MARZ Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Age and Belly have caught up with me (well not really - but it is a pain) - so necessity being the motherhood of invention....... It only fits on the selector one way - the bend in the pipe indicates the position of the selector - works great!!!! Quote
Piloto Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I congratulate you for your ingenuity, never thought about it. I had an M20C before and had the same problem. I used to push back the seat to get access to it, but could be a problem if you have rear passengers. I can't imagine who at Mooney though about this location for a fuel selector. On the M20J the electric gear allows for having the fuel selector where the Johnson bar was located, much more convenient and visible. José Quote
jetdriven Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I use a piece of 1" PVC with a slot cut in one end and a dowel rod in the other. Quote
1964-M20E Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 In the 3rd hour of a 3.5 to 4 hour flight the bladder objects to switching tanks. :-) I just might have to make me one of these as well. Do you have an STC and or PMA for this device? Otherwise we might not be able to use it in the plane. :-))) Quote
scottfromiowa Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 This renews my quest to NOT increase my pants size beyond it's current level. Thank you for the motivation :<) Quote
N601RX Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 Just don't let the extender get away and end up in the peddles Quote
jetdriven Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 dont switch tanks halfway and then drop the stick. Yeah, dont ask me how I know that. It was Becca. Quote
MARZ Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 Quote: N601RX Just don't let the extender get away and end up in the peddles Quote
MARZ Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Posted August 20, 2012 Quote: 1964-M20E In the 3rd hour of a 3.5 to 4 hour flight the bladder objects to switching tanks. :-) I just might have to make me one of these as well. Do you have an STC and or PMA for this device? Otherwise we might not be able to use it in the plane. :-))) Quote
N601RX Posted August 20, 2012 Report Posted August 20, 2012 I've also saw a machined aluminum column that mounts to the floor and extends the selector handle up 5 or 6 inches. Quote
HRM Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 I have a PVC pipe with a slot. I put a cap on the end and added a lanyard. After two years of flying with it, I find it a bit of a pain. The device itself is a simple solution, but where to store it is not. The lanyard was to hang it in a convenient place, but just where that place is escapes me as I have tried many different ones. I sort of like the semi-permanant solution and I may make one that just stays in there. One thing I know is that it takes very little force to turn the handle and other than getting in and out, a 5"-6'' post would not be much of an inconvenience to work around. Quote
jetdriven Posted September 6, 2012 Report Posted September 6, 2012 In the 3rd hour of a 3.5 to 4 hour flight the bladder objects to switching tanks. :-) I just might have to make me one of these as well. Do you have an STC and or PMA for this device? Otherwise we might not be able to use it in the plane. :-))) Gatorade bottle extends range 3 hours. 1 Quote
1964-M20E Posted September 7, 2012 Report Posted September 7, 2012 Gatorade bottle extends range 3 hours. Of couse then I'd run out of gas I use 5 hours of flying time for planning and I would not want to make a mess if I miss. :-) Quote
DrBill Posted September 7, 2012 Report Posted September 7, 2012 Gatorade bottle extends range 3 hours. Bleach Bottle (1 gal) gives MUCH more..(and you don't have to look at it). Bill Quote
Don M Posted August 16, 2018 Report Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks for the information. I will run out and buy what I need to make an extender. Don Quote
carusoam Posted August 16, 2018 Report Posted August 16, 2018 Easy enough to practice while on the ground... In the air things can get a bit more challenging... When you have more experience in your bird... you will be watching for air bubbles in the FF indicator while changing tanks. You get that good after a while! Best regards, -a- Quote
MBDiagMan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 I could reach the valve on my C, no problem. The one on my F, however, appears to be farther forward. I have yet to take delivery on the F, so I might be wrong. Quote
Marauder Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 I could reach the valve on my C, no problem. The one on my F, however, appears to be farther forward. I have yet to take delivery on the F, so I might be wrong. I think it is in the same location. You’ve just gained a few pounds while you are waiting to take delivery. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro 2 Quote
Marauder Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 I could reach the valve on my C, no problem. The one on my F, however, appears to be farther forward. I have yet to take delivery on the F, so I might be wrong. Could also be the C seat is a bit less padded or has been flattened down. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote
MBDiagMan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Marauder said: I think it is in the same location. You’ve just gained a few pounds while you are waiting to take delivery. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro You might be right. I am like a kid at Christmas waiting on him to finish. That anxiety is increasing my appetite. 1 Quote
Marauder Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 You might be right. I am like a kid at Christmas waiting on him to finish. That anxiety is increasing my appetite. I can’t wait until I get the first PIREP!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Quote
MBDiagMan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Marauder said: I can’t wait until I get the first PIREP! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro Don’t go without food while you’re waiting. You would get really hungry. He has been flying it to shake it down and has had some minor issues to correct. The problem is that he spent two weeks at Oshkosh and got hopelessly behind. He also is doing a prebuy on the C that I am selling, so the buyer is going through kid at Christmas anxiety along with me. DMax’s work is well worth waiting on, however. Edited August 21, 2018 by MBDiagMan 1 Quote
0TreeLemur Posted August 21, 2018 Report Posted August 21, 2018 On 9/5/2012 at 10:03 PM, HRM said: I have a PVC pipe with a slot. I put a cap on the end and added a lanyard. After two years of flying with it, I find it a bit of a pain. The device itself is a simple solution, but where to store it is not. The lanyard was to hang it in a convenient place, but just where that place is escapes me as I have tried many different ones. I sort of like the semi-permanant solution and I may make one that just stays in there. One thing I know is that it takes very little force to turn the handle and other than getting in and out, a 5"-6'' post would not be much of an inconvenience to work around. I use the same slotted PVC but I glued a tee on the other end. The total length is 8". I velcro it to the top of the nose wheel well. It is happy as a clam there, always waiting for me next to might right calf, when I need it. Shown here. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted August 22, 2018 Report Posted August 22, 2018 Expect that the fuel valve is in the same place... Just the F’s seat can move further away from it than the C’s can... Best regards, -a- Quote
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