MAPA LOGFEBRUARY 2015 Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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MAPA LOGFEBRUARY 2015 Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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Learn more at HartzellProp.com Built on Honor since 1917 2 www.mooneypilots.com Contact us at 800-942-7767 C O N T E N TS • Volume 38 • Issue 2 FEBRUARY 2015 Columns 6 Editorial by Trey Hughes Aeronautical Decision Making 12 Insurance by John Allen Strategies fkor Dealing With The Current Insurance Market 16 Medical Matter by Dr. Bob Achtel Senior Moments 18 Ask Jerry by Jerry Manthey Jerry Answers Members Maintenance Questions Departments 14 New MAPA Members 28 Safety Foundation Schedule 30 Calendar of Events 35 Fantastic Vacations 36 Classified Ads 40 MAPA Homecoming Registration 44 Mooney Merchandise 46 Advertisers Index Features 10 Press Release--Aircraft Spruce 17 MAPA Member Bill Watson Receives Kentucky Ace Award 29 Santa Maria, PPP by Ted Corsones 39 Press Release by Ted Luebbers 41 MAPA Homecoming Celebration in Kerrville 24 Incidents & Accidents by Trey Hughes M20J Accident on Takeoff 32 Peripheral Vascular Disease & The FAA by Larry Marshall AME @MAPA_Guy MAPA Members Garment Bag page 44 ON THE COVER: M20K N24JB and the owners are Raymond Brown & Partners Photo taken north of Boulder, Colorado Photo Courtesy of: Raymond Brown & Partners MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 3 MAPA LOG Staff Trey Hughes [email protected] Lela Hughes [email protected] Jerry Manthey Volunteers Joe Schmerber Ethel Manthey Contributing Editors Dr. Bob Achtel John Allen Ted Corsones Trey Hughes Ted Luebbers Jerry Manthey Bill Watson & The MAPA Members Design Lela Hughes [email protected] Peggy Walker Membership If you have a problem or question about your membership, please call 830-315-8008 www.mooneypilots.com Back Issues Back issues are available in a limited quantity.To order, send $5* (domestic only) per issue to: MAPA 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste. 100 Kerrville, Texas 78028 4 www.mooneypilots.com *International orders will include an additional charge for postage and handling. Printed in the U.S.A. MAPA Purpose “To promote education and pilot professionalism in flying, operating and maintaining Mooney aircraft; to establish and develop an interchange of educational information and experience; to encourage professional growth, recurrent training and upgrading; to cultivate and promote friendship and sociability among members; and to do these activities on an international basis.” The MAPA LOG (ISSN 199-5243) is the official publication of the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association. Published monthly except October, by the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association, 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028. Contact MAPA by phone (830) 315-8008, Fax (830) 315-8011 or internet; http;//www.mooneypilots. com. The MAPA LOG is sent to each member of the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association as one of the regular membership services. Membership in the U.S., its territories and possessions is $49.50, Canada $59.50, and $79.50 for international addresses. The electronic magazine, however is $39.50 for ALL members, U.S. and international. U.S. editorial and photographic contributions are solicited. Self-addressed, stamped envelope must accompany all material that is to be returned. Material subject to editorial revision. The act of submitting editorial or photographic contributions shall constitute an express warranty by the contributor that the material is original and is in no way an infringement on the rights of others. Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association assumes no liability for information contained in contributed copy. No part of this magazine may be reprinted or otherwise duplicated without the written permission of the editor and/or publisher. Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas and additional offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to MAPA LOG, 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste. 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 5 F R OM T H E EXECUTI V E DI RECTO R Editorial by Trey Hughes, MAPA Staff For most folks, every day is full of decisions. Just last weekend in one day I made the following decisions all on my own; • Get up early or sleep late • Fix breakfast or eat out • Jeans or slacks • Watch the Cowboys and the Packers or work on the fence • Steak or burgers for dinner You get the point; every day is full of decisions both large and small. And since my decisions were not dynamic and involved only “ground-bound” activities, they didn’t take on much significance. However, in aviation most decisions hold a much higher level of importance they should be made after thorough planning and preparation when possible. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) has been (and should be) a factor in most training scenarios for the past several years. First starting within the airline industry and filtering down to GA, ADM has taken on more and more importance during annual training as the NTSB has found it to be a factor in many aircraft accidents. It has become a part of most flight instructor’s training curricula because of the FAA’s push to improve the statistics and reduce GA accidents. But what is Aeronautical Decision Making? The FAA says “ADM - a systematic approach to the mental process used by airplane pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.” This could also be called the “Human Factor” in an aircraft accident. Several skills are required to be a safe and competent pilot in today’s complex flight environment. One needs to possess the physical skill to fly an airplane – the basic “stick and rudder” 6 www.mooneypilots.com AERONAUTICAL DECISION MAKING skill learned during primary training or whenever advanced ratings are achieved. A pilot also needs to possess specific airplane skills; the thorough understanding of his or her airplane and its systems and avionics. This includes the ability to aviate – navigate – communicate using a specific aircraft system. Finally, a pilot must acquire and maintain high level decision making or “risk management” skills in order to safely utilize the physical as well as specific airplane skills needed to operate in flight safely. Each also has its own unique and changing elements. For instance, a low time pilot in a Technically Advanced (TA) aircraft would have very different capabilities when compared with a high time pilot in a basic technology aircraft. If the pilot of the TA aircraft was not experienced with the equipment, then he could not fully utilize the aircraft’s capabilities especially if weather were a factor in the flight. PROCESS Advisory Circular (AC) 60-22, Aeronautical Decision Making (12/13/1991) is an excellent publication for developing a model for ADM and the Risk Management (RM) planning. In order to put RM techniques into practice, the FAA favors the “3-P” model for ADM where a pilot would; Perceive – given set of circumstances for a flight, Process – by evaluating their impact on flight safety and Perform – by implementing the best course of action. The next step in risk analysis is to process the information regarding the circumstances that have been perceived. This is necessary to evaluate their impact on the safety of the flight. This means that the pilot evaluates the consequences, consider alternatives, accept the reality of the risk while avoiding the influence of external pressures that may exist. As a rule of thumb, if you find yourself saying that it will “probably” be OK, you need to go back to the reality check. PERCEIVE PERFORM To achieve a safe outcome to a given set of circumstances, a pilot must first understand (Perceive) the circumstances. This requires a clear and complete awareness to a specific situation. And in order to get a clear understanding of a situation, one must understand the specific risk elements in aviation. These risks can be grouped in specific elements; the pilot, the aircraft, the environment and external pressures. Once a hazard has been perceived, and its impact on flight safety has been processed it is time to perform by taking the best course of action to assure a safe flight. This can be broken down into two steps – mitigate or eliminate the risk, and evaluate the outcome of these actions. One of the best ways to help develop good decision making skills is to have (and use) Personal Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). One aspect of a SOP is the development of Personal Minimums which will help in making some decision before the flight even begins. There are several examples available on-line (and presented in previous editions of the MAPA LOG available on the MAPA website www. mooneypilots.com) for developing Personal Minimums as well as Risk Assessment Guides. Once a flight has commenced – from the time the aircraft leaves the chocks – the process of decision making gets serious. In simple terms, any aircraft flight is really a constant progression from one decision to another until the aircraft is back in the chocks. As the flight continues, decision or evaluation points will occur, sometimes planned and sometimes caused by events. After each decision point, the pilot must evaluate his or her choice as it affects overall flight safety. One example of a decision making flow-chart is found in Figure 1. As each of the elements (Pilot/Aircraft/ Environment/Mission) is addressed as a decision point is reached – either planned or unplanned. As the event or situation is evaluated and a response is formulated, pilot skills or mental planning is utilized to manage and then evaluate pilot actions as they relate to overall risk management. This process is actually a constant occurrence of evaluate, address, judge result and evaluate again. As you would imagine, training plays a large part in the ADM/RM equation. If decision making is part of every training scenario it will become a habitual part of every flight. If your CFI doesn’t include it in recurring training you are not getting everything that you pay for and should request specific help in developing and practicing ADM skills. In addition, since Aeronautical Decision Making affects almost every aspect of flight and every pilot action, good skills lead to shorter reaction time during critical phases of flight. This facet alone can reduce risk and make for increased flight safety. Fig. 1 MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 7 FIRST CHINESE DELIVERY In late December Mooney International presented the first Acclaim assembled in China to its new owner at a ceremony in Shangiie, China the site of the future MIC manufacturing facility. This delivery comes just weeks after Mooney received Validation of Type Certificate (VTC) by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). This Acclaim, S/N 31-0129, will receive its Chinese issued “B” number (their registrations all begin with B) very soon. The aircraft was manufactured, flight tested in Kerrville and then disassembled, packed in a cargo container and shipped to China where it was resembled, flight tested for delivery to its Chinese owner. “The delivery of the new Acclaim to China under the newly granted VTC marks a winning success for Mooney International’s U.S. offices in Kerrville, Texas and Chino, California,” said Mooney CEO Jerry Chen. “The manufacture, delivery, and shipment from Texas to China could not have been successful without the coordination of all our offices and the CAAC who was present to witness and bless the reassembly process.” This new Acclaim will be based in Zhengzhou, China. All future Ovations and Acclaims sold and operated in China will be manufactured in Kerrville and then shipped for reassembly in Shangiie. New M20s for non-Chinese customers will still be completed and delivered through the factory in Kerrville as they have in the past. FIRST CHINESE DELIVERY 8 www.mooneypilots.com HOMECOMING 2015 We’re only 3 months away from the 40th reunion of the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association and things are coming together