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That's funny as I just ordered backup L charts/plates for the whole east coast for just that reason.

Stan, Congratulations on your conversion! I've flown my F model for about 8 years and it's proven to be an excellent plane including both short and grass strips. I'm in Charlotte and if you find yourself near Charlotte I am happy to meet.

May I ask what is the max x wind you've landed in (sustained)? I've practiced in 25 kts gusting 30 and run out of rudder (on 100" width)

Call Kirk Fryer at Sarasota Avionics,Tell Him Jim Merritt or Mark Wiedner sent you.

how quickly did it appear? is it oil or oxidized aluminum?

Use caution when buying a >20 year old engine with 500 hours on it. The cam shafts are prone to corrosion and will will wear off rapidly if it has not been flown regularly during any period. I had an engine that was 10 years old with 250 hours. I flew it 350 hours and a cam lobe wore in in the last 50 hours ruining the entire motor. In talking to the Lycoming guys at Sun N Fun I found out that this is a regular occurrence.

Yes, just the mechanical pump. Thanks very much.

Thanks Robert, The boost pump alone is mid 20s as it was before and I'll need to check on it at lower flow rates, I noticed it in flight coming back on a 3 hour flight.

HI All, I just had a complete overhaul and new fuel pump installed as well and have about 28 hours on the engine so far. The issues (or maybe not an issue) is that the fuel pressure runs about 30 psi ( I was told this will come down once the fuel pump wears in), but it will run constantly about 29-30 psi, then after a few minutes drop to about 25 psi for only a few seconds. I've confirmed the readings on both my EI fuel pressure gauge as well as the original fuel pressure steam gauge. Any ideas? Thanks! Jim

I have the 67 f manuals if needed.

Mine is at UZA and am happy to show you anytime!

Bill, How did the engine break in go?

Odell (60J) is a good stop and is just on the NC/SC border as you go further south North Myrtle KCRE is ok... If you can make it to KSSI, I highly recommend it as a stop, nice town and FBO

Yes, lots of show specials on everything from carpet to avionics

I've flown in the last few times and it's not as bad you might think (save Fri,Sat, Sun), If you're worried about traffic, you can go in early in the week and traffic is much much lighter (which is what I do single pilot). You can also consider flying to a local airport staying the night and flying from there to LAL early AM before the skies get crowded. Vintage camping is located great spot convenient to just about everything. Departure is a breeze......If you's like to discuss, please let me know,

I'll post a pic of the twist ties I use. It's one of the 28" you can get at Home Depot. Holds the yoke quote well, but not as easy as a Cessna lock that puts a pin through the yoke column,

Hi All, I was curious about what most people used as a gust lock? I use a rubber coated twist tie between my Johnson bar and yoke and wondered if there was anything better out there? Thanks, Jim

I just spent ~40K on my engine that had sat for a few years with only a few hours flown per year. Engine TT was about 300 hours when I purchased and I flew about 250 hours before it (camshaft we think) started making metal. The only thing that they were able to reuse from the entire engine was my crankshaft. My advice is very frequent oil changes and watch it like a hawk. Best of luck!

Thanks Bob!

Hi All, I just received my 68 F model back from the A & P after a complete engine overhaul (the only thing reused was the crankshaft) . I've noticed that my fuel pressure is slightly above the redline (> ~30 psi) with the new engine (and new fuel pump). I know that the gauge is functioning the same because I still get the same pressure with the boost pump only. Has anyone else had this issue? Thanks! Jim

I pulled this off Flight Aware, it's a great pic of his bird.

Agreed... my only problem is that I land in the first 100' on a 7000' runway

I moved to a 2400' strip with a hill at the top and trees on 3 sides, it was the best thing that could have happened to improve my Mooney skills. An unstable approach in those types of airports always lead to a less than desirable outcome.

Quoted: I just thought I detected a slight roughness until I was almost completely over it, and then once I started concentrating on the ILS into my home drome, never noticed anything unusual again during the flight. Pretty sure it was the "over water jitters" with a recently worked on engine. I hear it's called "Automatic Rough", the noise your engine starts to make as soon as you begin crossing a large body of water. Oddly enough enough whatever mechanical issue causes the rough running engine usually cures itself as soon as you are within gliding distance to land. I've experienced it over lake Michigan as well as the Caribbean!