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MAPA LOG
Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association
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APRIL 2015
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C O N T E N TS
• Volume 38 • Issue 4
FEBRUARY 2015
Columns
6
Editorial
by Trey Hughes
Need To Know
12 Insurance
by John Allen
Aviation Insurance Market-Where Is It Headed?
16 Medical Matter
by Dr. Bob Achtel
TIA
18 Ask Jerry
by Jerry Manthey
Jerry Answers Members
Maintenance Questions
Departments
Features
14 New MAPA Members
8 Two Mooney Pilots Fly
Nonstop FL to Guatemala
and Back
29 Safety Foundation Schedule
30 Calendar of Events
35 Fantastic Vacations
36 Classified Ads
40 MAPA Homecoming
Registration
44 Mooney Merchandise
46 Advertisers Index
24 Incidents & Accidents
10 Mooney International
Corp. Service Bulletin
27 Wright Brothers Master
Pilot Award “Patch” In
formation
by Hubert Compton
29 Master CFI Emeritus
Awarded to Chuck
Ebbecke
34 Press Release
by Lake Aero Styling &
Repair
by Trey Hughes
Incident Before Flight-M20K
26 Shop Talk
46 Mooney Employee of the
Month for November,
2014
Aging Mooney Aircraft Spark
Concerns
by Kerry McIntyre
32 Emotions, Medicine, Flying
and the FAA
by Larry Marshall AME
MAPA HOMECOMING
CONVENTION
Garment Bag page 44
@MAPA_Guy MAPA Members
ON THE COVER:
2006 Mooney Ovation 2 that
belongs to Roger Pickett
Photo Courtesy of:
KERRVILLE, TEXAS
MAY 13-17, 2015
photo was taken by Roger’s son over north Georgia
MAPA LOG APRIL 2015
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MAPA
Staff Trey Hughes
LOG
[email protected]
Lela Hughes
[email protected]
Jerry Manthey
Volunteers
Joe Schmerber
Ethel Manthey
Contributing Editors
Dr. Bob Achtel
John Allen
Chuck Ebbecke
Trey Hughes
Jerry Manthey
Larry Marshall
Kerry McIntyre
Dan Ohno & Rich Lytle
& The MAPA Members
Design Lela Hughes
Peggy Walker
[email protected]
Membership
If you have a problem or question about your membership, please call 830-315-8008
Back Issues
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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
*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 APRIL 2015
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F R OM T H E EXECUTI V E DI RECTO R
Editorial
by Trey Hughes, MAPA Staff
NEED TO KNOW
When I was a young guy, the phrase
“you don’t need to know” when used
by my parents usually meant that
whatever my inquiry was, they weren’t
going to tell me and they weren’t going
to tell me why. I didn’t have a “need
to know.” As a young parent myself, I
often reused this same phrase when my
kids asked me something that I didn’t
want to answer. It was a universal
copout.
But in aviation it means
something entirely different to a pilot.
I first learned about the aviation use
of “need to know” when I became an
instructor. I was taught by MY first
CFI instructor to stick to the “need to
know” subjects when teaching students.
This meant don’t get bogged down with
teaching minutia and only teach what
the student “needed to know” to safely
operate an airplane. This was a hard
concept to adhere to because any new
CFI wants to give (show?) their students
all the information that they themselves
possess. For me this usually resulted
in my difficulty remaining within a
defined window of time and most of
my ground school classes ran long.
However, as my teaching experience
grew, so did my understanding of the
concept “need to know,” and I soon
was able to incorporate the technique
successfully. Now, when I work with a
pilot transitioning into a new-to-them
Mooney, I teach every lesson from
the pilot’s perspective in the cockpit
not from a maintenance viewpoint.
Everything begins from the instrument
panel; if I can touch it I must know what
it does, how do I know it is working, if
it fails how (if I can) can I fix it in the
cockpit, if it fails will something else
fail too? I don’t need to know how the
watch was built to know how to tell
time and tell if the time is wrong.
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“Need to know” actually began to
help me in my pursuit to further my
aviation education.
When I began
the process of regaining my Aviation
Medical Certificate after a serious
illness, one of my goals was to obtain
the ATP Certificate along with a jet
type rating. While studying a new
airplane myself several years before,
I developed the habit of thoroughly
learning the aircraft’s annunciator
panel. By studying the warnings noted
there, and understanding what affect
a specific system warning had on the
aircraft, along with any other systems
affected by a given warning; I found
that I learned a lot of good information
about most systems contained in
the aircraft. I used this formula to
quickly learn the systems of the Cessna
Citation SII that was the subject of
my type rating training. I figured that
understanding the warnings along with
the limitations of the jet aided my
overall understanding of how to operate
the jet. If you can look at any aircraft
annunciator/warning panel and answer
3 questions; What does the light mean,
What do I do about it, Does it affect any
other system, you will be well ahead in
understanding your aircraft.
Of course “need to know” includes the
big “gotcha” thing, Aircraft Limitations.
Every pilot should know the various
limits placed on the aircraft and engine
by the manufacturer. These limits can
include; speeds, temperatures, pressures, power management (RPM, Manifold Pressure, Torque, and Pounds of
Thrust etc.), weights, performance and
altitudes.
Besides the “need to know” things, there
are “nice to know” items as well. This
would be pretty much everything else
relative to the aircraft and its operation.
However, while “nice to know” is nice to
know, there is a clever reference that is
available to the Mooney pilot – the Pilot
Manual or Pilot’s Operating Handbook
(POH) depending on which reference is
appropriate to the year of manufacture
– that contains all the “nice to know”
stuff. Here is where you’ll find such
good stuff as; tire pressures, battery
size and voltage, wing span, how the
landing gear operates, the engine
model, recommended fuel type, cabin
width, engine oil type and quantity,
where the aircraft data plate is located
etc. Since the POH is always handy in
the cockpit (required by regulation), if
there is a “nice to know” question about
aircraft operations not on the “need to
know” list, a quick check here will find
the answer.
So what are your “need to know”
things? Depending on your model
of Mooney, your list might be long
or short. Start with your annunciator
panel or warning lights and learn what
they mean, what you can do about
them if anything, and will that warning
light cause something else to go wrong
if you don’t react correctly. Thoroughly
review aircraft limitations and add
these to your “need to know” list. Then
move to your PM or POH and see what
is “need” versus “nice” to know and
work on understanding them. You’ll
be surprised how much you will learn
about your aircraft.
DMARC AND MAILMAN
I receive regular messages from some
members of the MAPA CHAT LIST
about their inability to receive posts
sent to the list and don’t see anything
that they post themselves. This is an
issue that email list providers (like
MAPA) have been facing for some time
now as AOL and Yahoo has tried to
increase their internet security. While
I can’t really explain it technically, AOL
and Yahoo have implemented a strict
Domain-based Message Authentication,
Reporting and Confirmation (DMARC)
policy that will cause posts from Yahoo.
com users to be bounced by many other
services. These bounces can cause other
members of our list to be removed while
the offending Yahoo or AOL member is
left alone.
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.
We, rather our electronic web-guru
whom I call the “technerd” is working
on some steps that we can try to make
this less annoying for our list members.
Just please understand that we try to fix
a problem that really resides with AOL
and Yahoo.
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.
HOMECOMING
This is almost the last reminder that
you will see in the MAPA LOG about
the upcoming MAPA Convention –
Homecoming 2015. Time is running
out to get your registration in and take
advantage of the reduced fee for early
response.
Things are coming together for the
40th reunion of the Mooney Aircraft
Pilots Association. 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 onWednesday May 13 with “Arrival Day” where
attendees flying in to Kerrville will
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. The full schedule
of activities can be found on our website
www.mooneypilots.com.
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 APRIL 2015
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Two Mooney
Pilots Fly
Nonstop
FL
to Guatemala
and Back
by Dan Ohno and Rich Lytle
Living in south Florida, (Wing South
Airpark, Naples), one of my favorite flyin vacations had been to the Bahamas. It
was a no hassle trip that only required an
out/inbound flight plan and a call to US
customs on the way back. The Bahamas
had a nominal departure tax of $5/
passenger and none for the pilot. Those
days are long gone and since 9/11 our
government has also made it more
difficult for general aviation pilots to
fly to any foreign country, requiring a
aircraft decal, and filing inbound and
outbound eAPIS computer reports.
