Can anyone tell me what this is?

[mikesalman]

SKI TUBE! We found the entry in the log books 337's too. We didn't remove it because it will take some time and we would have to re-calculate the weight and balance. I have flight to Tampa this week, so we will remove it when I return. 

[Marauder]

So much for Jimmy Hoffa being found...

[mikesalman]

I have never seen the "ski tube" mod, could this be part of that STC?

We have a winner !!!!!!

[AmigOne]

Just when I was going to ask my friend Sigourney Weaver (she is an expert in aliens) to give you a call.

[Shadrach]

SKI TUBE! We found the entry in the log books 337's too. We didn't remove it because it will take some time and we would have to re-calculate the weight and balance. I have flight to Tampa this week, so we will remove it when I return. 

 

Why remove it then?  I doubt it adds much in the way of weight. Could be useful!

[garytex]

Yes, FISHING POLES!

[triple8s]

If he wanted he could have had everyone going with one helluve a story! Like seeing suspicious looking Latinos poking around his plane. When he went up they drive off in black Ferrari one was toting an AR15. I'd think a 201 w/monroys would be an excellent vehicle for that kind of thing. I remember back in the 80's a man was found dead in a neighborhood one morning near KDKX dressed in all black with a parachute, I don't remember the details but it was drug related gone wrong. Can't remember if he was over weight for the chute or what but he hit terra firma at a high rate of speed with white powder and $$$$$. Ya never know what you'll run into these days.

[triple8s]

Here it is....... http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/gangsters_outlaws/gang/dd_fall_of_andrew_c_thornton_ii_the_company/1_index.html

[Hank]

Yes, FISHING POLES!

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[piperpainter]

Soooooo???? What is it!

[Hank]

See Post #29 above. It's a ski tube.

[Marauder]

See Post #29 above. It's a ski tube.

 

I'm into conspiracy theories and still believe Jimmy Hoffa is in there...

[1964-M20E]

Yes, FISHING POLES!

 

Well if you use it for fishing poles then you would need to get the upcoming float STC for the Mooney that way you could land where the fish are.  If I have the details correct the floats retract up to the belly and you can use the regular landing gear on hard surfaces.  You get increased max weight, +500FPM climb and an additional 3 KTS TAS in cruise and FF of 10GPH.  

 

 

 

[Hank]

I'm into conspiracy theories and still believe Jimmy Hoffa is in there...

 

I never said Jimmy isn't in there, just that it was installed as a ski tube . . . .

[piperpainter]

Thanks!
Can you show us what it looks like from inside? It'd be nice to see the 337 for that! I mean I wouldn't mind having room for a fishing pole or for skies!