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Marauder

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  1. Lacee -- I was browsing through my logs tonight and saw the tire changes I made over the years. Unless I missed a tire change, I am on my 3rd set of tires in the 24 years I have owned my Mooney. And I have owned McCreary's Air Hawks (on the plane when I got it), had Flight Custom IIIs and a set of Michelin Airs. They all last about the same amount of time and landings. I do remember the last changeout. I had a set of Goodyear's Flight Custom IIIs and I changed them out because they were checkering pretty bad (plane is hangared), although the tread was still decent. I think the original Air Hawks and Michelin's were changed out because of tread wear. I am currently running another set of Air Hawks and they seem to be doing fine. Considering the price differences (Air Hawks around $85, Michelin Airs around $185 and Flight Custom IIIs around $225 per tire) probably good you are asking for comparisons. Both Michelin and Goodyear offer a lower quality brand (Aviator & Flight Special II) that might be worthwhile hearing from others on. I do think the Michelins were "stickier" than the McCreary and Goodyears but the difference is not really noticeable. When I flew in WNY, having a bit more "sticky" was noticeable on snow covered runways. I have replaced my main tires both as pairs and individually and at a separate time from the nose wheel. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  2. Which reminds me of a funny Cessna story. A buddy of mine bought a nice Cessna 172N and I owned the M20F. We agreed to meet at the Jamestown NY airport for lunch. After lunch, we took off with him departing first and me afterwards. My really young daughter was in the car seat in the co-pilot's seat. She looks over to see me passing my buddy and blurted out "Why is Uncle Sonny (her term of endearment to my friend) flying backwards?". I looked over and saw the optical illusion of him flying backwards. Still remember that story to this day...
  3. If I am not mistaken, these autopilots are part of the ARC family (i.e. the kind you find in Cessnas). Let me googled it... http://mooneyspace.com/topic/12512-arc-autopilot-repair/ http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mooney-ARC-Autopilot-Controller-C-593B-2-/190488357278 (I found your missing knob ) I would try these guys first: http://autopilotcentral.com/?page_id=9
  4. I will give the ground speed test a try. I did one years ago and was able to determine the TAS with one ASI. When I had the IFR cert done, they told me my pitot had some leaks in it. If anything, I should be faster!
  5. I was going through my old plane documentation and found hard copies of the Flight Manual Supplement for the PC system. It includes operation and service instructions as well as the AFM (with technical drawings). It is specific to the following Mooneys: M20C S/N 20-0010, 20-1147 and Subs M20E S/N 21-0038, 21-1161 and Subs M20F S/N 22-1179 and Subs. Since I have removed the entire system, I have no need for it. If you have an eligible aircraft and want/need it, let me know and I will mail it to you.
  6. I agree, we should have made this into a Florida election and stuffed the ballot box! Unfortunately, I was in your neck of the woods and wasn't even aware of the contest. We should have won! I want a recount!
  7. So, Mr. Not A Party Pooper Got a question for you. Since I have 3 separate airspeed indicators but 1 common pitot tube, how much of the error could be caused by the pitot and associated tubing over an issue with the actual indicator itself? The reason I ask is that all 3 of my ASIs agree to the knot. Just curious from your experience where the majority of the error is introduced.
  8. When you coming back up to our area? I seem to remember you saying you were back to the DC area. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  9. Keep us posted. Welcome to the F Club. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  10. Well, I just got back from Europe on a Lufthansa flight. Not sure what their interim policy change is since the incident, but I had full view of the cockpit door during our 9 hour return flight and them there Lufthansa boys never came out of the cockpit. Perhaps like Bennett and me, they became fans of Depends... As for the co-pilot's background. Europe's labor laws are very strict and privacy is high on the list of what is shared or not. The works councils from the various countries, especially Germany monitor what information an employer can know. Not sure how this plays with a regulated industry like aviation, but it is very possible his issues during the transition from a part time French Fry maker to co-pilot were not fully disclosed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  11. Ah shucks, busted! I wish I were a 169 k plane. I'm happy with the 150ish I see. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  12. Try checking out this link. The Comm modulation circuits on these radios can be problematic. There are shops, like the one that serviced me that can help. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/13858-help-a-cheap-bastd-out/?hl=%2Bmark+%2B12d Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  13. I like that combination. The rug is dark enough not to show all the dirt. And the leather shouldn't be picking up too much heat and is dark enough to cover normal dirt too. Well done! And none of us had to take an estrogen injection to promote our female side... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  14. His Johnson bar was the only thing that was evidence he was a dirty old bird at one time. The transformation of John's F is unbelievable. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  15. Not with the chemicals they have been exposed to. They're preserved... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  16. Me too... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  17. You're absolutely right. From the first accident when Ugg ran over Agg with his stone wheel through the medieval times when you fell out of your chariot only to be run over by Ben Hur, modern commercial aviation is light years ahead. Where's me club? Barcelona is filled with amazing looking women! Time to look for a date... Don't tell the Mrs. She'll sit on me when I get back... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  18. Unfortunately this is true for a good portion of this industry. There is no forcing of industry standards and because of that, manufacturers can either build out their whole suite of products or selectively work with others that will work with them. Garmin NAV output works with Aspen, but their ADS-B solution does not. Aspen's MFD will connect to ForeFlight but not Garmin Pilot and using Connext can download a Flightplan to a GNS 430/530 but not the GTN series FreeFlight ADS-B will work with Aspen, but you need to buy the software interface from Aspen. But neither will work with Garmin. The list goes on and on and on... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  19. I have the flap & aileron gap seals, lower cowl enclosure, 201 windshield mod and a JATO. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  20. I tried not to either. But refueling my Mooney is a bit challenging on those transatlantic flights. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  21. That is my thought as well. Mike aka Stinky Pants and I have discussed how fast my F is relative to his J. I have taken a number of speed checks over the past few years and they all are in the same ballpark both for cruise and climb. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  22. Ask and I provide... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  23. The FreeFlight wouldn't be a bad solution if you already had a GPS and wanted the in/out capability. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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