Also our customs requires a telephone
call within 24 hours of the ETA to
US customs (any international flight
inbound requires this). To add insult
to injury, the Bahamian government
has now increased their fees with a $50
arrival and $29/person (including the
pilot) departure tax, with the same old
nonfunctional telephone speed-dial
service etc. that never works!
Fed up with the Bahamas high cost
of doing business, I decided to try
something different and invited my
neighbor, a fellow Mooney pilot, to
join a group fly-in to Guatemala with
the hope of visiting old Navy friends in
Costa Rica.
Dan and I joined Jim Parker’s (Caribbean
Flying Adventures) group and departed
Marathon, FL for Guatemala City in
my, new to me, 1984 M20K, on Friday
the 20th of February. We talked to the
Cuban controllers most of the way
down and I even remembered to set
29.92 when we transitioned from Miami
to Cuban airspace. Cuba’s transition
altitude is only 3,000 feet. Although
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photo: left to right; Dan Ohno, Oscar
Avalle, and Rich Lytle
we penetrated the Cuban ADIZ, we did
not need a Cuban overflight permit on
this leg, apparently because we were
just off shore. I have always enjoyed
dealing with the mostly female Cuban
controllers who are always courteous,
professional and don’t charge a
flyover fee-unlike Mexico! Flying
into Guatemala City was a magical
experience for me, over the spectacular
volcanoes surrounding the city. I was more than thrilled at the
performance of my K model making the
5 & one-half hour crossing non-stop
with no mechanical hiccups and plenty
of reserve fuel. Most of the others had
to refuel in Mexico, spending up to 3
hours paying fees and dealing with
the Mexican bureaucracy. We rapidly
cleared customs and taxied to the
Guatemala Aero Club where we were met
with open arms and a cool Mojito. We
were greeted by a fellow Mooney pilot,
Oscar Avalle, center in picture, who
showed us his beautifully updated
M20C model. Oscar told us he has the
only Mooney in Guatemala. Dan my
neighbor is in the picture on the left,
me on right. After 3 luxurious days in
the first class Camino Royal hotel in
Antigua (the old capital), it was on to
Mondo Maya Int’l, near the site of the
famous Tikal Mayan ruins. Picture
of me climbing one of Tikal unique
pyramids, which are oriented to the
cardinal points like the great pyramids
of Giza. While enjoying the sights of
Tikal and shopping in Flores (ancient
Mayan capital/island city) for 4 days, we
made the decision to scrub Costa Rica
due to unforeseen expenses. As Mondo
Maya has no avgas, Dan did a great job
getting permission to land at Belize for
fuel and we successfully surmounted
that bureaucracy without a handler, no
mean feat! Flying back overwater along
Cuba’s north west coast was a snap and
Dan made a fine GPS approach to Key
West where we cleared customs. We had a few lessons learned, not the
least of which was be sure you have
internet access on at least the final day
prior to return to the US. We HAD
to have it to flight plan, call Customs
(SKYPE) and file eAPIS. Mondo Maya
is a Customs inbound airport for
Guatemala, we think if we had flown
frugally, we might have been able
to make it Marathon, Mondo Maya,
Marathon all on one tank of fuel
(Monroy STC fuel mod is great!)
A word about over water flight; in
addition
to
planning
minimum
headwind, maximum tailwind for
altitude selection, naturally higher
permits more time for the much
anticipated over water engine failure
to reach a conclusion. Preferably a
restart, but we thoroughly briefed water
entry. The raft was behind the left seat,
the floating food and water containers
were behind the right seat. The PIC
was responsible for airplane stuff. The
other guy cracks the door and takes
the raft out upon egress. PIC grabs
the water and food on the way out the
now open door to join the guy with
the raft. Hopefully the gear up landing
with the swells went well, and our fine
Mooney floats a bit on the low wing. The big comfort factor was the DeLorme
InReach SATCOM device attached (two
ways, very secure) to Dan’s PFD. Here
is the flight tracks you can look at for
our flight. http://j.mp/mooney-toCA-DeLorme Think of it as SPOT with
two way Iridium text messaging. Fair
pricing, and obviously, waterproof!
Jim runs a good program, fairly priced
and attracts people you will enjoy
traveling with. Some of the material in
the links is derived or attributable to Jim
directly. Thanks very much Jim!
Finally, we found the lack of
information about entering and exiting
the countries of CA astounding. It
became abundantly clear we no longer
had the deep pockets of a Part 121
dispatch department! Heck, I could not
even access the old DoD FLIP system.
When you click the link below, you
will want to join and review. As a
suggestion, I like to right click on the
link (below) and open in a new tab, so I
don’t get lost...)
Most countries did not have a website
for Aviation rules and regulations. If
they did, not being bilingual, we
couldn’t understand it. I thought it
would be reasonable to put down in
a “wiki” type environment some of
my “lessons learned” and provide a
means for others to add, delete, correct
and contribute. This is in a very
rudimentary form, but, hey, it might
save someone some time down the
road for fellow aviators, or worse. If
you are contemplating a trip “SoB”
then I’d encourage you contact Jim
Parker at Caribbean Flying Adventures.
com jim@caribbeanflyingadventures.
com
So, here goes. This link is the in-dex
for links below:
http://j.mp/dano-SouthOFusa-GA-Fltindex
International GA flight forms: http://j.
mp/dano-IntGAForms
Central America Generic: http://j.mp/
CentAmerica-Generic
Belize
http://j.mp/dano-belize
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Guatemala http://j.mp/danoGuatamala
Mexico
photo below: Rich Lytle climbing one of the Tikal unique
pyramids
http://j.mp/danoCostaRica
I apologize in advance that you are
forced to join Evernote to upload,
however, I have found Evernote to be
extremely efficient, with the app or
program on each device, it becomes a
mini “cloud” that I control. (you know
pilots; got to be in control..) Try it out,
I don’t think you will be disappointed,
and the free subscription is generous.
If you join the notebooks, you should
be able to upload your information. Regardless, you can download whatever
you wish. Dan will curate the links
occasionally, just to remove any
redundancy. Dan might add other
regions too, if there is interest or travels
take me there. Please email me if you
have any problems or suggestions. Please put a reference to International
GA in the subject. I get to much email.
([email protected])
It was a great trip; will do it again one
of these days. We might drag another
Mooney or three along too. We had a
lot of fun meeting others in the group
and got a lot of information from other
pilots on flying to other countries. Adiós
amigos and enjoy flying those amazing
Mooney’s! http://j.mp/dan Mex-ico
Panama
MAPA LOG APRIL 2015
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ALL AMERICAN AIRCRAFT
www.allamericanaircraft.com
Mooneys are going fast!
Call for cash offer or information on selling by consignment.
1989 M20M, “Bravo,” N1088S,
2175TT, 366 SFRB, G-430, MX20, EDM-701
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
1995 M20J, “MSE” N452X, 1400
TT. 145 SMOH, G-430W, G-400,
WX-500
1978 M20J, ‘201’ N584CM,
3450 TT, 1482 SMOH, G530W, STEC-55X, GDL-69
1997 M20M, ‘BRAVO’,
N355RZ, 1325 TT, 563 SFNEW, G-530, G-430,
GDL-69, TKS FIKE, EFIS,
EDM-700
1984 M20K, “231” N5756V,
3050 TT, 1425 SFRM, G-430W,
GAMI, INTERCOOLER
1978 M20C, ‘RANGER,’
N3609H, 2825 TT, 383 SMOH,
G-430W, ELECTRIC GEAR
1977 M20C, ‘RANGER,’
N3573H, 2000 T A&E, LASAR COWL, PC, KX-170B’S
All American will give you a competitive cash offer for your Mooney. We can
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consignment.
Call Jimmy Garrison or David McGee
for more information concerning Mooney Aircraft
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Spring Branch, TX 78070
830-885-5723
Fax: 830-438-4099
MAPA LOG APRIL 2015
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IN S URANCE
AVIATION INSURANCE
MARKET--WHERE IS IT
HEADED?
by John Allen, Falcon Insurance Agency • Kerrville, TX
One of the great things about
attending conventions and fly-ins
is the opportunity to chat with our
customers about what is going on in
our industry. One thing that every
insurance consumer wants to know is
“where are rates headed?” Most years
it is fairly easy to predict where the
market is headed. This year that task
may be more difficult. In recent years,
our answer has pretty much been
the same – “Rates have been holding
steady and even going down in many
cases.” But we have been cautioning
our customers for some time that there
is a bottom to the market and once we
get there the rates will have no where to
go but up. It now appears we may be
very near that bottom. The immediate
question is how long will we stay there?
