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Bring the smTurboSonic® patented technology accelerates the body's natural healing response, increases cellular oxygen circulation, enhances cellular nutrient uptake, stimulates cellular fluid movement and facilitates cellular waste removal.Improve:* Circulation* Strength and performance* Energy and endurance* Balance and coordination* Flexibility and agility* Health and well beingReduce:* Pain* Stress* Fatigue* Cortisol* Fat and celluliteHow it worksTurboSonic® consists of a sonic (sound) vibrating platform that the user stands on or performs exercises on which stimulates bones, muscles, blood vessels and cells in a manner that promotes their rapid development and circulation.The sonic vertical movement of the plate stimulates the body's natural "stretch reflex" which causes a spontaneous muscle contraction to instinctively stretch and contract: both movements occur at varying rates between 3-50 times per second. (3Hz to 50Hz) This movement produces mechanical oscillations with an average cycle length of about 40 msec, which is the time required to induce a natural monosynaptic stretching reflex in the respective muscle via the muscle spindle during one up and down vertical movement. The neuromuscular system reacts to this stimulation by a chain of rapid muscle contractions which result in entire-body vibration.Exercise causes the body to tire; rest allows the body to recover. By repeating this process, the body adjusts to the level of effort, resulting in an increase in physical performance. This phenomenon, called super-compensation, similarly occurs when training on the TurboSonic® platform. However, compared with traditional training methods, greater results are achieved and hormonal production is increased in much less time when training on the TurboSonic®.TurboSonic® comes standard with seven preset automatic program modes to provide a variety of treatment and workout options with multiple frequency and intensity variations per session. If different parameters are desired, the manual controls may be customized for effective patient treatment or personalized workout. Frequencies can be adjusted from 6Hz to 45Hz on the Deluxe model and 3Hz to 50Hz on the Premium model. Each model can adjust the amplitude from 0 to 100 to suit the user's condition.The automatic modes are preset to 10 minute countdown sessions and depending on the mode selection, users can burn between 100 to 300 calories. In the manual mode, users can program the session in 1 minute intervals as well as manually adjust the frequency and amplitude (volume).The LCD displays seven treatment modes including frequency, amplitude, calorie consumption and countdown timer.You will see the results of increased flexibility each time you do a SWBV work-out. Touch your toes before your session, and again after the session. You'll be amazed. And, by the end of the session you wont even be sweating or feel fatigued. What you will feel is less stress and more energy!TurboSonic BENEFITSTurboSonic® - Sonic Whole Body Vibration (SWBV) is an advanced patented technology that is used by major medical, rehabilitation, therapeutic centers, senior centers, spas and gyms across the country and around the world.The therapy consists of standing upright on a Turbo Sonic® platform that produces sonic vertical vibrations from 3Hz to 50Hz with variations of amplitude from 0 to 100. These sonic vibrations are transferred to your body, stimulating absolutely every part of your body, from your cells to the blood vessels, to your organs and muscles.These muscle contractions stimulate a dramatic increase in critical blood flow to joints and their connective tissues throughout the body. The result is reduced muscle/tendon/joint-related pain with an increase in bone/muscle mass, strength and flexibility.Whole-body-vibration offers a host of benefits:* Provides benefits of both anaerobic and aerobic exercise* Increases physical strength, dexterity, and endurance* Increases balance and coordination* Increases flexibility, range of motion and mobility* Reduces arthritic pain, joint and ligament stress* Enhances critical blood flow throughout the body (oxygenation and lymph drainage)* Increases secretion of hormones that are important in regeneration and repair processes, such as HGH (Human Growth Hormone), IGF-1, and testosterone* Increases bone density* Improved pelvic floor function* Relieves menopausal symptoms* Increases the "happiness" hormones serotonin and neurotrophine, substances that support our thinking process* Decreases the stress hormone cortisol* Rehabilitates injuries and ailments* Enhances explosive strength and fast twitch muscles* Enhances conventional training results* Speeds training recovery* Accelerates weight loss* Enhances pain reduction* Improves collagen production* Reduces appearance of cellulite* Tightens Facial Muscles* Eliminates the effects of stress* Relieves tension and chronic pain in ankles, knees, lower back and neckVibration Therapy :: What started out in the Russian space training programs to combat the effects of the gravity-free environment encountered by astronauts in outer space has evolved into a very effective human growth hormone (HGH) releasing machine. Sonic whole body vibration training encourage the release of key wellness, recovery and rehabilitation hormones such as serotonin, human growth hormone and testosterone.Clinical ApplicationsVibration Therapy is used in the medical field for the treatment and prevention of a variety of illnesses, injuries, and adverse health conditions.Emphysema: Ordinarily, patients with emphysema find it nearly impossible to undertake any kind of physical exercise. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy enables patients to achieve most of the benefits of a regular workout and helps them to do cardio-fitness training such as walking or even running.MS / ALS: Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis are unable to train because the nerves are no longer capable of controlling the muscles properly. TurboSonic Vibration activates the muscles directly without relying on the nervous system. Patients tend to feel better, have more energy to cope with everyday activities, experience less pain and are less dependent on others.Osteoporosis: Millions of Americans, especially women, are at risk of developing this disease, which results from the decalcification of the bones due to hormonal imbalances. The bones become fragile with a tendency to break easily. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy increases bone density, usually reversing the effects of osteoporosis.Arthritis and Rheumatism: TurboSonic Vibration Therapy can reduce the pain and discomfort of these conditions. It has been proven to increase blood circulation in the joints and dramatically improve flexibility and range of motion.Lower Back Pain: TurboSonic Vibration Therapy can strengthen the weakened lower back muscles that cause back pain. (Patients with an acute back hernia should not use Vibration Therapy).Pelvic Instability: This condition usually results from softening of the connective tissue during pregnancy. TurboSonic Vibration Therapy quickly brings the hormonal system into balance, enabling connective tissue to recover its strength and firmness.Excess Body Fat: TurboSonic Vibration Therapy works several ways to dissolve excess body fat; it increases metabolism which burns calories more rapidly; increases blood circulation and lymphatic drainage thereby removing toxins faster. Human Growth Hormone secretion increases dramatically (460%). Excess body fat melts away effortlessly. People who use the TurboSonic Vibration Trainer for 10 minutes, three times a week, lose significantly more fat than those who engage in aerobic activity for one hour three times a week!Cellulite: Those lumpy fatty deposits that form an unattractive dimpling effect around the thighs and other parts simply melt away under TurboSonic Vibration Therapy.Stress: Modern life is stressful, causing the release of toxic stress hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, which throw the immune system out of balance and destroy brain cells by the millions. Sonic Vibration Therapy increases human growth hormone and serotonin (the "happiness, relaxation and well-being hormone") secretion, lowers cortisol and epinephrine secretion 31%, and enhances circulation, all of which counteract the effects of stress on the body and spirit.Disclaimer: TurboSonic is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. The benefits listed herein this web site are based on independent studies which reference years of research into (WBV) whole body vibration therapy and training and those studies are independent of the TurboSonic technology and have not been evaluated by the FDA.Specifications# Frequency Range: 3~ 25Hz, 25~50Hz# Weight Capacity: Max 484 lbs# Power Source: 110 ~ 120V 60 Hz AC# Power Consumption: 300 Watts# Size: 27.9" X 34.5" X57.5"# Weight: 328.7 lbs# Voice Coil: 216x2# Operating Temperature: 32 -140F# Programs: 7 auto programs. 1 manual.# Finish: Metallic powder coat# Colors: Red
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It looks like it was well-attended!
It was a night and day filled with songs. It was nice to spend the evening and day with girlfriends. I don't usually do that.
great foto! what exactly does nondenominational mean? no specified religion?
Cindy: I believe it means not affiliated with any organized church.
got it, thanks! i think i knew sort of. =)

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This figure, like many before it, was first available from
Why should you get this figure? Five reasons:
1. The only ghost you get to own from the vintage line.
2. Re-create his action-packed smiling! The slight nod to Luke!
3. Change the scene a little: Luke: "Oh, so you guys can appear here too? Well, thanks for all the help everywhere else you bastards!"
4. Another thing you can put in the Ewok Village – besides Ewoks!
5. Those stylish robes!
For the full backstory on Anakin, check out my previous Darth Vader posting. It is interesting though, since the last change in the "Special Editions," Hayden Christensen has replaced the previous actor as the ghostly Anakin. This change essentially means that this figure never existed. However, soon before this final Special Edition, a figure 3-pack of the Force ghosts, Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Yoda were put out in the 1990's line.


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Three held after man attacked by 'Oompa-Loompas'
Three men have been arrested following an assault involving two people dressed as Oompa-Loompas.
Two of the attackers were described as wearing hooded tops, with dyed green hair and painted orange faces.
A spokesman said: "Two men in their late teens and one man in his early 20s, all from the North Walsham area, were arrested on Saturday on suspicion of GBH."
Oompa-Loompas were created by Roald Dahl in the 1964 children's book, before appearing in two film versions of the book.


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Great location, very close to the centre. More information needed on how to arrive. The exit from the metro is needed to stop roaming all the different streets. Upon arrival, the member of staff did not even look at us or greet us. No information about the hostel or Budapest given. Luckily we had been to a very helpful, much cheaper hostel down the road. Due to location, very loud at night. Great security option, able to lock up all belongings under the bed.
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Location is fantastic. It is in the Jewish quarter and it is near the Szimpla Ruins Bar as well as the Bors Gaztrobar. It is pretty much within walking distance of most sights. Instead of double decker beds, you get single beds which is great. Room is spacious as well and you get an individual locker. However, security to the hostel itself is pretty lax. You can access the hostel and room easily as it is not locked. I left my clothes to dry on the clothes rack and they got stolen.
