GeorgePerry Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Plane was dropped off at Premiere Aircraft (Mooney Dealer) in Ft Lauderdale yesterday for the upgrade. When I see it again, it'll have a 3 blade hartzell scimitar and 310 HP, up from 244. Should be a hoot! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Make sure your seatbelt is very tight before your first departure . . . Anthony can fill you in on what the upgrade is like, but he started with more than 244. Hope your face survives the really bug grin!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 I'm used to afterburners, so I think this'll be right up my alley 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 George, very happy for you. You won't be disappointed. Really looking forward to meeting you soon and seeing your ship after conversion. Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20S Driver Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 My 310 upgrade was worth every penny and was just from 280HP to 310HP. Looks like you fixed the sagging prop problem. I know this because your plane looks identical to mine and your plane's in flight pics are my desk top How did you correct it? Driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 George, we have the same exact model, also dropped off for 310 mod at Premier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 8 hours ago, M20S Driver said: My 310 upgrade was worth every penny and was just from 280HP to 310HP. Looks like you fixed the sagging prop problem. I know this because your plane looks identical to mine and your plane's in flight pics are my desk top How did you correct it? Driver Yes...New lords mounts last year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 George, Do you prefer metal or plastic with that? Thin bladed aluminum TopProp or composite? Interested in your thought process related to... - WnB. - rotational inertia / flywheel effect. - blade life issues. - four blade prop from that European manufacturer. - any way to avoid the step change between the smallish spinner and cowl design? Not that you will need it, but... Good luck with your install. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Make certain they crank up your max FF. even if it is well within TCM specs now,Advanced Pilot Seminars (APS) feel it should be 29.5 for very sound ENGINEERING reasons. This will drop your EGTs and CHT on takeoff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spenscot Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 It's rare to see one Eagle, much less two so I parked next to yours yesterday. Going in for annual and 310 HP mod too! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Spenscot said: It's rare to see one Eagle, much less two so I parked next to yours yesterday. Going in for annual and 310 HP mod too! Sounds like a swarming. The stinging part comes when they hand you the bill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 Ouch!,,, I thought this was an inexpensive past time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 19 hours ago, GeorgePerry said: Plane was dropped off at Premiere Aircraft (Mooney Dealer) in Ft Lauderdale yesterday for the upgrade. When I see it again, it'll have a 3 blade hartzell scimitar and 310 HP, up from 244. Should be a hoot! Same prop as on the Acclaim type S by chance, or the 7 kt slower scimitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmyfm20s Posted July 7, 2016 Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 As mentioned above 29.5-29.8 gph sea level takeoff FF. Make sure you get all 2700 rpm. When my mechanic was adjusting my rpm he came up to me afterwards and was still shaking. I guess he never had a plane pull itself along with the wheels locked and chirping down the taxi way On days when the temperatures are high I take off and climb with the low boost pump on. I have found on my plane with OAT above 76F that I will have a few run away EGT's from fuel vaporizing. The fuel pump keeps them all in line. Have fun, it's a great setup! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 5 hours ago, Spenscot said: It's rare to see one Eagle, much less two so I parked next to yours yesterday. Going in for annual and 310 HP mod too! Very Cool! Just wish they'd keep the cover on the plane. its hot down there in FL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgePerry Posted July 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2016 10 hours ago, Cruiser said: Make certain they crank up your max FF. even if it is well within TCM specs now,Advanced Pilot Seminars (APS) feel it should be 29.5 for very sound ENGINEERING reasons. This will drop your EGTs and CHT on takeoff. I'll be sure to mention that to Ray at Premier,..Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 On July 7, 2016 at 2:37 AM, GeorgePerry said: Plane was dropped off at Premiere Aircraft (Mooney Dealer) in Ft Lauderdale yesterday for the upgrade. When I see it again, it'll have a 3 blade hartzell scimitar and 310 HP, up from 244. Should be a hoot! Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 sweet until you get the bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N131MA Posted July 8, 2016 Report Share Posted July 8, 2016 I upgraded from a M20E to an Eagle more than a year ago. I got my M20S with the 310HP STC already. I would not want to miss the acceleration and climb performance. T/o performance like the M20E, cockpit space and cruise speed of the Ovation. The bill hurts until the check is cashed. You will enjoy the performance for many years! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looking beastly. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowflyin Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 When it grows up, it will sprout the other two cylinders. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 2 hours ago, M20Doc said: When it grows up, it will sprout the other two cylinders. Clarence 8 cylinders is so yesterday. Everyone has 10 cylinders these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 21 hours ago, aviatoreb said: 8 cylinders is so yesterday. Everyone has 10 cylinders these days. 16 between all of my planes. I'll have to down size. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 47 minutes ago, M20Doc said: 16 between all of my planes. I'll have to down size. Clarence Or just get one twinBo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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