers your question. What would be involved with a gyro gain adjustment or a GPSS gain adjustment? This stuff is pretty foreign to me.

When using my KFC 200 Auto-Pilot recently, I notice when in GPS mode (Not while in Heading Mode) that my bird is drifting to the left then back to the right (center) over and over again. It's enough to rock you to sleep. Very Annoying. I can definitely feel the aircraft slowly swaying back and forth. By monitoring my Attitude Indicator it is confirming that the auto-pilot is wandering just off the "center" indicator to the left then the plane is correcting and wandering back to the right then centering back up again on my AI. It may be a coincidental but it was happening most frequently when both my wing tanks were completely full. It also seemed that as I burned off fuel and turned the auto-pilot off and re-engaged - the wandering issue decreased. Not happening when I switch her over to Heading Mode and fly with my bug. I'm "Wandering" if anyone else has experienced this - (?) - any ideas, suggestions, thoughts?

Small 5 month old 25 lb dog needs transport from Atlanta area to KOSH (Oshkosh). New adoptive family lives 10 miles North of Oshkosh airport. The family has offered to host any pilots that help transport the small dog to Oshkosh at their home so they have a place to stay while attending Air Venture. The host family has also offered to pay for day passes to the event for any pilots willing to transport the dog from Atlanta area to KOSH. This is a rescue dog who has been adopted and now just needs a ride to his new "Forever" home. Anything you can do to help us get him from Atlanta to Oshkosh would be fantastic. Kevin Saunders - ksaunder@prattindustries.com Carolyn O'Brian - Carolyn@tagteaminc.com info@TwoTailzK9Rescue.org Two Tailz K9 Rescue is a 501-3c non-profit organization based in Atlanta Georgia. We rescue and find new homes for abandoned, abused, neglected dogs. Please help us save one more little life.

Been using a Robotow. Best $1,200 I ever spent for something that can be classified as a "tool". Works very well. Wet tire, full fuel, incline, whatever. Robotow is super-easy to use and effective. It's the size of a "Manly" Weedeater. Replacement batteries for the unit sold on Ebay are much better than the one it comes with (and less expensive). Draws hanger crowd spectators whenever I use. Others are amazed at the power and ease of use. Special "Extended Shaft" version is required for the Mooney. "Regular airplane" short shaft version too short for us Mooney drivers. However, WILL trade immediately for the above mentioned "Hanger Wench"......the one in the black hat (not the one in the thong). She would appreciate that all Mooney Robotows have an extended shaft.

Scott, yes, it is the sheet metal piece you are describing. If we could confirm it's the correct part, I'd like to work something out with you to get the pilot side (or both if you prefer). Kevin

My Mooney is at KGVL (Gainesville, Georgia) and our mechanic on field is Mr. John Pittman. He treats your aircraft as if he was flying his family in it. He does outstanding work and is extraordinarily anal about everything being perfect, all the time, every time. If you are his customer, should you EVER need anything looked at; he will drop what he is doing and make your needs a priority. He is a true gentleman and no B.S. If you have issues, he's going to tell you that you have issues. Again, he services your aircraft as if it is his own and his family's safety is dependent upon his work. His prices are competitive and his advice is free. I trust his ability with my life and in 5 years he has never let me down. He does NOT do avionics work. I can give you a dozen references and many Mooney owners will stand up for John. P.S. Somebody sign me up for the Southeast Mooney mailing list - Kevin Saunders ksaunder@prattindustries.com Mr. John Pittman Operates out of North hanger E-2 KGVL - Gainesville, Ga skylane@bellsouth.net 770-540-7677

Looking for the pilot side mud shield (Mooney Part Number 560253-001) for my 1982 M20J. Current shield has small crack. Can easily be fixed but would like to locate a replacement instead of having mine repaired (picky, picky). Please contact Kevin Saunders (ksaunder@prattindustries.com) should you have one or know where I may find one. Thanks!

Martin, I am based out of KGVL in Gainesville, Ga. I have a beautiful 1982 M20J that is totally upgraded inside and out + very well equipped with avionics, GPS (530W) + 696 + KFC 200 auto pilot....etc. I can sell your (Banker) on a Mooney and would be proud to give her an orientation to the M20J + flight. Have her contact me at the following and we'll get her introduced to the very best in general aviation. My bird is N23MD. I travel quite often with my job but will do my best to accommodate her request. ksaunder@prattindustries.com

Couple of things about Pilots N Paws- Very, very rewarding experience. The people who send and receive pets are the most generous, compassionate, caring people I have met. Expect hugs and tears when you arrive with a rescue animal delivered to a loving new home. Expect them to stay in contact with you and send you periodical updates on their new family members you helped save. All of your associated costs to transport the animals are fully tax deductible. (They can spell out the rules and how to's). I don't take advantage of this but some may want to. A majority of the animals go into a sound sleep as soon as the engine starts and awake when the engine is shut down. I once transported a 12 year old lab from Atlanta to Winston Salem, NC. 1/2 way there, I looked back and was 100% convinced the dog had died enroute. I about flipped. Upon landing she was up and ready to greet her new family. Boy was I happy to see that! Pet sites recommend you fly below 10,000' if possible. Some dogs get very uncomfortable above 10k. Also, try and keep climbs and descents @ 500 FPM for their comfort. Animals get very uncomfortable in climbs and descents in excess of 500 FPM. Walmart sells collapsible soft kennels in Small/Medium/Large that are perfect for my M20J with the rear seats removed. I can get 2 -Larges or 3 - Mediums or 4 Smalls seats removed. I usually throw a blanket on the floor under the kennels for those who shed. I can't say enough positive things about Pilots N Paws. I have done numerous flights and met many wonderful people in the process. I enjoy giving back and get to build valuable flight experience in the process. It's a perfect excuse to stretch the legs in the Mooney.