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Reception was friendly enough, location is pretty central. Facilities are adequate. Security is nonexistant however, I would caution you to bring all your valuables with you no matter where. Left my portable charger charging and went out for 3 hours, when I came back it's gone and nobody had any idea who took it.
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- Maleisië, Vrouwelijk, 18-24
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One of the best hostel I've stayed in! The dorms are super spacious, you get single beds instead of bunk beds which is awesome. Lots of space to put your things. Laundry is cheaper than other cities since you can wash it for 3eur and air dry it on the racks. Kitchen is huge and fully equipped, even has an oven. Location is quite central, walkable to all the major attractions. Many supermarkets nearby too. Very minor downside is that the stairs in the dorm creaks quite loudly.
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Good location, the staff was very nice and helpful. Very clean as well. Absolutely no complaints about this hostel.
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Ambiente horrible. El personal es en cuanto a la mayoria muy desatento. Las camas son malisimas. Lo unico bueno el precio y la ubicación.
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Disappointment. I booked a bed in 4-bed dormitory and they gave me a bed in 7-bed dormitory bcs there was no bed available and refunded me only 1€ !!! They wanted me to pay the whole amount bcs they did not know I paid a part online beforehand. There is a lot of noise from the traffic outside. Also there were the Spanish partying in the other room. I DON'T RECOMMEND staying here if you are a traveler and really need to rest.
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A nice and quiet hostel, cosy with all the facilities you need, in the center of Budapest - walking distance to all the bars, restaurants, center & the river. The staff were nice and helpful, the beds and rooms clean and quiet (we were expecting many stag do's, but not in this hostel, it was more for couples and single travellers).
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University College of Dublin has posted a short video with resident paleontologist Dave Hone of Archosaur Musings fame, discussing the new alvarezsaur, Linhenykus.
From the few times I've seen him on video, Hone seems pretty comfortable with being on camera. Maybe one day he'll have the clout to helm a documentary series himself, and all of our gripes with media and pop culture handling of paleontology will melt away...
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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"and all of our gripes with media and pop culture handling of paleontology will melt away..."
Thanks very much for the kind words. Though sadly given what we have seen happen to Mat Wedel and others, (and horror stories I have from other colleagues) much as I would relish the opportunity, I'm not sure that would fix it. I'd love to have a go though!
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Jackson remembered through interviews, profiles and galleries at NPR.
The Mac Computers are located on the 1st Floor along the wall behind the microfilm cabinets. As you walk in the front entrance, go past the stair well and look to the right.
As you walk in the north entrance the Circulation Desk is directly in front you. The Reserves Desk is to your right and the IT Help Desk is to the left.
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French Press, 204 deg H2O, Burr Grinder, Digital ScaleSTEP 1
Heat filtered H2O to point of boiling and weigh out 24g of fresh roasted coffee. Grind coarse.STEP 2
Upon boiling, transfer H20 to kettle & pour 300 ml into french press to pre-heat.STEP 3
Wait 30 seconds then dump H2O and place 24g of coffee into french press. Slowly fill with 204º H2O until coffee level reaches the bottom of pour spout, at 400ml.STEP 4
Wait 3 minutes 30 seconds then stir the top crust for 10 seconds.STEP 5
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Posted Oct 27 2012 - 09:34 AM
And here we are: the third spinoff to TAoT (and hopefully this is more successful than the last two!!!).This comedy will last for 10-15 chapters, which should quench your thirs for TFC!Actually, the end of this comedy will be critical to TFC's storyline. So...you might want to read this, otherwise you won't understand TFC at all.Anyway.How to Escape the Wig SalonPrologue: QuestionsIn the Wig Salon… The Wig Salon is a dreadful place. Some, like Turaga Nuju, say that it is most relaxing. But others, like Black Hole, find it dreadful and want to escape. Take it from me, the one and only Narrator. Well, it used to be that way. After I annoyed my master ever-so much, he ordered me to the wig salon for eternity. But here's the problem: the Wig Salon Retirement Home, or WSRH, is where dead people go. I'm not dead. I was simply ordered here for eternity. TN:TS didn't stab me, or give me poisoned protodermis. He couldn't, because all of us in, well, our company, are immortal. So how can I be here, then? And how can I get out?Chapter 1: Endings and BeginningsAt the Entrance to the WSRH… The portal opened up once again, to show the dead from Chapter 3.7 of TAoT file in. Tarix walked in, with a jagged line of black scratched across his chest plate. "Yeah, that's how it happened," Tarix said, showing Nuju how he'd died. "Hmmm," Nuju thought. "Shadow bolt?" "Indeed," Tarix answered. "It only hurt for a second, then it took me." "I'm sorry," Nuju answered. "But this is for the better. Welcome to the Wig Salon Retirement Home, where you can relax after death." "Retirement home? I thought that this was a bad place!" "Wrong you are, young Glatorian. You'll never need to worry about anything ever again." "Good. Can I see Berix?" "Yes. Third door on your left," Nuju said, pointing to the hallway. I watched as Tarix opened the door to Berix's voice. It makes me wonder, how people can be so happy being dead. I guess, because, they're dead, and I'm not. Not really, anyway. What makes this even worse, though, is that even if he wanted to, TN:TS couldn't break me out. The same Great Being that created me, TN:TS, and the rest of our team, created this underworld. To get out, we'd have to overpower him. But can we? "Narrator, you can't keep thinking about this," Nuju said, interrupting my thoughts. "There's no hope for any of us to get out of here while Ranox rules this world. We should just enjoy what we have now…" But something popped into my head. We had defeated Ranox once before. Could we do it again? "There's a chance," I said, "isn't there?" "Possibly," Nuju said. "But we'd need an awful lot of help."To Be Continued…How was it?~MN~
Posted Oct 27 2012 - 10:10 AM
Interestingly enough, this seems more like a teaser than a chapter.
Posted Oct 27 2012 - 03:04 PM
I agree there. Fairly good teaser, except I don't see any wigs. This is a wig salon?Although if the rest of the comedy is going to be like this, I suggest you make drastic changes...Interestingly enough, this seems more like a teaser than a chapter.
Posted Oct 27 2012 - 05:13 PM
Yeah, this chapter is fairly short and lacking in humor. Sorry about that .Hopefully this will make up for it...although it's also pretty short: EDIT: Wow, that chappy's a lot shorter than I expected it to be. Chapter 2 will be up hopefully tomorrow, but don't expect a chappy after that for a loooong time.Stupid Sandy.~MN~
Edited by Meta Nuva, Oct 27 2012 - 05:16 PM.
Posted Nov 05 2012 - 07:02 PM
Here we go, the longer Chapter 2:How to Escape the Wig SalonChapter 2: Final Arrivals I watched as the characters from the finale popped in. There were quite a handful of them, the most noticeable being VN and Teridax. "So…is it really over?" VN queried, looking around. "Is this the—" "Of course it's not the end," Teridax scoffed. "I'm going to get back to Spherus Magna—whatever it takes." "Well, good luck with that," the headless figure of TSO answered. "I've tried multiple times to get out of here, but it's impossible without my head. And I blame it on you," TSO said, pointing to Narrator. I adjusted TSO's arm so that it pointed to VN. "Well, too bad," VN answered. "To take control of your world, I had to kill you." "Not really," Teridax said. "Karzahni was still there, wasn't he?" "Who in Makuhero City is Karzahni?" "Probably the only being who has power over TN:TS," I responded. "He's a handful." "Is he here?" TSO asked, putting his arms in front of him. "Nope," Teridax said, facepalming. "Nui sent him off to a random planet far, far, away." "What a noble thing to do," Nuju said, walking up to the group. He led Teridax and VN away, showing them around. "I take it that Axonn survived too?" TSO asked after a few minutes. "Well, he hasn't come through the door yet, has he?" Amazingly, I still had a weak connection to the outside world, NAW and Spherus Magna alike. I decided not to bring up to the Dark Hunter that Tahu had survived as well. That would have been bad. "Great." TSO walked away, attempting to cry before realizing that he had no eyes. Blindly, the Dark Hunter made his way down the long hallway to his room, before bumping into a wall and crashing to the floor. I went to my room as well, helping TSO up along the way. Nuju had given me a large room as compensation for my "troubles". It was complete with the newest 50 inch Mac computer, thin as a slice of pizza. Here I was making my plans to escape the Wig Salon Retirement Home, and return to the world of BIONICLE. I sat down at the chair and pulled up my plans. They were full of scientific equations, describing how I was still alive, and more of that mumbo-jumbo. Currently I was deciding as to who'd come with me. "Definitely not me," Nuju had said earlier when I'd asked him. "I have to stay behind and watch the other stragglers. Plus, why don't you just enjoy yourself?" "For someone that's younger than me, you are quite lazy," I answered, angered at Nuju's decision. "What? I created the Transport, for Karzahni's sake! I'm an INVENTOR!" "It took you five years to find the blueprints for the Transport, Nuju. You're an old, slow, lazy Turaga." Nuju had huffed and walked away. Of course, his walk was and is very slow, so he really didn't walk away. It was more like…not walking away. So Nuju wasn't coming. Big surprise there. But Teridax was definitely interested. But the only problem with him: What would he do, terrorize everybody? I couldn't allow that. But he wanted to come, so I guess I had to allow him. Otherwise, he'd kill me, and then I'd never be able to escape the Wig Salon.To Be Continued…
Edited by Meta Nuva, Nov 05 2012 - 07:02 PM.
