chrisk

Sale pending

I have 6 GMW-5 fuses for sale.  $100 for all 6.  --Yes, these are the little fuses for your panel lights.

Selling my O2 transfill setup.  It is identical to https://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/9338?gclid=Cj0KCQjwkqSlBhDaARIsAFJANkgITm923G0HUVM0M1bp1mUcWCOB-Ht31Y4wwCl7p7xAunBS1G4M4A4aAvWCEALw_wcB  except it only comes with the Scott adapter (which is what my M20K used).

Asking $275

I suspect a consistent collection methodology is important to observe trends with oil analysis.

When I look at a V-Tail Bonanza, I think what a great airplane for operating on an unimproved field.  The tall gear and the tail up high.   --And now I can't stop thinking about a Beech Skipper and what a Bonanza would look like with that tail 

Good call to return to the field.  If you have an engine monitor, download it and view the egt and cht.  It may give a clue.   Fuel flow observations would be good to know.

As for the line guys observation.  I would discount it some.   --Yes, a 231 does not sound like a Cessna when it idles.  I've overheard some folks commenting on a 231 saying it sounded horrible.  There is a reason. The 231 only has a turbo for a muffler.......   It sounds weird on the ground.

What would I do?  After changing my shorts, I would start with a full power static ground run.  I'd note fuel flow, RPM, and MP.     Then probably move on to pulling the plugs for an examination, doing a compression check, and a visual on the turbo compressor side.  (Mostly because all of that is easy).   If I didn't find anything, a functional check of the Merlin would come next.   Then a fuel flow check.   And when is the last time those mags were serviced?

23 hours ago, JayMatt said:

No but if you look at it you can see it's blown. It's in a hoskins power supply for my strobe

Maybe it is blown, but maybe not.  I'd definitely check continuity with an ohm meter before replacing it.   A fuse like that can be tested in circuit in about 2 seconds.   And I also expect you could pick up a used supply for very little money.  Lots of folks are going with LEDs and the old supplies have to go somewhere.

1 hour ago, EricJ said:

AmTrak goes there, too. 

 

It does, but it is rather slow.   Austin Tx to Longview by Mooney, about 1:15   By car, about 4:30.  By AmTrak about 8 hours.     Amtrak does have the low cost option at $45, or about $5.65 an hour    

On 1/16/2022 at 4:25 PM, rbp said:

you can fly an L-39, T-33, or MIg at http://jetwarbird.com . i did it for my 40th

Some years back I flew into Santa Fe with my Mooney.  Tower instructions were to "Follow the Mig".    Certainly not something I hear every day! 

I find a 20 liter metal NATO "Jerry Can" works wonderfully well.  Very interesting history too.   That said, they are expensive.

I have the inertial reels.  I love them. 

On 8/18/2021 at 9:47 AM, Dream to fly said:

The road block is getting people with authority to use common sense.  If a part is broken and it is replaced with new and modern it is not broken anymore.   A perfect example is I changed the landing light to an LED with an STC.  This makes it legal but without an STC it is not. Ok I'll agree we need price gouging on certified.  However I changed the overhead panel light and dimmer control to LED with a logic circuit for dim control and you would have thought I shot the president.  The old system used 8.3 amps and the dimmer would get hot the new system uses .8 amps and you can hold it and focus the light and not worry about heat issues.  Nope the world has to come to an end!  I removed the Vacuum pump and blocked it with a machined piece of anodized 6061 aluminum 3/16 thick and o-ring recessed to make the seal, nope that wont work I had to buy a plate from aircraft spruce and a paper gasket because it has a number on it.  The valve covers are held on with straight slot screws, I hate straight slot screws so I changed them to a torx of the same diameter head, length and material nope can't do it.   The list goes on and on and all of it stems from nobody using common sense.    Yet everyday the masses of trucks and busses carrying the goods and people we all love are held together with duct tape and bailing wire.   A plane crashes the government is like flies on poop.  A truck or bus crashes and it is left to local authorities and if it gets back to the driver or mechanic maybe a sentence of a year or two or a slap on the wrist. 

I totally get it. Its why the experimental world is thriving.   That said, I love my Mooney.

I put Air Hawks on several years ago.  Still going strong.  They are approximately the same price as a re-tread.  If I had to do it again, I would do the same thing.   --And the Air Hawks are available from Desser too

On 7/23/2021 at 6:06 AM, 81X said:

My #1 and 2 cylinders run hottest on my K 231 LB model with the airflow intercooler and GAMIs.  
 

The GAMIs really helped balance the heat load a bit.  

Same here, except I don't have GAMIs (which I have plans for)

Hi Paul,  Just curious if you are doing the engine mount?   I ended up sending mine to AWI, and I would use them again.  

