Today I flew back from SJC (San Jose Intl) to FNL (Fort Collins-Loveland) at FL250. My Malibu has the TSIO550 engine mod, it's Hgh-Speed Cruise is 32.5"Hg. In the past, I was never able to run at 32.5" manifold pressure above about FL220: the cylinder head temps were right on the red line on my analog gauge...

Today I flew back from SJC (San Jose Intl) to FNL (Fort Collins-Loveland) at FL250. My Malibu has t...

My 1987 Malibu had already been converted to the 550C engine, but the plane still had major departure issues until I took advantage of Chad Menne's propeller conversion. Flying out of the hot Mid-Atlantic in the summer at gross weight was uncomfortable at best. The 550 engine was of great help, but the two bl...

My 1987 Malibu had already been converted to the 550C engine, but the plane still had major departur...

I love my M-5 conversion. I've owned my plane for 6 years. When I got it, I had my 520 rebuilt. As it came time to rebuild it again, I checked out all options. This option made sense on all levels. With 20 plus years of Hindsight, this is what the Malibu wanted to be in the beginning. A little more engine ...

I love my M-5 conversion. I've owned my plane for 6 years. When I got it, I had my 520 rebuilt. A...

The cooling mod worked wonders for my 08 Matrix. Unless you know what you're looking for, you won't even notice that the mod was done from a cosmetic standpoint. CHTs dropped by 30-40deg across the board. I think Piper should buy the STC and incorporate it on the line. It's that valuable!

The cooling mod worked wonders for my 08 Matrix. Unless you know what you're looking for, you won't ...

I have used Malibu Aerospace for the last 2 years, after determining that my AMO did not have the required capability to properly service my 2004 Piper Meridian. I was tired of trying to source parts more efficiently myself and continually having our mechanics call the MMOPA maintenance line. After an initial trip...

I have used Malibu Aerospace for the last 2 years, after determining that my AMO did not have the re...

On November 27, 2010, we lost power at FL180 in our 1995 Mirage, the following minutes were filled with descending to 12,000 ft quickly, selecting an airport to glide into in hopes we would not be faced with a fire. Just thinking about this incident brings back uncomfortable memories of the engine oil sliding up t...

On November 27, 2010, we lost power at FL180 in our 1995 Mirage, the following minutes were filled w...

I've flown six hours the past two days and the plane is doing great. I love how responsive it is to the yoke movements now. I think the greatest improvement is in the engine CHT temps and rate of climb. In the past, I could never get better than a 500 FPM climb past 10,000'. It seemed like it didn't want to go and...

I've flown six hours the past two days and the plane is doing great. I love how responsive it is to ...

LED Lights! The way your LED taxi lights came very handy on my first trip after installation: I was flying into KPDK late in the afternoon, with the sun low on the horizon, directly on my tail. There was oncoming traffic at my 12 o'clock climbing out of KPDK and ATC called him to advise of me. About 3 seconds ...

LED Lights! The way your LED taxi lights came very handy on my first trip after installation: I was ...

I converted 62CA to a JetPROP in June-Sept 09 and stopped at Malibu Aerospace on the way home from Spokane. Chad stayed late Friday to check several issues and offered to fly me home to South Bend, IN in his plane, while 62CA stayed there awaiting parts. The staff at Malibu Aerospace is outstanding. They respo...

I converted 62CA to a JetPROP in June-Sept 09 and stopped at Malibu Aerospace on the way home from S...

Hi Chad, Ketti, and Nathan, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the work you just finished on my Malibu with the TSIO 550C, and 3 blades. I arrived thinking I may have needed some cylinder work on the 720-hour engine. Once we started examining the cylinders, we found worn cylinders, rusted pushrods, pi...

Hi Chad, Ketti, and Nathan, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for the work you just finish...

The plane flew like a charm. I did the 65% 70% and 75% power for an hour each as you suggested. Had to use higher fuel setting than usual to keep CHT's below 380 but it was hot out down south. The CHT's were slightly higher than usual as you mentioned. I couldn't believe the engine on run up and takeoff roll - t...

The plane flew like a charm. I did the 65% 70% and 75% power for an hour each as you suggested. Had ...

Malibu Aerospace took a PA46 rookie and made him feel like he had owned the aircraft for years. Between Chad Menne who managed the acquisition of the aircraft, Doug Hiltz and his team performing the pre-buy inspection and annual, and Brad Ludlow for orchestrating a great customer experience, I felt like I had the ...

Malibu Aerospace took a PA46 rookie and made him feel like he had owned the aircraft for years. Betw...