Smart move. I also recommend having the most of the cash for your training set aside before you start. Too many people stop because the money runs out.
I know it would be great to have an AP but you really need to save your $$ and get that oil leak fixed. As a mechanic, and pilot, I know that oil leaks aren't benign, they only get worse. Last thing you want is a major failure in flight. The engine in my Mooney J model was about 1000 hours over TBO and running strong but was leaking a lot of oil. We spent a lot of time and money trying to stop the leaks to no avail. So, in the interest of safety, and peace of mind, I replaced the engine with a factory re-man. Was it expensive?...Yes, was it worth it?...Absolutely. I now have peace of mind. Believe me, I'm not wealthy, and the cost hurt but it's well worth it.
Thank you for the comment! I agree, the hope that an oil leak with go away is insanity. The airplane is being looked at by a mechanic in Florida right now. I won't fly it home until we see improvement (hopefully it doesn't take a new engine)
@@MyTimeToFly Cory, you included a comment elsewhere about your internal prop hub seals. While you are waiting in FL, you might watch a UA-cam video webinar by Mike Busch about Prop Overhauls. It's about two months old. In it, he talks about an approach that he calls inspect and repair as opposed to overhaul. Worth a watch, I think.
Theres only a few places oil should be coming out of. The oil return lines from the rocker covers have rubber boots that can get old and leak (on lycomings), the pushrode tubes where they meet the crankcase seals leake often, and if theres a small leak in the oil pan are pretty much the most common. Also the bottom of the dipstick tube sometimes otherwise it should be easy to pinpoint it
Bummer about the oil leak. I was wondering if you had an autopilot STC of some sort from watching prior videos. I can keep my Mooney level with the rudder if I need to but I almost always need to have a light touch on the yoke.
Eesh, an the oil leak (I’m sure I’ll get one soon enough on mine). I’ve gotten that same complaint from ATC about my ghost, now I have a “new to me” transponder and ATC hasn’t complained (I have the ADSB tail beacon). Thanks for the video!
Have you had the prop seal replaced? Did that solve the problem? I was with someone in a 172 on a trip to Oshkosh with that problem. That was almost 50 years ago, and I can still see all those tiny golden beads on the windshield. It won't get better on its own. In a Tri-Pacer, it can drip down and pool on the exhaust manifold. If it does, during the next takeoff, it smokes and wafts into the cockpit. You don't know excitement until you think you have a fire!
We have had the prop seal relaced, and the crank seal. Ironically the problem didn't really exist until after both of those seals were replaced the first time. I don't claim to be an expert in propellers, but it seems like it might be a seal issue internal to the prop rather than the seal between the prop and the crank.
I've got a new A&P looking at the airplane which is still in Florida. I'm stuck in Michigan for the time being, so we will see if his fresh eyes find something new.
It’s really not that much oil, it just creates a fine mist that inhibited visibility more than I expected. After my long leg, I chose to fly smaller legs to reduce the buildup. It will get fixed!
@@MyTimeToFly if you ever have an insurance claim you may feel differently. They will take every avenue to deny a claim. I’m not commenting on the safety side of that decision, just the practical.
Greetings from Grandblanc! Love watching your videos and getting inspiration to get my ppl.
So awesome Randy! It’s definitely worth the work.
@@MyTimeToFly only in the very beginning stages. Saving cash for my ame exam before I start anything else.
Smart move. I also recommend having the most of the cash for your training set aside before you start. Too many people stop because the money runs out.
Thanks for the advice! Really appreciate it
We’re all in this together man!
Go Blue!
You got that right!
I know it would be great to have an AP but you really need to save your $$ and get that oil leak fixed. As a mechanic, and pilot, I know that oil leaks aren't benign, they only get worse. Last thing you want is a major failure in flight. The engine in my Mooney J model was about 1000 hours over TBO and running strong but was leaking a lot of oil. We spent a lot of time and money trying to stop the leaks to no avail. So, in the interest of safety, and peace of mind, I replaced the engine with a factory re-man. Was it expensive?...Yes, was it worth it?...Absolutely. I now have peace of mind. Believe me, I'm not wealthy, and the cost hurt but it's well worth it.
