Marauder

Maybe one of the 77 J owners can chime in what they have for a rear seat. The 76 F model was the foundation for 77 J. Maybe there was a change in the seat style in late F models in prep for the J introduction. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Parker can probably provide better clarity when age becomes a factor for insurers. What I do know is that I personally know four 70+ Mooney owners who saw significant increases and one who was told they were uninsurable when they hit 70. I don’t know if they had “priors” or if there were factors involved. Two elected to sell and get out of aviation completely. One moved to a fixed gear plane to be able to obtain insurance and the third went through (I think he said double digit) insurers to find one that would take him on. As for going without insurance, talking to a good lawyer probably would be a good first step. What I can tell you, from personal experience, if they have any inkling you have assets, there are a number of lawyers who will make your life miserable in their attempt to find compensation for their client(s). “Self insured” works for large corporations who have financial means to payout if required. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Only the rear seats in 1975 F recline. The front seats have a rotating knob that can change the angle a bit but I certainly wouldn’t call it a reclining seat. What is weird is that your rear seat looks like it is a one piece back. My F has separate seat backs that can be reclined into the baggage area by pulling a lever on the side panels next to the rear passengers. My rear seats look like these. Not sure why your’s is a bench seat back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It’s not that difficult. The most difficult part was figuring out the wiring changes that needed to be made. To make that easier, my IA and I sat down to draw it out. If this isn’t easy to read, let me know and I will scan it and send it to you as a PDF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Exactly. Your 76 probably has the same style switch as my 75. I used to get a “gear unsafe” and an alarm when mine failed. I used to fly out of Buffalo and a few Januarys we never got above freezing. Even with fresher donuts and properly spaced, occasionally it would still trigger. Mooney offered a retrofit kit for the pre J models. I believe this override switch came standard on the 77 model Js. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I wonder if they will issue a death certificate for this thread… it might read asphyxiation with contributing factor being the fat lady sitting on top. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Merry Christmas! And to all, a good night. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Man, you got a heat wave on your hands! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Really sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers… Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I’m curious how there is a breaker for the CiES senders. As for the “magnetic” mode, what they are referring to is the frequency mode. Think of the difference between frequency and resistive as the difference between analog and digital. I’m not sure how the Garmin is setup. My senders are using frequency mode. I found that the senders did not work correctly until I grounded them to the same ground point as the JPI 900. Also, I don’t know whether they specified it in the installation manual, but I used a shielded wire. I put a thread out there documenting my installation. Might be helpful if you find it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’ve had CiES senders with my bladders since 2017 and have never experienced what you are seeing. Not sure what kind of metal would be in an O&N rubber bladder. I did have an issue with the CiES sender orientation. If it is installed right side up, it is pretty close to the bladder wall. I could see a scenario where fuel sloshing around in turbulence might cause the float to change position - but that sounds like a reach. Are you running them in frequency or resistance mode? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I carry this while cycling. A lot of the road bike versions will use the 12 gram CO2 cartridge. This one can use 16, 20 or 25 gram cartridges. I opted for the larger cartridge version because inevitability prevails and I find the second hole in the tube after I used up the 12 gram cartridge. Just need to make sure which cartridge type you are ordering (threaded versus non threaded). The compatible cartridges are listed in the description. Never thought to see if it will fill an airplane tire. But if it will put enough gas in the tire, this is the way to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Model? If a model with the mechanical squat switch and you are flying in colder temps, could be your donuts are not expanding fully for a while to activate the switch. If your donuts are healthy, the squat switch is adjusted correctly, you could install the retrofit kit to allow the override to happen during on those really cold days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

