Mark89114 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 I am in the process of looking for a Mooney and looked at my first 252 on Friday. A thought just occurred to me and that is there weren't any static wicks. I vaguely recall a C172 having them for my IFR training, (many many years ago) and then the big shiny jets I flew most recently. Are Mooneys so efficient they don't generate static (joke) or is there something else going on? Or did I miss something really obvious?
PTK Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 Static wicks were more popular (necessary) back in the Loran days. With today's GPS and NAV/comms they're not really needed. They do look cool though! I was going to add them before I had mine painted but decided against it. I wasn't thrilled with the idea of drilling holes and the constant upkeep. They do have a tendency to disappear!
carusoam Posted July 13, 2014 Report Posted July 13, 2014 They disappear off my O often... Best regards, -a-
Nathan Peterson Posted July 14, 2014 Report Posted July 14, 2014 Guy came over and got to close to my plane and then I heard the noise….. Needless to say I wasn't very happy.
Mooney_Allegro Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 They disappear off my O often... Best regards, -a- They disappear often how? By getting broken off or people stealing them?
carusoam Posted July 16, 2014 Report Posted July 16, 2014 They get broken. I have not witnessed how... What I learned is that they should be removed if the plane stays in a community hanger for an extend period... They are easy to walk into accidentally. Best regards, -a-
David Mazer Posted July 17, 2014 Report Posted July 17, 2014 My 252 Rocket has them and they aren't particularly cheap considering what they look like they should cost. I think they're about $35 each.
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