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List of things to buy when I close on my first plane???

Max Clark

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EricJ
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I'd suggest just fly it and you'll sort out what is really useful to have around fairly quickly.   A case of oil is usually handy, with a few in the airplane and the appropriate funnels and wipes, etc

skydvrboy
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A bottle of champagne would be high on the list!  Congrats!!!

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When I got tired of the indefinite backorder of Plexus and started to get low I tried out the A-Plex and have been very happy with it. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/pages/cs/plexiglascleaners/cx

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  On 5/15/2024 at 2:49 PM, Max Clark said:

Basic toolbox in the plane for sure.

Yours was the first mention of spare bulb - sounds like there might be a story...

I'm pretty deep into Foreflight so using it for checklists isn't a bad idea. I do like having paper in the pocket to refer to, it's hard for that to fail. Ordered the laminated Checkmate checklists, curious to see how I like them.

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With the Ovation, you have dual landing and taxi lights (4 total lights).  Compare to most of the 12V system Mooney's with a single landing light.  Not sure if a spare bulb is worth the effort for you.  

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This is my travel kit. Most tools are in the hangar, along with vacuum, air compressor, fan, extension cords, etc. Yes, I have a lightweight 50' extension cord for the engine heater when traveling during cold weather. 

The first picture is the opened container, the second has the contents spread out on a blanket on the wing. The black box is a 3/8 drive socket set.

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  On 5/16/2024 at 1:12 AM, Matthew P said:
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$500 plus shipping, which has been running $30 - $35.

Send me an email if you want one. bernie@graniers.com

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  On 5/16/2024 at 1:38 AM, bcg said:

$500 plus shipping, which has been running $30 - $35.

Send me an email if you want one. bernie@graniers.com

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Excellent, how much does it weigh? Looks sharp, do you have other pictures?

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When it happened to me, I was able to flag someone down to open the door from outside. But it was the handle that broke, cracked where the pin went through.

Hank Grand Master

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  On 5/16/2024 at 3:18 AM, Matthew P said:

The door handle will fall off and you have to use the vice grips to grab the door handle post and use the vice grips as the handle

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  On 5/16/2024 at 3:26 AM, toto said:

Ah, okay - haven’t encountered that scenario :)

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When it happened to me, it was the handle that broke, cracked where the pin went through. Fortunately someone was around to open the door from outside . . . .

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The door handle will fall off and you have to use the vice grips to grab the door handle post and use the vice grips as the handle

 

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+1 on having the vice grips in the plane.  My door handle pin broke on a hot summer day with the sun blazing.  Not much fun.

M20F Grand Master

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I recommend a refrigerator with Heinekens in it, let me know when you get it.  I will stop by to borrow some of those tools you bought (probably never give them back), borrow a case of that oil, and drink all your Heineken.  

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I am just being an ass here, but I have seen it written many times on Mooneyspace and it is incorrect.  The name of the device is Gats Jar.  Not Gnats Jar, unless you are having a serious bug problem...:D

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Hank Grand Master

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  On 5/16/2024 at 11:09 AM, Greg Ellis said:

I am just being an ass here, but I have seen it written many times on Mooneyspace and it is incorrect.  The name of the device is Gats Jar.  Not Gnats Jar, unless you are having a serious bug problem...:D

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At least he didn't ask about how to mount his phone / tablet to the yolk . . .  :o

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  On 5/16/2024 at 11:09 AM, Greg Ellis said:

I am just being an ass here, but I have seen it written many times on Mooneyspace and it is incorrect.  The name of the device is Gats Jar.  Not Gnats Jar, unless you are having a serious bug problem...:D

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WELL, to be truly accurate, it is a GATS (all caps) jar.

Gasoline Analysis Test Separator jar

 

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  On 5/14/2024 at 3:09 AM, Max Clark said:

List of things to buy when I close on my first plane?

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Certificates of Deposit, Mutual Funds, Gold bullion  . . . to save up for expensive first few annuals to catch up on deferred maintenance, unexpected repairs. yearly insurance premiums, engine & prop overhauls, panel upgrades, new interior, paint, tank re-seals, your own hangar that you own, etc. 

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If you fly long distances, I like to have a small oxygen rig to stay fresh over a long flight. And then a refill bottle at the hangar is key. 

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