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nice! I like the n-number as well. Mine's 6799V

I may, I've been considering the 40:1 gear set and the kit comes with a new one. I'll be making a few calls in the morning to check availability. Thanks for the reply. You wouldn't happen to have the main gear "bumpers"? I went over all my gear rigging this weekend and the MS Manual calls for a distance from the bumper. I have no such bumper and my gear just kinda floats when in the raised position. Thanks again. joe

Here's how it's been explained to me: If you filed correctly-/A, and your under radar coverage, upon being given a direct clearance the reply should be, Mooney XXXX, direct somewhere, via 245 degrees. It's clear and recorded as a heading not GPS. As I understand it, the caveat is you have to have radar services.

Looking for some advice. I serviced my landing gear actuator(dukes 20:1) per the SB (with my A&P) and have a concern regarding the amount of play in the rubber drive coupling between the Dukes electric motor and the worm gear shaft. Can anyone offer up what's normal? Mine will move back and forth a considerable amount. I've consulted my service manual with no luck.

I fly a Hartzell and the adjustment is at the prop. Try checking your prop owners manual and it should describe the procedure.

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Belly Wash for underneath and wash-n-wax (blue) after every flight to get the bugs off.

Much like everyone else if don't like.....high data fees, proprietary stuff, few choices. That being said, for the third time I've bit the bullet, broke the news to my youngest that there will be no college, and installed Garmin's gear during my panel upgrade. GTN 650 with GDL88. I've had a great experience with Garmin's dispatch rate and when I need it, it always works. Garmin hardware adds the utility to my old F that I need to confidently use it for business. It's my opinion the GA numbers are to small to garner any real leverage on the market. No research, no expertise...just my gut. Also, my installer stuck a GDL88 in for a "trial". I was reluctant. Don't need it, never had it, always file IFR..... After 50 hours including NYC and DFW he will never get it back. I love it!

Sorry for the double pic. Loose nut on the controls

http://mooneyspace.com/gallery/image/35878-left-panel/ I too have around http://mooneyspace.com/gallery/image/35878-left-panel/ fifty hours flying the CGR30P. Hands down, unless you need the second dg for you ap, put it there. I really like the CGR but it has multiple pages and I find myself fiddling with it. I would note be happy if it wasn't in plain view and easy to reach.

Anyone now the tolerances for control surface slack/slop? All I can find in the service manual is rudder up and down.

I've had great customer service with Bose.

I got some great advice from Cody here on the forum and replaced the entire assembly with a Hartzell replacement. Turns out the mooney ring gear adapter I had was for a McCauley and had been modified. It failed at the mod! bit the bullet and fixed it legally and properly. Ouch! I'll put the old dome on ebay or have the bulkhead repaired and sell the whole assembly. Still deciding.

Small world!

I'm based in Blackstone just 10 miles up the road. Wilkerson products are great! Good folks with a great product. Highly recommended!

Our stay was 7/11-14. I'll check my photos to see if I can see your plane!

Yes, the routing was fantastic. Controllers were busy. I heard a commuter ask for direct a certain fix and the controller replied "why do you want to go there?". After a long pause he repeated the request and the controller replied "No, you don't need to go there, go direct xxxxx instead". The pilot was speechless. Too funny.

I started out flying STOL types. As I moved toward quicker AC I realized I'm always wanting to go faster so I just kept the tag..

My Mooney served me especially well this Month. She came out of the wire shop the first week of July and it was game on. 45.2 hours total flight time and lots of weather. The high spots: VA (kbkt) to Boothbay Harbor Maine and back for a four day weekend with my bride. Fantastic trip with a great view of NYC along our route. VA to TX with my 18 year old to see my Pop. Left on a Thursday and enjoyed a great over night stop in Memphis. Sat with Dad on Friday then back to VA with one fuel stop on Saturday. VA to TX again last Wednesday with the wife and son. Nice layover in Nashville followed by two days in TX and back to VA in one day yesterday. Throw in a couple of day trips for business and it's been a heck of a July. One thing that my son and I both noticed, it seemed like there were lots of Mooneys on the freq. We file IFR most always and we were amazed how many other Mooniacs we encountered. I've decided to keep a log so I can check this site. Second thought- GDL88 is great to have when your mingling in the DFW airspace. It's fantastic in helping spot traffic.