We will examine recent history for some
answers.
The Making of the Soft Market
When insurers are plentiful and compete
for business, it leads to lower rates
(which are called a soft market). Just 5
years after what was arguably the worst
day in aviation history (September 11,
2001), the aviation insurance industry
was realizing record profits. It was
anything but a soft market. Rates were
increasing before 9/11 and after that
day were pushed so high so fast that the
bottom line of just about every aviation
insurer looked great. The catastrophic
losses that the industry feared would
come from 9/11 did not materialize.
The federal government had paid for a
large part of the losses and the insurers
had been spared their worst fears of
further terrorist attacks involving
aircraft.
Technological advances in
aircraft and avionics design had begun
to result in fewer aviation accidents.
These results did not go unnoticed and
the North American aviation insurance
market suddenly looked attractive
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to companies looking to expand.
Since that time, large multinational
companies like Allianz, and QBE have
opened aviation underwriting offices
in the US and there have been several
spinoffs from large companies like AIG
and that resulted in new markets such
as C V Starr. These new markets started
aggressively competing and the current
soft market began.
Is a Hard Market Coming?
When rates are high and capacity is
low, insurance professionals refer to it
as a “Hard Market.” If we look back at
the market just a few years before 9/11
we would see an aviation insurance
industry with roughly 9 total markets
based in North America and rates were
on the rise – A perfect example of a hard
market. Market consolidation in the
late nineties had reduced the number
of aviation markets by half and had left
consumers with fewer choices. And with
less competition, rates were already on
the rise during the summer of 2001.
The events of September 11, 2001 drove
the market higher still.
So, are we nearing another shift?
History tells us that if the current “Soft
Market” is to end there will need to be a
consolidation or shrinking of the current
markets. We currently have about 17
aviation insurance markets in North
America which is almost double the
companies that were writing aviation
insurance in 2001. Even so, there have
recently been some changes that might
indicate a change in direction. A few
of the markets that entered the aviation
insurance market within the last 10
years have pulled out indicating the
profit margins are shrinking. Also, there
have been few new companies entering
the fray in a couple of years. In some
lines of business, rates are starting to
increase. A couple of companies have
indicated that the current rate levels are
not sustainable and have been quoting
increases on some of their renewals.
The Future
So, where does the market go from
here? Falcon has been in the business
of insuring aircraft for over 30 years
and we have seen many hard and soft
markets. Insurance has always been
a cyclical industry and it is a near
certainty that rates will eventually
rise. The market is still not contracting
and our best guess is that rates should
remain competitive for the rest of the
year, but as we have seen in the past,
changes can happen quickly depending
on many factors such as large shock
losses, natural disasters and economic
uncertainty.
Until consolidation
occurs, MAPA members should enjoy
competitive rates and many choices in
who to insure with. If you are not in
the MAPA insurance plan already, give
Falcon a call and we will find you a
stable insurance carrier who will pass
the savings on to you but who will also
be there for you when the hard market
returns.
MAPA LOG APRIL 2015
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M20F
John Bergland
M20F
Ruben Gayon
Michael Harmon
Eileen Berry
Jeffery Jones
M20B
Steve Burnett
M20K
Fernando Costa
Leite
Rich Dawe
Rick Newman
M20C
Claude N.
Dinkins
Dave Raveney
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M E DICAL M ATTER S
TIA
by Dr. Bob Achtel
John’s headache began behind his right
eye about 30 minutes prior to take off.
John has over 2000 hours in his Ovation,
holds a Class II medical, and a mild
headache was not going to delay the
short 45 minute flight back to his home
field. John is in his early 60’s, and is on
FAA approved medication for his mild
hypertension (high blood pressure). As
John leveled off at 6000 feet the vision
in his right eye became blurred. ATC
asked John to read back his clearance
three times as his speech was now a bit
slurred. Just short of home base John
cancelled his IFR clearance. John’s flair
speed was a bit fast and the Ovation
bounced three times before settling
down thus avoiding a prop strike.
(Three take off and landings, at least he
is VFR current). A friend who observed
John’s landing helped him hangar his
Mooney. He drove John to the hospital
emergency room. John had a Transient
Ischemic Attack (TIA). He made a full
recovery. Unfortunately John was
grounded. He decided to cooperate with
the FAA as much as possible. He passed
the requirements for his ATP rating
and received a Citation Jet rating. He
was issued a “special issuance” medical
which requires a yearly physical. After
three years the “special issuance” was
deleted and he is now back to a physical
once a year. After a TIA or mild stroke
the mandatory waiting period is 24
months unless special circumstances
prevail.
WHAT IS A TIA
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a
transient interruption of blood flow
to the brain, spinal cord or retina(eye)
without infarct (a small area of dead
tissue resulting from a lack of blood
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supply). The symptoms of having a
TIA include mood changes, cognitive
changes, loss of vision, speech, unilateral
weakness, and poor coordination.
(SEE FIGURE 1).
RISKS FOR A TIA
These include hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, over 55 years of age,
diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation
(previous article). (SEE FIGURE 2).
RECURRENT TIA
A TIA has a high recurrence rate,
frequently more severe. This was
discussed in a recent article I wrote for
this journal. About 50% of TIA patients
will have a severe stroke within 24 hours
of a TIA. Seventy one per cent will do
so within 10 days. A stroke frequently
involves vital sections of the brain and
is fatal.
FIGURE 1
SYMPTOMS/SIGNS
OF A TIA
MOOD CHANGES
COGNITIVE CHANGES
LOSS OF VISION
LOSS OF SPEECH
UNILATERAL WEAKNESS
POOR COORDINATION &
GAIT
PREVENTION
This is the easy/ hard part. Lose weight,
lower your blood sugar and cholesterol,
and normalize your heart rhythm.
Body scans are available which can
identify potentially lethal plaque which
can be treated non-invasively (diet,
drugs), semi-non-invasively (balloon
angioplasty), or invasively (surgical).
SUMMARY
Much of this article was presented
previously when a good pilot friend’s
significant other had a TIA. A few days
ago a close pilot friend had a near
miss with a TIA. I am trained in both
Pediatrics and Adult Medicine. The
pediatrician part of me is calling out,
“TIME FOR A BOOSTER”. Hopefully
this article will raise your awareness and
save a MOONEY LIFE.
FIGURE 2
RISKS FOR A TIA
HYPERTENSION
HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIC
OVER 55 YEARS OF AGE
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MO O NEY M A I NTENANCE
Ask Jerry
by Jerry Manthey, MAPA Maintenance Instructor
QUESTION:
I am replacing my tires and I want to
know if I have to replace any of the
hardware when taking the wheel halves
apart?
ANSWER:
The first thing you should do after
disassembling of wheel assemblies is to
clean them thoroughly, including the
hardware (nuts, bolts, bearings). Do a
very close inspection of wheel halves
for cracks, corrosion or unusual wear.
Clean the wheel bearings and check
them for wear. Don’t forget the bearing
races in the wheel halves. They wear
and will leave a small ridge when they
are worn. If you are not sure whether
the races are worn and should be
replaced, check with your shop and get
their opinion. It goes without saying
that if the races are worn YOU MUST
REPLACE the wheel bearings. You can
purchase the bearings and races as a
complete assembly. In order to change
the races, you will need a small press.
Be vey careful that you do not damage
the wheel halves when replacing the
races. Before you take out the old races,
check to see how they fit in the halves.
Next, check the wheel bearings for wear-hot spots and looseness. Once you are
finished with the bearing inspection,
clean the bolts and check for corrosion,
rust or cracks. I recommend replacing
the bolts about every five years or every
third tire replacement. Bolts are cheap
compared to the damage it could cause if
they brake on landing. ALWAYS change
the nuts and washers. This is one area
in which you must use a torque wrench.
The torque is printed on a label that
should be on one of the wheel halves.
I would install a quality tire as our takeoff weights really are quite heavy for a
general aviation aircraft.
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Most Mooney pilots make good
landings because they know they are
paying for the tires! A quality tire will
be much less expensive in the long run
over a recap or training tires! Now that
you are satisfied that everything is ready
for reassembly, put a small amount of
baby powder inside the new tire; install
your tube, air-up the tube without the
valve installed. This will give the tube a
chance to round itself out and will help
you not to pinch it when putting the
wheel halves together. Install the wheel
halves on the tire and tube, making
sure to line up the valve stem with the
red dot on the tire. Torque the wheel
halves, air-up the tire again with the
air valve NOT installed and bounce the
tire all the way around. This will help
the inner tube fit in evenly all the way
around inside the tire. (Note-provided
you didn’t pinch the tube!)
