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I have owned a booted Baron (not turbocharged), a booted T-210 and a KI Mooney (turbo). In my experience, I have found that a turbo is as helpful as boots or TKS. Neither the Baron or 210 was certified KI but the systems seemed adequate. Since I operate in a lot in the west, the Baron did...

Ken, I understand your frustration with King GPSs. One of King's biggest mistakes was not providing better training materials. I have a KLN 94 and it took a long time and a ton of gas (literally) to get comfortable with the 94. A friend has a 90B in his plane and I really have a hard time...

Dave, You can swap the 155s. Walt

Dave, If the indicators are KI 203, 204 I am pretty sure you can do that, however I would first unplug the one with the weak signal and clean both connectors and check for damage. Lots of problems are caused by the connector. Walt

Dave, Now that you told the customs story it reminded me that when the FAA set the specs. for the RFP for Flight Service outsourcing they do not include ADCUS. Unless something has changed you can no longer rely on FSS to call customs for you (its not in their job description). Probably most...

Dave, Merida is the best way to do this but by the time you get there gas supplies maybe low, leave the US with all the gas you can carry. Even if Cozumel were open I don't know how you could get your passenger out there. I understand the port in Cozumel really got wrecked. Good luck on the...

I cannot help to much except to say Frontier Airlines is trying to use Merida to get their passengers off the Yucatan. I have heard on the news that bus service is possible to Merida even though the roads are in bad shape. If you decide to go remember that Campeche is an AOE and you probably...

BJC is an OK place normally but right now they are rebuilding the A taxiway. The construction hassles are not insignificant. Project will be on until Nov. Walt

Mike, I owned an E model Mooney for 15 years or so and then a T-210. I then decided to buy a TLS which I am very happy with. If you decide to buy it would be wise to find a good instructor/A&P who can get you up to speed on proper engine operation. Some of the information that Mooney prints...

Lance, I wear cannulas fairly often and have found a looser fit works better than drawing them tight to your nose. If you can keep your headset sealed it is easiest to loop the lines over your ears. If your nose gets dry and chafed be careful what lotion you use as oxygen can promote an...

Have one KX155A NavCom with KI203 Vor/Loc Indicator. The units were built in 1999 and originally installed in a new Mooney. The Com has 760 channels and provision for 32 programmable into memory. The nav has 200 channels and features timer, internal CDI (on the radio face) and digital...

In reply to Dave Siciliano question about boot maintenance. I owned a booted T-210 for 15 years and found the maintenance needs to be continuous but not arduous. I replaced one pump after 1350 hrs. and at least annually thoroughly cleaned the boots and checked for pinhole leaks. Repair of...