I rented a car from Enterprise at KAVL one horrible, below minimums, ice everywhere, IFR December day. Upon returning later that evening the Enterprise worker had vacated her station. Scheduled or unscheduled Enterprise worker departure; I had no idea. FBO workers told me to sign my paperwork and return the keys, they would handle everything. Hummmm. Sound too good to be true? Up, up, and away I went. Upon my return home, I followed-up with a few calls to Enterprise and they assured me everything was fine with the rental. About a month later I receive a rental bill for the car in excess of $1,600. HU?? The car was never closed out and taken out of my name upon return. Rut-Row. Two other fine chaps enjoyed driving the car for a week at a time before finally returning it to an Enterprise location in sunny Key West, FLA. A couple of calls later and my Mastercard was relieved of the $1,600 burden - all good. Not sure what the moral of the story is, however, what's a guy to do when the fine Enterprise worker departs for the night and the drop box is our only alternative? Anyway, they were cool to work with and didn't give me a hard time. Shameless plug for Enterprise I guess. With my job I rent cars every week. 99.9% of the time the rentals are issue free. Only once Avis made me fill out a damage report due to some bumper rash. I honestly don't know if it happened while in my possession and did my best to keep a straight face when I told the Avis trainee that. Avis in beautiful Allentown, PA took care of everything and I never heard a peep. Good deal. Shameless plug for Avis --(??)-- One more. Wife renting in California walks out of restaurant and finds her rental car absolutely smashed from head to toe like a meteor hit it from DEEP space. Ford F-250 comes around the corner and hits the parked rental car head-on at just over rotation speed. Happy couple can't find owner (my renter wife) and leaves a note on her car, "Sorry, here's our number and insurance agent number". Avis picks up car on flatbed and delivers wife a Convertible Camaro SS within one hour of her phone call to them. How cool is that? On the downside......for two weeks after that all I heard was how I now have to buy the wife a convertible Camaro SS - just like the Avis rental she had in California......blah, blah, blah. What's the difference between a rental car and a Hummer? The rental car will go ANYWHERE.

Just got my Blackstone Labs report back on my 5/8/13 oil change. 55 hours since last change (9) months ago. My report says my Chromium average was 9 and universal averages for IO-360-A3B6D (519 total hours since new) should be 3. Also my Iron rated 49 and universal averages should be 23. My lead at 4359 seemed high compared to 3613 universal averages. Aluminum 9 vs. 6. Copper 8 vs. 7. Nickle 4 vs. 2. I have not had a chance to speak with my mechanic yet but spent all night tossing and turning worrying about the report. Why do I have a worse feeling about this than the results of my recent Health and Wellness Physical?? Any advice here?

Truly appreciate your replies. When the trim light flashes and the audible alert sounds and I disconnect the auto pilot, the plane is in perfect trim. It's also happening in cruise with your normal equipment running (strobes, GPS, panel, etc) - not any high strain events. My battery seems to be very strong. The times it has gone off momentairly on the ground, it has been during taxi without the auto pilot being on. When this happened, I would cycle the electric trim panel switch and it would seem to re-set the warning light and tone. I have also recently had my electric trim switch re-soldered when it acted up a few moths ago but it is working fine now. It took us two times and we ultimately had to extend the trim switch connecting wires and re-solder the connections to get the trim switch to work properly. Now the electric trim switch works perfect but I'm getting the electric trim light and tone. When I asked my Avionics guy the question about the trim warning light and tones, he replied, "It could be your panel switch or the trim pitch servo may need to be cleaned". I trust him and really appreciate his service. Was just looking to learn a little on my own and maybe avoid a 1/2 day of not solving the problem myself.

My yoke electric trim switch is working just fine as well as the Altitude up/down on my auto pilot. Problem is while I'm flying with Auto-pilot activated; my Trim warning annunciator light and audible warning is going off intermittently on my KFC 200 auto pilot warning display. The only way to make it stop is to disengage the auto pilot then re-engage. Sometime this corrects the issue and sometime it does not. Sometimes I get the audible and flashing warning for a few minutes then it stops flashing and beeping, other times it won't quit unless I deactivate the auto pilot then re-activate. It does not matter if it is smooth air or turbulent. It will happen both on the ground and in the air. I'm personally thinking it may be something with the aircraft electric trim on/off panel mount switch. Anyone have any thoughts/ideas/similiar experience with this? It's not causing any issue with my flight but it's disturbing to my passengers. I also have my bi-annual IFR flight review this summer and probably don't want this little distraction to contend with along with the fun of all that! Appreciate your advice. K. Saunders ksaunder@prattindustries.com N23MD

Really glad nobody was hurt. Great advice for us all and many things for us to consider ourselves as we review our post landing practices. Thanks again for sharing so others may operate more safely. Sorry to hear about your bird.

My new pads came with specific break in instructions in the box. My mechanic also gave me a firm finger shaking about making sure I broke them in properly. After you heat them up, shut down and take a look and a "safe distance feel" at how hot the pads really get. I broke in some new pads and was really surprised at how hot they get. I should have done it all at once but my mechanic is now recommending new rotors. I'm hoping that's not going to be that big of a financial adventure. I was reading about some aircraft ground procedures and it stuck in my mind that some "Mooney Expert" suggested you treat your brakes like "Emergency Equipment Only". Use your brakes as little as possible. I catch myself riding them down taxiways all the time. Bad, Bad, Bad. I challenge myself to land and exit the taxiway without ever touching any brakes at all. It's pretty hard for me. (But) it's like my golf swing. Develop bad habits and boy are they ever hard to break!