Install the air valve and air-up the
tire in accordance with your Mooney
Maintenance Manual. The good book
tells us we must check 24 hours later for
proper air pressure (no leaks). A little
“spit” on the valve makes sure that
valve is not leaking. ALWAYS install a
valve cap!
Check the Maintenance Manual and
grease the wheel bearings with the
recommended grease for your model
Mooney. According to the FAA we, as
pilots, are allowed to replace tires and
even sign them off using our pilot’s
license. The only thing I haven’t figured
out after all these years is how do we
get the wheels off without taking off
the brakes? The “good book” does not
have an entry for pilot maintenance on
brakes. I really know what the answer is
but let’s see if you can figure it out!
QUESTION:
My cylinder temperatures were limiting
me on leaning my engine during cruise.
Do I have a fuel or engine problem?
ANSWER:
After questioning this Mooney owner,
I found that the difference was higher
than usual on the other cylinders
thereby making the engine temperature
limited. This means he could not lean it
out for the most efficient fuel burn. The
original aircraft gauges were indicating
normal or even low because it was a cool
day. The cylinder head temperatures
were running normal or low. The EGT’s
were abnormal. One was a lot higher
than the other three. The engine was
overhauled in the field and I am sure
the EGT probes were not replaced at
overhaul. The EGT probes were not
real high time, but they do wear. I
suggested he inspect the cylinder and
see if the probe was worn or broke. I
also recommended he check the wiring
to the probe.
Mooney owners with the All Cylinder
EGT and Cylinder Head Gauge installed
should check the wiring and probes
at each 100 hours. If these probes
have been installed for a long period
of time or engine hours, it is highly
recommended that they be replaced
at engine overhaul. Other big reason
engine manufacturers give you an
engine time and calendar time for
overhauls is the fact that accessories
wear out just like engines.
(Side note: A few weeks ago I had a call
from a Mooney owner with a problem.
He told me his partner had a gear-up.
When the engine was disassembled they
found that the good Lord was watching
over them. The engine was ready to
come apart!)
DON’T FORGET TO PUT YOUR GEAR
DOWN! REMEMBER, IF YOU DON’T,
THE ENGINE WILL HAVE TO BE
TORN DOWN AND INSPECTED!
QUESTION:
This question comes from one of our
overseas Mooney owners:
Engine is a Lycoming IO 360 A3B6
from 1997 with 1450 hours. Oil level
is maintained between 6 and 6 1/2 qts.
Oil consumption is about 8 to 10 quarts
between 2 visits making it average 5.5
flight hours for 1 quart. During some
long trips, I have to add 1 quart after
3/4 hours of flight. When the oil is
fresh I can wait 8 to 10 hours before
adding oil. Compression is good; last
ones 74; 78; 78; 78. Never a number
lower than 72 has been measured.
Lycoming manual specifies a high oil
consumption beginning .44 to .5 quarts
per hour.
My engine shows some signs of
crankcase pressure; leaks at cylinder
head oil returning tubes; leak at quick
drain.
With the Air/Oil separator
installed the signs were even more!
The Air/Oil separator was mounted
with the oil returning in the oil gauge
tube with a special device. It was a
good installation but it did not work at
all! I have been asked to make a test
of crankcase pressure using the Badin.
When I was told to measure, I was told
it would be about 60 kts.; it measured
220 kts.
Is it abnormal, dangerous? Not said
anywhere in any operational manual as
far as I know.
Is this demonstration of blow-by in
the crankcase sufficient to justify
cylinders overhaul? Some mechanics
even say that replacing the rings on the
cylinders will not guaranty lower oil
consumption! They keep saying don’t
do it?
This is where I am...lost!!
I got rid of the Air/Oil separator understanding that it requires a slower
draught to work well and it’s not going
to work on my engine. I need some kind
of other testing on my engine to make
the right decision and I need to make a
decision by the end of the year. Either
monitor the oil consumption carefully
until the time of overhaul at 2000 hours
(I need to be confident that the flight
will be safe!), or, take apart the cylinders
now and have them overhauled,
keeping in mind and knowing before
all the parts to be replaced (exhaust
valves, exhaust valve guides)....have a
better functioning for the remaining
550 hours.
ANSWER:
It is obvious this engine is starting
to show some wear on the cylinders
(engine 1450 hours). It is not unusual
for this to happen. There is evidence
that this engine is operating and wearing
out normally. “Fresh oil shows no oil
burn”, then it starts using some as the
oil gets dirty or after a length of time. I
am not a chemical engineer; however I
was told that as the oil absorbs moisture,
dirt, acid and other elements that are
not good for the engine, it will bypass
the rings, thus oil burn or blow-by. In
reality this is good because it will help
keep these items out of your engine and
let it wear out gracefully at 2000 hours.
yours. Many time replacing the gaskets
and “O” rings on the induction tubes
will improve your oil consumption.
CAUTION! Make sure during every oil
and filter change the filter is opened up
and inspected carefully. Keep close eyes
on the exhaust tubes for the nuts holding
them to the cylinders. Sometimes when
one cylinder is having a problem, the
vibration from the cylinder will cause
the exhaust nuts to loosen up. Then it
could be time to think about pulling at
least that cylinder for repairs.
Your engine should last close to the 2000
hour overhaul. You may have to add
some oil, however, look at it this way,
your “belly” will have good corrosion
control. If you are using aircraft oil
with some synthetics, you might try
switching to oil without the synthetics.
FLY
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MAINTENANCE
MOONEY!!
SAFE
Lycoming reps will tell you that this oil
burn will not be dangerous as long as
you keep the oil level at the correct level
before flight.
I had an Air/Oil Separator installed on
my engine when they first came on the
market. It worked as advertised. It is
possible that this one was not installed
properly. The other reason being your
engine has quite a lot of blow-by and
as your engine uses or starts to get more
blow-by, the Air/Oil Separator will not
work as well as when the engine was
new.
There is an important item to check
on your engine. Make sure that one
cylinder does not have a broken ring or
is the culprit causing the blow-by. The
compression check shows one of the
cylinders is lower than the other three.
I would suggest a boroscope of that
cylinder. Check all your engine intake
gaskets for evidence of oil seepage
and replace them and the “O” ring if
necessary. If there is evidence of oil
seepage at just one of the gaskets and
“O” ring, then it could be the guilty
cylinder that is causing your oil usage.
I have had very bad luck trying to
overhaul cylinders like yours with that
many hours on the engine.
After checking (replacing gaskets “O”
rings) and the engine compression is
good, fly the plane to see if it improves
your oil consumption. I see many 1500
hour engines performing the same as
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ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS
M20K
INCIDENT BEFORE FLIGHT
by Trey Hughes, ATP CFII MEI CE500, MAPA Staff
We publish these reports of incidents and accidents to learn from, never to point fingers. All of us have made mistakes.
Some of us just have been luckier than others. Learning from the mistakes of others might keep us from repeating
them. In that light, we present these Mooney accident and incident reports, including probable causes.
DATE:
08/23/2014
LOCATION: Vero Beach, FL
WEATHER: Unk
INJURIES: None
The pilot stated that when attempting
to start the engine for an intended
flight, the batteries were dead. As a
result he asked the fixed base operator
(FBO) for an external power cart to
provide an external power source for
his aircraft, which was a 12 volt system.
He completed a waiver, but indicated
he did not recall having a conversation
with personnel of the FBO about the
aircraft voltage requirement. Personnel
of the FBO indicated the external power
cart they used has a minimum voltage of
28 volts, and they asked the pilot if his
aircraft’s electrical system was 28 volts,
to which he replied yes. A passenger
remained outside the airplane, while
the pilot was inside the airplane and
a ground power unit (GPU) with a
minimum of 28 volts was connected
to the external power receptacle. The
pilot indicated that he told the line
service person to turn on power and
he noticed that the alternator circuit
breaker tripped. An individual from
the (FBO) heard a bang and saw
smoke coming from the airplane. The
passenger who was outside the airplane
later told the pilot that the line service
person was frozen, but he was able to
disconnect the (GPU) from the airplane,
and in doing so noted arcing. The pilot
reported that he saw smoke at the rear
of the airplane, and the passenger who
was outside the airplane reported that
when he came off the wing an explosion
occurred and fire and smoke was
coming from the top of the airplane.
