T. Peterson Posted April 30, 2022 Report Posted April 30, 2022 I am thoroughly impressed with this fella’s drive and motivation. He is going to succeed! Torrey 3
Irmin Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Posted July 25, 2022 I am thoroughly impressed with this fella’s drive and motivation. He is going to succeed! TorreyAnd you are correct, Mr. Peterson! Thanks for your confidence!IrminGesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 4
EricJ Posted July 25, 2022 Report Posted July 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Irmin said: And you are correct, Mr. Peterson! Thanks for your confidence! Wow, congrats! Nice progress! It's going to be nearly a new airplane. 2
carusoam Posted July 26, 2022 Report Posted July 26, 2022 Fantastico! Great details Irmin! was that a celebratory Cuban? Best regards, -a-
Wildhorsetrail Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 Awesome update! Can't wait to see it flying again.
LANCECASPER Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 55 minutes ago, Wildhorsetrail said: Awesome update! Can't wait to see it flying again. Go to the end of the above video from 3 days ago and you will 1
carusoam Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 5 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said: Go to the end of the above video Fromm 3 days ago and you will Great Success story! But, need to get to the end to find out…. you can see the M20J heading off in the distance here…. Go Irmin! Best regards, -a-
Wildhorsetrail Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 O wow, not sure how I missed the end of the video
Irmin Posted July 29, 2022 Author Report Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 5:35 AM, carusoam said: Fantastico! Great details Irmin! was that a celebratory Cuban? Best regards, -a- Haha indeed it was a celebratory Cuban. Also, they are legal here in Europe. Starting that engine was the best moment! I love direct drive engines! 1
Irmin Posted July 29, 2022 Author Report Posted July 29, 2022 Now the plane is getting an much needed avionics update to stay IFR-certified and 2
carusoam Posted July 29, 2022 Report Posted July 29, 2022 Holy cow! That plane is soooo lucky to have found Irmin! Best regards, -a-
Will.iam Posted August 9, 2022 Report Posted August 9, 2022 Where there any big surprises with this restoration? Lessons learned etc. you make it look like it was simple and straight forward.
Irmin Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Posted August 9, 2022 Where there any big surprises with this restoration? Lessons learned etc. you make it look like it was simple and straight forward. The only surprise was that the front gear was cracked in two stressed areas, most likely due to the hard landings. It was only visible after thorough and very close inspection. The gear was taken off and welded properly, then painted again. I learned that they wouldn’t powder cote it as the powder could hide cracks! Also I learned that EVERYTHING ALWAYS takes longer than expected. Other than that I was very lucky in the naivety I approached the whole project. Nothing really went sideways. Even the fuel tanks were not leaking except that 1 typical screw on the right side in the stepping area of the wing. I also learned that avionics can be very expensive if you want to go with a little bit of a modern equipment. The plane is still in the czech republic for avionics upgrade and I haven’t received the final bill…. I guess this could be the material for another episode…Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 4
N201MKTurbo Posted August 9, 2022 Report Posted August 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Irmin said: The only surprise was that the front gear was cracked in two stressed areas, most likely due to the hard landings. It was only visible after thorough and very close inspection. The gear was taken off and welded properly, then painted again. I learned that they wouldn’t powder cote it as the powder could hide cracks! Also I learned that EVERYTHING ALWAYS takes longer than expected. Other than that I was very lucky in the naivety I approached the whole project. Nothing really went sideways. Even the fuel tanks were not leaking except that 1 typical screw on the right side in the stepping area of the wing. I also learned that avionics can be very expensive if you want to go with a little bit of a modern equipment. The plane is still in the czech republic for avionics upgrade and I haven’t received the final bill…. I guess this could be the material for another episode… Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk I’m pretty sure those gear legs should be heat treated after welding. Did they do that? 1
Irmin Posted August 9, 2022 Author Report Posted August 9, 2022 I’m pretty sure those gear legs should be heat treated after welding. Did they do that? The shop which did that has a very good reputation in europe and is specialised doing things like that. I am sure that they did it right and judging by the price I payed the also gold plated it Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 1 1
N201MKTurbo Posted August 9, 2022 Report Posted August 9, 2022 2 minutes ago, Irmin said: The shop which did that has a very good reputation in europe and is specialised doing things like that. I am sure that they did it right and judging by the price I payed the also gold plated it Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk I would ask just to be sure, and don’t trust me, ask Mooney. 2
Irmin Posted August 15, 2022 Author Report Posted August 15, 2022 Before…Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk
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Toolman Posted August 16, 2022 Report Posted August 16, 2022 Absolutely the most enjoyable thread I’ve ever followed on MS! Best parts: when you sat in the cockpit and had to turn off the camera “what have I done I bought a Piece of $h!+. Better part when she fired and the joy and elation flowed through the video!!! I’ve had those moments with mine as well! Truly a difficult process to take on! The Time and logistics of finding mechanics, getting them on site, I’m sure getting parts is a nightmare etc. I enjoyed you slaying the nay sayers from the beginning of the thread. Reminds me of a scene from an American Classic: Kelly’s Heroes “what’s with all the negativity Moriarty?” Shows what determination great German mechanics and faith in a Mooney can accomplish! I can’t wait to follow your future endeavors! 2
Bentonck Posted August 16, 2022 Report Posted August 16, 2022 Have really enjoyed catching up on this thread...way to go. 2
Bentonck Posted August 16, 2022 Report Posted August 16, 2022 One other question, the two mechanics that went and mounted the engine and prop and all, that was all done in two days only? That is incredible. I can't even get my oil changed here in two days... They looked like they were enjoying the project as much as you were. Best of luck to you and enjoy it....I lived in Switzerland for two years and I sure wish I had gotten an airplane while I was there. It was such a beautiful country and while I enjoyed taking the train to Germany, France, Italy, and the UK it would have been even better if I could have flown on the weekends. 1
carusoam Posted August 18, 2022 Report Posted August 18, 2022 Irmin, Since you have rebuilt the wing tip… Know that there are new lights becoming available for that area… Specifically, the recog light… The existing light is so hot… it starts to melt that fancy new lens within minutes after landing. find our Whelen guy for details… Best regards, -a-
Irmin Posted August 18, 2022 Author Report Posted August 18, 2022 Irmin, Since you have rebuilt the wing tip… Know that there are new lights becoming available for that area… Specifically, the recog light… The existing light is so hot… it starts to melt that fancy new lens within minutes after landing. find our Whelen guy for details… Best regards, -a-That’s a valuable information. SoI will put it in the after landing checklist. „Recognition lights - off“Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk 1
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