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text: Most public attention now will focus on whether Mr. Holder made the right choice [to hold Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's trial in New York federal court for the 9/11 attacks]. But that isn't the only question people concerned with how our government works should be asking. The other question is what if Mr. Holder has guessed wrong? What if challenges to the way evidence was obtained result in exclusion of enough material that KSM is acquitted? What if discovery rules for federal criminal trials again result in disclosure of sensitive information - ending up in the hands of our enemies - on how we gather information and who provides it? What if that facilitates another attack with more lives lost? Would there then be exposure for Holder and those who advised him? Should the public have access to the memos now so that we can judge for ourselves if the advice was sound? Should we be thinking about possible legal sanctions, maybe even prosecution, if we decide the advice was wrong, that it didn't rightly account for the risks to our safety and our lives, that it didn't value our security highly enough, or didn't ultimately fulfill the legal obligations of those in high office? ... If history is a guide, however, there will be plenty of bad fallout from this choice. The ill fit between the criminal process and the fight against international terrorism will reverberate in a series of decisions down the road respecting the conflict between effective antiterrorist measures and steps necessary to preserve litigation options. We don't want soldiers thinking about reading enemy combatants their rights, giving them Miranda warnings, making sure they have access to lawyers. We don't want our intelligence community worrying that Brady rules for disclosing evidence will compromise their effectiveness by revealing critical information on their methods and sources.


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Replication : The Do's , The Don't and the Best Practices
The Do's
- Replication can only be done with the same version of SEPM
- The number of replicated sites should ideally be kept below 5
- Replication should be done once per day.
- The value of "Content revisions to keep" should be set to a lower value.
- Disable the Proxy settings configured in the Primary SEPM .
- Only replicate logs from the Replication partner
The Don'ts
- The interval of replication should be set in such a way that replication schedules don't overlap with any other site. This can lead to Database Deadlock and which can in turn cause many issues.
- Under any circumstance it is not recommended to go over 20 replicated sites
- Replication should not overlap with scheduled Liveupdate session
- Multi-version manager replication should not be done
- Do not replicate more frequently than once per hour
The Best Practices:
- If multiple replication partners are configured, always make sure that the replication schedules don't overlap. This can lead to Database Deadlock issues.
- If internet connection is present at replication sites, it is advisable to only replicate logs. Content (virus definitions) and install packages need not be replicated as content can be downloaded by the SEPM via liveupdate. For a SEPM to be configured as a replication partner the SEPM version has to be the same in all sites. If SEPM versions are the same, they will have the latest install packages as well.
- Disable the Proxy settings that is configured in the SEPM which is installed on the Primary site. We have seen in SEP version MR4 MP2 and later that this setting conflicts with the replication process.
Logs and information required to troubleshoot replication issues:
Before Collecting the logs set the Log level to finest
- SEPM Tomcat logs from the Primary site and Secondary site using the "CollectLog.cmd" tool which is present in the SEPM\Tools folder.
- SEP Support tool logs from all the sites .A Full data grab is needed.
- If it is a new install of the replication partner, then we will need to collect the SEPM Tomcat logs from the Primary site and the "install error logs" from the Secondary site.
- Network Traces when the replication is failing to check for network issues ( WireShark or Netmon .)
- The IP Address and Server name of Primary site and the replication partners that are configured is required . This will help in looking for information in the logs.


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Not by Fire but by Ice THE NEXT ICE AGE - NOW! |
Discover What Killed the Dinosaurs . . . and Why it Could Soon Kill Us |
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In each of 18 deep minima of solar activity of the Maunder Minimum type for the last 7500 years, there have been periods of deep temperature decline, while in the periods of high sunspot maxima, there have been periods of global warming. "Such changes in the climate of the Earth could be caused only by lasting and significant changes in the Sun," says Dr. Abdussamatov, "because there was absolutely no industrial effect on nature in those times."
"A similar rise in solar radiation has not been observed in at least 700 years. However, its consequence - the global warming of climate that followed - was not an anomalous event in the life of the Earth. "Climate on the Earth has periodically changed, and
our planet has repeatedly survived global warming, comparable to that of
the current period, after each of which episodes the temperature has
dropped deeply. Neither temperature drop nor warming lasts longer than
the 200-year fluctuations of size and luminosity of the Sun. "Consequently, we should expect not the
catastrophic melting of ice, but, on the contrary, the gradual growth of
ice caps at the poles. It has already begun: the area of ice cover in
the Arctic in September 2008 (4.52 mln. km2), in spite of all forecasts,
rose by 390 thousand km2 above that of a year ago (when it was 4.13 mln.
km2) and in the subsequent four months it grew substantially further." http://www.gao.spb.ru/english/astrometr/abduss_nkj_2009.pdf Thanks to Paul Stephen Hooks, BA, BSc( Hons) for this link |


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Abbey Road - The Goslings
Silvana Stanzer 5/27/2009 8:56:12 AM
Very cute! Luckely, it looks like they are in a hurry to cross the road. #1133479Tammy Scott 5/27/2009 9:11:35 AM
What an absolutely adorable shot! #7566936Melissa G. Meiselman 5/27/2009 9:25:17 AM
This is such an adorable shot, beautifully composed with fine detail and great lighting, Lisa!!! #7567032Melissa Olsen 5/27/2009 10:06:12 AM
Your title is a winner with me...great shot! #7567209Ann Coates 5/27/2009 10:49:07 AM
A super gorgeous shot Lisa. What a wonderful moment you have captured. #7567393Jessica Jenney 5/27/2009 11:05:07 AM
Terrific title, Lisa LOLOL! Beautiful and sweet capture! #7567469Erin Appelbaum 5/27/2009 11:20:47 AM
Outstanding capture Lisa. Perfect title. Peter #7567540Shawn Jennings 5/27/2009 11:33:33 AM
Too funny! Great capture and title! #7567598Renee Doyle 5/27/2009 12:29:01 PM
Too precious!!!! Love it Lisa!! #7567803Becky Brill 5/27/2009 12:36:22 PM
Great shot....and great title. Becky #7567841Hendrik Storme 5/27/2009 3:40:47 PM
Love your title and what a cute and wonderful image Sam! #7568522Daniella Puente 5/27/2009 4:17:07 PM
Cute Lisa :))) #7568613Barbara Waldoch 5/27/2009 4:51:28 PM
That's so cool, Lisa! #7568764Debra R. Harder 5/27/2009 5:09:51 PM
OMGOSH, Lisa!! This is incredible!!! Your timing is impeccable! I can hear the Beatles music in the background. Amazing image!!! Deb #7568832Kim Kleinschmidt 5/27/2009 7:37:37 PM
OMW Lisa! This is sensational! Fabulous timing, colors and composition! #7569433Michael Umbreit 5/27/2009 7:53:40 PM
Lisa - So cute! - Mike #7569493Liz blahh 5/27/2009 10:25:19 PM
So sweet! #7569798Stefania Barbier 5/27/2009 11:39:22 PM
oh this is an amazing shot... all in line... fantastic find, low pov and capture Lisa! #7569924Ken Smith 5/28/2009 3:52:47 AM
That's funny..I immediately thought the same thing..shows my age! :-) Very nice, Lisa! #7570493Lisa J. Boulden 5/28/2009 4:27:20 AM
~~♥~~Lisa J. Boulden 5/28/2009 4:45:52 AM
Abbey Road - The Beatlesanonymous 5/28/2009 4:57:43 AM
LOL You're right Lisa! I remember that album! Wonderful capture and title! B- #7570722Leslie McLain 5/28/2009 5:02:49 AM
So cute. Terrific capture. #7570744Linda D. Lester 5/28/2009 7:04:13 AM
Just too cute!!!!!!!! #7571080Christine Lobsinger 5/28/2009 1:08:47 PM
Hi Lisa... this is so so cute... love them.. love your title...Maria Morrow 5/28/2009 2:54:46 PM
lol,,,, adorable capture, PERFECT title! #7573034Anne McKinnell 5/28/2009 4:25:24 PM
Lisa, this is too cute!! Love the title. #7573296Tammy Espino 5/28/2009 8:16:35 PM
LOL Made me smile, adorable!! :) #7574209JO ANN CLEVELAND 5/29/2009 6:25:23 AM
Adorable! I just love all your ducky shots (and all the others too!) loljo ann c. #7576063
Linda M. Brown 5/29/2009 11:06:39 AM
Lisa,Sam Britt 5/29/2009 5:58:18 PM
Terrific image, perfect title, Lisa. I have the LP, but I bought it in the 80s! #7577714Judy V. Kennamer 5/30/2009 5:37:24 AM
Gorgeous little parade Lisa!!! They are much, much cuter than the Beatles! Great job Girl!!! #7578939Mark S. Cox 5/30/2009 6:06:01 AM
WONDERFUL:!!! My whole family loves this picture! It is now on my favorite's list!!! Hope this gets the gold! #7579001Teri Klinger 5/30/2009 6:21:17 AM
AW! Love it! Great timing!! Ü #7579021Shelly A. Van Camp 5/30/2009 8:36:17 AM
This is so cute! Love it!! #7579327Sharon Sawyer 5/30/2009 9:26:16 AM
Lisa, congratulations on this incredible capture & well deserved EFP. Man, were you in the right place at the right time!!!! Well done! This is a winner in my books & right into my favs. #7579447A P 6/4/2009 5:13:49 PM
Hi I'm back!! Sorry about not commenting in so long but I had a visiting BPer. I'm not going to comment on ALL the missed photos because there is to much outstanding work in the bunch. I look forward to keeping up a little better now that the grand tour is done.
OMG honey this is the BEST of the bunch. Just love it!! The title is just PERFECTION!!! #7598243
Susan Fox 6/4/2009 5:34:03 PM
Ok, I am going to say it now, this one will be in the winners circle for sure next month. FANTASTIC!!!! #7598311Tommy E. Burgess 6/16/2009 12:20:04 AM
What a cute capture Lisa!! Congratulations on this most deserving POTD!! #7634713Donna LaMattino Pagakis 6/16/2009 12:20:42 AM
Excellent work Lisa, a fabulous POTD! Congratulations! #7634716Dominick M. Dimacale 6/16/2009 12:27:14 AM
Congratulations Lisa on your POTD Win!!!
Dominick #7634751
Patti Coblentz 6/16/2009 12:29:44 AM
Congratulations, Lisa...what a great image! Perfect title!Jennifer L. Alder 6/16/2009 12:32:20 AM
Big congrats to you, Lisa! :) #7634771Michael Lynch 6/16/2009 12:34:11 AM
Way to go, Lisa; CONGRATULATIONS on a superior POTD !!! #7634782Alex T. Mizuno 6/16/2009 12:35:00 AM
Real fab four! I love it! Congratulations on your POTD Lisa!!! #7634785Karen Engelbreth 6/16/2009 12:40:01 AM
A big congrats on your wonderful POTD, Lisa... #7634802Usman M. Bajwa 6/16/2009 12:50:00 AM
Wonderful pov, and love the poses of the goslings. CONGRATS. on the POTD Award, Lisa.Usman. #7634823
Stefania Barbier 6/16/2009 12:51:32 AM
loved it first time I saw it... huge congrats on this SUPERB POTD!!!! #7634827Susie Peek-Swint 6/16/2009 1:09:05 AM
LOL I love the title Lisa ~ cute capture too! Many congrats on POTD! #7634873Katarina Mansson 6/16/2009 1:09:11 AM
Oh my - this is great! Excellent eye to see and capture it. And the POV is super! Congratulations Lisa! #7634874Helen Dittrich 6/16/2009 1:29:25 AM
This is soooo cute.. congrats on POTD, well deserved :-) #7634911JO ANN CLEVELAND 6/16/2009 2:15:21 AM
Big congratulations Lisa, I just loved this, sure hope it is a winner!jo ann c. #7634997
Kathryn Wesserling 6/16/2009 2:31:24 AM
Boy, you sure got your ducks in a row for this one! Fun (and loved the Title-Reference.) #7635015Maria Morrow 6/16/2009 2:41:16 AM
Congratulations on POTD, LIsa! I loved this one the moment I saw it.. Well-deserved! #7635038Tammy Scott 6/16/2009 2:42:55 AM
I am so happy to see this one as a POTD! It is so adorable and well shot! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! #7635041Tressie Davis 6/16/2009 2:57:11 AM
Super cute! Congrats on POTD! #7635065Gord MacEachern 6/16/2009 3:18:18 AM
WTG Lisa,congratulations on this well deserved POTD!!Mary K. Robison 6/16/2009 3:30:26 AM
Lisa, the pov and dof are fantastic, and the cuteness factor of this is off the charts!Claudia Kuhn 6/16/2009 3:42:32 AM
Great timing and capture Lisa, congrats on your potd! #7635205Ken Smith 6/16/2009 3:47:37 AM
Glad to see this series shot with a POTD. Excellent work, Lisa and congrats to you!! #7635214Janet McNeil 6/16/2009 3:48:25 AM
Congratulations on your POTD!! #7635218Patricia Seidler 6/16/2009 3:50:19 AM
Adorable capture in the series and well deserved POTD Lisa. #7635222Kim Kleinschmidt 6/16/2009 3:54:46 AM
CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding POTD, Lisa! #7635232Teri Klinger 6/16/2009 3:58:25 AM
congrats on your POTD! It's awesome! #7635248Leslie McLain 6/16/2009 4:00:36 AM
Congrats on your POTD. Terrific image. #7635253anonymous 6/16/2009 4:08:59 AM
Congratulations Lisa on your fantastic POTD! B- #7635287Lorna Shutter 6/16/2009 4:10:19 AM
Fabulous title for this awesome capture, Lisa! It really does look like Abbey Road! LOL! Congrats on your well-deserved EFP and POTD!!!!! :) #7635291Patricia A. Casey 6/16/2009 4:11:29 AM
Congratulations on a great shot & the POTD, Lisa....wonderful image....brought back memories....(now...where did I put that album??????) =^..^= #7635296Christine Lobsinger 6/16/2009 4:12:07 AM
Outstanding Caption, Outstanding EFP and Outstanding choice for the POTD!!!!Linda Blair 6/16/2009 4:12:58 AM
Congrats on POTD.....soooo sweet!!!!!! #7635304David Phalen 6/16/2009 4:14:31 AM
BIG Congrats on a wonderful POTD!! #7635310Mary Beth Aiello 6/16/2009 4:21:29 AM
This is just too cute -- and what a wonderful title, Lisa. Huge congrats on this outstanding POTD. #7635336A P 6/16/2009 4:27:48 AM
So HAPPY to see this wonderful shot as POTD Lisa. Congratulations #7635354Courtenay Vanderbilt 6/16/2009 4:38:47 AM
Congratulations on this awesome POTD, Lisa! #7635378Steven W. Lepak 6/16/2009 4:42:09 AM
Bravo Lisa! Congrats on this wonderful POTD - Love the comparison to the iconic Beatles image. Keep them coming. Best Regards, Steven #7635390Jessica Jenney 6/16/2009 4:45:42 AM
Congratulations, Lisa on your terrific POTD! #7635404Renee Doyle 6/16/2009 4:49:40 AM
So very cute!!! Big congrats on this wonderful POTD Lisa!!! #7635414Lynne Morris 6/16/2009 5:00:25 AM
Huge Congratulations on this fantastic POTD award Lisa. #7635441Tammy Espino 6/16/2009 5:14:39 AM
Wooo POTD, Congrats!! #7635510Vicki L. Filippin 6/16/2009 5:28:44 AM
Oh, Lisa! I'm SO thrilled to see this as POTD....loved it the very first time I saw it.Linda D. Lester 6/16/2009 5:28:56 AM
Just too cute....Congratulations on your POTD!!!!!! :) #7635558Cathy Barrows 6/16/2009 5:59:40 AM
Congrats on your POTD...way too cute #7635662Nancy L. Green 6/16/2009 6:06:01 AM
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Lisa, this is AWESOME and so well deserved!! <>< #7635699Les Rhoades 6/16/2009 6:15:32 AM
Congrats on your POTD selection!Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 6/16/2009 6:27:15 AM
WTG on the POTD, Lisa!!! :-) ♫ k #7635809Steve Pinzon 6/16/2009 6:34:21 AM
Lisa,Congrats on your POTD. You are always so good about complimenting other people's pics, it's great to see yours get this kind of recognition. Way to go! #7635863
Cheryl E. Molennor 6/16/2009 6:41:23 AM
Haaaa! funny congratulations on your potd #7635908Tamra Walker 6/16/2009 6:45:03 AM
Fabulous shot, Lisa. The funny thing is...before I even saw the title, I immediately thought of the album cover! I guess great minds think alike :-) Congrats on a well-deserved potd!! #7635927Kelly S. Cavanaugh 6/16/2009 6:51:24 AM
Great capture, Lisa! Congratulations on POTD!!! #7635954Kim Dietrich Elam 6/16/2009 7:00:40 AM
love it!!! congrats! #7635988Joy Rector 6/16/2009 7:07:13 AM
congrats on the POTD #7636029Judy A. Lawhon 6/16/2009 7:11:18 AM
Absolutely marvelous capture, Lisa....congrats!! #7636057Shelly A. Van Camp 6/16/2009 7:42:35 AM
Sweet! Congrats, on this Beautiful POTD! #7636204Amanda D. Austwick 6/16/2009 7:54:59 AM
WONDERFUL image, GREAT Title, and best of all CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD! #7636244Casey A. Hanson 6/16/2009 8:00:49 AM
This gave me a chuckle...very fun, Lisa! :0) #7636266Dianna Murphy 6/16/2009 8:33:47 AM
Congratulations Lisa. Yeah!!!! #7636361Anne McKinnell 6/16/2009 8:42:36 AM
Yay! I'm so happy for you Lisa! Congratulations!! #7636409Mitch Spence 6/16/2009 8:55:46 AM
Lisa, congratulations on another great shot and on the POTD! #7636460Mike D. Perez 6/16/2009 9:08:00 AM
Congratulations on your great POTD, Lisa! #7636486Debra R. Harder 6/16/2009 9:09:17 AM
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, Lisa, on this absolutely ADORABLE and PERFECT POTD!!! BRILLIANT AS ALWAYS!! Deb #7636489Erica Murphy 6/16/2009 9:35:30 AM
BIG CONGRATS Lisa!! Wow, this is so cute. Very clever title too. Love it! #7636573Guy D. Biechele 6/16/2009 9:57:24 AM
Wonderful capture and clever title. Congratulations on your well deserved POTD, Lisa! #7636653Daniella Puente 6/16/2009 10:24:07 AM
Congrats on this WONDERFUL POTD Lisa :))) #7636756Tiia Vissak 6/16/2009 11:15:33 AM
congratulations! #7636931Aimee C. Eisaman 6/16/2009 12:19:36 PM
Congrats on your POTD....what a cute image! :~) #7637052Jeff Robinson 6/16/2009 2:43:53 PM
Congrats Lisa on this Priceless POTD!!:) Jeff #7637387Jon M. Lamrouex 6/16/2009 3:32:24 PM
Great shot. Wonder eye and camera work.Congratulations
Jon #7637497
Lisa J. Boulden 6/16/2009 3:51:51 PM
~~~♥~~~Just about every morning, one of the first things I do is check my e-mail...
Today was NOT one of those days; was on the run since 4:45am. Just got home at 6:30pm to find the great news!