quickly. Homecoming 2015 will once again be held at the home of Mooney International (and MAPA), Kerrville Municipal/Kerr County Airport (KERV) in Kerrville, Texas. Things will get underway on Wednesday May 13 with “Arrival Day” where attendees flying in to Kerrville will be greeted by our volunteer staff of crack aircraft handlers and led to the designated MAPA parking area on Runway 3/21. That evening at our host hotel The Inn of the Hills Hotel and Conference Center, we will welcome everyone with our traditional “Exhibitors Welcome Reception” where the first drink is on our outstanding group of vendors. On Thursday, we will spend the day in the Exhibit Area mingling and visiting with some of the most knowledgeable suppliers of goods and services in the Mooney world. On Friday we have planned a full day of seminars where the experts will present information on maintaining, modifying, upgrading and flying your Mooney. For those Ladies who aren’t interested in the technical discussions, we have planned some special activities including a luncheon at a local restaurant. Friday evening we will again have our popular Ice Cream Social. Saturday is Airport Day where we will all go to the Kerrville airport and mingle around all the pretty Mooneys parked in the MAPA parking area. Everyone will get a ballot and have the opportunity to vote for their favorite Mooney by model. Later that evening at the banquet we will present the winners with plaques commemorating their visit to Homecoming. We have arranged for special entertainment at this year’s banquet in addition to the usual drawings and giveaways scheduled each year. Early registration is still open. The cost to attend this the oldest and largest gathering of Mooneys on the planet is $180 per person ($360 per couple) and includes access to the exhibit area, attendance to all seminars, the Welcome Reception, Breakfast with the Exhibitors, The Ladies Luncheon (if you are a lady), The Ice Cream Social (with commemorative cup), Airport Day with lunch and the Farewell Banquet. The special price of $180 will be good for registrations paid before April 17th. After that date the registration goes to $250 per person so get your registration in early. You can complete the registration form found in each issue of the MAPA LOG and mail to the MAPA office (1885 Airport Loop Rd. Suite 100, Kerrville, Texas 78028). You can call the office (830-315-8008) or visit the MAPA website and complete the form found there. Reservations for the Inn of the Hills can be made directly with the hotel at 800-292-5690. Let them know that you are attending the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Assoc. convention and receive the special rate of $99 per night plus tax if you reserve before April 14. Members wishing more flexible transportation can arrange a rental car through Kerrville Aviation at 830-257-8840 and again mention that you are attending the MAPA convention. See you in May. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 9 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AIRCRAFT SPRUCE CARRIES THE FUEL STOP TOOL The Fuel Stop is a simple tool that snaps onto a standard straw fuel gauge and prevents the gauge from ever slipping into the tank. It also becomes extremely handy when it’s necessary to set the gauge on the wing, as it will stay put and not roll off to disappear into the grass or onto the pavement. The Fuel Stop can be kept separately in your pilot bag to quickly snap onto a gauge that comes with a rental aircraft, or kept permanently installed in your own aircraft for regular use. The Fuel Stop is also shaped like a set of red pilot wings which makes finding the gauge in your pilot bag or aircraft seat pocket a snap. The Fuel Stop is currently offered for $6.95. For more information, please contact Aircraft Spruce at 1-877-477-7823 or 951-372-9555, and reference part number 1317631. Aircraft Spruce’s complete product line is available at www.aircraftspruce.com. Request your complimentary copy of the company’s free 950+ page catalog. 10 www.mooneypilots.com ALL AMERICAN AIRCRAFT www.allamericanaircraft.com Mooneys are going fast! Call for cash offer or information on selling by consignment. 1999 M20M “Bravo” N67TF, 1275 TT, 34 SMOH (Crankcast AD) Garmin 500, Dual 430W’s, GTX 330, GDL-69A 2009 M20TN ‘ACCLAIM’, N79333. 690 TT, Garmin G-1000, GTX-33 GFC-700, Skycharts, TKS 2005 M20R ‘Ovation 2GX’, N711WJ, 825 TT, GARMIN G-1000, WX-500, Factory Air, TIX, GLD-69A 2003 M20R, ‘Ovation II’, N888RE, 1375 TT, 10 SMOH, ASPEN-1000, G-530W, G-430, TKS FIKI, KFC-225 1996 M20R, ‘Ovation’, N9159Q, 2195 TT, 575 SMOH, Dual Aspen PFD/MFC, Factory Air 1997 M20M, ‘BRAVO’, N355RZ, 1325 TT, 563 SFNEW, G-530, G-430, GDL-69, TKS FIKE, EFIS, EDM-700 1989 M20K, ‘1005U, 2415TT, 558 SMOH (WESTERN), G-530W, EDM-711, WX-1000, PRESELECT 1985 M20J, N5788Y, 3200 TT, 500 SFRB, ASPEN-1000, G-430W, G-330S (ADS-B), MX-20, EDM-700, WX-500 1985 M20J, N57986, 2925 TT, 25 SMOH, G-530W, EDM-730, KAP-150, KING DIGITALS, Original P & I All American will give you a competitive cash offer for your Mooney. We can also help you get the highest retail price possible by selling your aircraft on consignment. Call Jimmy Garrison or David McGee for more information concerning Mooney Aircraft Need Inventory....Call Today 125 Kestrel Drive Spring Branch, TX 78070 830-885-5723 Fax: 830-438-4099 MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 11 IN S URANCE Strategies for Dealing With The Current Insurance Market by John Allen, Falcon Insurance Agency • Kerrville, TX Everyone loves a good deal. There is a sense of satisfaction we all get when we realize we have purchased something we want or need for a good price. Sometimes policy holders tend to think that insurance rates are just numbers generated by insurance companies and they are at the mercy of the underwriters who are tasked with applying those rates to each policy. But the truth is, while you can’t totally control the rates, there are some things you can do to get a better “deal”. • • The aircraft insurance market is still competitive and the following suggestions are of the things that could generate premium savings: • • • 12 If you have a six-place airplane and you’ve removed the two back seats, make sure to tell your agent. Several companies reduce the cost of liability insurance based on four seats instead of six. If you do remove seats, be careful to secure them safely as many seats left on a hangar floor have gone missing. You may possibly reduce the premium by making sure that the insured value accurately reflects your airplane’s current market value. There has been a softening of the used aircraft market due to economic conditions, so be sure you’re not over insured. It is important to stay current and try to fly at least 75 to 100 hours per year. Make it a point to get annual recurrent training, i.e. MAPA SF or another training source that is approved by your insurance carrier can yield extra discounts. www.mooneypilots.com • • If you have added other ratings that may not apply to your airplane, inform your agent. Many companies give rate reductions for additional ratings even if they don’t apply to your current airplane. Adding an instrument rating can be a big plus with most carriers. The airport where you base your airplane and whether your airplane is hangared or tied out will also affect your premium, so keep your agent informed. If you base your airplane at a turf strip, you may pay more, depending on the type of aircraft. The number of pilots named and their qualifications also affects the cost. If you have three pilots named on your insurance and one isn’t flying your airplane, take him/her off. If you have a pilot that flies only on an incidental basis, that pilot may meet the minimum requirements of the open pilot warranty and not need to be listed on the policy as a named pilot. Call you agent and discuss whether deleting a pilot is a good idea. If you’ve had an airplane accident or incident in the past five years (and most aviation insurance companies will ask if you have ever had a loss or violation) this information must be disclosed when your agent secures insurance quotes for you. You can reduce the impact of past losses by providing all the facts. If you give only a sketchy overview, it leaves the insurance company to draw its own conclusion as to what happened, and why. • Make sure you are working with an agent who has the contacts to get you the best rates. Aviation Insurance Specialists have access to more insurance carriers who write aircraft so will end up getting you a better deal. Make sure the agent solicits quotes from all of the markets every year. In addition, many underwriters offer discounts for Technically Advanced Aircraft or aircraft that have TCAS or similar glass cockpit safety enhancements. Also, certain carriers offer discounts for association memberships so be sure to advise your agent that you are a current MAPA member (and any other aviation associations of which you may be a member). The key to making sure you get the right insurance is to work closely with your chosen agent. At Falcon, we pride ourselves on making sure each and every client receives detailed attention in order to provide them with broad insurance coverage that fits their needs at a competitive premium. ★ MINNIS AVIATION★ AIRCRAFT / ENGINE’s & PROPELLER STC’s - MOONEY& CESSNA • • • • AIRCRAFT STC’S Mooney M20R & TN 310 BHP STC Mooney M20S 310 BHP & GW INCREASE CESSNA 206/207 TOP INDUCTION 520 & 550 engines -300 / 310 BHP CESSNA T210-L, M, N & P210N TURBO NORMALIZED CROSS FLOW ENGINE PROPELLER STC’S • MOONEY M20R, S & TN - HARTZELL - F7498 (TN TYPE “S” PROPELLER) • MOONEY M20R, S & TN - HARTZELL - N7605-2 COMPOSIT PROPELLER • CESSNA 180, 182, 206, 207, 210 & P210 – HARRZELL - 8068 & 7693 ENGINE STC’S • CONTINENTAL IO-520-A, D, E, F & L CONVERSION TO IO-550-D, E, F & L • CONTINENTAL IO-520 & IO-550 CROSS FLOW HEAD (TOP INDUCTION) IO-520-A, D, E, F, & L & IO-550-D, E, F, & L Minnis Aviation LLC (678) 398-9781 Bob Minnis (678) 361-5696 Cell E-mail [email protected] for information on these and other STC’s MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 13 David Anderson M20K Joel Bodker Rodney Clark Solethium, LC Pitts Harrison Thomas C. 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Parish Kent Horsager Frederick & Christine Rogel Dennis Jones Glenn Cobb M20J David Lumgair M20F Larry Dix II Richard MacInnes Michael Duc M20C David Manchester M20K Jack Fay Edwin Millhollon Michael Harper Victor-Emmanuel Minot M20J PCU5000 • FAA/PMA Approved Propeller Control Unit for Single Engine Aircraft • Increased Output (Ideal for Propeller STC Upgrade) • Engine Compatible TBO • No Aircraft Modifications Required For Sales & Service Information www.pcu5000.com or call 800-323-4130 Aero Technologies, LLC 14 www.mooneypilots.com Andrew Rutherford Bob Smith Andy Timmons Lost Draw Vineyards Robert Waite Michael Walker M20K SHOULDER HARNESS KITS • • • Factory Style, 3 Point Diagonal Design Factory Quality, TSO-C114 AMSAFE Belt Systems Choice of Stock Colors or Special Order, Same Price Fixed Strap-$299.00 Per Seat Inertial Reel-$399.00 Per Seat *M20C - G “Minor Change” Installation Kit $35.00 2 Seats AIRCRAFT JACKS - THAT FIT Three Leg Design Rugged Construction #6000 Capacity Ram Range 24” - 41” Locking Safety Collar MODEL 324 $249.00 EA. Tail Stand/Weight Available Online at www.alphaaviation.com Alpha Aviation Inc. 1505 Chateaulin Lane Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 1-800-653-5112 1-952-856-5158 (fax) MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 15 M E DICAL M ATTER S SENIOR MOMENTS by Bob Achtel, M.D., Former Major USAF, Member FAAST Sacramento FSDO I was about to leave for the airport today but could not remember where I had placed my keys to the hangar. I finally remembered. This episode reminded me of my good friend Jim. Jim was about to fly his Mooney to Homecoming in Kerrville. He filed for an 1800 Zulu time departure. He told his wife 1700 hours as she was usually late. They arrived at their hangar at 1730 hours. The Cessna in the next hangar was pulled half way out of its hangar and the common door was covering Jim’s hangar entrance. After doing his in hangar preflight, Jim drove to the terminal to look for his neighbor. Jim’s demeanor was getting meaner by the moment. His neighbor was having coffee and quickly returned to the hangar, put his plane into its hangar thereby granting Jim his freedom. Jim’s motorized tug would not start and his Cessna friend helped Jim pull the Mooney out of its hangar. Jim then put his car in the back of his oversized hangar and closed and locked the doors. Once in his Mooney he turned the key and nothing happened. The batteries were dead and the trip would need to be postponed. Jim tried the tug and it started. He angrily pushed his Mooney back into its hangar until the crushing sound of Mooney versus automobile brought things to a halt. Are we dealing with Anger, or Dementia, or early Alzheimer’s Disease? Is this just a SENIOR MOMENT? 