MooneyMitch Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 Ok, here's another opportunity to have some fun flying your Mooney and to share stories face to face. Ella's restaurant at the Watsonville airport. Easy parking and easy access to Ella's. 11ish arrival, lunch noonish. We understand all have busy weekend schedules, so just trying to provide advanced notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20S Driver Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 I am in.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 1 minute ago, M20S Driver said: I am in.. Perfect! Let's see if we can beat our last Saturday Harris Ranch attendance ...........uh, 3 Mooneys ! Again, it's not so much quantity, but quality..........and Mooney pilots ARE quality. Have fun flying your Mooney!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishboneash Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I am in for Watsonville, but not for the 2nd Harris Ranch fly-in on May 20th. Hope the turnout is even larger for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Me too,! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I'll try for both if my airplane ever gets out of annual. PowerFlow has my exhaust system to update, but apparently hasn't got the parts yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20S Driver Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Bennett said: I'll try for both if my airplane ever gets out of annual. PowerFlow has my exhaust system to update, but apparently hasn't got the parts yet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You can join me in KPAO or I can pick you up at KSQL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 You can join me in KPAO or I can pick you up at KSQL... Thanks for the invite. I might have to take you up on your offer. LASAR has finished my annual (no significant squawks), with the exception of the PowerFlow exhaust system. Frankly, I wonder if that system is worth all the hassle and expense. It costs me somewhere in the vicinity of $500 every annual to take it apart, use their special grease, and reassemble it. I have no real way of knowing if it is as effective as they advertise. It was in the airplane when I bought it, so I have no before and after metrics. I do know that I am now held hostage by that company while they build new parts (none in stock they say), and their preliminary quotes are ridiculously excessive. I could probably buy a stock system for less. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 7 hours ago, Bennett said: Thanks for the invite. I might have to take you up on your offer. LASAR has finished my annual (no significant squawks), with the exception of the PowerFlow exhaust system. Frankly, I wonder if that system is worth all the hassle and expense. It costs me somewhere in the vicinity of $500 every annual to take it apart, use their special grease, and reassemble it. I have no real way of knowing if it is as effective as they advertise. It was in the airplane when I bought it, so I have no before and after metrics. I do know that I am now held hostage by that company while they build new parts (none in stock they say), and their preliminary quotes are ridiculously excessive. I could probably buy a stock system for less. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk What do they require..lubing all the slip joints every annual/100 hrs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 What do they require..lubing all the slip joints every annual/100 hrs? It's never been that simple for me at annual time. There is always something cracked or broken in that exhaust system that requires at least partial removal and welding, then replacement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyDave Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 Unfortunately I won't be able to make it..prior engagement. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skates97 Posted May 9, 2017 Report Share Posted May 9, 2017 I can't make it to this one but I will be at the Harris Ranch one on the 20th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 Oh yes, Watsonville reminder too! All Mooneys welcome [and others too ]. June 3, Ella's restaurant. 11ish arrivals, lunch noontime, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtle Posted May 16, 2017 Report Share Posted May 16, 2017 dang ill be at watsonville the 28th for a buddy's party that night then flying out Monday am. You guys have fun. Bloody marys are pretty good at Ellas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 Bump up in the cue......just a refresher on our Mooney flight to Watsonville coming up. A great reason to take the Mooney on a fun flight, to hang out, eat food, share tales, and to show off our planes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 On 5/6/2017 at 4:46 PM, MooneyMitch said: Ok, here's another opportunity to have some fun flying your Mooney and to share stories face to face. Ella's restaurant at the Watsonville airport. Easy parking and easy access to Ella's. 11ish arrival, lunch noonish. We understand all have busy weekend schedules, so just trying to provide advanced notice. Ok, we're bumping this thread up as a reminder for anyone that can fly in for this little get together. Its fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 On 5/6/2017 at 4:46 PM, MooneyMitch said: Ok, here's another opportunity to have some fun flying your Mooney and to share stories face to face. Ella's restaurant at the Watsonville airport. Easy parking and easy access to Ella's. 11ish arrival, lunch noonish. We understand all have busy weekend schedules, so just trying to provide advanced notice. Our last pump up of this little fun event. Hopefully the stars are aligned and the weather cooperates......maybe see you there if you can, and if you wish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Immelman Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 WVI is a walk-in/drive-in/bike-in for me (I am based there) but sadly I will miss you guys; I'll be "flying the line" on Saturday, day 3 of a 3-day trip.... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 3 hours ago, Immelman said: WVI is a walk-in/drive-in/bike-in for me (I am based there) but sadly I will miss you guys; I'll be "flying the line" on Saturday, day 3 of a 3-day trip.... Enjoy! Safe flying to you and we'll do some more little Mooney jaunts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Yea! I just learned that PowerFlow finally sent the new parts to LASAR, and that the airplane will be signed off (annual) on Friday. If it all works out I hope to be at Watsonville on Saturday. Small complication: KSQL will be closed to all (real) aircraft on Saturday between 10:30 AM and Noon for a model airplane airshow. I'm not an enthusiast about closing the airport for model airplanes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinwing Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Looks good for sat..cu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20S Driver Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Bennett said: Yea! I just learned that PowerFlow finally sent the new parts to LASAR, and that the airplane will be signed off (annual) on Friday. If it all works out I hope to be at Watsonville on Saturday. Small complication: KSQL will be closed to all (real) aircraft on Saturday between 10:30 AM and Noon for a model airplane airshow. I'm not an enthusiast about closing the airport for model airplanes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I will be there. Bennett: Please join me at KPAO if KSQL is closed or your plane is not released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 I will be there. Bennett: Please join me at KPAO if KSQL is closed or your plane is not released. Thank you. I will. Great backup plan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted June 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Weather looks like it's good for a launch (and for lunch) ! See ya there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted June 1, 2017 Report Share Posted June 1, 2017 Hope 'all have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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