Thank you for the comment! I agree, the hope that an oil leak with go away is insanity. The airplane is being looked at by a mechanic in Florida right now. I won't fly it home until we see improvement (hopefully it doesn't take a new engine)
@@MyTimeToFly Cory, you included a comment elsewhere about your internal prop hub seals. While you are waiting in FL, you might watch a UA-cam video webinar by Mike Busch about Prop Overhauls. It's about two months old. In it, he talks about an approach that he calls inspect and repair as opposed to overhaul. Worth a watch, I think.
Thank you for the recommendation, I will certainly check it out!
You've been chasing that leak for a while now. I hope you get it resolved soon. Another fine video!!
Thanks a bunch Das! I sure hope we are able to get it fixed too...it's a real bummer.
Theres only a few places oil should be coming out of. The oil return lines from the rocker covers have rubber boots that can get old and leak (on lycomings), the pushrode tubes where they meet the crankcase seals leake often, and if theres a small leak in the oil pan are pretty much the most common. Also the bottom of the dipstick tube sometimes otherwise it should be easy to pinpoint it
We are pretty sure it’s originating from the prop. I found oil on the back of the prop blades.
@@MyTimeToFly Oh haha Im not the most familiar with constant speeds. My profile pic is my grumman AA1 and its a pretty simple little machine
Some days I wish I had “simple” back in my life!
I did the lifetime deal for FlyQ.
Have you been happy with it? I have, especially as of late. There have been some good updates / bug fixes lately.
@@MyTimeToFly works great and it was a steal at 250.
Hard to beat!
Nice ride! I’ve got a 62c and love seeing your videos
Thanks a bunch Jake!
Good ole Michigan lake effect snow... just flew today that being the only day without clouds in over a month haha
I hear you, and today it got windy (at least in my part of the state). I love it here, but wish we had some more blue skies!
That was great! Way to point out the use of a carbon monoxide detector! Fly safe my man.
Thank you kindly, you as well!
Bummer about the oil leak. I was wondering if you had an autopilot STC of some sort from watching prior videos. I can keep my Mooney level with the rudder if I need to but I almost always need to have a light touch on the yoke.
I would love an autopilot, but it’s just not in the cards for this bird. I’m thankful it allows for hands free flying!
Eesh, an the oil leak (I’m sure I’ll get one soon enough on mine).
I’ve gotten that same complaint from ATC about my ghost, now I have a “new to me” transponder and ATC hasn’t complained (I have the ADSB tail beacon).
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for watching. What was the transponder you took out? I've never had the issue before, so I don't really know where to start.
@@MyTimeToFly Narco AT-50A. Replaced with another $50 box off of eBay.
Interesting, that’s the same unit I have in mine.
@@MyTimeToFly Around $50 on eBay and another $100 to get it certified. I think it costs more than the unit to have a bench check of a unit.
Roger that. To be clear, you put another AT-50 in its place? Or something different?
Great video! Out of curiosity, did you and/or ATC figure out why they had 2 transponder pings for your aircraft?
They never said another word, so I have no answers unfortunately.
Have you had the prop seal replaced? Did that solve the problem? I was with someone in a 172 on a trip to Oshkosh with that problem. That was almost 50 years ago, and I can still see all those tiny golden beads on the windshield. It won't get better on its own.
In a Tri-Pacer, it can drip down and pool on the exhaust manifold. If it does, during the next takeoff, it smokes and wafts into the cockpit. You don't know excitement until you think you have a fire!
We have had the prop seal relaced, and the crank seal. Ironically the problem didn't really exist until after both of those seals were replaced the first time. I don't claim to be an expert in propellers, but it seems like it might be a seal issue internal to the prop rather than the seal between the prop and the crank.
@@MyTimeToFly What do you think your next step will be?
I've got a new A&P looking at the airplane which is still in Florida. I'm stuck in Michigan for the time being, so we will see if his fresh eyes find something new.
So how much oil did you loose?
1/2 quart in 3.5 hours of flying. Of course this includes normal usage…plus the leak.
I would not fly it with that much oil leaking...
I sure as hell wouldn’t post it on UA-cam if I did.
It’s really not that much oil, it just creates a fine mist that inhibited visibility more than I expected. After my long leg, I chose to fly smaller legs to reduce the buildup. It will get fixed!
Stuff happens, I’m not afraid to show it!
@@MyTimeToFly if you ever have an insurance claim you may feel differently. They will take every avenue to deny a claim. I’m not commenting on the safety side of that decision, just the practical.
I wouldn’t have had thought.