hammdo Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 David and I met up this week and knocked out the details. Put a deposit on her today! The great news is David now has the time (and incentive ;o) to get the cowling to a state where I'll be able to fly it home (sometime in late August or early September). For those who are waiting for the cowling, this will help you folks as well. Very excited and David has been awesome to work with. As the plane is put back together and flying again, I'll update folks with its progress. We have a few items to knock out and she'll also have a Surefly mag to replace the left one. Can't wait! Once I get some time flying her, I'll be looking @ adding a Garmin GNC 355 GPS/COM with CDI. Because I'll be waiting on the Garmin, it will put a damper on my IFR training in 52W a bit. I'll probably add the Garmin early next year. This will give me more time to save some money, study, and get better -- maybe do some simulator training to keep my IFR training going. Sorry to those who are waiting on the new cowling, but I'm now first in line ;o) -Don 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 You are first in line, so you have bragging rights!! How darn exciting!!!..................congratulations! Looking forward to more reports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Yeah, I'm stoked and so is David. I know the history and that is important so I understand where she's at. Pretty solid mechanically needless to say. Scoped her and all... Can't wait to fly her! -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDuplechin Posted June 27, 2020 Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Carrollton, huh? Where are you going to park that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted June 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Several places are opened up. Gonna see which one makes sense... -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Exhaust is getting an update and David is working to re-arrange the tail pipe so he won't have to cut the cowl flaps -- On its way! ;o) -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 10:24 AM, RDuplechin said: Carrollton, huh? Where are you going to park that thing? Well, damn! Hangers went fast! I used to be at KGPM but there are 60 in front of me. Trying to find one not too far out.. Geez... -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDuplechin Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Tough to find much. Redbird had some a year ago when I was looking at around $400 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Yeah, it’s amazing how many are gone now - after a week... -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 I received awesome news today -- GOT MY 3RD CLASS MEDICAL! After fighting to overcome heart failure, pace maker install, and diabetes, I was approved today! That took almost 2 years but it’s finally done... Just goes to show you can overcome obstacles with perseverance and hard work... I’m beyond excited... -Don 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenL757 Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Just now, hammdo said: I received awesome news today -- GOT MY 3RD CLASS MEDICAL! After fighting to overcome heart failure, pace maker install, and diabetes, I was approved today! That took almost 2 years but it’s finally done... Just goes to show you can overcome obstacles with perseverance and hard work... I’m beyond excited... -Don Excellent news. :-) Stay healthy and fly safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, hammdo said: I received awesome news today -- GOT MY 3RD CLASS MEDICAL! After fighting to overcome heart failure, pace maker install, and diabetes, I was approved today! That took almost 2 years but it’s finally done... Just goes to show you can overcome obstacles with perseverance and hard work... I’m beyond excited... -Don This IS awesome news!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thanks! I sure as heck did not win the lottery in the ‘gene pool’ but, I do what I have too ;o) I took a risk buying a plane before I got the medical but, my AME was pretty confident if I did all the right things, I’d be in great position to get my medical. I was very determined— man that Bruce Protocol is a ‘fun’ stress test - not... Now, the real hard work starts to keep it ;o) Now that I got it, anyone who’s in a similar boat can know it’s possible... -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 5 hours ago, hammdo said: I received awesome news today -- GOT MY 3RD CLASS MEDICAL! After fighting to overcome heart failure, pace maker install, and diabetes, I was approved today! That took almost 2 years but it’s finally done... Just goes to show you can overcome obstacles with perseverance and hard work... I’m beyond excited... -Don I’m excited for you! Way to get it done! Perseverance is everything. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluevalley Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 8 hours ago, hammdo said: Thanks! I sure as heck did not win the lottery in the ‘gene pool’ but, I do what I have too ;o) I took a risk buying a plane before I got the medical but, my AME was pretty confident if I did all the right things, I’d be in great position to get my medical. I was very determined— man that Bruce Protocol is a ‘fun’ stress test - not... Now, the real hard work starts to keep it ;o) Now that I got it, anyone who’s in a similar boat can know it’s possible... -Don If you don't mind my asking, who is you're AME? I'm looking for one who will work with me. I'm no youngster either. Fifty years of flying takes it's toll....Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Dr. Stephan Kramer Senior AME. He specializes in these types of situations... https://pilot-medical-center.business.site/ He is in Frisco Texas... He’ll do an assessment and tell you the odds before you even submit paperwork...he’ll be honest... -Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 That's really great news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flybeech21 Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Congrats!!! I sold N2652W to Dave years ago. I should have my back side kicked for not buying it back when I had the chance. I am now stuck with a M20E that was perfect on paper that has been trouble every day I have had it... Congrats again. My family and I have some great memories in that bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Thanks! I take it you’re Kevin? She is still in great shape. With what David is doing, I’m sure she will continue that. With all the speed mods (most that you can’t get anymore), I’m happy. it does need paint and an updated IFR GPS/COM but I can live with that for a bit. IFR GPS/COM will come sooner than later. i can’t wait to fly her. -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluevalley Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 8 hours ago, hammdo said: Dr. Stephan Kramer Senior AME. He specializes in these types of situations... https://pilot-medical-center.business.site/ He is in Frisco Texas... He’ll do an assessment and tell you the odds before you even submit paperwork...he’ll be honest... -Don Thanks, I'll give him a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 SureFly and harness are on the way to David! Hope to hear in the next couple of weeks she’s purring again... Still doing some IFR training in 3535X for a bit... getting more excited ;o) -Don 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2020 David is back an has started getting her back together! Mag is there, waiting on the custom harness. While waiting, David has the oil cooler relocation bracket/setup ready: http://accelerationtech.com/photos/mooney/2652w/updates/IMG_4793.jpg http://accelerationtech.com/photos/mooney/2652w/updates/IMG_4794.jpg Will post as more gets accomplished... -Don 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 Muffer done! Dawley did the OH for me since the flame tubes were getting to a point where I would need to do that -- so I asked David to just get it done... -Don 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted July 30, 2020 Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 34 minutes ago, hammdo said: Muffer done! Dawley did the OH for me since the flame tubes were getting to a point where I would need to do that -- so I asked David to just get it done... -Don That looks awesome! How much is new and how much left over from the old one? It looks like all new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammdo Posted July 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2020 That’s a David question ;o). He just sent the pic to me. Looks new to me too! -Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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