16 www.mooneypilots.com ANGER: Anger is created when we feel that our basic boundaries have been threatened. I recently angered a customer on line ahead of me in the hardware store, by his account, standing too close behind him. Like a pressure cooker just so much pressure can build up inside until an explosion occurs. As our blood pressure and heart rate rises in response to rising adrenaline levels, we at first use body language. Uncontrolled this action can progress to first verbal aggression. Then further uncontrolled, we may progress to uncontrolled aggression as the plane was backed into the parked car. DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMERS DISEASE The majority of dementia victims have Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Those that do not have AD simply become progressively forgetful. They will eventually remember where they left their keys. AD sufferers will never remember. With AD short term memory loss eventually progresses to total memory loss. The patient’s vocabulary contracts until proper words are no longer available and improper words are substituted. As AD progresses daily living chores can no longer be executed. Confusion and getting lost become more common. The average life expectancy rarely exceeds 9 years. Less than 3% live 14 years. It is estimated that 5.2 million Americans had AD in 2014. There is no cure. There has never been a patient who has recovered from AD. SENIOR MOMENT: Forgetfulness is part of aging. Our thought processes are still intact but synapses are slower. We may forget a name or word but it eventually comes to us. Simple mistakes such as an incorrect check book balancing, needing help to program the CD recorder, or not being sure what day it is represents a senior moment. The bottom line is you will remember eventually. ASSOCIATED DISEASES: Diseases which can interfere with our thought processes must be ruled out. A few are thyroid dysfunction, anemia, Vitamin B12 deficiency, metabolic disorders, and heavy metal intoxication with lead or mercury. CONCLUSION: As we age, our brains do slow down, but they continue to work normally. Anger is an emotional response which is temporary. Dementia, and especially AD are serious degenerative brain issues that are best handled by medical professionals. Paliation can be sought by the use of anticholinesterase inhibitors such as Tacrine, Rivastigmine, and Donepizil. MAPA Member Bill Watson Receives Kentucky Ace Award The Kentucky Ace Award is presented annually by the Department of Aviation to recognize individuals who have, by their commitment to aviation education, safety, and development, brought significant honor to themselves and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Over his 45-year professional aviation career, Billy J. Watson, age 80, amassed over 6,460 hours of flight time with no FAA violations. In addition, he holds the rank of Captain in the Paducah Composite Squadron with the Kentucky Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), and was presented with a Lifetime Membership in 2013 recognizing over 50 years of leadership and service to the youthful participants and community beneficiaries of that organization. Because of his distinguished professional career as a pilot and flight instructor, together with his significant civic contributions to aviation education, safety, and development within the Commonwealth, he has been selected to receive the prestigious Kentucky Ace Award, the highest aviation honor within the Commonwealth. Billy was employed most of his flying time by a national newspaper/television company known as the Paxton Media Group, operating under Part 91. He was based full time at WPSD television in Paducah, KY. In the early days, Jack Paxton, nephew and one of the owning members of the company enjoyed a great interest in aviation. Jack purchased a new 1979 Mooney M20K (231) (N231JS) which he flew for personal and business purposes. In 1985 Jack was involved in a fatal accident while practicing aerobatics. Paxton Media Group continued to grow and with its growth came larger planes, and eventually the little Mooney was replaced. As you can tell, he remains fond of the Mooney. Billy has a good friend who has a nice Bravo, and before he ran into medical problems used it quite often. Now he finds it just nice to fly with his friend. He enjoys comparing it, to a well-engineered watch. Below are photos of Billy accepting his award. Congratulations to Billy Watson for such a great accomplishment. As the corporate chief pilot, Billy flew the aircraft extensively for Paxton Media Group, WPSD Local 6 Television Station, and the Paducah Sun Newspaper, for news coverage and executive travel. He amassed between 2600 and 2700 hours in the Mooney. During that time, he found this plane to be an excellent instrument platform. It was fast and very economical. 231JS burned almost exactly 12 gallons of fuel at most of the selected altitudes. Many of the trips were not limited to the local area. He flew to Texas, Chicago, Kerrville plus a good part of the southern United States. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 17 MO O NEY M A I NTENANCE Ask Jerry by Jerry Manthey, MAPA Maintenance Instructor QUESTION; When should I replace the old type fuel caps (stoppers) on my 1963 Mooney? ANSWER: These types of fuel caps should be replaced whenever the rubber deteriorates to the point that they do not seal properly and could allow water to seep into the fuel tanks. There is no set time limit to replace them, except when they become unserviceable. QUESTION: I have a 1976 M20F and on Page 7-4 of my Pilots Operating Handbook, there is a sentence that says “aircraft should not be flown with tie down rings installed”. Why? ANSWER: After doing some research, the answer is simple. The nut plates in the wings for the tie down rings are not self locking devices, thus the sentence in the P.O.H. I checked several P.O.H.’s on the later models and could not find the same sentence. QUESTION: When were dust boots (mouse boots) first installed on Mooney? ANSWER: They were installed on the first Mooney’s manufactured. They found out that if the boots were not installed, carbon monoxide could seep from the exhaust into the cabin. So, dust boots really have three jobs: 1) dust 2) mice and 3) carbon monoxide poisoning prevention. I would say this piece of equipment is extremely important! 18 www.mooneypilots.com QUESTION: I read that I should be running the engine at 2500 RPM (Lycoming). However, I’ve noticed that when I run the engine at 2500 RPM, the TACH records about 10% faster than clock time. When I run the engine at 2300 RPM, the clock time is about right. Since I use TACH time for engine overhaul and the other related time limited items, should I get an electronic tach so I have the correct time? ANSWER: You could install an electronic tach, however I would suggest a timer either by using the oil pressure type or the vane type which only runs when flying. QUESTION: Is there a potential for damage to the aileron/rudder interconnect if a control lock or seat belt restraining the controls is in place while moving my Mooney with a tow bar? ANSWER: With the flight controls secured by the seat belt when towing your Mooney with a Mooney hand tow bar, the potential for damage is very slight. If you are using a metal restraining device which locks the aileron and rudder pedals you can damage the flight controls. The rudder pedals are indirectly connected to the nose gear, which means the rudder pedals have to move when the nose gear turns. If you use a metal restraining device on your controls, make sure the Mooney is not towed. There is one towing tug that has a plate where the nose gear tire sits in and when a turn is made, the plate rotates instead of the nose gear. I suggest that if your Mooney has to be towed, then do it before installing the metal restrainer on your flight controls. QUESTION: Is there a way to adjust the trim wheel on my Mooney? ANSWER: On the early model Mooneys with cast aluminum wheels, there is a ball stud adjusting device. That puts pressure on the wheel. The later model Mooneys with the big trim wheels have two adjustment bolts which will adjust the chain tension. I recommend that this adjustment be accomplished by a Certified Mooney A & P. It must be signed off by a licensed Mooney A & P. I would like to relate a real time experience on a modified short-bodied Mooney. This particular Mooney was modified from the firewall forward to a 211. It has the same engine and cowling as a “J” Model Mooney. I inspected this Mooney and prompted the owner to inspect his oil filters. Following is the letter I received from the owner, in its entirety with only the identities omitted. “As you may recall, we discussed my slightly higher than usual oil temps. Upon return from the last flight I took to Florida the oil smelled cooked and was quite black after only 8 hours run time. Oil consumption was up on the last few trips. Lycoming suggested I look for metal in the oil. They thought that the metal was closing up the bearing clearances and causing the oil temp to run high. As you suggested in your seminar, I bought a filter cutter and inspected all the filters I had saved over the years and looked for metal (I believe I already told you this part). About 10 months prior to my problems metal started showing up in the filters. I assumed my oil pump was going belly up. Lycoming thought it was due to cylinder rust. Due to the pending oil pump AD and not being able to confirm what I had, I pulled the engine with 945 hours on it. Here is what was found. Two surprises in the cylinder department. One piston had a broken land between the top and second ring and the No. 3 cylinder was cracked in the exhaust port. Rings were okay. This is no doubt what was cooking the oil. Oddly, a compression check prior to this flight did not show any problem. All the pistons had heavy deposits of oil baked on the top portions around the top two rings and under the crown. The overhaul shop seemed to think it was normal but seemed too heavy to me. My guess is too much blow by due to no choke left in cylinders. All rings were free. Piston skirts hardly showed any wear. Piston pins showed no wear and plugs were ok. Tops of pistons did not have much carbon. Metal was coming from the second cam lobe on the shaft. I believe that is the intake for No. 1 cylinder. It was worn to the point that the cam had to be replaced. It did not affect operation enough to detect it. It would not make a regrind. All the other lobes were fine and no evidence of rust,. Don’t know what the cause was. It is possibly just a bad lifter or lobe to start with. All else in the engine looked fine. Oil pump gears had so little wear that the machining grooves were still on the contact face of the gears. The pump drive shaft did have a little wear on the driving side of the flat but nothing on gears. Accessory gears fine. So now I am poor but have a fresh engine. Cerminil cylinders from ECI. No. 3 cylinder replaced with new and no porting. This, as you suggested, may have contributed to the crack. Hope I have as good luck with these as you did. All else in the engine is new excluding crank, rods, accessory gears, and cam (was a regrind) and all accessories overhauled. All new rod bolts, studs, nuts and bolts. The prop, to my surprise, made it through another regrind so that, too, is newly overhauled. All new Teflon hoses were added as well as an M20 Air/Oil Separator.” Those of you who have taken my maintenance class can see why I preach opening up the oil filter at each oil change. This individual was lucky he didn’t have a catastrophic engine failure either on the ground or worse yet, in the air! Mooney owners know their own aircraft the best. The point I am making here is, when engine indications change from the normal to something abnormal it is time to start checking, inspecting and asking questions. There is usually a good reason engine indications change. After all, that is the reason for our instruments so that we may interpret trouble when it first starts and prevent major damage to our engine which could equate into major dollars. Have a maintenance safe Mooney flight! MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 19 2007 Mooney Acclaim N207AR, One owner, Corporate Plane, Stunning Paint Colors! Always Maintained by Premier Aircraft Service, Mooney Service Center-No Damage History 2015 Mooney Acclaim Type S, -March delivery! We are proud to be a dealer for the world’s fastest single engine piston plane. 