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In my 1979 M20J I don't notice much difference, if any, with my ram air on or off. I read an article somewhere where the pilot of the J model said he doesn't ever bother using ram air even in high altitudes because it didn't make a difference. Do you find this to be true? If it is making a difference in your plane, what is difference in speed mph?

Flying under the Cleveland Bravo today I encountered an interesting problem. Keeping the airspeed out of the yellow (because of the turbulence) was really difficult if I wanted to keep the engine happy, especially in the descent. Power settings low enough to keep the airplane out of the yellow put the engine out of the green. Definitely a first world problem.

Hi - Recently did a panel upgrade and have some yellow-tagged avionics for sale. All are working and in pristine condition... (1) Garmin p/n 013-00049-01 (GI 106A) (Date of mfg Nov 2005, less than 100 hrs in use) $2256 new ACS, $1500 firm (2) United Instruments Altimeter 5934PD-3A.187 (TSO C10b) 14V, 20K, Lighted, DS $1130 new, make offer (3) United instruments Airspeed 8025-B.699 (TSO C2b) 40-200K, Lighted, 3" $900 new, make offer Email or PM me for pics and more info. Thx, Brian

We're putting the final touches on our interior reburbishment of our M20E. I'm replacing the airspeed placard, but it wasn't filled out before. Who can help me fill it out with the proper numbers? Keep in mind I have zero hours as PIC. Getting ready to start my 15 hours of dual. http://n2690w.blogspot.com/ Thanks, David Slowest descent power off: Most flight time per gallon of fuel: Steepest climb: Best rate of climb 5,000 to 10,000 FT.: Shallowest glide: Best rate of climb 0 to 5,000 FT.: Most miles per gallon of fuel: Ecomomy cruising: Normal cruising:

Hello, I have miscellaneous indicators such as: gyro horizontal, air & vertical speed etc. for sale, May have some others, message me for one your specifically looking for and i may be able to help! Various prices. Can supply photos

I thought it was very simple. Rocket is the fastest plane out there under $200K, therefore I wanted a Rocket. However, after reading some Bravo posts and talking to some self-proclaimed Mooney experts, I'm also considering the Bravo. The typical mission is 1-2 persons, little baggage, 400-1200nm flights, get there as fast as possible burning 20 gph or less, and not be afraid of ice in the winter. Here's how this judge's scoresheet looks so far: 1. Rocket seems to be 5-15 knots faster at typical cruise altitudes, and can be honestly said to cruise faster than 200 knots at 12,000 and above. 3 points to Rocket 2. Bravo has a longer cabin. 1 point to Bravo 3. Bravo has FIKI, Rocket only has non-FIKI TKS. 1 point to Bravo 4. Bravo is factory (so hopefully good support), Rocket is after-market. 1 point to Bravo 5. Bravo has newer airframes and often nicer panels. 1 point to Bravo 5. Bravo has 2000-hr TBO ($50K overhaul), Rocket has 1600-hr TBO ($42K overhaul). Tossup 6. Useful loads all seem to hover between 825 and 1000 lb. Tossup 7. Reliability and dispatchability (is that a word?). Tossup This gives an ever-so-slight edge to the Bravo, but I'm not sure I agree with my own scoring system. I'd like to hear from some of you who have flown both aircraft and can offer some additional deciding factors, or tell me I'm way off regarding my analysis so far.