ryoder Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 I was invited to climb inside by the EAA tech. You'll see my Mooney sheltered under its wing. 1 Quote
Yetti Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 If I wanted to redo the interior of the mooney in some nice mahogany... would that fly. I would probably dispense with the sconces Quote
aviatoreb Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 If I wanted to redo the interior of the mooney in some nice mahogany... would that fly. I would probably dispense with the sconces For enough money - we could have mahogany Mooney yokes! Quote
flyntgr1 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Doesn't A models have Mahogany wings? Quote
flyntgr1 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Most wood aircraft I've seen used Mahogany plywood for the skin. Quote
DXB Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Funniest lookin' Mooney I ever seen... 1 Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted April 17, 2015 Report Posted April 17, 2015 Years ago for our airport day our chapter hosts every year I had the EAA Tri-motor come up and we kept him pretty busy. At the end of the day, for the last flight, the pilot asked the ground crew to come get me. I went over and George dropped me in the right seat and gave me the plane at about 500' on climb out. As we were turning out to the left, I commented to him how "unresponsive" the plane was in the turn. George said " you need to use the rudder!". I asked if that meant he knew I was a Mooney pilot and he said no, the ATP's he did the same with (first time in Tri-motor) were worse than me. Quote
ryoder Posted April 18, 2015 Author Report Posted April 18, 2015 I should ask to get my tailwheel endorsement in it. Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 I should ask to get my tailwheel endorsement in it. You would definitely learn how to use the rudder pedals in it. It will hardly turn without them. Quote
Yetti Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 I could build yokes out of wood with some alum inserts. Hmmm that thought never crossed my mind... but now that it has been suggested. Owner supplied part Quote
RocketAviator Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 Years ago for our airport day our chapter hosts every year I had the EAA Tri-motor come up and we kept him pretty busy. At the end of the day, for the last flight, the pilot asked the ground crew to come get me. I went over and George dropped me in the right seat and gave me the plane at about 500' on climb out. As we were turning out to the left, I commented to him how "unresponsive" the plane was in the turn. George said " you need to use the rudder!". I asked if that meant he knew I was a Mooney pilot and he said no, the ATP's he did the same with (first time in Tri-motor) were worse than me. Yea when I flew a TriMotor this year the CFII said Rudder more Rudder it a sponge.... applied a LOT of rudder and around we came..... great experience I'll never forget. Logged a whopping .3hr my most prized log time, at least up to now! 1 Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted April 18, 2015 Report Posted April 18, 2015 I got a little time in the EAA Spirit of St Louis Replica. That was pretty cool. My most memorable ride at one of our airport events was for an act I sponsored. It was with Scott Shockey, in the Jet Truck, as we raced Mike Wiskus in his Biplane on our 6500' runway. Of course, Mike got a running start, but we still passed him before shutting the truck down. When he threw the shoot, every part of my body not strapped down in the 6 point was thrown straight forward. We were over 300 MPH in about a 1/2 mile. 2 Quote
Hank Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 I could build yokes out of wood with some alum inserts. Hmmm that thought never crossed my mind... but now that it has been suggested. Owner supplied part OMG! A mind-reading snowman . . . This occurred to me, but without the aluminum inserts. Now I'm wondering how strong an all-wood yoke would be. How about if I just cover my existing yoke with wooden grips? Would inspectors go ape-sh!t when they saw it? A&Ps? IAs? Hmmmmm. Quote
Yetti Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 It would be better to lay up the wood to get the depth. Marine epoxy and mahogany would probably be stronger than alum. The alum insert for the yoke shaft just to keep the bolt from wearing and put a set screw or two in. Quote
DonMuncy Posted April 19, 2015 Report Posted April 19, 2015 That sounds good, and I suspect it would be plenty strong. But I also would bet a lot of money no one would ever sign off on it. I suspect even an IA doing an annual would balk at it. There are some things most IAs can turn a blind eye to, but a yoke is too prominent. My opinion only. Quote
Yetti Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 It was good enough for Orville and Wilber Quote
ryoder Posted April 21, 2015 Author Report Posted April 21, 2015 I want a wood winged mooney with all wood interior trim, I'd be sponsored by Pledge and fly around the world pimping Pledge and termite control products. Quote
Yooper Rocketman Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 It was good enough for Orville and Wilber Yetti, Do you know that young man? He looks unbelievably like my youngest son. Here is his latest photo, from a couple weeks ago. Not sure how long he will be on the main page but he's there right now. He's 21 one now, but man that looks like him years ago. Quote
Yetti Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 I was just searching for wright brothers flyer because I knew it had wooden control handles. Hopefully your son is still flying. Quote
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