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Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC), Kansas City, Missouri. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the wings and fuselage. The private pilot and a passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was registered to [ ] and operated by the pilot under 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 as a personal flight that was not operating on a flight plan. Visual Meteorological Conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The flight was originating at the time of the accident and was en route to Youngstown, Ohio. On August 15, 2013, the personal flight originated from Youngstown, Ohio and arrived at MKC. The airplane was parked on a ramp in front of a fixed base operator (FBO) at MKC. The president and owner of a general aviation consultant, sales, and refurbishment firm, stated that a text message from the pilot was received on August 16, 2013. The provided text message stated: “Hey… . Just an update. ... Landed kmkc yesterday from kyng. Ran really well. Total trip time was 4:30. Not too bad. Better than spending 8 hrs in airports.” On the day of the accident, the airplane was taxied from the ramp to the airport self-serve fuel pump and 25.25 gallons of 100 low lead aviation fuel was obtained. An airplane mechanic at the FBO stated that he heard the airplane engine run- 24 www.mooneypilots.com up and takeoff. The run-up was “short” and was “less than a minute.” He did not hear any engine power hesitations during the run-up, just a “quick” magneto check. He did not hear any power hesitation prior to the engine quitting during takeoff. At 1946, NXXXXX was cleared for takeoff on runway 19 (6,827 feet by 150 feet, grooved concrete) at intersection K (runway available from intersection K was about 5,313 feet). During takeoff, NXXXXX reported an emergency during the climb. The airplane descended to an estimated height of 10 feet above the runway surface with the landing gear retracted. The airplane was approximately no farther than half down the runway before a second climb began and NXXXXX reported “I’m okay.” The airplane attained an altitude of about 300-400 feet above ground level when it was observed to enter a turning stall. The airplane descended and impacted a field about 0.25 miles southwest of the departure end of runway 19. PERSONNEL INFORMATION The pilot, age 52, was issued a private pilot certificate on May 11, 2004, after passing a private pilot examination on his second attempt. A Cessna 172R was used for the examination and the pilot’s total time at the time of the examination was 88.7 hours. to February 14, 2013, the pilot received 11.4 hours of Mooney airplane training and a complex airplane endorsement under Part 61.31(e) using the accident airplane. The pilot’s total flight time to date on February 14, 2013, was 289.5 hours. There were four entries after the pilot’s last training flight. The last entry in the pilot’s logbook was not dated and the total flight time to date was 308.7 hours, of which 30.6 hours were in Mooney airplanes. The flight instructor, who provided the pilot’s Mooney airplane training, stated that the pilot was a “pretty good pilot” and “pretty adept.” He was “pretty thorough” and did not rush or hurry up and would not skip items. The pilot did “fine” and there were “no issues.” The pilot did not have any flight time in retractable landing gear airplanes before he started training. He thought that it was “unusual” that the pilot did not have an airplane instrument rating. The pilot did not have any previous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) record of accident, incidents, or violations. AIRCRAFT INFORMATION NXXXXX was a 1978 Mooney M20J, serial number 24-XXXX, airplane was purchased on December 31, 2013. The first entry of the pilot’s logbook was dated October 20, 2001, which was an “intro flight” using a Cessna 152. The airplane was powered by a Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D, serial number L-19288-51A, engine. The engine was equipped with a Bendix RSA-5AD1, serial number 67270, fuel servo. Prior to February 12, 2013, logbook entries showed that the pilot had only flown Cessna 152, Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28-160 airplanes. From February 12 The last annual inspection of the airframe was dated January 8, 2013. A work order for the annual inspection, which was also a presale inspection, referenced an airplane total time of 2,423.84 and a tachometer time of 2,423.84. The work order for the inspection listed Item 7 with the following: Discrepancy: Replace fuel cap O-rings Note: Water in fuel system Corrective Action: Replaced the fuel cap O-rings The parts listed under Item 7 were two MS29513-010 Fuel Cap O-Rings, Small and two MS29513-338 Fuel Cap O-Rings. The work order and airframe logbook did not cite that the fuel tanks were pressurized to check for leaks of the fuel caps. The Mooney M20J Service and Maintenance Manual, Section 28-0001, Fuel Filler Cap Maintenance and Assembly, stated in part: 3. The sealing capability of each cap assembly should be checked periodically and at each annual inspection. This can be accomplished per the following procedures: A. Remove cap assembly from wing filler port and inspect o’ring (1) for any damage or brittleness. Remove and replace if needed. B. Adjust tension of shaft (2) and rotating lock plate (3) by removing cotter pin (5) from nut (6) on threaded portion of shaft (2). Tighten nut (6) so cap assembly handle (7) can be opened, turned and shut with hand pressure and still provide the necessary seal of cap assembly to keep water from entering fuel tank. NOTE: Fuel selector should be in the OFF position before proceeding with paragraph C to pressurize the fuel tanks. C. Connect rubber hose to each tank’s vent line. Apply only one-half pound (1/2 lb.) air pressure. Check for fuel cap leaks by soaping circumference of filler cap assembly and observing bubbles. Replace o’ring if bubbles are observed and adjustment of the nut does not stop the leak. The engine was overhauled May 22, 1992. The last annual inspection of the engine was dated January 8, 2013, at an engine total time of 2,423.84, a time since major overhaul of 1,027.25, and a tachometer time of 2,423.84. METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION The MKC automated surface observing system recorded at 1345: wind - 170 degrees at 7 knots, wind variable between 120 and 210 degrees; visibility - 10 statute miles. sky condition – broken at 5,000 feet above ground level, temperature 28 degrees Celsius, dew point 14 degrees Celsius, altimeter setting - 30.12 inches of mercury. Rain totals at MKC for August 15, 16, and 17, 2013, were recorded as: trace of precipitation or less than 0.01 inches, no precipitation, and no precipitation, respectively. There was no precipitation recorded on the day of the accident. The fuselage exhibited aft crushing to about the rear cabin entry door frame and cockpit roof was broken open. The engine compartment exhibited aft crushing damage. The leading edge of both wings exhibited aft crushing about 1/3 wing chord. The deformation included upward bending near the forward portion of both wing tank fuel filler necks. Both wing fuel tanks were broken open. Both wings exhibited about a 90-degree crush angle. The outer wing section of the left wing was had greater relative aft deformation and was curled upwards. The empennage was bent laterally toward the right about 10 degrees and the left horizontal stabilizer and its elevator tip was bent upwards. Flight control continuity from all the flight control surface to the cockpit controls was confirmed. MEDICAL INFORMATION The pilot was issued a third class airman medical certificate dated December 2, 2011, with the following limitation: “Holder must wear corrective lenses for distant vision while exercising the privileges of his airman certificate.” The FAA Final Forensic Toxicology Fatal Accident Report for the pilot reported: No carbon monoxide was detected in blood, cyanide testing was not performed, no ethanol was detected in vitreous, and no listed drugs were detected in urine. An autopsy of the pilot was performed by the Jackson County Medical Examiner, Kansas City, Missouri. The cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force trauma. WRECKAGE AND IMPACT INFORMATION The main wreckage, which included the fuselage, attached wings and empennage with their respective control surfaces, engine, and propeller was located in a field about 0.25 nautical miles southwest of the departure end of runway 19 at an elevation of about 705 feet mean sea level. The airplane was oriented in an upright position and a tail to nose heading of approximately 170 degrees. The landing gear jack screw extension was consistent with the landing gear in the retracted position. The flap jack screw extension was consistent with flaps in the 10-degree position. The empennage trim jack screw extension was consistent for a setting for a flaps 10 degree takeoff. There was no evidence of soot or fire. Both wing fuel caps were in place and the fuel cap locking tabs were in the down position and flush with the top of the fuel caps. The fuel caps were removed and all of the fuel cap components were in place. A brown colored stain was present on the left fuel tank filler neck flange. Both fuel caps were replaced and locked into place and water was poured over both fuel caps, which resulted in the water pouring out from the underside of both fuel caps. The fuel caps were interchanged and water was poured over each fuel cap, which resulted in the same effect. Examination of the fuel tanks revealed that a black colored sealant was present along the bottom of the wing fuel tank ribs. The sealant did not cover any of the holes at the bottom of the ribs. There were no obstructions in the fuel sump system. The fuel line from the fuel selector to the engine was broken open and separated. The fuel selector knob was bent and positioned near the left fuel tank selection. The ignition key switch was at the BOTH position. The mixture, propeller, and throttle control knobs were in the forward position. Examination of the engine confirmed control continuity of the mixture, propeller, and throttle controls from their respective engine accessories to the cockpit controls. Borescope inspection of the engine cylinders revealed no anomalies. The engine was turned through by rotating the propeller by hand, during which air was MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 25 drawn in and expelled through each top spark plug hole. Valve train continuity was confirmed during the engine rotation. The magneto was rotated by hand and electrical continuity through the ignition harness was confirmed. Examination of the airplane engine revealed the presence of a liquid consistent with water present in the fuel servo in a proportion estimated to half of that of remaining liquid that was consistent with 100 low lead aviation fuel. The fuel injector diaphragm was disassembled, and a liquid consistent with water was present under the diaphragm. The airplane instrument panel was damaged