My brother is a trucker and there are many long haul truckers who live with their spouse in their rigs. If it is a matter of safety, who is more likely to be a public risk? A 400 pound trucker with high blood pressure and a few undisclosed ailments like sleep apnea driving behind a school bus of kids on a field trip or a similarly BMI challenged pilot with unreported sleep apnea flying over a city? I think there is a lot of medical requirements placed on pilots that the driving public doesn’t have (anyone else remember the conversation about being the time to hand over the car keys?) Considering the small Pilot population, it is a lot less likelihood they would be involved in creating an issue, let alone running into that school bus. It is an example of an over regulated activity. Basic Med helps a lot but until we get to a point that it is a right versus a privilege, you are only one medical ailment away from losing that privilege. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

What I find interesting is the DOT physical requirements for truck drivers. You can have a whole laundry list of health issues and drive on public roads with a 70,000 pound truck. I’ve always believed flying has been treated as a privilege and driving a right. I get the need to have some higher level medical assurances for those flying people around for hire. But for us pond scum, flying our lawn mower types, I really don’t get the additional medical scrutiny. Basic Med has been a great step forward but who poses a greater risk? Two guys with the same health condition, one driving a 70,000 pound rig or the guy flying his lawn mower? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

We get "Thank God, we thought you would never cancel". We call Jersey Love.

Are you really based with Stinky Pants at Linden? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

I just pulled up some of the referenced manufacturer standards they mention and I see no indication it is safe to use on plexiglass. A couple of the standards mention riveted surfaces and general engine cleaning. I’d probably call the manufacturer or dig deeper in the standards to see if it can be used on plexiglass. It does look like a good cleaning cloth for getting that pesky oil off of my gear doors! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Most of us have either a JPI 900/930 or the Electronics International version. In order to use the fuel tank quantity to replace what your factory gauges show, you will need to have an instrument that qualifies as a “primary” instrument. When I had my JPI 900 installed, I let the factory tank fuel senders. As you might surmise, I got the same sloppy indications on the 900 as I did with the factory gauges. That all changed with the CiES sender replacements. Those senders, combined with a primary fuel gauge, are spot on. The only thing better would be if the 900 displayed fuel in tenth increments. It rounds up or down to the next whole gallon. If you look at the raw data from the 900, you will see the decimal formal of fuel in the tank and fuel used. Pretty impressive. As for fuel flow, I have dialed in my fuel flow by spending some time tweaking the transducer calibration. My fuel totalizer (the JPI 900) will typically be within 0.5 gallon of fuel consumed. And some of that error is caused by fuel expansion and contraction since my last fill up. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

One thing I have never figured out is why there is a need for a re-route at all. From the start, they know who I am, where I am going, how fast I am flying, my intended route, the LOAs along the route. Why issue a biblical re-route at all? It is not like I am flying into an airport that I need a reservation slot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Welcome to the northeast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I have the Jepp Nav database update for the Aspen. The package includes 3 updates per cycle. I suspect this is for people with 3 Aspen units. You may want to call them and ask if they sell just a single unit update package. In addition to the Nav database, it also includes obstacles and terrain updates. The obstacle updates help where there are ongoing changes (like wind mills). I’m not sure how important it is for PFD only units and maybe others who own just the PFD can comment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

So, where does all this TERPS discussion leave us with this mishap? Clearly, something didn’t go as planned. In my thinking, there are still pieces of the puzzle to be fitted. Like, was he really receiving an LPV signal or was his GPS showing an LNAV for RWY14? Did he get an LPV indication for RWY14 but dove to the DA thinking he was dropping down to an MDA for a look see? Based on his ATC exchanges, how far in the back seat was he when he shot the approach? Seeing that he was pretty expressive in post mishap conversations with the press, I’m sure the investigators will be able to piece together what type of neuron path he emitted during this event. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Do a couple of owner assisted annuals and you’ll appreciate power screw drivers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Same goes for the belly pans and inspection panels! I bought 2 of these DeWalt gyroscopic screwdrivers (one for home and the other for the airport). Without activating them, they act like a regular screwdriver but with a slight rotation of the wrist, you have variable speed screwdriver that increases or decreases speed with the amount you rotate your wrist. They make them in both a straight version or one that bends into a pistol grip. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro