mikesalman

Thanks for the link 47U. Today I went to the hanger and removed over 60 screws from the belly of my 68 M20F to reach the hydraulic pump for my flaps. I could not access it from the small inspection cover. It now takes about 14 seconds to go from full flaps to no flaps. I know that's a little slower than the 8 to 12 seconds recommended it just got really slow that last 1/4 coming up. I may go flying tomorrow if weather and work permits and try it out.

Had to be a total idiot or just did not care about his job. Some of you may say no one can be that stupid but you would surprised. I am in the retail business and I can't count how many customers come in and ask. How much is your $2.00 Jumbo. That is a state lottery ticket that is stamped $2.00 and they even say HOW MUCH IS YOUR TWO DOLLAR JUMBO? I just pause for a minute and kindly say $2.00

O.K. my mistake for calling it manual flaps. Hydraulic hand pump flaps. I never knew there was a third type of flaps since I was only exposed to the electric flaps in a 2004 Cessna 172 and My 1968 M20F with the manual flaps. Oops sorry hydraulic hand pump flaps. I'm still learning :-)

I guess I'm still a little scared of my new to me M20F I only have 19 hours in it. And I just got my PPL last Sept. with 99% of my flying in a 2004 Cessna 172. I guess I just want everything to be perfect to minimize being a statistic, better safe than sorry. Everything is different in a Mooney and at 46 you tend to learn a lot slower than when you were younger.

Same here, but what scares me is a missed approach with full flaps so close to the ground. When you retract the flaps they are up from full flaps to no flaps in less than a second.

Thanks, that diagram is great I appreciate the advice.

Hi folks I just had my manual flaps worked on because they would leak back up half way down the runway or in the pattern. My A&P said he had to re-build my pump, now they hold just fine but when I retract them they spring back up too fast like going from full flaps to no flaps in 1/2 a second. The scary part is if I have to do a go around I don't want my flaps retracting that fast so close to the ground, I can't stop them half way the just retract too fast. Any advise on how to slow them down would be really appreciated.

If my engine ran rough or stalled during taxi I am not leaving the ground.

I believe any A&P could do it, he said it was similar to the Arrow. You also have to consider, I did not get involved in the rigging so I would not know how simple or complex the job was. But the end result was great. I have been very happy with the work they have done for me. For the Anuall I'm still going to send my Mooney to Don Maxwell, just for peace of mind & because my 9 year old daughter and my wife like flying as much as I do.

I just had my landing gear rigged by Downtown Aviation (M01) they have done a great job on it. When I purchased my M20F it was a nightmare to retract the landing gear but now only takes 3 fingers. If you decide to go there I can make my rigging tools available so you don't have to buy them.

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Thanks for the link.

It was worth a shot, I saw the pictures and fell in love. Don't get me wrong I love my airplane she fly's sweet I just could not justify spending 100K+ for my first airplane. Being so new to flying and never flew a Mooney before purchasing one.

All kidding aside I am willing to trade up 68F with 2800TT 650 on Factory Rebuilt. It has the Johnson bar and manual flaps a Garman 430, JPI 800, 3 axis autopilot nice paint and interior 2 blade prop with 90 hours it also has a lot of stuff I am not familiar with yet.I put 19 hours on her since purchase. I just got my ticket last Sept. and purchased 21NA Jan 22 5 1/2 months ago. She is perfect, NO squaks willing to take it anyware for inspection. If you are interested pm me and you might end up with enough cash to still keep 2 planes.

How do some people get the map of the US with the states they they have flown highlighted added to their posts/comments? Thanks in advance.

I would say 60k-75k. I just purchased my 68F Jan 22 with 2800TT and about 600 on the engine, 8 interior 8 on the paint w/ Garmin 430, EDM-830, 2 blade prop w 70 hours. No speed mods or speed brakes. I love it it's my first airplane and I only had a 130 hours when I bought it, no regrets. Good luck and get a pre-buy from a Mooney service center.

I also use my real name on Mooney space, I even use it as my e-mail address.I have never hid from anyone, telemarketers just get hung up on and no one has kidnapped me yet.

I don't know. I'm just waiting for something like, can I have your bank info and ss # while your at it can I get your DOB so I can wire you the cash so you can buy me a plane.

Is it just me?

Congrats, she is super sweet. I got my F model 4 months after my ticket.

Or the more advice you give, hopefully good advice.

Congrats on the PPL I am also a newbie. I got my PPL last Sept. and bought a 1968 M20F 21NA for my first airplane on Jan 22. I currently have 18 hours in my Mooney all duel but the last 8 my flight instructor just sitting there with his arms folded and getting paid to make sure I stay safe. It is very different from the Cessna I learned how to fly in. Insurance is going to be difficult in the beginning and expensive not to mention VERY LIMITED COVERAGE. The only coverage I could find limits the liability to $25k per seat with a limit of $100K. And that's a 1 million dollar liability policy. They are very tricky. The 25K limit per seat will go away next year when you renew your policy if you managed at least 100 hours in your plane. Other than that get a good pre-buy inspection you already know where the best Mooney website is. P.S. I also joined MAPA but to me I enjoy this website more.