by impact forces. The airplane’s hour meter was separated from the instrument panel and three of the digits were between values. The hour meter indicated 1,176.2. The tachometer was of digital type, and no reading was obtained. TESTS AND RESEARCH There were no reports of fuel contamination and/or loss of engine power by airplanes fueled at the airport self-serve fuel pump where the accident airplane was fueled from. Examination of the airport fuel facility did not reveal any fuel contamination. The flight instructor, who provided the pilot’s Mooney airplane training, stated that he taught the pilot to use the fuel strainer to check the fuel and that it takes about 10-15 minutes for contaminants to settle. They discussed that Mooney airplanes can allow water through the fuel cap O-rings. According to the Mooney M20J Pilot’s Operating Handbook and FAA Approved Airplane Flight Manual, Section 4, Normal Procedures, the Preflight Inspection checklist precedes the Before Engine Starting Check checklist. The Preflight Inspection stated to sump the fuel tank sump drains. According to the Airplane Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-3A), Chapter 11,Tran-sition to Complex Airplanes, Takeoff and Climb: “Normally, the landing gear should be retracted after lift-off when the airplane has reached an altitude where, in the event of an engine failure or other emergency requiring an aborted takeoff, the airplane could no longer be 26 www.mooneypilots.com landed on the runway. This procedure, however, may not apply to all situations. Landing gear retraction should be preplanned, taking into account the length of the runway, climb gradient, obstacle clearance requirements, the characteristics of the terrain beyond the departure end of the runway, and the climb characteristics of the particular airplane.” The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident as follows: The pilot’s improper decision to attempt continued flight after a momentary loss of engine power with usable runway remaining. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear, the loss of engine power due to fuel system water contamination, and the pilot’s failure to detect the fuel contamination during the preflight inspection. DO YOU REALLY WANT TO FLY? Pilots love to fly. Why else would a person go to the trouble to obtain a pilot certificate if he or she didn’t want to fly? After all, it is neither an easy privilege to obtain nor the least expensive way to spend one’s discretionary income. No, we would take up sailing or golf if we didn’t love to fly. Flying is what you do when you own an airplane like a Mooney. But there are times when all the signs point to not flying and it is up to us as pilots to recognize them when they are present. Remembering back to my student pilot days, one of the first aviator tasks my instructor presented to me was the preflight inspection. You would have thought we were going into combat with that warn out old Cessna 150 so thorough was his demonstrated preflight. After all, how many systems or things could go wrong with the diminutive little trainer from Wichita? But, his point was “dead is dead” no matter how simple or complex an airplane was, so I was indoctrinated on completing a THOROUGH preflight inspection no matter how easy the flight was going to be or how simple the airplane. Every airplane flight manual, or POH I have encountered during my flying career includes somewhere within, the manufacturers recommended before flight aircraft inspection procedure. It usually takes the form of a handy little diagram with a checklist reference for the important checks that should be made to assure the machine is airworthy. Mooney includes one in the M20J Pilots Operating Handbook. One (actually 3) of these checks involves draining and checking of the fuel system. We all know – or should know – that Mooneys have wet wing fuel tanks and each tank has a sump drain located at the lowest point in the tank. In addition, the fuel strainer, located adjacent to the fuel selector valve, has filter drain that is the lowest portion of the fuel system outside of the tanks. All three should be drained before flight to check for contaminates like water. Most pilots are also aware that water being heavier than Avgas, will settle to the lowest point in a fuel system or line. Given enough “wait” time, it will separate from the gas and be easily drainable. However and here’s the kicker, if there is not enough “wait” time between refueling and flight, the water will remain in solution and likely present itself at a very inopportune time. We all know that, but that’s not really my point in this discussion. I really want to address Aeronautical Decision Making. If you have not read the Editorial go there now. ADM is what went wrong on this flight. There were 3 times that had the pilot made a different decision; the fatalities might have been prevented. And remember an accident is just a chain of events that strung together make the outcome inevitable. Break the chain and the accident doesn’t happen. We’ve already addressed the preflight inspection. The refueling prior to departure was also a contributor because it didn’t allow enough “wait” time for any water in the fuel system to separate from the gas and be drainable by the pilot. And to compound matters, the quick before takeoff runup was not thorough enough to further allow the presence of H2O to be discovered before things started happening in earnest. But the real link to this accident was the first indication of engine problems right after lift-off. I have mentioned before in the LOG that while I have managed to survive aviation and acquire several thousand hours of time in the air, I didn’t chalk all those hours up to my overwhelming skill as a pilot. No, I have made my share of mistakes (and perhaps someone else’s share too) in aircraft, but I have always been brought back from the brink by some greater power then myself. Call it what you want, but I refer to the “Big Chief Pilot in the Sky” who has let me live another day so that I could learn (and perhaps teach) from my mistakes. And let me tell you fear is a great motivator! One of the things I have learned in 9000 + hours of flight is that “if it don’t feel right…it ain’t right.” And I can’t imagine that when the engine of this unfortunate pilot’s Mooney hesitated right after lift-off, things felt right. No, give me a power hesitation during the early stage of a takeoff, if there is runway left I’m going to land. I don’t need a picture to realize that the best place to do diagnostics on an airplane is on the ground. For me this is a training issue. During training, when engine malfunctions are discussed or practiced, the option of not taking a sick or even partially sick airplane into the air should be an automatic. In multi-engine training and flight, “Accelerate-Stop” or “Aborted Takeoff” runway planning are part of every preflight calculation. And they are part of every takeoff briefing too even for those of us who fly with only one operating motor. If that motor makes a strange sound (or no sound at all) and you have runway left…land. Finally, if you do find yourself up in the air but wanting to be on the ground; be very careful about attempting a return to the airport or departure runway. It takes more air under the wings than you might expect especially if a steep bank is motivated by this wish. Practicing – at a safe altitude – an emergency return is a great way to see what your Mooney requires for a 90o, 180o or 270o turn. A better decision for our unfortunate aviator might have been an “off-airport” landing where he kept control of the airplane and avoided the departure from controlled flight that resulted from the stall/spin. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 27 2015 MAPA SAFETY FOUNDATION PILOT PROFICIENCY PROGRAMS Cost Per Person $845 GIVE US THREE DAYS AND WE WILL PREPARE YOU FOR SAFER FLYING! There will be activities planned so spouses and friends are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at one of the PPP’s. ______February 6-8, 2015 _____April 24-26, 2015 Fort Myers, FL Santa Maria, CA June 5-7, 2015 September 11-13, 2015 Chattanooga, TNAtlantic City, NJ October 9-11, 2015 Fort Worth, TX Have you attended a PPP previously?If, so, how many times? Name:MAPA # Address: City:State: Zip: Tel:Cell: FAA E-Mail: Mooney Model: N#Year: If you would like credit for the New FAA Wings Program sign up at www.FAASafety.gov and request credit for course after completion. Your registration for a course is secured only upon receipt of payment and this completed form. We will mail or fax a confirmation letter approximately one month prior to the start of the course. Please make checks payable to: MAPA Safety Foundation Mail your checks to: MAPA Safety Foundation 1885 Airport Loop Rd. Ste 100 Kerrville, TX 78028 Contact Information: Phone 830-315-8008 Fax: 830-315-8011 28 www.mooneypilots.com SANTA MARIA--Pilot Profieciency Program BY TED CORSONES Our Mooney pilots have many favorite sites for their pilot proficiency programs. Santa Maria, California is high on their list. For this reason, we will return to the Santa Maria Valley, nestled in the foothills of the Santa Barbara County wine country, on the weekend of April 24-26, 2015. We will stay at the recently renovated Radisson Santa Maria Hotel. It is a full service hotel with abundant amenities and, as usual, we have negotiated an excellent rate for your accommodations. Our airport will be the Santa MariaHancock Field (SMX). It is a towercontrolled field and it shares a common boundary with our hotel, enabling us to exit our hotel and walk directly to our airplanes. It features GPS, RNAV, ILS, LOC/DME BC and VOR approaches. Our FBO host, Central Coast Jet Center, will be offering us discounts on the fuel and all services. Santa Maria is blessed with a temperate climate – ideal for flying as well as vacationing. You may wish to allow yourselves a few extra days and visit some of its public offerings, such as the Museum of Flight; the Natural History Museum; Historical Society Museum; Railroad Museum; and a Motorcycle Museum. Nearby, is the quaint town of Los Alamos and its Union Hotel – built as a stagecoach stop in 1880. Thereafter take the scenic 20-mile drive that winds through gentle rolling hillsides and vineyards. It will take you to 13 local wineries ranging from the small, rustic family-owned operations to large, modern facilities. Be sure to have a designated driver behind the wheel. Then return to Santa Maria and experience a sumptuous Santa Maria Style Barbecue – barbecued sirloin, salsa, pinquito beans, toasted French bread and green salad. Vandenberg Air Force Base in nearby Lompoc welcomes visitors to its Space Endeavor Center and Space and Missile Heritage Center and, with prior reservations, it offers free tours of the entire base every Wednesday. A walk through the Rancho Guadalupe – Nipomo Dunes Preserve, located in Guadalupe, is high on all tourists’ itinerary. This spectacular ecological preserve boasts the highest beach dunes in the Western United States – some towering to 500 feet. One of my favorite stops is the authentic Danish Village of Solvang. The architecture mirrors the architecture of many villages in Denmark and the restaurants and bakeries emulate the magic tastes of the home country. At the completion of the program, each eligible pilot will be endorsed for a flight review, instrument proficiency check, and will receive FAA WINGS credits. Pilots will also be awarded Certificates of Successful Completion of a Mooney specific recurrent training program. Many insurance carriers are now asking pilots on their renewal applications whether they have received recurrent flight training during the year. So, be sure to send your agent a copy of the completion certificate that we will provide to you. This should have a beneficial effect on the insurance premium. Please check our website for more information about our organization at Mooney Safety Foundation. So that you will not be disappointed, I encourage you to make your reservations without delay. Complete the registration form in this magazine and mail it, together with your check to: MAPA Safety Foundation, Inc., 1885 Airport Loop Road, Suite 