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The pilot exited the airplane and using
a fire extinguisher from it, extinguished
the fire. Fire department personnel
responded however the fire had been
extinguished before their arrival.
Post-accident inspection of the airframe
revealed structural damage above a
battery. Following the accident, the
(FBO) added a line to their liability
release indicating, “Aircraft voltage
system is _____________ volts.”
The National Transportation Safety
Board determines the probable cause(s)
of this accident as follows: The failure
of the pilot and personnel from the
fixed base operator to assure the correct
ground power unit was utilized to
provide external power, resulting in
damage to the aircraft’s electrical wiring
and subsequent damage to structure
adjacent to the aircraft’s battery.
DO YOU KNOW YOUR AIRPLANE?
I’m getting older…rapidly it seems
to me.
My brain is acting like a
Commodore 64 (MAPA members under
30 won’t know what that is) computer
with a small memory card. It seems
that I’m forgetting more stuff than
I’m remembering and I’m sure that
this is because as I learn something
new, my small “hard drive” must
forget something old. As long as I still
recognize Lela, and remember where I
live, I can’t ask for more than that. So
how do I handle this dilemma? I look
more stuff up. Actually, one doesn’t
have to remember EVERYTHING as
long as they know where to look.
As pilots and airplane owners, we have
the same issues regardless of our age.
There is so much information that a
pilot must work with, it can often times
be difficult to recall specifics all the
time. So it is good if we know where
to look, and Mooney gives us plenty of
places to answer questions about our
aircraft.
First and foremost, for aircraft built
from 1977 and on the easiest place
to find stuff about our Mooney is the
Pilot’s Operating Handbook (POH). It is
an FAA Approved document that must
remain in the aircraft when it is operated
as an aircraft. If it is a yard monument…
well not so much. So, if a question
arises that we can’t immediately put
our finger on, the POH will probably
have the answer. Pre-J Mooney’s don’t
have as much information handy, but
they still have a Pilot Manual (PM)
that contains most of the relevant
stuff we might need to know about our
aircraft. And for all Mooney’s there is
the Maintenance Manual (MM) that
will have more specific advice about
the mechanics of our Mooney’s. And
Mooney International makes it easy to
carry the MM with you if you get one of
those handy “Flashdrive” thingies from
Service Parts which give you a digital
copy of all the necessary publications
regarding your specific Mooney.
This incident illustrates the problem
with trust in aviation. While I want to
trust folks that I deal with as a pilot, there
are times that I really find it necessary to
have a small amount of distrust too. I
will ALWAYS be present when someone
is fueling my aircraft no matter how
knowledgeable they may seem. The
same is true when utilizing an external
power source. I stand with the person
hooking up the GPU and verify that the
voltage is correct for my specific aircraft.
In General Aviation we have 2 common
voltages used by aircraft, either 12
VDC or 24 VDC. Many older aircraft
are of the 12-volt variety while newer
and larger will need 24. It is up to the
pilot to determine what their aircraft’s
voltage requirement is and that the
correct value and polarity are provided
by an external power generator.
In this month’s Editorial I addressed
the “Need to Know” information that
a pilot should understand vs. the “Nice
to Know” stuff. I think understanding
the electrical system enough to know
the voltage requirements along with the
emergency indications and procedures
is on the “Need” list. But even if this
info is not immediately known, the
answer is found in the POH.
How often do you read your POH or
PM? I read mine annually, either before
my annual recurrent training or just
before my aircraft’s annual inspection.
This may sound strange to some,
but a regular review of your aircraft’s
operations manual is a good review for
you too. And it helps me to remember
some specific data and where to find
other stuff when a question comes up.
Like where is the datum (0 reference
point for weight and balance), or what
is the battery voltage for an external
power supply.
MAPA LOG APRIL 2015
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SHOP TALK
AGING MOONEY AIRCRAFT SPARK
CONCERNS
BY KERRY MCINTYRE
This month’s ShopTalk will pinpoint
a common problem of the M20 series
aircraft with Bendix S20 series magnetos.
A sharp bend in the P-lead from the
right magneto stresses the insulation,
often causing cracks. This leads to a
short or reduced spark energy at the
spark plug. Most Mooney’s produced in
the 1960s and up to the introduction of
the M20J in 1977 had these common
magnetos installed on the O360 and
IO360 Lycoming engines.
With the introduction of the M20J,
Mooney stopped using the S20
magnetos. The M20J used a Bendix
dual magneto that does not have this
problem. Mooney’s saw the last of
the Bendix magnetos as Lycoming
abandoned
the
shower-of-sparks
start-ing method and adopted Slick’s
impulse coupling magnetos on 360
type engines. Slick magnetos might
also be on some pre‑model M20J 360
engines as Lycoming uses them on
factory overhauled and remanufactured
engines. Also, Slick sold an after-market
kit replacing the Bendix magnetos
Never-theless, the bulk of the older
Mooney fleet (M20A through M20G)
has Bendix S20 magnetos.
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airframe to limit radio noise issues.
Compromised insulator between the
inner wire and the shield of the P-lead
can cause internal arcing or in some
cases become completely grounded
thus squelching the high voltage to the
plugs .
As wires age, the insulation surrounding
the lead wire loses its flexibility and is
easily cracked when flexed. At each
annual inspection or when magneto
work is accomplished (every 500 hours)
the magneto P-lead is removed from
the magneto assembly to check or set
the timing of the magneto. On Slick
magnetos it is not necessary to remove
the P-lead to check the timing.
One common item on all these aircraft
is the rear mounted propeller governor
and the triangular mounting bracket
that secures the prop control cable
to operate the prop governor in the
engine compartment. This is where
an important complication occurs.
The P-lead from the right magneto
must make a ninety-degree bend to
get past this bracket. During magneto
maintenance, care must be taken to
avoid cracking the insulation at this
bend.
The shield that covers the insulated wire
for the P-lead is often torn or broken.
This, in itself, is not normally a problem
for proper operation of the magneto.
The outer shield is grounded to the
A partially grounded P-lead can cause
a rough running engine that can be
especially difficult to troubleshoot. It is
not uncommon to assume a magneto
going bad when the culprit may be a
partially or completely grounded P-lead.
Take a look at the photo in this article;
one can clearly see the P-lead inner core
wire exposed to the outer shield. Once
this defect is discovered the solution is a
simple one; cut back the shield to where
the insulation is still intact. Terminate
the shield and using a new P-lead kit
and Mil-Spec wire, replace the damaged
P-lead and wire. No wire comes in the
kit. Use only Mil-Spec aircraft wire.
In the late 1990s, Teledyne Continental
Motors purchased the Bendix line
of magnetos, so the P-lead kit is a
Continental Motors part. It still uses the
old Bendix part number but must be
purchased from a Continental Motors
distributor.
The main P-lead part number for either
left or right on most S20 magnetos
is 10-157208. This will not fit the
retard points P-lead receptacle on the
left magneto, but this P-lead is rarely
damaged; it’s mainly the right magneto
P-lead that is the culprit.
A quick way to tell if your airplane has
the P-leads in question is to look at the
back of the magneto. Where the wire
(P-lead) attaches to the magneto, there
will be a small knurled round nut that
tightens onto the back of the magneto.
If your magnetos have a 10-32 nut or a
large nut that takes a wrench to remove
it you are probably OK, but have your
mechanic examine the P-leads carefully
at the next annual by removing them
and bending them near the magneto
attach point as you see in this photo.
If you find any cracked or cracking
insulation, replace that damaged P-lead.
As our airplanes age, their service
manuals becomes less informative and
the need to pass on our discoveries in
the field more important.
WRIGHT BROTHERS MASTER
PILOT AWARD “PATCH”
INFORMATION
Have you received the “Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award”? Did you
receive a lapel pin? Would you like a 4” patch for your jacket to match
the pin? One of our MAPA members has had a patch designed duplicating
the pin and is offering to sell it for $20.00. He had it designed for himself
and thought there might be others who have received the award that
would like a patch. If you or anyone you know has received the award
and would be interested contact Hubert Compton at hcompton@firstva.
com COLOR PICTURES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
With this article we hope to save your
mechanic time and you the owner
money by doing informative trouble
shooting and maybe even preventing a
future problem. So take a careful look at
those P-leads.
As always, if you have a question about
this article, we can be contacted via
e-mail at [email protected] or by
phone at our aircraft repair facility in
Evanston, Wyoming, 307-789-6866.
Until the next ShopTalk, enjoy flying
your Mooney.
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Charles Henry “Chuck” EBBECKE, Master
CFI Emeritus (1Mar15)
Santa Rosa Beach FL
E-mail: [email protected]
Charles H Ebbecke, a 4-time Master and SAFE member, was recently granted Master Instructor Emeritus (MIE) status in recognition
of his many years of commitment to excellence, professional growth, service to the aviation community, and quality aviation
education. Chuck was a long time flight and ground instructor with Mooney’s MAPA Safety Foundation (http://www.MAPASafety.
com/) as well as an aviation consultant and independent instructor at Bonifay’s Tri-County Airport (1J0). He also serves as a
FAASTeam lead representative in the FAA’s Birmingham FSDO area. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Master Instructors LLC takes great pride in announcing a significant aviation accomplishment on the part of Charles H Ebbecke,
a resident of Santa Rose Beach, Florida. Recently, Chuck was granted the title of Master Instructor Emeritus (MIE / MCFI-E) by
Master Instructors LLC, the international accrediting authority for the Master Instructor designation as well as the FAA-approved
“Master Instructor Program.” He first earned this national professional accreditation in 2009, has held it continuously since
then, and was recently presented the FAA’s Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award.
To help put this achievement in its proper perspective, there are approximately 98,000 CFIs in the United States. Fewer than
800 of them have achieved that distinction thus far. The last 20 National Flight Instructors of the Year or National FAASTeam
Representatives of the Year were Master CFIs (see: http://www.GeneralAviationAwards.org/) while he is one of only 72 Florida
aviation educators to earn this prestigious “Master” title. Additionally, he is one of 29 worldwide to be granted EMERITUS status.
In the words of former FAA Administrator Marion Blakey, “The Master Instructor accreditation singles out the best that the right
seat has to offer.”
Emeritus status is an honorary title that may be conferred upon an individual Master in recognition of her/his years of dedication
and commitment to excellence, professional growth, and service to the aviation community. Since the inception of the
Master Instructor program more than fifteen years ago, hundreds of professional aviation educators have earned initial Master
accreditation followed by biennial renewals. Many of those veteran Masters are now cutting back or retiring altogether from
active aviation education.
The Master Instructor designation is a national accreditation recognized by the FAA. Candidates must pass a rigorous evaluation
by a peer review board. The process parallels the continuing education regimen used by other professionals to enhance their
knowledge base while increasing their professionalism. Designees are recognized as outstanding aviation educators for not
only their excellence in teaching, but for their engagement in the continuous process of learning -- both their own, and their
students’. The designation must be renewed biennially and significantly surpasses the FAA requirements for renewal of the
candidate’s flight instructor certificate.
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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.
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. We schedule frequent fly ins at various destinations, plan events, and promote general aviation in our community. Our membership is continously
growing as more mooniacs join our ranks. If you fly a Mooney out of New Jersey or nearby states and
would like to be on our email list to be alerted of our upcoming flyings, go to our web site at http://NJMooney.com
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EMOTIONS, MEDICINE,
FLYING AND THE FAA
By Larry Marshall, MD, AME, HIMS SPECIALIST
You would all agree that the emotional
component of flying is high. When
one solos, it is unforgettable, and
when one stops flying, usually because
of a medical condition, it is sad and
also unforgettable. A lot occurs in
between. Having the pleasure of issuing
a large number of medical certificates,
I see the many different reasons that
people want to fly and give it up.
Some circumstances are very sad and
unnecessary. For example, many will
sell their airplane (Mooney) when they
cannot pass a medical. A lot of the time
they only fly with another pilot for that
one hundred dollar hamburger. Why
don’t they make sure that the other
pilot is checked out in the airplane and
is PIC with a current medical? That’s
legal. In one of Bud Davinson’s articles,
he stated that you will always be a pilot.
You may not have a medical and in a lot
of circumstances, your co-pilot, friend,
wife, etc., needs to be on the insurance
and checked out in your airplane. Safety
comes first. When a pilot gives up
flying and walks away from all involved
with it, it can be a sign of depression
and giving up. It can affect other areas
of their lives too, and usually does.
For a lot of you and me, it is our life.
It is what you do and others look up
to you and associate you with it. In
summary, if you can’t legally fly, fly
with someone, hang around the hangar,
the FBO, and invite others out. You will
always be a pilot and others will want
you to fly with them, too. It truly will
be good for your health, your mood,
and others who either look up to you or
just want to go to the airport with you.
Emotions run deep with flying. Every
student pilot or pilots from all walks
of life have some emotion related to
it. You know what I am talking about.
Usually these are very good emotions
that are nurtured by flight. You can’t
just turn that off and walk away. Some
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may experience it with a motorcycle, a
horse, etc. Nothing is greater than flight.
It truly is a natural antidepressant. I
have seen folks stop stuttering with
flight. (It builds a lot of confidence and
bolsters self-esteem.)
No doubt you have to stay healthy to
fly and maintain a medical. Some pilots
that I see only stay healthy so that they
can fly.
Age can be an issue with insuring your
airplane. Insure someone else to fly it
and fly with them. As mentioned, they
are PIC, but you are flying. One of my
friends and CFI was in his mid-80s, still
flying, still enjoying the airport and all
related to it, very sharp. It’s good for
memory. It’s good for everything.
Many CFIs know to evaluate why
one wants to fly. They are experts at
determining ways people learn and
evaluating a student or another pilot on
reasons for which they pursue flying.
Is it a passion or is it pressure from
someone else?
It is sometimes difficult to undersurface
an emotional issue for flying. I believe
one truly has to have a sixth sense or
experience as a seasoned CFI does to
evaluate why. I also think a seasoned
CFI is better than most psychiatrists and
psychologists that I know in diagnosing
problems and we already know what
the treatment is.
Many other health benefits come from
flying.
I believe it enhances one’s
ability to multitask. One who cannot
multitask doesn’t fly well. To be able
to multitask in other areas of life is
enhanced by flying.
The memory
becomes sharper and one is able to
recall names, addresses, etc., as well.
Flying is definitely spiritual and puts
one close to his Supreme Being (God).
In and out of the clouds is as close as
you can get, in my opinion. Having
tranquility and a good spiritual wellness
will help one’s overall health, like no
pill.
We all secrete cortisone and
beneficial up to a point. Too
and it will do terrible things
like infection, depression, high
pressure, bone loss, etc.
it is
much
to us
blood
Diffusing it by flying is medically
therapeutic. Cortisone thus is considered a major stress hormone. Too
much is bad. Good hormones are
released from eustressor (good stress,
like your first solo). Endorphins and
encheplins, good stress hormones give
one a natural high. Flight can enhance
this.
One can learn to modify bad behavior,
mannerism, and personality disorders
with a good CFI and flight. It is an
ongoing learning process for all of us.
We learn to be patient, polite, courteous,
and listen well. We learn to problem
solve well.
Medical school doctoring and flying
have a lot in common in that you
need to think independently as PIC.
Independent thinking and decision
skills seem to be dwindling with the
younger generation and government
pressure. Real cowboys and cowgirls
think independently. The skill is being
lost. Flying enhances it. I feel flying
enhances one’s ability to be on time,
to be organized (cockpit organization),
and to not let others down much as if
one is in the workplace who gets credit
for these traits.
Professionalism is enhanced by a good
demeanor,
appropriate
language,
respect, and just not being sloppy.
Flying helps to achieve that. Even when
not flying, hanging around the FBO,
supporting youth in aviation (Young
Eagles), and just being a role model
is not only giving back, but fulfilling
one’s role in aviation. To pass on what
you know or to give back by just about
anything, from driving the fuel truck to
helping clean up an airplane is priceless.
I have often thought that we all leave
our hats at the door when we go to the
airport. We are all just airport bums and
pilots, nothing more.
Flying is good for your health in so
many ways, good for the soul and
good for you. I taught health class
at a junior college for five years and I
believe that flying can balance one’s
life. I also believe that the FAA’s idea
of a good pilot is emotionally stable, fit,
healthy, balanced in all areas of life, and
professional. This will carry one a long
way in much of their personal life.