Anyway, my engine overhaul adventure is nearing the end.  I'm very much hoping I get my plane back by the end of the month.   The hard part is staying IFR current while the plane is down.

On 12/23/2020 at 3:43 PM, kortopates said:

Actually sheet metal fabrication of baffling is standard A&P stuff, your maintainer needs no involvement from you and of course an owners with the skills and equipment can do it supervised.

That said, even though my labor is free, there is no way I am going to take the time to start with raw materials when I can get them from the factory and if your paying for a mechanic to do it it’ll be cheaper to use what you can get from the factory as well; except on the simplest of pieces - but those are pretty cheap anyway. But on the more complex K baffling pieces on side, you won’t be able to purchase the complete assembly from Mooney and will need to do some sheet metal fabrication anyway - unless things have recently changed. But generally, you never want the complete assembly because it includes the flexible silicone baffling too. But you’ll generally want your part as complete on the sheet metal as you can get. The more complex pieces can take a lot of work and time. But all this underlines how important it is to have and be able to understand your IPC when sourcing baffling.

 

 

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I had made a call to Lasar and inquired about part number 22 in the diagram.  They didn't have it in stock, but mentioned I might be able to order it from the factory.  They mentioned the part was expensive.  I still can't believe the price they quoted.  I must have heard it incorrectly, but it was north of 3K. 

Some of the baffles (the aluminum pieces) are looking a little tired in my M20K 231.   Where is a good place to source new ones? 

17 hours ago, Paul_Havelka said:

@Parker_Woodruff I’m not sure if it’s flits or wheels but I’m guessing wheels. On another note the hotel in Curaçao is amazing. We will be quarantining at the Marriott Beach Resort in Willemstad Curaçao. Not bad for a 2 week stretch where they give us like 3 hours a day on the beach

I can not imagine the Otter being on floats.   Curacao and Aruba both have airports that accommodate very large jets.  

As far as Quaranting in Curacao.  The water is always warm and the visibility is usually outstanding (100+ feet).  Don't miss the opportunity to snorkel or dive.   If you have not gone snorkeling it before, ask someone where to go.  A sandy beach is usually not the best for snorkeling. 

Hi Paul,

I'm curious if the flight from Curacao to Aruba is on Divi Divi Air.    I'm under the impression they operate Otters and Islanders.   Years ago I flew InselAir between the islands on a very small turbo prop, I think an EMB 110 Bandit.  Very fun to see smallish airliners

Its even more fun when there is no wind and you meet head on traffic.  And people screw up all the time by using the wrong frequency.  Just because you can't hear them, it doesn't mean they are not talking.  They might be on the wrong frequency, or you might be on the wrong one.

On 8/24/2020 at 10:33 AM, N201MKTurbo said:

And to those who don't think there is value in checking the suction screen, myself included, until now. I was doing my last annual ever and found metal in the section screen. 

I'm pulling the engine 

You and I are in the same boat.  --Why is the screen hanging up when unscrewing it?  Hey that looks like two parts of a cotter pin.

Not much to add, but my 231 has a useful load of ~975lbs (from memory).  I'm not sure how folks are getting useful loads in the 1100 lb range.

9 hours ago, kortopates said:

Chris, from the little I know you may well be a medical professional acutely aware of the hazards of contracting this from an asymptomatic individual, but I've learned its not a problem for both pilot and instructor to wear a mask in the cockpit and with the overhead vent going full blast, as needed this time of year anyway, I think the exchange of anyone's aerosol is  near nil. What I am far more worried about is your point about the conference room with the prolonged indoor ground instruction meetings where its pretty hard to keep everyone spaced out enough and still be able to hear and maintain a lively meeting. It would probably break the budget to use a larger facility with the accompanying audio-visual equipment to make it work with everyone appropriately distanced. And of course there is the social banquet which wouldn't be possible at all right now. Fingers crossed for next year. 

Hi Paul,

I'm in no way a medial professional.  I'm an engineer and design microprocessors for a living.   You might be right on the overhead vents being adequate.  On the other hand, I'm sure I would  be safe with my O2 full face mask on.  --Although my speech always sounds muffled to my ears. 

13 hours ago, Hank said:

I've only been to two MAPA PPPs (it's time for another one, but . . . ), and while there was time in a conference room with lots of people, nobody had arrived via airlines. Someone came to the first one in a Bonanza, but we can make allowances for MDs who write for the group magazine (Dr. Bob).

Most of the instructors will arrive via airline

I signed up for the Santa Fe Mooney Safety Foundation program.  Its been canceled twice, and now rescheduled into 2021.  As much as that sucks, its certainly the right thing to do.  I just think:  Do I want to hang out in a conference room with a bunch of folks who just flew on a commercial plane?  And the ideal of social distancing in plane is laughable.