100, Kerrville, TX 78028. This will ensure you a slot at the program. If you have any questions, you may call MAPA at 830-315-8008 and speak with Lela Hughes; or you may call me directly. We look forward to seeing you in Santa Maria. Safety Is No Accident MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 29 CALENDAR OF EVENTS LET’S DO LUNCH Florida Lunch Group Future Dates and locations of our lunches are as follows: We meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Saturday of all events. Please contact Dave at daveanruth@aol. com or 352-343-3196 if possible before coming so the restaurant can be given an accurate count. Or by the Thursday night before for last minute changes if you are not on my e-mail list. Feb. 14, Bartow (BOW) March 14, Fort Pierce (FRP) April 11, New Smyrna Beach (EVB May 9, Winter Haven, (GIF) June 13, Williston (X60) July 11, Sebring (SEF) August 8, Saint Augustine (SGJ) Discussion Forums for Mooney Enthusiasts There are a couple of e-mail discussion forums for pilots and others interested in Mooneys. One of these mailing lists tries to stay focused on Mooneys, while the other covers a wider range of aviation topics, and even strays into non-aviation discussions. All are welcome and lists are completely free of charge. To learn more or to join these lists, visit the web page http://www.aviating.com/mooney/lists/ html. That page is part of the Mooney Junction web site (http://www.aviating.com/mooney) which has a number of pages of information related to owning and flying Mooneys. Mooney Ambassadors--Share the Passion! *Support our Mooney Airplane Company *Promote General Aviation *Have someplace wonderful to fly. For more information about the Mooney Ambassadors or to register to attend an event please go to our website: www.MooneyAmbassadors.com Email: [email protected] New Jersey Mooney Pilots Group The New Jersey Mooney Pilots Group was founded to bring together owners and pilots of all vintages of Mooneys in the New Jersey, New York, and nearby region. 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Other Services --- visit our website www.lasar.com MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 31 Peripheral Vascular Disease & The FAA By Larry Marshall, MD, AME, HIMS SPECIALIST The obstruction of any major vessel of the body is considered disqualifying for any pilot classification. However, after successful surgical correction, an airman may seek certification from the Federal Aviation Administration under Title 14 CFR 67.401. Peripheral vascular disease with evidence of circulatory obstruction requires special issuance from the FAA. The airman needs to show successful recovery from vascular surgery and no compromise to circulation or functional limitations to limb. In review of the literature much aeromedical research has been done regarding peripheral arterial disease by the military and by aerospace medicine and astronauts. A lot can be related to civilian pilots as well. Excluding all the complex physiology, and physics, we will explain it in an understandable way. Arteries take blood away from the heart and oxygenate tissue. Veins bring blood back to the heart which is blood that has released its oxygen into the tissues of the body. Arteries are vessels (tubes) with thicker walls than veins. Anything that increases pressure on the outside of an artery can collapse it and interfere with blood flow downstream. It is known that weightlessness can cause increased fluid and swelling outside arteries. Sitting for extended periods of time such as in an airplane cockpit can also increase swelling in tissues. Much of this is because of increased venous pressure due to pressure on veins which return blood to the heart. This increased pressure will cause the diffusion of serum (fluid) out of the veins into fluid dependent tissue, causing ankle and leg swelling which pushes on arteries and compresses them. Pregnant women with a large uterus experience this because the uterus pushes against veins and increases venous pressure thus causing leg and ankle swelling. Obese folks can experience this, also. For a normal individual without a blocked artery, nothing really happens. For 32 www.mooneypilots.com an individual with a blocked artery (peripheral artery disease, PAD), a lot can happen. Long flights, spins, and unusual attitudes can dramatically affect the circulatory system of pilots. There are several types of peripheral artery disease (PAD), mostly affecting the legs; sometimes the arms. The most common type is slow in progression usually from high cholesterol and/or tobacco use which will cause a blockage with plaque. The other type is from a blood clot that blocks a peripheral distal artery which usually will originate from the heart due to abnormal fibrillation or beat. These usually form quickly and onset of pain in a leg is a new symptom. There are other causes that are less common that is beyond the scope of this article. Plaque in an artery interrupts smooth blood flow and creates a turbulent effect. This engages a clotting mechanism that blocks the artery at the site of the plaque. One will experience pain and coldness to the extremity. Another symptom is claudication which is a cramping pain or tiredness to the leg when walking a short distance and is relieved by resting. In severe cases, there can be infection with gangrene of the limb from lack of blood flow. There can also be a lot of muscle wasting below the obstruction. Some solutions to correct PAD are the following: Grafts can be harvested from various veins and arteries and used for bypass surgery. Synthetic material usually, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTEE), can be used. Endovascular surgery. Thromboendarterectomy (removal of the atherosclerotic plaque). These procedures are determined by clinical symptoms, Doppler studies (visualizing blood flow with an ultrasound machine), and CAT scans of the area. MRA and angiography are also tools used to diagnose PAD. If not attended to promptly, there can be nerve damage, muscle wasting, or infections requiring amputations. If you are unfortunate enough to experience the above, it may not be the end of your flying days. Depending on the severity, success and conditions of your recovery will determine the requirements for special issuance from the FAA. Your AME is required to defer your medical for special consideration. As mentioned in previous articles, make an appointment with your AME before your medical and bring medical documentation. He or she can help you organize and be prepared at the time of your flight physical so it can be prepared and packaged before being sent to the FAA. If the FAA doesn’t have to ask for more information, then you should receive your medical sooner rather than later. A current status report from your treating doctor is most helpful. The status report should mention efforts being made to prevent future PAD events, such as weight reduction, smoking cessation, cholesterol control, exercise, etc. Also mention medications and their lack of side effects, as well as the doctor’s prognosis (short-term and long-term outlook for your future and the disorder), hospital reports, labs, imaging studies, and anything suggested by the AME. In most cases, the FAA will approve a special issuance with instructions for the AME to issue a medical next time, if all is well. Usually they will ask for future medical information that will be with your treating doctor, and don’t forget to bring updated information to your AME at the time of your next flight physical. He or she has to review it so they can issue the medical. This reviews the highlights of PAD and, hopefully, it was helpful and informative. Feel free to call or email us with questions. If we are busy, then we will get back to you. Larry J. Marshall, 20547, HIMS M.D., AME (619) 443-3843 Email: com DRLJMLKSD@sdcoxmail. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 33 Southwest Texas Aviation, Inc. Serving Mooney Owners Worldwide for over 28 years!!!! (800) 749-SWTA •ServiceParts •Maintenance •Inspections •Repairs www.swta.net [email protected] SanMarcos,TexasMunicipalAirport:KHYI 34 www.mooneypilots.com Fantastic Vacations for Mooney Owners If you make reservations at one of these vacation spots offered by our members, please let us know your opinion so we can pass the information along to other members. We have not been at any of these vacation locations and are unable to provide further information. Send e-mail to [email protected] or fax 830 315-8011 Myrtle Beach, SC Oceanfront home, by Mooney owner, 3BR, solarium, 2 B, oceanfront gazebo & deck, legacyproperty.net Mention MAPA for discount. 1-1-3097 Karole Jensen. Put-In-Bay, OH Put a Little Island in your life. Beautiful Private Single Family Home Pilots Fly into Put-in-Bay Airport (3W2). Our home is just across the street from the runway. Located right on Beautiful Lake Erie with 3 bedrooms; 2 baths; completely furnished. No Smoking; No Pets; Seasonal rent only from Memorial Day thru Labor Day Call: Ron Borchert at 330-659-9664 or 216-701-5252. MAPA Discounts. [email protected] Myrtle Beach, SC Kingston Plantation, 2-bedroom villa, 1 king and 2 twin beds with sleeper sofa, flat screen televisions, pool, kiddy pool, tennis courts & spa. Visit http:// enjoymyrtlebeach.net. Very close to CRE. Call Tom Mcintire, 304-232-8600, [email protected] Martha’s Vineyard 4 Bedroom 3000’ private home overlooking Vineyard Sound. East Chop residence has fireplaces balconies full kitchen 3 bath, oil heat, and walk to pristine public beaches tow of Oak Bluffs. References and security deposit required. MAPA members only: MAPA members only: May, $6000/wk; June 15-Sept 15, $7000/week. June 15-Sept 15 $8500/wk. 847-234-1627, E-mail: [email protected] Books up quickly “ Barry Carroll North Myrtle Beach, SC Oceanfront, 3BR condo, sleeps 6 very comfortably, fly into Grand Strand airfort (CRE) rent a car at the FBO and you can be at our condo on the beach in about 10 minutes. It’s the perfect place for your family’s summer vacation or a golf outing in the spring or fall. Please visit www.shalimar8c.4t.com for photos, information and directions. Call me for reservations, mention that you are a Mooney pilot and receive a 20% discount, 610-767-1699, Howard Slugocki. Also a (1) bedroom condo is available. San Diego, CA Beautiful San Diego Apartment just minutes from airport, museums, Sea World, & beaches. This cozy & quite 1 bedroom apartment is nestled in the heart of Balboa Park. A large deck patio with trees overlooking a delightful canyon, walking distance to golf, dining, and shopping. Call Jim Abraham 602-570-1362 Sanibel Island, FL 25 minutes from Ft. Myers (KFMY) Page Field to a ground floor 2 bdrm 2 bath tropical paradise condo that sleeps 6 people. Overlooking beautiful garden only steps from heated pool or one of Advertising spaces on this page are available for $30.00 each. Send email to lela.hughes@ sbcglobal.net or fax 830-315-8011 the best shelling beaches in Florida. Rates and any questions – Lhc271@ comcast.net or call Rick Senseney 765621-0601 Pinetop, AZ Spend the summer or the holidays in Pinetop, AZ nestled in the beautiful White Mountains, within a short 20 minute drive of the Show Low Airport (SOW). Call 929-369-4000 and ask for rentals or check out the website at www. resortaz.com Boyd Maddox FOR RENT-ALASKA Flying to Alaska? Apartment/Hangar located PAUO (Willow, AK) great fishing, sightseeing, hiking and flying. 4400 ft. hard pack gravel runway with paved run up areas. Near Denali National Park, easy drive or flight to Anchorage, Homer, Fairbanks, etc. Daily rent $120, or weekly $700 car available for reasonable daily rent, apartment is rustic but clean, warm and dry. Fuel on airport. Randy 907-441-9252 mention you are a MAPA member. Advertise Your Vacation Spot! Vacation spot information has been provided by MAPA members, therefore MAPA accepts no responsibility or liability regarding information published. