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I'd also be interested in what planes will get an STC. With mooney having a relatively small # of planes, it's usually one of the last to be included.

Just my experience. I have 2500MAX and Stec 50. Several hundred hours and no issues with the AP.

It was straightforward. They eventually had me scrap my BITHO arrival and told me direct to a waypoint then vectored for a visual approach. Easy peasy.

Any last minute recommendations? I flying from central GA, planning to go toward Ormond beach and head south. Parking at US Aviation. Airspace seems a little busy. Anything I should expect from ATC that could complicate the trip? Thanks

I assumed not, but I didn’t want to make a stupid mistake.

Trying to plan my flight to KTIX (Titusville, FL), and they have this message: RWY 18/36 CLSD TO AIR CARRIER OPS 2211141436-PERM I would assume this doesn't mean someone like me landing in a single engine plane. Just want to make sure before I get a phone number to write down. :D

According to the lady that answered, they'll waive one night with 20 or 25 gallons. So if your just staying for a day or overnight, it shouldn't be bad. Being there 4 days and paying 200 in ramp fees is a bit much for me though.

Soaking helps a great deal. I go around with a spray bottle and hit the leading edges and my front cowl. That takes a minute or two. I then come around with a microfiber towel and they bugs come up pretty easy. Then i put a spray wax. Takes about 10 minutes. I think doing it routinely...

Thanks, that's good to know.

Not sure. We're booked in early December. I guess we need to start looking. Even if we end up driving from middle Georgia, I still like to come up the night before just in case traffic is a problem. Which cruise line are you taking?

I called Merritt Island and Titusville. Merritt Island is $50/day; one day waived with 20 gallons of fuel. Titusville is less expensive. One FBO said $10/day, but they offer SS fuel so it's cheaper. The other FBO said no daily parking fee if I'm buying fuel, but they only offer FS fuel. I'm...

My wife booked a Disney cruise. Has anyone flown into Merritt island for a cruise out of port canaveral? It’s a 6 hour drive, maybe a 2 hr flight If it’s doable, anyone that can give feedback about flying/parking there?

just when it's time to pay for the annual, pitot static check, GPS updates...

I would like to hire you to do my taxes this year!

This is my person 2 cents. I wouldn't put any money into the cherokee unless you knew you were keeping it for a while. Long enough to justify the expense of the avionics, so that's a personal call. I flew my mooney for a few years. I kept thinking I might step up to a different plane, but I...

I got lucky. A guy two hangars down who is an A&P repaired it for free. I was just asking his opinion, and he ended up fixing it. Took him 20 minutes.

Thanks to everyone for the help. I had an A&P replace the end. He shortened the wire, made sure to include the insulation. He also shrink wrapped it. I'm sure we could have made a few other adjustments, but this has to be a 100x better. Alternator is back online.

This has been very educational for me. Anyway, here is another pic. It looks like a boot was left off. I don't know if that would have helped. As far as the wire length, should I have them cut of the excess? I don't see a way to secure the wire.

Thanks for all the input! It's ironic because I went to a well respected shop. At this point, it's easier and cheaper to have a local IA fix it versus the cost and aggravation of flying to the other shop.

I think you're correct about reusing the terminal and wires. That makes me feel a little better about the wire breaking.