Roger O Posted May 12, 2017 Report Share Posted May 12, 2017 Mods, IMHO we need a "tips and tricks" category on the forum. There are so many valuable time saving suggestions given by members over the years that they should be in their own category. For example, best places to get Mooney mods, to best ways to mount an iPad, to best way to search the forum etc. Being in one single category, would condense it all in one place, and would make finding the info much easier. Seems like a relatively easy thing to do, and would benefit everyone here. Roger 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spike Kavalench Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Judging by the number of views, I think you have a point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDWH Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 As per your request, Let the games begin: Tip # 1. Always pay someone else to wash and wax your plane. Tip#2. Put a SBR reminder on your pre take-off check list. (For those of you in Rio Linda, that would be speed brakes retracted) Tip# 3, Remove pitot cover and all tie down ropes before taxing. Tip#5, Activate pitot heat before entering icing, not during or after. Tip#6. In extreme turbulence, retract throttle, neutralize controls , then pray. Tip #7, To really understand how it is done, Watch Svetlana Kapanina's U-Tube videos. Many more tips, but coffee is waiting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris from PA Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 As per your request, Let the games begin: Tip # 1. Always pay someone else to wash and wax your plane. Tip#2. Put a SBR reminder on your pre take-off check list. (For those of you in Rio Linda, that would be speed brakes retracted) Tip# 3, Remove pitot cover and all tie down ropes before taxing. Tip#5, Activate pitot heat before entering icing, not during or after. Tip#6. In extreme turbulence, retract throttle, neutralize controls , then pray. Tip #7, To really understand how it is done, Watch Svetlana Kapanina's U-Tube videos. Many more tips, but coffee is waiting. LOVE the Rio Linda reference!Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMooney Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 (edited) from Mike Ropers "When entering your Mooney, step down into plane with your right foot first then using the grab handle swing yourself into the pilot seat" Edited February 20, 2018 by McMooney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpilot Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Look for your compass to deflect as you apply power to pitot heat. This allows you to confirm that the heating element is functional from inside the cockpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 On 2/19/2018 at 10:25 AM, DAVIDWH said: As per your request, Let the games begin: Tip # 1. Always pay someone else to wash and wax your plane. Tip#2. Put a SBR reminder on your pre take-off check list. (For those of you in Rio Linda, that would be speed brakes retracted) Tip# 3, Remove pitot cover and all tie down ropes before taxing. Tip#5, Activate pitot heat before entering icing, not during or after. Tip#6. In extreme turbulence, retract throttle, neutralize controls , then pray. Tip #7, To really understand how it is done, Watch Svetlana Kapanina's U-Tube videos. Many more tips, but coffee is waiting. Must have been an early morning, #4 went out for a biscuit . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 Perhaps one of the more important tips I learned while in A&P school and just as valuable to pilots: "Never inspect the prop and spinner with the engine running, its much harder to see that way!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneymite Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 If you seem to be a little fast on short final... check the gear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6018Q Posted February 20, 2018 Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 So where is the best place to mount an iPad? I just bought a '65 M20E and only had one flight in it before starting an annual inspection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 6018Q posted a zeroth post. Usually the post count starts with a one on your first post. Welcome aboard, 8Q. The answer to where to mount an I pad is covered in a few threads around here... mini, regular, or panel mounted... so many personal choices... hard to guess which is best for you and your type of flying... Try the search function, the results are interesting complete with pics... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpg Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 46 minutes ago, carusoam said: 6018Q posted a zeroth post. Usually the post count starts with a one on your first post. Welcome aboard, 8Q. The answer to where to mount an I pad is covered in a few threads around here... mini, regular, or panel mounted... so many personal choices... hard to guess which is best for you and your type of flying... Try the search function, the results are interesting complete with pics... Best regards, -a- that really is odd..saved for fun... N6018Q Newbie Supporter 0 0 posts LocationLouisiana Reg #:N6018Q Model:M20E 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6018Q Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 8 hours ago, carusoam said: 6018Q posted a zeroth post. Usually the post count starts with a one on your first post. Welcome aboard, 8Q. The answer to where to mount an I pad is covered in a few threads around here... mini, regular, or panel mounted... so many personal choices... hard to guess which is best for you and your type of flying... Try the search function, the results are interesting complete with pics... Best regards, -a- Thanks. I'll do that. I intend to fly back and forth from northern Oklahoma to southern Louisiana (488nm). Most flights I will have 2 passengers and I know space will be at a premium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDWH Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 N6018Q, Where are you located? I am at KHUM. N606WM Back to those tips: If on final approach your ground speed is higher than your airspeed, you might want to contact your CFI for a refresher tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 N6018Q, Where are you located? I am at KHUM. N606WM Back to those tips: If on final approach your ground speed is higher than your airspeed, you might want to contact your CFI for a refresher tutorial. Or check your airspeed indicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N6018Q Posted February 21, 2018 Report Share Posted February 21, 2018 2 hours ago, DAVIDWH said: N6018Q, Where are you located? I am at KHUM. N606WM Back to those tips: If on final approach your ground speed is higher than your airspeed, you might want to contact your CFI for a refresher tutorial. KUXL (Near KLCH) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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