MOTHER’S DAY IS
COMING SO WHY NOT
REMEMBER YOUR
MOTHERS AND WIVES
WITH MAPA
MERCHANDISE
I still take old veterans from local nursing
homes flying early morning when the
air is calm. It is very memorable for
them. When they are admitted to me
in the hospital, they don’t want to talk
about their pain and misery, but about
their airplane flight. As mentioned, it
is better than any pill that I could give
them. Some live another day to go
flying again. Some don’t. Don’t lose
your passion. You will always be a pilot.
Many of you could write this article and
so many of you understand to the core,
all of this. So flying is good medicine,
has a large emotional component which
drives us in all areas of our lives.
Please feel free to call or e-mail if you
have any questions or concerns. If
we’re busy, we’ll get back with you.
Larry J. Marshall,
20547, HIMS
M.D.,
AME
619-443-3843
e-mail:
com
DRLJMLKSD@sdcoxmail.
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PRESS RELEASE
LAKE AERO STYLING & REPAIR
707-263-0412
www.lasar.com
March 20, 2015
Lake Aero Styling & Repair “LASAR”, a Mooney Service Center, located in Lakeport, CA is happy to welcome
Chris Stephens to our business. Chris comes to us from Tennessee, and has his A&P and IA ratings. He is also
working on his private pilot license.
Chris received his education at Cleveland State Community College in Cleveland, TN, receiving his Associate
of Science degree in Electronics Technology. He then went on to the School of Missionary Aviation Technology
in Ionia, MI and received his A&P, and most recently, he received his IA from Baker School of Aeronautics in
Lebanon, TN.
LASAR is very excited to have Chris with us. He will be working with Kyle Kennedy, our “relative new” Service
Manager, and both bring expertise with Mooney Airplanes, as well as other general aviation single and twin
engine airplanes.
Besides expert service, LASAR Parts Department supplies replacement parts, worldwide. Our inventory includes
serviceable parts from dismantling Mooney airframes, and we offer rebuilt control surfaces and landing gear
components, as well as new and other used parts.
Owner of LASAR, Paul Loewen, is proud to be a Mooney Service Center for 40 years now. We look forward to
growing our Mooney expertise in Service and Repairs now that Kyle and Chris are with us, joining the rest of
our LASAR crew.
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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 town of Oak
Bluffs. References and security deposit
required. MAPA members only: May,
$6000/wk; June 15-Sept 15, $7000/
week. June 15-Sept 15 $8500/wk. 847234-1627, E-mail: Wyldwoode@yahoo.
com 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 602570-1362. MAPA Members $100 per
night.
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
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.
Sunriver Oregon
Fly into beautiful Sunriver, Oregon and
enjoy either a 3 bedroom Townhouse
(2200 Sq. Ft.) newly remodeled and/or a
2 bedroom remodeled condo all within
walking distance to shopping, golf,
tennis, Sharc swimming complex, pool,
workout rooms, resort, spa and bikes
provided for the trails. Rent for 7 days
or a long weekend. Mention MAPA.
Great place to relax. MAPA member
Mike Hutchinson. Call LuAnn 831-6016355
Advertising spaces on
this page are available
for $30.00 each. Send
email to lela.hughes@
sbcglobal.net or fax 830315-8011
Advertise
Your
Vacation Spot!
Vacation spot information has been provided by MAPA members,
therefore MAPA accepts no responsibility or liability regarding
information published.
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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: avloc@
yahoo.com
Pippen-York Flying Machine Co.,
Inc.
Avionics, Autopilots, Stormscopes, GPS,
Intercoms, & Xpdr/Alt. Certification
Fredericksburg, TX
Toll Free 1-877-997-8205
LASAR FREE WEB SITE
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!!
MOONEY SPECIALISTS
A combined maintenance and new flight
training facility located at the TrentonRobbinsville Airport (N87) in Central
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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] .
WRIGHT BROTHERS MASTER
PILOT PATCH
Have you received the Master Pilot Pin?
Would you like to have a matching
patch to sew on your jacket? Patches
cost $20 each. See photo on page 27.
Contact Hubert Compton for more
color photos at [email protected]
FOR SALE
Hartzell Props Serial #L11227 and
L11228 and spinner for sale. Reasonable
price call Joe 817-845-0569
1965 M20E
N79857, TTE2226.59, 200 hp Lycoming
engine IO360-A1A, 222.59 hours
SMOH, 132.28 SPOH, King KMA 24
audio panel with markers, MX170B
Digital Nav/Com, Glideslope, King
KT76 Transponder/Encoder, Apollo 618
Loran, Pilot & Co-Pilot intercom, heated
pitot, alternate static system, good P&I
$49,000, Aaron Triplett OH 740-3538111 or email [email protected]
FOR SALE
Lycoming Engine, IO 360-A1A, serial
L1102-51A, 200 HP TSMOH 389.2, Jan
29, 2015 annual. Very good condition
no damage history. $10,000. Also, full
set of 201 seats, fully adjustable seats
with pump up lumbar and headrests.
$7,500.00 Tom Kobe 863-227-5339
FOR SALE
Aircraft power supply for Mooney
(standard 3-pin plug) $275 plus
shipping ($369 new), Robotow heavy
duty cordless towbar and charger for
Mooney, $900 plus shipping ($1,377
new), Docking station for Garmin 530,
great for practice in your home or office
$195 plus shipping ($270 new). All
items in like new condition, Contact
Rich Harr 605-645-2869 (cell) or email:
[email protected]
1969 M10 CADET
N9510V, SN 6900011, TTAF 2178, TSO
943, IFR equipped, next annual due
9/15. FUN, FUN, FUN- economical 4.55 GPH, Plane based-summer NJ (MJX)
winter FL (FA37) (wife says something
must go, the M-10, M-20 or…) $24,000
OBO, Kevin 732-267-3359 email:
[email protected]
FOR SALE ELT-ARTEX ME406.
This used ELT has a new Lithium Battery
Pack that expires Jan 2020, and a brand
new whip antenna. Includes install kit,
manuals, cockpit switch, buzzer, cable
and whip antenna (new). Transmits
a 406 MHZ emergency signal to the
Cospas/Sarsat satellites and a local 121.5
homing signal to locate your position
within 2 miles initially, then closer vs
12 miles for your old ELT which is no
longer monitored by search and rescue.
Includes a certification statement from
the avionics shop that it is working and
serviceable. Selling due to upgrade to
Artex 1000 on M20J. $500 includes free
Fed Ex shipping in the USA. Contact:
David Lincoln 770-365-6464 or email:
[email protected]
1981 M20K 231
TTA 1755, TT prop 39 hrs. new factory
reman engine TT 25 hrs., intercooler,
speedbrakes, Century 41 autopilot, new
Oxy bottle, new Intercom, Hoskins Fuel
Flow, Garmin 430, AeroSafe Standby
Vac, M20 Air Oil Separator, WX 900
Stormscope,Rada Altimeter, NDH, all
components replaced or overhauled
$98,500. Ken Rivard FL 321-453-6700
1987/2000 M20J
N2014U, AOPA’s year 2000 Sweepstakes
airplane-“The Millenium Mooney”,
1987 airframe totally refurbished by
AOPA’s published process in 2000.
TTAF 3450, SMOH 925. UPSAT radios,
MX 20 MFD w/charts, GX60 IFR GPS,
SL30 Nav/Com, SL15 audio panel, SL70
Mode C transponder, Cent. Triden 3
axis A/P with alt. Vivion Micro V1000
engine monitor, digital redundant
fuel system. EC1000 ann. Panel, Cent
MVD elec HSI, elec aero trim system,
Insight Strikefinder, OAT, P2 gear
advisory system, Tanis engine heat w/
mats, standby vac, Lo-Presti boom
beam, TKS Deice system, speedbrakes,
custom cover, P & I 8 & 6, last annual
10/1/14 will deliver in US. $127,500
Tim Murphy MN 612-730-2501. Email:
[email protected]
AIRCRAFT TUG WANTED
Looking to purchase a Minimax or
Redline Sidewinder Tug for Mooney
Aircraft. 28 volt models preferred. Bob
Marting 910-754-7099
1965 M20E
N5926Q, S/N 828 TT 2160, 650 SMOH,
new hub for the prop, IFR KX125 GS,
Apollo GPS GX55(inop), PC works,
manual gear, always hangared, same
owner 22 years, previous owner was
an A&P and he owned it since 1967.
No damage history. Though low time
seldom sat without being flown more
than thirty days. Very clean. It would
be hard to find an original in cleaner
condition than this one. Asking $41,000
willing to consider reasonable offers.