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 35 C L A SSIFIED Each MAPA member is entitled to two (2) classified ads each year at no charge. Limited to 17 lines per issue. If MAPA member is advertising items for sale in connection with his commercial enterprise, this does not qualify under members free program. Commercial Classified rate is $5.00 per line including address; $30.00 minimum charge. All classified ads must be received by the 10th of the month preceding this issue, i.e. June 10, for inclusion in July issue. The following classified advertisimg is provided by MAPA for the benefit of our members. MAPA makes no warranty as to the correctness or accuracy of any statememts made herein. All ad copy is provided by the advertiser. Specifications are subject to verification by purchaser upon inspecton. Send your ads to [email protected] or fax to 830-315-8011. MAPA members when you sell your airplane let us know who the new owner is so we can send a MAPA membership package to them. Or have the new owner contact us about membership. The following is a list of the frequently abbreviated words: TT - Total Time SPOH Since Prop Overhaul TTAF - Total Time Airframe SFRM Since FactoryRemanufactured Engine TTAF & E- Total Time Airframe and Engine Or TTAE- Total Time Airframe and Engine SFREM Since Factory Remanufactured Engine SFO- Since Factory Overhaul NDH No Damage History SMOH - Since Major Overhaul P & I Paint & Interior “AIRCRAFT WANTED” Mooneys, All Models!! Run out ok; needing P&I, radio upgrades ok; fast discriminate transactions on your ramp, 20 years experience/references. Jim Cardella 760-803-3093 email: [email protected] Pippen-York Flying Machine Co., Inc. Avionics, Autopilots, Stormscopes, GPS, Intercoms, & Xpdr/Alt. Certification Fredericksburg, TX Toll Free 1-877-997-8205 LASAR SITE FREE WEB List Your Mooney for sale free at www. lasar.com form under “Mooneys for Sale” LASAR PARTS, SERVICE & SALES Check out Lake Aero Styling & Repair’s “LASAR” Web Site: www.lasar.com: New under Mooneys for Sale, “List your Mooney for free” and Mooney Instructors”. Also check out Parts, Mods, and Services! LASAR, est. 1975. 707-263-0412, email: parts-mods@lasar. com and [email protected] – “like” us on facebook!! 36 www.mooneypilots.com MOONEY SPECIALISTS A combined maintenance and new flight training facility located at the TrentonRobbinsville Airport (N87) in Central Jersey. Factory trained mechanics with over 100 years combined experience in performing speed mods, annuals, PC repair, major airframe structural repair, and general airframe upgrades, instrument panels. Dave Mathiesen at Air-Mods Flight Center (609) 259-2400. Website is www.airmodsflightcenter. com and email [email protected] . 1969 M20E CHAPARRAL 3069TT, 369 SMOH w/new heavy crankcase, Lycoming Cylinder kits, New nozzles for camshaft oiling. All logs, NDH, always hangared, no corrosion, bladders, new donuts, Fresh annual, LASAR cowling and all speed mods, Magnaflite starter, GEM, Excellent avionics: Narco coms 810 & 120, NAV 825 & ID825/GS, NAV121, DME 890, ATSOA transponder, King KR87 ADF, Marker, Audio panel, intercom, stormscope, S-TEC PSS-69 w/VS & GS, Digital OAT, GPS, fresh annual, Prop governor, vac pump, mags-all low time since O/H. Excellent P & I, white, red, black. Maintained like new, 2nd owner 41 years. Lost medical, $60,000 details & photos: Acie Dozier 512-787-0203, TX email: [email protected] 1987 M20K 252 NDH, TTAF 4820, TTSFRM 1233, annual due 07-15, King Silver Crown KFC 150, $99,900.00. Kerry WY 307-789-6866 or email: [email protected] 1965 M20E TT4697, SMCH810, Case replacement, new lifters, main/rod bearings, fuel bladder, 3 bladed prop, many mods. Jan 2016 annual. Award winner at Mooney convention. Gorgeous unusual paint, always hangared, new GPS, 9 in/ out. $55,000 John Bradford, 719-7843838/719-429-5577 FOR SALE Mooney 252 G.W. increase parts: Right & Left Main Gear Spindles w/wheels, discs, brakes, Mid gear doors, new inner gear doors. $2,700. J. McCall 573-2200182 email: [email protected] FOR SALE McCauley 3 blade prop model #B3D32C417-D with polished spinner, TKS boots and slinger ring, log books, 650 total hours, no damage, just serviced with new cyl and resealed, removed from a 2006 M20M Bravo for a 4 blad MT conversion. $6500 plus shipping. Ed Koke 805-455-1140 email: [email protected] 1980 M20J N201E Total hours 2350, Lycoming IO360200HP, New prop, Mack 1700 Radio, PSA Engineering Audio panel, Jan 2013 3 blade HP German composite, Aspen PFD & MFD, TCAS, Garmin 530, WAAS, Stormscope, JPI 700, Century 41 Autopilot, speed brakes, new muffler, starter, Artificial Horizon, April 2014, very well maintained, excellent paint & Interior. Ron Klaus 949-322-4188. 1977 M20J 3570 TTAF, 1058 TSOH, Garmin 430, KX170B w/glideslope, S-TEC 20 autopilot with alt. hold, GPSS converter, Garmin GTX327 Transponder, Precise Flight vacuum system standby, IFR Cert., tanks resealed 2003, wing tip speed mod, shoulder harness for front seats, interior upgraded and excellent, exterior good quality, always hangared, 4 place intercom, new shock disks and tires – main gear and nose gear, and Sky-Tec starter. $71,000 hangared N. IN, Al at [email protected] or 312907-0682 1966 M20C 1 owner and always hangared since 1970, TT4489, SMOH 1529, prop overhaul with new hub 2010@TT4457, annual due 02-15, recent paint, interior fair, new landing gear shock discs, cowl closure mod, flapgap seals, EGT, electric gear, front shoulder harnesses, Narco Escort II, Garmin GPS/com 300XL, AT155 transponder, $20,000 or best offer, Mike Coren VA 757-351-3598 email: m_ [email protected] M20J PARTS Baggage door w/inside release mechanism ($300), Circuit breakers 1-50amp ($5 each), Aluminum hydraulic res. & fittings – 850002-501E ($25), trim motor, wiring & sprocket/ mounting plate Model 1C 373-6-523 ($100), complete set of push rods ($150) contact Rich @ 239-595-9511 or email: [email protected] 1986 M20K N252RK S/N 25-1094, Low Time! TT1090 Continental TS10-360-MB1 SMOH 289, King: HIS, 297B, KNS80 RNAV, 196 TSO COM/165 TSO NAV-com, KLN 90 GPS/KN 64 DME, KT 76A transponder, KR87 TSO ADF, KFC Autopilot w/flight director, S-TEC Yaw damper with trim, WX10A stormscope, Hoskins FT101 Fuel Monitor, intercom, O2, Prop de-ice, standby vac, speed brakes, 2 alternators, always hangared, dry climate bird, no damage history, moving up to a Bravo with TKS. This is a fantastic bird, fast and economical 170 KTS @11-12 GPH, paint is nice, no crazing on windows, fresh annual. $155,000. Robert Richard FL 786-581-7225 Garmin GNS 430W, KY 197 Century Autopilot with S-Tec altitude hold and ILS coupling-King KCS55A HSI, KT76A transponder, KMA 24 audio panel, KNS80, King KR87 digital ADF with remote indicator and flight timer, dual glideslopes, 3M WX10 stormscopes, JPI EDM 700 engine monitor, vertical compass card, updated panel lighting for night flights. SB 208 compliant, SB282 compliant. $89,900, Douglas Chyatte 610-937-9372, email: dchyatte@aol. com PARTING OUT 1967 M20F Extremely low time, highly modified air frame, parts include but not limited to complete 201 panel, one piece belly, cable operated speed brakes, fully adjustable lumbar seats with head rests, tail assembly, and most parts in between. Parts located in Michigan. Contact Tom Kobe 863-227-5339. 1986 M20K 252TSE N387WB, 25-1055, 3200 TT, 120 SMOH by Victor Aviation Limited Edition II to new limits, 10% workmanship warranty until December 2016. Prorated warranty until December 2021, 120 SNEW de-iced prop. Dec. 2011 firewall forward overhauled, new prop, shock discs, tires, brakes, and windows. This Mooney is squawk free and ready to fly with a full engine warranty until Dec. 2016. Garmin GNS 530, KFC 150 AP w/Flight Director, KAS297B altitude preselect/vertical speed select, KCS55A slaved HSI, KX165 w/ILS, KR87ADF, KLN88 Loran, KT76A transponder, KMA 24 Audio panel with 3 LMB, Flightcom 403 intercom, WX10A stormscope, Insight GEM610 Engine Monitor, Arnav FC10 Fuel Flow, too many items to list send email for more info. $161,900, located 57D Paul Boak 248-318-8849, or email: [email protected] 1986 M20K ROCKET Mooney 252 Rocket conversion for sale. 4572 TTSN, 1146 SFRM engine installed in April 2001. Turbo-wastegate controller-propeller and governor were overhauled at that time, 3 blade full feathering McCauley prop, 420 SPOH, GNS530 WAAS certified, KFC150 autopilot, altitude hold and preselect, JPI EDM730, Shadin fuel flow, GDL69 data link, dual glideslope, PM2000 intercom 4 position, front seats both hardwired for Bose, extended range tanks (104.6 usuable), resealed by Weep No More in 2006, built in oxygen, speed brakes, GAMI injectors, electric standby vac, heated prop, new paint, interior and windows in 2004, Midwest aircraft, all maintenance and annuals by Willmar Air Service (authorized Rocket service center) in MN, Fresh annual Oct. 2014 and Pitot/static done in July 2014. $149,900. Complete and detailed logbooks available in electronic format upon request. Call Tim Linquest 612220-3963 or email tim@strategicaircraft. com for photos and copies of last 5 years annuals email me [email protected] 1981 M20J 201 24-1161, N1003F, 3063 hours, 1099 SFOH, 85 SPOH- Sept. 2009, Annual due Nov. 2014, IFR. This low time 201 has been hangared in the Midwest and maintained by a Mooney specialized service center. It flies well and all avionics are in working order. A solid IFR platform. Tanis engine pre-heater, dual yoke mounted PTT, electric trim, autopilot disconnect, vacuum gauge, wing fuel sight gauges, standby vac. 1/3 SHARE IN ’91 BRAVO Based at KADS. This aircraft is a rare find and has the Ovation interior Mod. TKS, Full Garmin panel, Garmin 500,520.430. Fully loaded with too much to list. Call for details and specs. Marlon Lewinsky TX 214-876-7169 MOONEY ACCLAIM EXTERIOR LIGHTS Original strobe and Nav lighting equipment removed from a 2007 Acclaim just replaced by LED lighting. Includes 3-point high-intensity original equipment wingtip and tail STROBE LIGHTS with high-voltage power pack plus wingtip POSITION/NAV LIGHT units. Undamaged, perfect condition. Only one set available. All Mooney factory equipment as originally installed. Inexpensive way to repair wingtip damage, failed strobe components or to have as a shelf spare. $395 with free shipping. Email: [email protected] MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 37 1965 M20C TT4560, SMOH340, In/Out 7/8+, IFR cert., new instrument panel, IFR KLN94, KMA24 marker, KX155, ILS Nav/Com, KY97A dual comm., AT150 transponder, King ADF, GPS/NAV head, JPI engine analyzer/fuel flow. Monroy Traffic monitor, Inst. Ring lights, digital tach, Sky-Tec starter, SMOKE system, 1 piece WS, wingtip ext. strobe lights, speed mods, new plastic/carpet interior. New circuit breakers, resealed fuel tanks, new donuts, Johnson bar, hangared, annual Jan. 2015, $64,900. Wayne Baker, 931337-9282, TN, email; baker4493@ frontiernet.net 1978 M20J N201YL TT1982, 274 SMOH, US Navy Captain, Naval Aviator & professional pilot the only owner. Purchased directly from factory, excellent condition, always hangared. IFR instruments, red leather interior, Paint & Interior like new. Chrome spinner, tanks stripped and sealed 2008. “Mattituck Red Gold” overhaul 2002. Garmin GNS 530, Glideslope, Aeronetics 8130 HSI, Garmin 340 ann., Collins transponder, Century 11B autopilot, King 62 DME, Collins Nav/Com, Avionics 4 cylinder EGT/ OAT, Elect Trim, Alt static, aux power unit cable, ADF650 TSO, Innovations FM/AM radio, IFR qualified, 4 place intercom, sheep skin covers, fresh annual 05/01/14, all AD/s completed. No corrosion, best offer, contact Jim or Agnes in OR 503-647-0162 email: [email protected] photos by email 1968 M20F N3470N, S/N 680065, TT2,799, 635 SMOH, 62 SPOH, new prop control & hub 12/08, Elec gear, O&N Fuel Bladders, IFR, Garmin GNS430W, King KX155, PA Eng. Intercom, new carpet/armrest, nice paint/upholstery, hangared, current owner past 30 years. Asking $59,500 KY Stew Byrne 502-3397426 email: [email protected] 1977 M20J 1902 TTAF, SMOH 158, (2) KX170B, KT76A transponder, KR86 ADF, KMA 20 Audio panel TSO, Encoding Alt, Century 11B Autopilot, SBA400 Sigtronics intercom TSO, new Battery, vac pump. Electric Fuel Pump, Tanks resealed, Fresh annual 8/1/14, owned & hangared at PVT Airport MN since 1979, red leather interior, white exterior trimmed Maroon, Very clean in & out $72,500 (pictures available) Richard Molnau email: molnau.richard@gmail. com 38 www.mooneypilots.com AIRCRAFT TUG WANTED Looking for EZ-Go tug. Running or not, any condition. Please call or email Ron Borchert 216-701-5252, email: [email protected] 1977 M20J N201TG (Total Garmin) S/N24-0136, TTAF 4924, 856 SMOH, 219 SPOH, 98 STOH/w all new cylinder assemblies, last annual 3/2/14, IFR cert. until 11/1/14, maintained by Mooney Service Center. All Garmin avionics: GNS 530 WAAS, GNS430, (2) GI-106 ILS/GPS glide slope indicators, GTX330 transponder w/Mode S traffic, GMA 340 Audio Panel, autopilot STEC55Xw/alt. hold & glide slope coupling, JPI Fuel Scan 450 fuel computer, all over $45K when installed. Also, new tires full cover w/cowl plugs, gust lock, Sky-Tec starter, Gel battery, fair leather seats/paint. $92,500 OBO please email: [email protected] for photos and additional information. Terry Carlson 405-694-7011 OK LEASE YOUR MOONEY 5,000 hour pilot 3,500 in 231’s, 1,500 in Meridian’s and Bravo needs to lease Bravo/Acclaim, from mid-July to mid-September anticipate around 20 hours of flying total. Have hangar at KONP, Newport, Oregon, contact Steve Schuster OR 425-829-6576 or email: [email protected] 1968 M20F N333MT, S/N 680142, TT3150, 825 SMOH, 50 hrs since new Scimitar Prop, Factory Elec Gear. No Damage except gear up 1975, same owners since 1971. (Bought Ovation3) Collins Microline, everything works except ADF. IFR due 6/15. Useful load 1021. Many speed mods. Equipment list sent on request. $62,500 Marvin Torme email marv527@ gmail.com 1968 M20G Statesman N6913N, TT3670, SFRM 30 hrs., new Hartzell 3 blade prop 30 hrs., annual 10/13, new windscreen, upholstery 2010, KX170B Nav Com w/Localizer, KX170A, King KLN90B GPS, KT78TSO transponder Mode C. Hangared, Logs, Clean Sturdy and Smooth. $42,000 Jose Garcia 361-729-1333. 