Thank you ALL for your uplifting comments, and to the judges for taking a liking to these baby geese!
Big smiles, Lisa♥ #7637544
Patricia Ronan 6/16/2009 3:55:17 PM
Fantastic capture Lisa, congrats on your POTD:) #7637563Anita Hogue 6/16/2009 4:16:10 PM
This is just toooooo cute, Lisa! Congratulations on your POTD! #7637654Jon M. Lamrouex 6/16/2009 5:01:50 PM
Obviously you were able to read my message as I planned it to be - (mind and fingers were out of alignment).WONDERFUL EYE AND CAMERA WORK - and thanks
Jon #7637834
Pamela Koch 6/16/2009 5:50:34 PM
This is to sweet and the title is so clever. A well deserved POTD! Congratulations. #7637963Julianne Bradford 6/16/2009 5:59:26 PM
Abbey road 2 cute! Wonderful capture, timing and color and they do look as cute as the Beatles. Congrats on a well deserved POTD #7637983Sam Britt 6/16/2009 6:00:48 PM
Congrats on this POTD, Lisa!! #7637988Kathleen R. Struckle 6/16/2009 7:35:10 PM
Adorable Lisa. Congats on this wonderful POTD!! #7638214Teresa A. Burnett 6/16/2009 7:43:29 PM
Wonderful!!! Huge congratulations on your well deserved POTD Lisa!! #7638226Lindley Johnson 6/16/2009 7:43:53 PM
Love the image, love the title (love the Beatles, too). Congratulations on your terrific POTD, Lisa! #7638227Robert K. Bemus 6/16/2009 11:31:04 PM
Great shot-- congratulations on your POTD, Lisa!! #7638487Terry Cervi 6/17/2009 5:15:17 AM
Congrats, Lisa, on this well deserved POTD! It's such a cute shot with a great title! #7639434Valentin M. Armianu 6/19/2009 12:35:35 PM
Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist!! Love the photo! #7648670Tammy Scott 6/19/2009 12:37:12 PM
Congratulations on this adorable finalist! #7648681Tiia Vissak 6/19/2009 12:44:50 PM
Congratulations! #7648725Mark S. Cox 6/19/2009 1:10:37 PM
Lisa, Congrats on a FANTASTIC photo. I have shown it to a ton of my music friends...they love it!!! #7648945Colleen Farrell 6/19/2009 1:39:53 PM
No surprise here--big congrats, Lisa! #7649186Leslie McLain 6/19/2009 1:49:22 PM
Congrats on your beautiful finalist! #7649243Mitch Spence 6/19/2009 2:02:54 PM
Congratulations to you, Lisa. #7649324Renee Doyle 6/19/2009 2:34:24 PM
Hope we see this beauty one more time!!! Congratulations Lisa!! #7649563Stefania Barbier 6/19/2009 2:48:16 PM
this is going up and up... :-) huge congrats Lisa! #7649737Tucker James 6/19/2009 2:54:40 PM
Congrats on the finalist #7649820A P 6/19/2009 2:55:19 PM
Congratulations on an Outstanding Finalist Lisa. Love it every time I see it. #7649828
Ann Coates 6/19/2009 2:58:47 PM
Huge congrats on this exceptional finalist Lisa. #7649879Cheryl E. Molennor 6/19/2009 3:58:27 PM
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FINALIST!!!! #7650368Nikki McDonald 6/19/2009 4:03:15 PM
So cute, Lisa. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round. #7650409Tarun Bose 6/19/2009 4:39:37 PM
Congrats, Lisa. #7650686Angie M. Davis 6/19/2009 4:44:45 PM
Congrats on your finalist, Lisa! This is adorable!! #7650725Cathy Barrows 6/19/2009 5:07:17 PM
Congrats on your finalist...adorable #7650986Anne M. Young 6/19/2009 5:12:32 PM
CONGRATULATIONS - this made my morning!! #7651041Patrick Rouzes 6/19/2009 5:45:54 PM
CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalsit,Lisa!!! #7651340Melissa G. Meiselman 6/19/2009 5:49:36 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!! #7651393Christine Lobsinger 6/19/2009 6:35:53 PM
Lisa, I'm so happy for you.... a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!!! These little ones are ADORABLE!!Odeth Mizuno 6/19/2009 7:14:08 PM
Congratulations on this very adorable finalist, Lisa! #7652131Judy V. Kennamer 6/19/2009 8:11:59 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Lisa!! #7652542Carol L. Fowler 6/19/2009 8:20:07 PM
Congrats on your Finalists! #7652602Donna LaMattino Pagakis 6/19/2009 9:15:27 PM
Congratulations on your finalist Lisa! So sweet!My daughter is a BIG Beatles fan! I can't wait to show her! #7652877
Susan M. Hembree 6/19/2009 9:44:25 PM
So cute, Lisa! Congratulations on your finalist! #7653099Eugenio Diaz 6/19/2009 9:47:44 PM
Huge Congratulations on this STUNNING finalist! AMAZING work and well done. #7653128Kim Kleinschmidt 6/19/2009 9:56:26 PM
Congrats on this adorable finalist Lisa! #7653203Alex T. Mizuno 6/19/2009 10:09:13 PM
Double Congratulations on your Finalist and POTD Lisa!! #7653311Nadya Johnson 6/20/2009 2:39:36 AM
Just wonderful! Congratulations Lisa, on your outstanding finalist! (And also on the POTD!) #7654067Lorna Shutter 6/20/2009 3:53:09 AM
Awesome!!! Congratulations on your well-deserved Finalist Award, Lisa!!!!! I love this one!!! #7654315Karen K. Givens 6/20/2009 4:59:59 AM
Congratulations Lisa on your Fianlist, this is to cute. #7654602Anita Hogue 6/20/2009 5:15:59 AM
A big congratulations on your sweet finalist Lisa!Anita #7654646
Patricia A. Casey 6/20/2009 5:41:47 AM
Congratulations on the Finalist selection.... #7654840Jeff Robinson 6/20/2009 5:43:58 AM
Congrats Lisa on this priceless Finalist!! Jeff #7654861Teresa A. Burnett 6/20/2009 7:19:49 AM
YAYYYYYYY!!! Huge congrats on this marvelous finalist Lisa!! #7655409Terry Cervi 6/20/2009 8:00:44 AM
Congrats on this super cute finalist, Lisa!! #7655795Lisa J. Boulden 6/20/2009 8:06:56 AM
~~~♥~~~Courtenay Vanderbilt 6/20/2009 8:47:41 AM
Congratulations Lisa!! #7656125Max Aureli 6/20/2009 10:25:45 AM
Great shot!!!!! Congratulations Lisa on your Finalist!!!! #7656799Bojan Bencic 6/20/2009 12:41:32 PM
Congratulations, Lisa. #7657321JO ANN CLEVELAND 6/20/2009 1:42:50 PM
Awesome , congratulations, bet we see this again!jo ann c. #7657655
Linda D. Lester 6/20/2009 1:53:20 PM
Love it....glad to see it again!Debra R. Harder 6/20/2009 2:24:24 PM
You know I love everything about this, Lisa! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #7657850Laurie Daily 6/20/2009 2:48:10 PM
A big congrats to you, Lisa, on this fantastic finalist...all of your little duckling series is just incredible! #7657982Karen Celella 6/20/2009 3:38:37 PM
This one just keeps on giving. Double congratulations Lisa. #7658304Jane Hirst 6/20/2009 5:06:35 PM
Love the title...love the story...many many congratulations. Very well deserved! #7658632Nancyj E. Hovey 6/20/2009 6:04:24 PM
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S8o) #7658832
Datha Y. Thompson 6/20/2009 7:31:24 PM
Too Cute!!! CONGRATULATIONS Lisa!!! WTG :0) #7658996Zsuzsanna M. Szugyi 6/20/2009 9:36:07 PM
Congratulations - super capture! #7659281Sherran Andersen 6/20/2009 9:50:17 PM
Congrats Lisa. Sherran #7659306Liz blahh 6/20/2009 11:05:07 PM
Congrats! #7659493Laurence Saliba 6/21/2009 12:52:40 AM
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Lisa!!! #7659674Ken Smith 6/21/2009 1:21:34 PM
A classic scene! Congrats again, Lisa! #7661514Cassie L. Woodlee 6/21/2009 5:14:07 PM
Congratulations!!! #7662147Carol Engstrom 6/21/2009 8:26:52 PM
Congratulations Lisa! #7662745Lisa J. Boulden 6/21/2009 8:32:32 PM
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CONGRATS. on this superb Finalist image, Lisa.Usman. #7663055
Rachelle D. Carriere 6/23/2009 11:20:26 AM
So Cute! Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist Lisa! #7670596JO ANN CLEVELAND 6/24/2009 7:54:58 AM
And we did see it again and made gold and everything!Congratulations Lisa
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Big Congrats Lisa!Steven E. Ray 6/30/2009 3:36:00 PM
One in a million Lisa... great photo and worthy of all its accolades. Congratulations! #7694277David A. Simons 6/30/2009 6:04:51 PM
Congratulations Lisa and well done. :-) #7694658Robert S. Grauer 6/30/2009 8:20:03 PM
I can't believe no one else caught the real similarity to Abbey Road. In your shot its the duckling second from the left with the feet slightly different from the others. In the Abbey Road cover Paul is barefoot and is also second from the left. Great shot and perfect title! #9 #9 #9 #9... #7695006Lisa J. Boulden 6/30/2009 8:33:12 PM
~~♥~~Leland N. Saunders 7/5/2009 5:44:54 PM
Really marvelous shot, Lisa ... congratulations and well done !!Lee #7708254
Carol Teal 7/15/2009 1:20:08 AM
Too cute! Reminds me of playing "follow the leader"! Congrats on your finalist! #7740589JudyAnn Rector 5/11/2010 11:39:16 AM
SUCH a special image, Lisa... it is tender and touching while also being quite humorous! #8604306
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Aircraft Evaluation Report
Test Pilot - Flying the M20C |
Ed. Note: This is the second of a series of flight test reports on the Mooney airplanes that make up the MAPA fleet. This month, let's take a look at the M20C. The 'C' model is the bread and butter of the Mooney fleet. When pilots think of pre-J model Mooneys, they think of the 'C' Model. Owners love 'em. MAPA loves 'em. So just how good is this airplane, anyway?