Located Corona, CA John Elwell 714313-8961 or email: [email protected]
1965 M20E
TT 4697, SMOH 810. Case replacement,
new lifters, main/rod bearings, fuel
bladder (no leaks forever), 3 bladed
Simitar prop, 201 nose fairing, one piece
belly, flapgap seal, GPS, autopilot, new
blue/yellow seats. Jan. 2015 annual.
Award winner for best Mooney at MAPA
Convention. Gorgeouse unusual paint.
Always hangared. Fast, economical 6.9
gl/hr at altitude. A 9 in and out. $55,000
John Bradford 719-784-3838/719-4295577 or email; [email protected]
1976 M20F
Divorce Sale, last M20 model before the
201, longer faster, etc. N6987V, TTAF
3350, SMOH 1196, SPOH 10 new hub
Hartzell, KY digital 197 TSO, KX170B
nav, Narco Nav 122, Garmin GPS 150XL,
Century IIB autopilot, KT76A, PMA
6000 stereo audio, JPI scanner, electric
gear/trim/flaps 201 style modern 5
over 5, original panel with full throttle
quadrant, hangared at French Valley,
CA F70. Flap gap seals, cowl closure
mod. Purchased in 1992, full records
and receipts. Ready for annual. $38,700
firm, Randall Lord (voice mail 951-8886511) email: [email protected]
photos and more details at http:://www.
lasar.com/w/id/236/new-plane-details.
asp
1984 M20K 231
N57403, S/N25-0810, TTAF 2260,
TSIO 360LB 1138 SFRM. Turboplus
intercooler, Merlyn wastegate, always
hangared, no damage history, complete
logs, King Silver crown NAV/RNAV/
COMM system. KLN 89 GPS, 3M
WX-10A stormscope, JPI FS-450 fuel
flow indicator, Guardian Standby
vac, hot prop, Spoiler Inc. hydraulic
speedbrakes, large 02 tank. Quite Flite
intercom, chrome spinner, one piece
belly pan, sheepskin covers on pilot and
passenger seats. Shaw Aero fueling port
restrictor kit. Service manual, annual
01/15, tan/brown/orange trim. Best of
class at Homecoming. Based at KSAC.
$95,000. Earl King 916-761-0835 or
email [email protected]
1980 M20K ROCKET
TT 3636.9, Engine TT 1452.2, SMOH
402, Prop SMOH 402, Engine TSO 510NB, compressions 80, 76, 75, 76,72, 78,
70. All new avionics GTN650, GTN 750,
GTX330, EDM930, KCS55A, PMA8000B,
TAS600 TCAS, Flight director, CDI,
KFC200 autopilot, I installed Aux Power
door for battery charging, also installed
Rudder trim, all new interior with leather
yokes and custom Rocket embroidery. It
has 252 style rear sets that fold down
and remove. Fresh annual in Oct. XM
weather through 2017, Garmin updates
through 2015. This aircraft is amazing,
based in KGLE Gainesville, TX. This
aircraft is fast when you need it or cut
back to 14gph at 170, it can climb at
1500 fpm+. I purchased the plane in
2011 and updated as much as I could. I
love the airplane but not flying enough.
Ken Lovegreen 214-244-1649 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.
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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]
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 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
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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.
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
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
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]
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.
S-TEC A/P/Alt. Hold, 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
Feb. 2016, $64,900. 931-337-9282, TN,
email; [email protected]
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
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
1978 M20J
N9269N, S/N24-0751, TTSM 961, TTSN
3189, engine time 961 SMOH by Triad,
Propeller HC-C3YR-1RF 3 blade 961
TTSN, annual due 3/31/16, useful load
1024. Avionics: GNS430 w/GI-106SCDI
(cable wired for WAAS), KX 155 Nav/
Com w/KI 208, KMA-28 audio panel,
KR85ADF w/KR225 indicator, KT76A
transponder Mode C, JPI 700 Engine
Monitor w/fuel flow (monitored to
GPS), Century 11B autopilot w/heading
bug. Many, many more items, contact
Eddie Smith for more details. 803684-3425 or [email protected]. More
views at http://www.heraldonline.com/
news/buxiness/biz-columns-blogs/donworthington/article12303545.html.
Appraised at $85,750, asking $78,500
or best reasonable offer. I have owned
for fourteen years; selling for medical
reasons.
MAPA Homecoming Convention & MAPA Safety Foundation
May 13-17, 2015
MAPA Safety Foundation is again offering a one hour BFR ground school
training and one hour flight time in your Mooney during the MAPA Convention.
This class is being offered to a limited number of pilots (based on first come,
first served) for $90 each. (Half of the money collected for this class will go as a
donation to the new Mooney Museum). Class will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday,
May 16th, at the MAPA conference room.
If you want to attend this class during the MAPA Convention, please call Lela or
Peggy at 830-315-8008 at the MAPA office or mail this form in along with your
convention registration to MAPA, 1885 Airport Loop Rd., Ste 100, Kerrville, TX
78028.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Check # Credit Card Number:Exp. Date:
Mooney M20 N#
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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 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.
General Session will start at 8:00 am on Friday, May 14, 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 800-292-5690, 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 830-2578840.
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IT IS ALMOST CONVENTION
TIME, MAPA HOMECOMING
2015, KERRVILLE, TEXAS
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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
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CELEBRATING 22 YEARS IN BUSINESS
- 22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MOONEY FUEL TANKS ONLY.
- SAME PEOPLE,SAME PLACE, SAME COMPANY.
- THE BEST GUARANTEE ON THE MARKET
7 YEARS
- OVER 1025 MOONEY FUEL TANK RESEALS SINCE 1993
-ALL WORK IS AIR TIGHT WARRANTEE.
-OVER 60 MONROY LONG RANGE TANKS INSTALLED
$600 off on our 22th anniversary
MONROY LONG RANGE TANK INSTALLATION
Contact Edison
(954) 938-9390 1(800) WET-TANK
www.wetwingologistseast.com
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MAPA MERCHANDISE
Fleece Jackets: Black and
gray
$47.00
Golf Shirts: 100% cotton,
Red/Black/Stone all sizes,
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 $36 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
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MAPA SAFETY FOUNDATION
25TH ANNIVERSARY
25 YEARS PROMOTING AVIATION EDUCATION &
SAFETY AND STILL GOING STRONG
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Comments from Students:
The whole experience was marvelous and more fun than I have had in a long time. What a great group of individuals that got together.
Our classroom instruction from you and the others was terrific. Flight instruction from Jerry was superb and he was so helpful. You would
have thought he just got his instructors rating he was so enthusiastic and his knowledge and skill was so evident in everything he did.
Thank you for putting such a great program together. We will be looking forward to seeing you again. Patrick Hafner
Ted thanks again for spending the time and effort to put on a first class program in Ft. Myers. I completely enjoyed every minute of the
program. Mooney and the MAPA is very fortunate to have someone like you that has vast experience in all facets of aviation and such a
knowledge of the Mooney aircraft, its history and its ﬂight characteristics. I feel as though I am a much safer pilot after spending time
with you and your crew. John Weinstein
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Advertisers Index
Houston Tank Specialists,LLC
27
Aero Technologies LLC14
JB Aircraft Engine Service
15
Aircraft Door Seals
2
JPI Instruments47
Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
2
Lake Aero Styling31
Aero Comfort
4
All American Aircraft11
Mena Aircraft Engines
17
Alpha Aviation
P2 Aviation Technology
42
Aviation Credit Corp22
Plane Cover
13
Cole Aviation23
Plane Power
21
Don Maxwell Aviation Service
Premier Aircraft Service
20
Falcon Insurance Agency48
Sky-Tec
42
Gamijectors15
Southwest Texas Aviation, Inc.
17
Gemini Aviation LLC dba Dugosh
13
Vantage Plane Plastics22
Hartzell Engine Service
21
Wet-Wingologist East43
2
Weep No More 22
31
Zeftronics14
15
Hartzell Propellers
Henry Weber Aircraft Dist. Inc.
5
Mooney International Corporation
Subject: November 2014 Employee of the Month
Mooney International Corp. has recognized Lucio Romero, as the employee of the month for November, 2014.
Lucio’s knowledge of fabrication operations and organization leadership within the department help create
maximum support in production. Additionally, his multiple certifications and ability to train others in the
production environment provide added value.
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