Stan Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Ok, I guess it wasn't a matter of "if" with me but "when." Well today it was when! I am checking the net for replacements, anybody have one? I am open to criticism, been married for 45 years and in the Marine Corps for 32, so I can take it. In this case deserved, who saw the fence?! Pilots side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just the lens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJClark Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 https://www.knots2u.net/categories/mooney-aircraft-models/wing-tips.html ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20S Driver Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 This is what I call" happy ending" after a bad situation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted May 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Just the lens> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 There may be some additional suppliers like GLAP... And sellers like Lasar.... https://mooneyspace.com/search/?&q=Light lens&search_and_or=and&sortby=relevancy http://www.glapinc.com trimming and hole drilling are extra... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko182 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 http://www.glapinc.com/Mooney/m20j.htm 285 bucks for hitting a fence is a pretty good outcome IMO. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Are you kidding, that's nothing!!! Some clear Gorilla tape (available at home depot/lowes etc) is great for these kind of injuries since its strong and should enable keeping full use of your lights while you ferry it home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 I've bought them from LASAR. Semms the last one was ~2years ago, ~$150. Then trim and drill to fit. I hit something in the hangar once, then roof leaked and heavy fuberglass Insulation fell from the ceiling and landed on the wingtip. Just be sure there is wooden support directly under each hole, it's only difficult on one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 I'd say this is your lucky day indeed. It's only a flesh wound. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GLJA Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 2 hours ago, M20S Driver said: This is what I call" happy ending" after a bad situation Normally, you pay a little extra for that. In this case, he's gonna pay a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDWH Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Actually, I used a screwdriver to remove my lenses to change over to LED bulbs, but, I have to hand it to you, I think your technique was faster. Little harm, no foul.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Easy to do. The fence messes up depth perception. GLAP and LASAR both have PMA parts that require trimming and drilling. Best way to trim is a Dremel with a cutoff wheel. Use the original as a template and trim oversize and test fit and then trim again until you get it right. Best way to drill without cracking acrylic is a step drill bit. There’s a thread here somewhere with more details. Skip 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I would add to Skip’s comments, to sand and polish any cut edges and holes to minimize future crack potential. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianWilkins Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I just recently got a new set of these to replace mine from Southwest Texas Aviation. Does anyone have any advice on trimming and drilling them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiskytango Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 9 hours ago, PT20J said: Easy to do. The fence messes up depth perception. GLAP and LASAR both have PMA parts that require trimming and drilling. Best way to trim is a Dremel with a cutoff wheel. Use the original as a template and trim oversize and test fit and then trim again until you get it right. Best way to drill without cracking acrylic is a step drill bit. There’s a thread here somewhere with more details. Skip +1 on using Dremel to trim. Knots2U also sells drill bits with "zero rake" that will allow you to drill the holes without cracking the acrylic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypertech Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 If you've got time, you can send your current lenses to GLAP and they will do the trimming for you. I did that and all I had to do was drill the holes. They otherwise fit perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmo Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I found that drilling in reverse is gentler on plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorman Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 Semper fi brother. There but for the grace of God go I. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skates97 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 I have almost had a wing-tip ding pulling the plane out of the hangar. If the sun was beating in I used to open the hangar just about halfway or so while doing pre-flight to keep the temp down inside and then push the doors all the way open. Once I had one door pushed all the way open (easier carrying bags from the car to the plane) but the other I had "almost" all the way open, still a few feet closed. I started to pull the plane out and noticed before I put a ding in the wing-tip. Now, either the doors are only open a few feet allowing me to walk in and out, or they are open all the way. That was a "too close for comfort" experience... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 Heat is the enemy. Go slow. Use acrylic specific drill bits. They have a much more acute cutting angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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