Hank Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 4 hours ago, Paul Thomas said: I know my home airport has air at the SS fuel farm and I believe others around here do as well. Is that not a thing in other places? I've never seen air at a self serve 100LL fuel pump. But I've only landed in 18 states, none of them Kalifornia.
larryb Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 I use a CO2 inflator for my bike. I have one in my Mooney toolkit but have never used it. I've used it several times on the bike. The advantage is it can just sit at the ready for years. This inflator looks cool but the downside is making sure the battery stays charged. 1
MikeOH Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 2 hours ago, larryb said: I use a CO2 inflator for my bike. I have one in my Mooney toolkit but have never used it. I've used it several times on the bike. The advantage is it can just sit at the ready for years. This inflator looks cool but the downside is making sure the battery stays charged. My experience with CO2 in BIKE tires is that they go flat VERY quickly; like a day or two. Maybe a leak stop tube in a Mooney tire would hold CO2 longer?
Max Clark Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 On 10/26/2025 at 10:27 AM, wombat said: While I agree that this is a really cool little pump, when is the last time anyone here has had a low tire away from their home base airport that wasn't a complete flat that needed a tire or tube replaced? I was wondering about this. I've got a Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Tire Inflator that lives in the hangar.
Hank Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 22 minutes ago, Max Clark said: I was wondering about this. I've got a Milwaukee M18 18V Cordless Tire Inflator that lives in the hangar. Milwaukee tools are nice! But I bet you could buy one of these little inflators for your Mooney, each of your vehicles and one for each of your children, and spend less than you did on the one Milwaukee Cordless Tire Inflator that lives in your hangar. The little inflator is better than nothing, and just plug it into your lighter socket on the panel every now and then and it'll stay ready to use. 1
MikeOH Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 After all of these stellar reviews I almost pulled the trigger and ordered one. But I asked myself when was the last time, in eight years of plane ownership, that I had needed to 'top off' my tires? Answer: About twice a year in my hangar and using my existing air compressor. If I have a need while 'on the road' it's going to because I get a flat! Not just a 'couple of psi' to bring them 'into spec'. Hey, I get it, it's a cool product and not much $$. It honestly makes more sense for my land vehicles that can develop 'slow leaks' that it might be useful away from home. Maybe I'll buy one after all 2
Hank Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 48 minutes ago, MikeOH said: It honestly makes more sense for my land vehicles that can develop 'slow leaks' that it might be useful away from home. Maybe I'll buy one after all My land vehicles' tire pressure fluctuates much more with changes in the weather than does my Mooney. But if I keep one in my truck, it'll be there when I go the airport. And it looks much simpler to use than my compressor (no hose to get out and put away at home, no extension cord at the hangar, etc. ). 1
Greg Ellis Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 2 hours ago, MikeOH said: After all of these stellar reviews I almost pulled the trigger and ordered one. But I asked myself when was the last time, in eight years of plane ownership, that I had needed to 'top off' my tires? Answer: About twice a year in my hangar and using my existing air compressor. If I have a need while 'on the road' it's going to because I get a flat! Not just a 'couple of psi' to bring them 'into spec'. Hey, I get it, it's a cool product and not much $$. It honestly makes more sense for my land vehicles that can develop 'slow leaks' that it might be useful away from home. Maybe I'll buy one after all Love the way you talked yourself into buying one.... 2 2
dkkim73 Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 1 hour ago, Greg Ellis said: in my hangar and using my existing air compressor. Well then you don't need one. But it's a cute little tool. ETA: honestly it sounds ridiculous (USB?) but it makes things so easy; I otherwise would have to remember to put my compressor in the trunk/cargo area, drive to the airport, etc.
Greg Ellis Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 17 minutes ago, dkkim73 said: Well then you don't need one. But it's a cute little tool. ETA: honestly it sounds ridiculous (USB?) but it makes things so easy; I otherwise would have to remember to put my compressor in the trunk/cargo area, drive to the airport, etc. Just for the record, I did not say what you quoted me saying about the compressor. That was @MikeOH
dkkim73 Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 18 minutes ago, Greg Ellis said: Just for the record, I did not say what you quoted me saying about the compressor. That was @MikeOH Oh sorry, nested quotes and all.
McMooney Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 here's my go to, Amazon.com: AstroAI Cordless Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor for Car 160PSI with HD Screen, 3 Power Sources & Dual Powerful Motors, Heavy Duty Air Pump Inflation/Deflation father day gifts : Automotive
MikeOH Posted November 10 Report Posted November 10 31 minutes ago, McMooney said: here's my go to, Amazon.com: AstroAI Cordless Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor for Car 160PSI with HD Screen, 3 Power Sources & Dual Powerful Motors, Heavy Duty Air Pump Inflation/Deflation father day gifts : Automotive WOW! HD screen...can I watch movies while it's pumping up my tire? 2
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