Using some basic flight test procedures, let's look at the performance in the real world - bragging rights aside. Without 'stars in our eyes', let's look at the weaknesses of the 'C' model - there are some. The C model is a wonderful airplane, but not a perfect one. Like all airplanes, it is a machine that is full of compromises. It does some things very well, it does others not so well. Here are my impressions and opinions after flying several hours in a very nice C model loaned to MAPA by All-American Aircraft.
I have a confession to make to all you MAPA members. In over 2500 hours of flying Mooneys, never have I flown a Mooney with a manual gear. Not once have I raised and lowered the wheels in a Mooney with the famous (or infamous) Johnson bar. I flew my first Mooney when I became the factory's engineering test pilot in 1983, many years after the last manual gear Mooney was produced. As a result, my Mooney experience has all been in airplanes with electric gear - move a little switch and the wheels go up and down. So, with this background, I really looked forward to finally checking out and flying a basic manual gear Mooney for this evaluation.
First, we had to find a stock C model to fly - no speed mods and as close to a stock airplane as we could find. MAPA was fortunate to find and borrow a very good example of a basic C model from All-American Aircraft here in San Antonio - one of the top stocking pre-owned Mooney dealers in the country. Day in and day out, they stock some of the nicest examples of older and current production Mooneys we have ever seen. Jimmy Garrison and David McGee at All-American buy and sell all models from the C to the newest Bravo.
The airplane we borrowed for this report, N3411X, is a prime example of the excellent airplanes found in All American's stock. Good C models are hard to find, but we were fortunate to come across 11 Xray. 11 Xray is a 1966 model, serial number 3394. Cosmetically and mechanically, it has to be rated in the top 5% of the current C model market. The airplane has almost new paint, very good interior, very acceptable avionics and is squawk free. 11Xray has 4075 hours on the airframe and only 197 hours on a factory overhauled engine. This airplane proved to be an excellent choice for this evaluation.
The panel of our test airplane shown in level cruise flight. Click on picture for larger photo. |
First, let's take a look at the airplane as it sits on the ramp. When you first walk up to a C model, the first thing you notice how low the airplane sets on the ground. This makes the airplane appear smaller than it really is. This is no big deal, except for your passengers. Most passengers tend to equate 'big' as 'safe'. Unfortunately, Mooneys look 'little' on the ramp. They appear short and squatty on the ground compared to a Bonanza or Arrow. I have spent many hours trying to convince first-time passengers that this Mooney we are about to fly is just as safe and strong as that Beechcraft parked next to us. To them, it just looks too small. The Bonanza sets tall on the ground and looks substantial on its tall gear. Passengers like that. So if you fly an early Mooney, be prepared to answer lots of questions about the strength of the airplane because it looks so 'small'.
The next thing you notice as the pilot when you approach a C model is the cowling. Let's face it, the C model cowl is 1) ugly, 2) aerodynamically poor, 3) impossibly configured for quick pre-flights of the engine compartment and 4) doesn't cool the engine very well. The worst cowling design is one with a flat frontal area, a big hole cut out in the middle for cooling air to enter and a too small area for all that air to exit at the bottom. Unfortunately, that describes the C model cowl perfectly.
Unfortunately, the cowling on the M20C is a study in aerodynamic inefficiency. |
To realize how bad this cowling is, take a look sometime at the cowling on a Mooney Ovation. The engine in the Ovation develops 100 more horsepower than the M20C, but the inlet area for the engine cooling air is about 60% smaller in the Ovation than the C model. Additionally, the exit area for the cooling air through the cowl flaps is properly sized on the Ovation. It's not on the C model.
Compare the inlet area of the M20C shown on the left to a new M20R Ovation shown on the right. |
What all this means is drag - and lots of it. An old test pilot at Mooney told me that tuft testing on the C, E, F and G models revealed that the cowling was actually stopping and reversing the airflow in certain flight conditions. Cooling air was entering the engine compartment, stopping and then reversing direction, exiting out the big round inlet. That means aerodynamic drag to the max - and a hot running engine.
And heaven forbid the poor pilot that decides he needs to properly preflight the engine compartment before the day's flight. If you do, expect at least a 15 minute job to remove the top and side panels for a basic look at the engine and exhaust system. Add another 15 minutes to put it all back together. We are seeing more and more incidents in the pre-J model fleet related to failures in the engine compartment that could have been caught early with a proper preflight. But who can blame a Mooney owner for not taking at least 30 minutes before each flight just to un-cowl and re-cowl the engine? This is an example of a design being so user unfriendly that it has negatively affected the safety record of the airplane.
Beyond the cowling, the M20C is an airplane of beautiful simplicity and aerodynamic purity. The Mooney brothers really knew airframe aerodynamics and this knowledge is most apparent in the wing design. What a magnificent wing we fly on! Low drag, smooth, good taper - it's the heart and soul of the performance of a Mooney. Mooney's heritage of superior performance comes from one thing - the superior wing. It's why we go so much faster and climb so much better than the competition. Ever wonder what we would have if a Cherokee wing was put on a Mooney? A small cabin airplane with Cherokee performance - that's what.
The wing's the thing. The heart and soul of a Mooney's performance can be found in the outstanding wing design. |
Enough of this philosophy - let's go flying. Entering the M20C is standard Mooney. The retractable step on the early Mooneys is a nice touch - much better than the fixed steps on today's airplanes. But as we get ready to board, we must stop here and bring up probably the biggest compromise you have to deal with as the owner of a short-body Mooney. And that is passenger loading and cabin comfort. As you stand there on the wing looking inside, you can clearly see there are four seats. But can you really fit four adults in this cabin comfortably? In my opinion, the answer is no.
The short body Mooneys are superb two place airplanes. With only two in the front, you can slide the seats back and have all the stretch-out room you desire. I'm 5'11', and I can slide the seat back so far that I can't reach the rudder pedals. That's what I call stretch out room - more than any other airplane of this vintage by a long shot.
But add a third person and things go downhill fast. One of the front seats will have to be pulled up a long way to make room for the back seat passenger. Now, one of the front seat passengers is going to be uncomfortable - too close to the instrument panel and not enough leg room. And the rear seat passenger isn't going to be very happy either. No matter how far forward the front seat is, there is just not enough legroom for the person in the back. So the trick is to have your rear seat passenger sit 'sidesaddle', placing his or her legs sideways into the floor space of the other, empty rear seat. So three will work, but only for a while.
But four adults in a short body Mooney? You're asking the impossible from everybody. The front seat passengers will be too far forward - no legroom and too close to the panel. The rear seat passengers won't have enough legroom. Everybody is unhappy, uncomfortable and complaining about this tiny airplane. About an hour and a half of this and you'll probably be asked to land as soon as possible, unless your passengers are awfully nice people who don't want to hurt your feelings.
The best seat in the house is the left front - let's settle in and look around. Positioning your seat to comfortably reach the rudder pedals puts your eyes pretty close to the panel. This is a bifocal airplane - if you need reading glasses, you'll need them to see the panel in a short body Mooney. And the switch placement and instrument arrangement is certainly indicative of a '60's vintage general aviation airplane. Flying IFR is a challenge until you learn where all the switches are located and learn how to scan instruments that are located randomly on the panel.
The panel in our test airplane from the pilot's perspective. Instrument and switch layout is vintage 1960's.
The control wheel is positioned high in relation to the pilot - kind of uncomfortable. Same with the engine controls. It feels strange for a while to be reaching up so high to adjust the prop, throttle and mixture. All in all, the feeling the pilot has sitting behind the panel of a short body, pre-J model Mooney is one of flying an airplane that was developed during a time when the placement of switches and controls was an afterthought and pilot comfort was secondary. In 1966, that was the state of general aviation cockpit design.
And you'll miss not having a shoulder harness. In the '60's, shoulder harnesses weren't thought of as standard equipment for general aviation airplanes. Today, they're in everything, and for good reason. Without shoulder harnesses, even a minor mishap can result in the front seat occupants pivoting forward around a single lap belt and impacting the panel. Serious injuries are the result. Since we sit so close to the panel in our Mooneys, shoulder harnesses should be in every airplane.
Shoulder harness retrofit kits are available for some Mooneys built in the 60's and 70's. Lake Aero Styling and Repair in California has both fixed belts ($175 per seat) and inertial belts ($300 per seat), but again they're not available for all models. It takes about 2 1/2 hours per seat to install the belts. Shoulder harnesses should be considered mandatory safety items. They can prevent major facial or head injuries in just a minor mishap. Lake Aero Styling can be reached at 1-800-954-5619.
The M20C has the tremendously reliable and simple 180 horsepower Lycoming O-360A1D installed in the front. This engine is one of the best in all of general aviation and its track record is impeccable. MAPA members report little trouble with the Lycoming O-360. The only area of concern is the fact that the engine has a carburetor. Carburetors are fine for low performance airplanes with limited altitude capability. But Mooneys are flown a lot at higher altitudes and are flown in IFR conditions quite a bit. As a result, Mooney pilots need to know how to lean the mixture properly as the airplane climbs and how to keep carb ice at bay with the proper use of the carb heat control. The O-360 in the M20C is an ice maker - we receive several report each year of a C model getting carb ice bad enough to cause a precautionary landing under partial power. Be aware of this, especially in IFR conditions.