1995 M20R OVATION One owner since new, always hangared, King equipment, autopilot, HSI, JPI engine monitor, 20 STOH, WXI 1000, electric standby vac, electric trim, annuals at Dugosh, will give new annual at Dugosh, Fuel totalizer, retract Hobbs, KLN90 GPS, 1176 TT, $159,900, Walter Murray AR 501-258-6926 or email: [email protected] Press Release by Ted Luebbers Mooney Aircraft Convene at Leesburg for Burgers On Saturday January 10th 2015 the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 534 hosted the Mooney Lunch Group for a fly-in lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers at their hangar at the Leesburg International Airport, Leesburg Florida. The Mooney aircraft is a single engine general aviation plane with a distinctive vertical stabilizer. The leading edge is straight up slightly more than 90 degrees from the fuselage. Planes, pilots and their passengers convened at the EAA hangar from as far away as Canada and Alaska. It was a perfect day for flying with blue skies and hardly a cloud to be seen. Most of the Mooney pilots took advantage of the nice weather to fly in to the lunch. Eighteen planes made the trip and there were another five Mooney’s represented that are based at the Leesburg International Airport. The local EAA chapter 534 members put on the lunch for sixty people who attended. It just so happens that the chapter president is a Mooney owner. This is the second year the chapter hosted the Mooney group. The Mooney Lunch Group, mostly Mooney owners, fly to a Florida airport on the second Saturday of each month P1100010 to get together and swap stories of flying in general, talk about their planes and have a good time. The group has been doing this now for eleven years. After the lunch everyone was invited to the home of David and Ruth Taisch of Tavares to see Ruth’s backyard model train extravaganza. She has combined an interest in gardening and trains. She has a large collection of trains that operate remotely through a backyard diorama. David and Ruth were instrumental in the formation of the Mooney Lunch Group and of course they own a Mooney. If you would like more information about EAA chapter 534 you may go to the following web site.< www.534. eaachapter.org > Captions: Mooney Lunch Group 2015. All photos taken by Ted Luebbers P1100026 The distinctive vertical tail section of the Mooney aircraft sets it apart from most other small general aviation airplanes. There were eighteen planes lined up taking up both sides of the Leesburg International Airport FBO ramp. P1100031 Andy Rutherford from Petersburg, Alaska is a commercial pilot who flies mostly in Japan but lives in our Northern most state. He had come to Florida to pick up his new Mooney and fly it home. P1100020 Steve Barber from HoweyIn-The-Hills, FL was the EAA chapter 534 chef. He kept the burgers coming for 60 people who attended the Mooney Lunch Group. P1100010 Dan Singer flew up to the Mooney Lunch Group meeting from Marco Island ,FL. P1100021 The EAA chapter 534 hangar was big enough to seat the sixty people who attended the Mooney Lunch Group after a couple of planes were moved outside. P1100037 Ruth Taisch’s back yard railroad diorama provided after lunch entertainment. Ruth is also a licensed pilot who owns a Mooney with her husband Dave. Ted Luebbers EAA Chapter 534 P.I.O., 5849 Bounty Circle , Tavares, FL. 32778 P1100026 P1100027 Norton Wolf of London Ontario, Canada and Sarasota, Florida gave the lunch an international flavor. P1100020 P1100031 P1100037 P1100027 P1100021 MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 39 REGISTRATION “HOMECOMING CELEBRATION” Kerrville, TX May 13-17,2015 Name:MAPA #: Spouse/Guest Name: Address: City:State:Zip: Mooney Model/Year:N#: Phone:Fax: E-Mail Address: REGISTRATION INCLUDES: All planned meals (hospitality and registration May 13th at the Inn of the Hills, ice cream social, ladies luncheon and style show at Inn of the Hills, airport lunch during the beauty contest, plus admission into all technical forums (we have some new and very interesting forums planned). Forums will be in the meeting rooms of the Inn of the Hills. Factory tours will be available. You will be eligible for door prizes and a registration gift. May 13th Hospitality and registration, May 14th Exhibitors with breakfast and lunch in the exhibit area, and General Session will start at 8:00 am on Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Inn of the Hills REGISTRATION: $180 per person if paid by April 17 (# attending)$ After April 17 registrations fees will be $250.00 per person (# attending)$ PAYMENT Your registration may be paid by check, Master Card, Visa, American Express, and Discover. Send your payment along with this completed form to: MAPA Convention, 1885 Airport Loop Rd., Ste 100, Kerrville, TX 78028 You may phone or fax in your reservations to 830-315-8008 and (fax) 830-315-8011 . Bankcard #:Exp. Date: Signature: Note: Registration fees do not include hotel. If you are unable to attend after sending in your registration, please notify us by April 14th to receive full refund. After April 14th , we are committed to meals, guest speakers and other costs that cannot be refunded. (No shows/No Refund). Our Host Hotel is the Inn of the Hills. Their phone number is 800-2925690, let them know you are with the Mooney Pilots Assoc., and the rate is $99.00 per night, that rate expires on April 14, 2015 so please make reservations as soon as possible. Car rentals are available at the Kerrville Airport through Kerrville Aviation. Call them for details at 830-257-8840. 40 www.mooneypilots.com SIGN UP NOW FOR MAPA HOMECOMING CELEBRATION 2015 IN KERRVILLE, TX MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 41 DON’T LET SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN TO YOU IT ONLY TAKES ONE DISTRACTION TO MAKE A GOOD PILOT LOOK BAD Isn’t it time to add an extra margin of safety to your flying by upgrading your Mooney with a P2 6601 Audio Advisory System? Landing Gear Advisories Vne Overspeed Advisory Stall Warning Repeater Hour Meter Activation Call (952) 472-2577 or visit p2inc.com/mapa 42 www.mooneypilots.com CELEBRATING 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS - 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MOONEY FUEL TANKS ONLY. - SAME PEOPLE,SAME PLACE, SAME COMPANY. - THE BEST GUARANTEE ON THE MARKET 7 YEARS - OVER 950 MOONEY FUEL TANK RESEALS SINCE 1993 -ALL WORK IS AIR TIGHT WARRANTEE. -OVER 50 MONROY LONG RANGE TANKS INSTALLED $600 off on our 20th anniversary MONROY LONG RANGE TANK INSTALLATION Contact Edison (954) 938-9390 1(800) WET-TANK www.wetwingologistseast.com MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 43 MAPA MERCHANDISE Fleece Jackets: Black and gray $47.00 Golf Shirts: 100% cotton, Red/Black all sizes, Burgundy, Ivory, Pink, limited sizes $30.00 Jackets: Port Authority 85% polyster, 15% nylon, Black or Stone $67.00 T Shirts available in while only Limited Sizes $18.00 Caps: $15.00 Coffee Mugs: $6.00 Ladies New Shirts $35 each and come in black and purple potion. They are 62% Polyester, 33% Rayon, and 5% Spandex. They com in sizes Small - 2XLarge. Sizes do run a bit small. Qty. Color Denim Long Sleeve Shirts now available $35.00 Size Al Mooney Story Garment BagMade in the USA By: Gordon $24.95 Baxter $19.95 MERCHANDISE ORDER FORM Description Price Each Total Boots On The Ground: The Men and Women Who Made Mooney DVD $40.00 Shipping Info: Shipping charges for all orders $13.00. Includes all packaging, handling Sub-Total___________ within the U. S.. Your order is shipped UPS ground the same day of receipt. Texas Tax (8.125%)__________ Orders outside of the U. S. will be shipped with MasterCard or Visa only. Shipping/handling____$13.00 _ Int’l shipping charges will be charged to your credit card. Total $____________ Ship to:__________________________________________ Method Of Payment: Check, Visa/MasterCard, Address:_________________________________________ American Express Card#______________________ City:____________________________________________ Expiration Date:___________________________ State/Zip:________________________________________ Signature:__________________________________ Phone:__________________________________________ Email:________________________________________ MAPA 1885 AIRPORT LOOP RD., SUITE 100 KERRVILLE, TEXAS 78028 FAX: 830-315-8011 PHONE: 830-315-8008 44 www.mooneypilots.com NOTHING SAYS “HAPPY VALENTINES DAY” LIKE MAPA MERCHANDISE Mooney International Corporation Subject: Above & Beyond Award during October of 2014 Mooney International Corp. has recognized Kelly Zinsmeister for achievements above and beyond those of her primary responsibility. Most recently, her efforts with an overseas shipping project provided everyone with an example of Kelly’s enthusiasm and technical knowledge. Presenting her with the award is Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney International Corporation. MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 45 Advertisers Index Aero Comfort Aircraft Door Seals Aircraft Propeller Services Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co. 21 JB Aircraft Engine Service 15 2 JPI Instruments47 14 Lake Aero Styling31 2 Mena Aircraft Engines34 All American Aircraft11 Minnis Aviation 13 Alpha Aviation P2 Aviation Technology 42 Aviation Credit Corp22 Plane Cover 13 Cole Aviation23 Premier Aircraft Service 20 Don Maxwell Aviation Service Sky-Tec 15 5 42 Falcon Insurance Agency48 Southwest Texas Aviation, Inc. Gamijectors15 US Aviation Group42 Gemini Aircraft LLC dba Dugosh 4 Vantage Plane Plastics22 Hartzell Propellers 2 Wet-Wingologist East43 21 Weep No More 22 31 Zeftronics34 Hartzell Engine Tech Henry Weber Aircraft Dist. Inc. 34 Mooney International Corporation Mooney International Corporation 46 Subject: October Employee of the Month Subject: October Employee of the Month Mooney International Corp. has recognized Eric Raab, as one of the employees of the month for October, 2014. Eric’s relentless efforts in the facilities maintenance area, which encompasses the entire site, have been seen by everyone. His hard work is appreciated by all. Presenting him with the award is Jerry Chen, CEO of Mooney International Corporation. Mooney International Corp. has recognized Tim Shomette, as one of the employees of the month for October, 2014. Tim’s expert and dedicated support in the Quality Assurance Department ensured accuracy and completion of multiple projects. His rapport with employees, authorities, and vendors, make him a valuable and integral part of the production team. www.mooneypilots.com MAPA LOG FEBRUARY 2015 47 48 www.mooneypilots.com