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  1. BigAirHarper
    Thanks for the feedback! So I'm looking at logs, unfortunately the digital copies I have are a little fuzzy, but I do see the entry concerning MTOW looks like SB M20-248, something like that. So that should be covered Looking for info on the crank AD, may just ask broker. LRT? IPC/MM? Yea transponder I'm not too worried about b/c soon it will have to be upgraded anyway for ADS-B compliance.
  2. BigAirHarper
    Yea that's what I was thinking too. "Cosmetic" hail damage on a couple of the wings. I've seen it in pictures it does look minor.
  3. BigAirHarper
    https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/17959369/1989-mooney-m20m-bravo Really like the looks of this Bravo. I've been doing research on the Bravo platform and have picked the brains of the Mooney owners I know but would love some feedback from some Bravo owners themselves. Just let me know your thoughts on this plane and things to keep a close eye out for. Thanks for any input!
  4. BigAirHarper
    I'll cast a vote for KORL too. It's the closest to Winter Park, they have nice facilities and the airport isn't that crazy. KMCO is far enough to the south that you shouldn't interfere too much since your coming from the north. I've flown VFR into KORL a couple of times no problem.
  5. BigAirHarper
    Just a quick update. I've called all the finance organizations everyone recommended and Dorr, NAFCO, and AOPA seem the best options and were all very close in terms and rates. Dorr included escrow/title work in their fee so I consider that a plus. 20yr fixed terms, 4.73-4.9% interest with 15% down is what I saw between all 3. Other options that were listed at worse terms or interest.
  6. BigAirHarper
    Unfortunately no
  7. BigAirHarper
    Don Maxwell has been doing annuals. Plane looks extremely clean and mechanic in question does have experience doing PPI with Mooney's. Hahaha cost of plane is definitely way less than my house, but much more than my 1990 Chevy Pickup. I'm shopping for my first Tesla tho
  8. BigAirHarper
    I've had a mechanic recommendation for a guy based in Brewton to do my prebuy based on a fellow aircraft owner and friend, and I was just curious if anyone on here has any experience using him. Don't know if it is taboo to place his name out there in the open so I won't for now, but Brewton is a pretty small place so...it's most likely the same guy. My friend owns a 182 and just bought a Beech so just wanted to get any feedback if there are some Mooney owners that have used him. Thanks!
  9. thomas1142

    How's your search going? I too have made the decision that this is the year. Currently overseas to return in early July. The plan is to find the best J out their and go for it. Hopefully some good choices will be out there.

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    2. BigAirHarper

      BigAirHarper

      Regardless, when you get back stateside we should maybe grab a drink or dinner and compare notes.  We Mooney folks are few and far between!

       

      Jordan

       

    3. thomas1142

      thomas1142

      That all sounds good. Is the J you are settling on out on the web somewhere? Are you going to have a pre-buy done, and where? Seems to be the recommended thing to do. Retired AF, not pilot. Done share of deployments, this is  a vacation. Absolutely, couple of beers and a show and tell of your new airplane :-).

       

    4. BigAirHarper

      BigAirHarper

      2/3 are out on the web however the other one that I like best is through a private individual. I'll def have a pre-buy done. I have a lead on a great Mooney mechanic that I'll most likely use to prebuy the plane at the planes location. Nice enjoy vacation, I'll see you when ur stateside!

  10. GeorgePerry

    If you're still looking for a good finance company, I'd like to recommend talking with Adam Meredith at AOPA finance.  He's my partner on a Mooney Eagle, so he know's Mooney's and is a straight shooter

    Adam.Meredith@aopafinance.com

    Tell him George Sent you!

     

    1. BigAirHarper

      BigAirHarper

      Hey George,

      Thanks for that info! I'll definitely be contacting AOPA first and I'm glad I have a specific name now so I can have a direct point of contact.  I was initially just going to call the 1-800 #.  Thanks!

       

      Jordan

    2. GeorgePerry

      GeorgePerry

      Glad to help.  Adam is the guy in charge of the entire finance division here at AOPA and a good friend.  Tell him George sent you!

    3. BigAirHarper

      BigAirHarper

      Perfect.  I definitely will!

      Jordan

  11. BigAirHarper
    I was hoping for at least a Garmin 430/530W. I know I could always upgrade the panel but from what I hear from all of you guys is that it's always cheaper to buy a plane with it already installed.
  12. BigAirHarper
    Thanks for the tips guys. Looks like I know where to go when I get my J thanks
  13. BigAirHarper
    With all of these I'm a bit more worried about the engine times. The '81 is especially concerning given its history of major changes and little time flown after major engine parts were replaced.
  14. BigAirHarper
    Thanks for the info! What is DOM mean? And I had no idea destin used to be a MSC. What a shame it closed....
  15. BigAirHarper
    Thanks for the info. Maybe one of these days I can come check out your F model! I've heard good things about Kurtis from a Columbia owner then a Piper Cherokee owner had a horrible experience with another mechanic up there.
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