Starting the C model requires a full rich mixture, boost pump on and several pumps of the throttle. The O-360 is a foolproof engine to start. Once running, a good M20C pilot is immediately on the mixture control, leaning it out for smooth engine operation on the ground. Carburetors are notorious for uneven fuel distribution to the cylinders and overly rich mixtures at low power settings. A Mooney pilot who takes the time to aggressively lean the mixture for ground operations will have a smoother running engine and spark plugs that will last a long time.
Taxiing is straightforward with nosegear steering through the rudder pedals and differential braking for tight turns. You can't maneuver a Mooney on the ramp as tightly as you can a Cessna, but who cares. The early Mooneys do just fine on the ramp in all but the tightest situations.
But while taxiing, you'll notice a characteristic that is inherent to the Mooney landing gear design: Mooneys ride on stiff gears. Our landing gears are a marvel of simplicity and low maintenance, but the price we pay for this simplicity is a stiff ride. On the early airplanes like the C model, this characteristic is magnified due to the overall light weight of the airplane. Every crack and bump in the taxiway is felt as a jolt in the airframe. The newer airplanes with their higher weights tend to ride better on the ground than the early, lighter airplanes. Again, airplanes are machines full of compromises. In a Mooney, you compromise ride quality on the ground for a landing gear with low maintenance requirements. That's a compromise we are all willing to make.
The pre-takeoff check is straightforward, with the exception of a rather leisurely runup RPM setting of 1700. The later airplanes require 1900-2000 RPM, a setting that I always thought was too high. It's nice to check the mags and cycle the prop at 1700 RPM. Passengers like the quieter runup - it doesn't seem as annoying and frightening. And just before takeoff, don't forget to set the mixture properly from the lean setting you had during the taxi. If your takeoff conditions are from an airport with a density altitude below 3000 feet, you can set the mixture full rich. If the density altitude is above 3000 feet, do a full power runup and set the mixture 100 degrees rich of peak prior to rolling on the runway.
Takeoff is nice in an early Mooney. Acceleration is quite good with the lighter airframe weights. I did have a tendency to over-rotate on my first few takeoffs, a characteristic I have read about but never experienced. But it's there. For some reason, the airplane requires a pretty healthy pull to come unstuck from the runway, but that pull is too much once the airplane is airborne. The result is a pitch up immediately after liftoff that requires a relaxation of some of the pull force required to rotate the airplane.
With all the power levers full forward and a positive rate established in the initial climb, it's time for that first manual gear retraction. I have to tell you two things about my first several manual gear retractions. First, the procedure is pretty easy. For gear down, unlatch, slide the handle out of the socket, push the bar to the floor and then relatch. Gear up is equally straightforward - unlatch from the floor, swing the bar up and latch it into the gear down position. The forces are pretty high. But all in all, the manual gear was no big deal.
But we are seeing more early Mooneys with manual landing gears ending up on their bellys. Why is this? Here might be a reason. I found out that you can have the gear retraction bar in the proper gear down position, but not properly latched. The handle might look like the gear is down, but if it is not locked securely in the down position, it might jump out of the gear down lock upon touchdown. The gear will fold up and the airplane will skid to a stop on the belly. Embarrassing and expensive.
So it's imperative for first time, manual gear operators like me to make sure the gear handle is securely fastened in the gear down locking mechanism. That takes a firm grip on the handle and a hard push up into the locking receptacle. It also takes a good pull on the handle and bar as part of the pre landing checklist to make sure it is securely fastened in the down position. These checks quickly become the norm for the experienced manual gear Mooney pilot. For the novice like me, they seem somewhat awkward.
The famous manual landing gear shown here in the gear down and locked position. This system is either loved or hated, depending on who you talk to. |
With everything cleaned up, let's take a look at how well and M20C climbs to altitude and what the most efficient way is to get it there. This time of year, it is hot in south Texas. Ground temperatures are in the upper 90's, with hot air aloft as well. With full fuel and only the pilot (me) on board, I performed two continuous climbs from 1000 feet to 10,000 feet to take a look at climb performance and aircraft operation during the climb.
The procedure I used for the climb to altitude was 1) full throttle all the way up, 2) 2700 (max) RPM, 3) mixture leaned to 100-125 degrees rich of peak (best power mixture), 4) cowl flaps full open and 5) one climb profile with a constant airspeed at 100 mph IAS and another at 120 mph IAS. These climb speeds are higher than Vy, but I have to tell you that I think on the hot days I performed these climbs, the engine would have over- heated at Vy. Besides, I could see over the nose better at these airspeeds and it is always more efficient to climb at airspeeds higher than Vy if you can. You cover more ground that way in the climb to altitude and the engine always cools better.
Our M20C test airplane exhibited outstanding climb performance. The ability to climb to 10,000 feet on a 100 degree F day is something no other 180 hp airplane can do. |
Using these procedures, here is the observed data from the climbs to altitude:
Continuous Climb Data 1966 M20C N3411X
Full throttle, 2700 rpm, mixture leaned to 100-125 degrees
rich of peak, cowl flaps open, airspeed as noted
Elapsed Time |
Altitude | MIAS | MP | RPM | Oil Temp |
CHT | OAT | Rate of climb* |
Climb#1 Airspeed at Constant 100MIAS | ||||||||
0:00 | 1000' | 100 | 27.8 | 2700 | 200 | 400 | 97 | --- |
1:02 | 2000' | 100 | 26.9 | 2700 | 200 | 440 | 92 | 968 |
2:40 | 3000' | 100 | 25.9 | 2700 | 205 | 440 | 89 | 612 |
3:57 | 4000' | 100 | 24.9 | 2700 | 205 | 430 | 84 | 779 |
5:08 | 5000' | 100 | 23.9 | 2700 | 205 | 415 | 81 | 845 |
6:30 | 6000' | 100 | 23.0 | 2700 | 200 | 415 | 79 | 732 |
8:04 | 7000' | 100 | 22.1 | 2700 | 200 | 420 | 73 | 638 |
9:47 | 8000' | 100 | 21.2 | 2700 | 200 | 415 | 69 | 582 |
11:37 | 9000' | 100 | 20.4 | 2700 | 200 | 415 | 64 | 545 |
13:42 | 10,000' | 100 | 20.0 | 2700 | 200 | 415 | 59 | 521 |
Elapsed Time |
Altitude | MIAS | MP | RPM | Oil Temp |
CHT | OAT | Rate of climb* |
Climb#2 Airspeed at Constant 120MIAS | ||||||||
0:00 | 1000' | 120 | 27.8 | 2700 | 205 | 410 | 98 | --- |
1:00 | 1800' | 120 | 27.0 | 2700 | 205 | 425 | 96 | 800 |
2:00 | 2550' | 120 | 26.2 | 2700 | 205 | 430 | 92 | 750 |
3:00 | 3480' | 120 | 25.2 | 2700 | 205 | 425 | 88 | 930 |
4:00 | 4080' | 120 | 24.7 | 2700 | 205 | 425 | 82 | 600 |
5:00 | 4860' | 120 | 24.1 | 2700 | 205 | 425 | 79 | 780 |
6:00 | 5570' | 120 | 23.2 | 2700 | 205 | 420 | 74 | 710 |
7:00 | 6250' | 120 | 22.9 | 2700 | 205 | 415 | 72 | 680 |
8:00 | 6680' | 120 | 22.4 | 2700 | 205 | 410 | 70 | 630 |
10:00 | 8680' | 120 | 21.7 | 2700 | 205 | 405 | 65 | 500 |
12:00 | 8950' | 120 | 21.9 | 2700 | 205 | 405 | 60 | 270 |
14:00 | 9320' | 120 | 20.1 | 2700 | 200 | 405 | 56 | 335 |
15:46 | 10,000' | 120 | 19.7 | 2700 | 200 | 405 | 54 | 385 |
* Under perfect flight test conditions, rate of climb should decrease smoothly as altitude increases. However, the air was very turbulent on our day of the test, so that is the reason why the numbers don't decrease evenly. Nevertheless, this test was a good one for 'real world' conditions and is pretty representative of what a C model will do on a hot day. |
For a 180 horsepower airplane on an extremely hot day, these numbers are simply outstanding. I realize that I was light - test weight with only the pilot on board and full fuel was probably 300 pounds under gross. But numbers are truly outstanding. Can you imagine having the ability to climb to 10,000 feet on a day that is 40 degrees above standard in a 180 horsepower airplane? Know of any other 180 hp machines that can do this? I don't.
Notice that the climb was performed at full throttle, max rated RPM and the mixture leaned to 100-125 degrees rich of peak. If you want to climb your C model the most efficiently, that's the power you'll consider using. The idea of reduced power climbs (the old '25 squared' myth) is old school thinking. There is no technical data anywhere from any of the engine manufacturers that shows reducing power after takeoff makes the engine last longer or makes it run cooler or helps it make TBO easier. The engines we fly in Mooney airplanes are all rated for operations at maximum continuous power. Note the word 'continuous'. A power reduction after takeoff (especially with a normally aspirated engine) only serves to 1) reduce climb performance when you need it the most, 2) slows the airplanes progress across the ground during climb, 3) can actually make the engine run hotter - at max power you can climb at an airspeed well above Vy. So, with a normally aspirated engine, keep the power up during climb, keep the mixture leaned to 100-125 degrees rich of peak EGT and keep the speed up higher than Vy. If you do, you'll be getting your Mooney to altitude in the most efficient manner and operating the engine at peak efficiency.
So, we proved that the climb performance of the airplane is superb. How about cruise. Just how fast does a stock C model fly - bragging rights aside. For our cruise performance tests, we did what every pilot should do who wants to find out what the actual true airspeed is on his or her airplane. It's easy in today's GPS world. All you have to do is to set up the desired power setting, configure the airplane for cruise and run a four-way level flight speed check using the ground speed readout of the GPS in each direction. Fly the compass (N, S, E, W) for this test. Don't correct for any wind drift. On each of the four headings, record the stabilized ground speed. The average of these four ground speeds for the altitude and power setting you are flying is the true airspeed. Forget the airspeed indicator - they are notoriously inaccurate. When someone brags about the speed of their airplane, make sure they are quoting numbers derived from this GPS method. If they are quoting numbers off the airspeed indicator, they are probably wrong.
So, for various altitudes, we configured 11Xray for full throttle, 2500 RPM, cowl flaps closed and the mixture leaned to 50 degrees rich of peak. Why this power setting? Running your normally aspirated engine at full throttle is running your engine where the induction system was tuned for the most efficiency. The cylinders all get the most volume and even distribution of induction air at full throttle. 2500 is also the RPM that most normally aspirated engines deliver the best power and run the smoothest. In a normally aspirated engine, horsepower is drastically affected by propeller RPM (higher is better). Propeller efficiency is also a little better at higher RPM. So why not run there? And the mixture setting of 50 degrees rich of peak is a good compromise between best power (100 degrees rich) and best economy (peak EGT). You can cruise at best power mixture or at peak EGT if you like, but I happen to like 50 degrees rich of peak for cruise in most airplanes I fly with normally aspirated engines.
So, here is the bottom line cruise performance I found in our M20C test airplane:
Level Flight Cruise Performance 1966M20C N3411X, Full
throttle, 2500 rpm, 50 degrees rich of peak, cowl flaps closed.
Altitude | OAT F |
MP | RPM | Direction | IAS KTS/MPH |
GPS Ground- Speed KTS |
Average GS/TAS 139 KTS
Average GS/TAS 143.5 KTS
Average GS/TAS 146.75 KTS
There you have it. Real world, no nonsense, GPS derived level cruise performance data. 11Xray exhibited excellent cruise numbers. These numbers are less than those shown in the owner's manual, but numbers shown in the manuals in those days were more for the marketing department than for the owner/pilot. It was also much warmer than standard during our tests, which slightly decreases cruise performance from those standard day numbers shown in the book.
The bottom line is that if the rest of the fleet is like 11Xray, the M20C should always give true airspeeds between 142 and 146 knots below 8000 feet and right at 140 knots nearing 10000 feet. Fuel burn rates at 50 degrees rich of peak should be right at 11.5 gallons per hour down low and 9.5 gallons per hour up high. Remember, these numbers are for the most efficient cruise power setting - full throttle, 2500 RPM, leaned to peak plus 50 degrees rich, cowl flaps closed. And with 52 gallons of useable fuel, an endurance of 4 hours with good VFR reserves should be the norm.
Pilots buy Mooneys to go fast. Our test airplane confirmed a standard C Model will cruise between 142 and 146 kts TAS at normal cruise altitudes. Even at 10,000 feet, 11X gave 139 kts TAS. |
Time to come down from altitude and another compromise in the early Mooneys is realized. The top of the green arc/beginning of the yellow arc on the M20C is an impossibly low 130 KIAS/150 MIAS. Compare that to the M20J (same basic airframe) of 174 KIAS/200 MIAS. My gosh, in the C model you are almost cruising in the yellow arc in level flight! This is a significant limitation for descent if you are to abide by the airspeed markings.
But you and I know what happens - we all fly (and especially descend) in the yellow arc. That's okay as long as the air is smooth. But on a hot and turbulent south Texas afternoon, you find yourself wincing as the airplane rocks through the chop below the bottom of the cumulus clouds with the airspeed well in the yellow arc. Minimum power to keep the engine warm is around 15" manifold pressure at 2500 RPM. I never could get more than 1000 fpm in the descent at this power setting with the airspeed within reason in the yellow arc.
And the ride in turbulence in an early Mooney isn't as pleasant as the newer airplanes with their higher gross weights. With a lower wing loading, early Mooneys get hammered pretty hard while descending in turbulence. So here we are - airspeed in the yellow and getting bounced around a lot. Not too pleasant an experience. But it's where a lot of early Mooney pilots spend their time in the descent.
Down at lower altitude, I did some basic stall speed determinations to set approach speeds. I found that 11Xray stalled at 68MIAS clean and 61MIAS with full flaps. Applying the rule of setting the approach speed at 1.2 times the stall speed resulted in an 'over the fence' speed of 82MIAS with the flaps up and 73MIAS with the flaps full down for our weight. To a lot of Mooney pilots, these numbers sound low for an over the fence speed. But guess what - they worked perfectly. Crossing the threshold with these speeds and flap settings resulted in a very comfortable flare with minimum float. The airplane felt just right. I did try a threshold speed of 80MIAS with the flaps full down and it felt good as well, although I did experience some extra float and a longer landing distance. The flaps up approach and landings were in a pretty flat attitude compared to full flaps, but they were okay.
Know what the number one accident and incident area is for Mooney airplanes? Excessive speed on the approach. This causes 1) excessive landing distance, sometimes longer than the available runway, or 2) a pilot trying to force the airplane onto the runway as it floats in ground effect due to the excessive speed, resulting in a prop strike or a busted nose gear. At MAPA, about once a week we hear of one of these happening somewhere. The solution is simple. If the threshold speeds are held in check, there is no reason these accidents should be happening. But they are.
From my flight, I just see no reason for the 100-120 MIAS numbers I am hearing that some of us are using as we cross the runway threshold. These numbers are okay in the pattern, but are way too fast when crossing the runway threshold. Try some landings where you have the airplane slowed down to 80 MIAS, or even down to 1.2 times the stall speed as you cross the threshold. You'll be amazed at how well the airplane lands and how short the landing distances are. And the brake pads will last forever.
Incidentally, stall characteristics were excellent. There was no tendency to drop a wing during the stall like a later model Mooney and recovery was as simple as releasing back pressure and adding a little power. I could keep the altitude loss to a minimum during the recovery - sometimes no more than 200 feet. Later model Mooneys require more altitude to recover. In flight test at Mooney, the best we could demonstrate was 400 feet or so during a normal stall recovery.
Landing a C Model is a very pleasant experience. Pitch forces are light and responsive compared to the later model airplanes. Just don't approach too fast! |
Landing a C model is a very pleasant experience. Pitch forces are much lighter and responsive than the later model airplanes. The airplane has a good feel at low speeds. As mentioned earlier, 1.2 times the stall speed for the flap configuration you are flying at seems perfect for an over the fence approach speed. There is plenty of energy left for the flare and a slight float before the airplane touches down.
So that's a quick look at the M20C, a beautifully performing airplane. If you want the most amount of performance that you can possibly get from 180 horsepower, the M20C is the airplane to beat. Nothing else comes close in the pre-owned general aviation fleet.
And there is no high performance airplane that is going to be less expensive to maintain than a C model. The bulletproof Lycoming O-360 combined with an airframe with dead simple systems results in an airplane that is guaranteed to keep your shop visits to a minimum and your annual inspections in the $2000-$4000 range - half of what a Bonanza costs.
But the C model is an airplane with compromises. First on the list is passenger comfort. This airplane is best as a two-place airplane with lots of baggage capacity or as a two adults/two children airplane with a limited baggage compartment. Weight isn't the problem here - the C model has good useful load numbers. The problem is cubic feet. No matter how you look at it, early Mooneys lack volume in the passenger cabin compared to the competition. But three adults on board will work as long as the rear seat passenger is willing to sit 'sidesaddle'. Four adults on board a C model? Forget it for any flight longer than an hour or so - the two adults in the back aren't going to be happy travelers.
Other compromises with the C model are 1) the ridiculously low top of the green arc on the airspeed indicator, which makes it almost impossible to make efficient, high speed descents from altitude, 2) a cowling design that makes it impossible to look at the engine on a regular basis for good pre-flights and has poor aerodynamics, 3) a carburetor that makes ice, an issue if you fly a lot of IFR and 4) an instrument panel that was designed when good pilot ergonomics were unheard of. And I have to tell you, the manual gear is a tough one to call. Some pilots will like its simplicity. Other pilots will think it is archaic and outdated. It's not that darn easy to operate.
But these things take the back seat to the number one reason we all fly Mooneys - performance. Ever met a pilot who didn't want to go fast? The C model delivers the most speed for the least price. And current prices reflect just how desirable the C model's combination of speed and economy is today.
Remember when you could find a nice C model in the $30,000's? Well, no more. Good C's now fetch $45,000 - $55,000, with the exceptional airplane priced (and getting) even more. N3411X is a classic example. This airplane is the best of the best and its selling price reflects its status. All American Aircraft is asking $62,500 for 11X, and they will get it. For the price, someone is going to get a very nice C model with good avionics, new paint, new glass, decent interior and a low time engine With 11X, the new owner will put the key in the ignition and begin flying - as is.
MAPA's membership is currently at the 5000 mark, with 2710 of these members owning pre-J model airplanes. There are currently 10 buyers to 1 seller in the pre-J model market. Prices are high and getting higher.
Good C models like 11X are going fast. Both in the air and in the resale market. After spending some time flying one, we certainly understand why.
Expect to pay between $45,000 and $60,000 for a C Model in today's market. Our test airplane, an outstanding example, has a list price of $62,500 from All American Aircraft. |