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I've got an E listed here in the classifieds. PM, text or call me if you would like to know more. Thanks, Tom
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Sold! I'm putting my Mooney up for sale. We've had a good run, but it's time to let someone else enjoy her as much as I have. It's hard for me to admit, but I'm getting up in years and have had some tough health challenges which are making it more difficult to continue pursuing my love for flying. I'm posting it here first in hopes that a Mooney enthusiast will be the proud new owner. I've been a member here for quite some time and have enjoyed being a part of the Mooney community. Our aircraft are very capable and are truly remarkable machines. I have the digital log books available to seriously interested prospective buyers. My contact number is listed on the attached spec. sheet. I will be monitoring my alerts here as well. If I fail to have much interest here after a few days, I will post it to the other normal sites. I do not need any help selling my aircraft, so please don't ask. At this time, the price is not negotiable. Thanks for taking a look! Tom
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I'm interested.
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DM, I made a tow from a used Hoveround electric wheel chair 6 years ago. I found the chair on Craigslist and gave $160 for it. I built a hitch (tongue) for it and installed a 2 1/2" ball on the foot rest of the chair. I attach the hitch to the plane with a round metal rod that extends completely through the nose wheel attach point. I'll post a picture or two. Sorry for the poor quality. By the way, the chair has plenty of power to tow the Mooney with me sitting on the chair. I can tow the plane nearly as fast as a person can walk if necessary. There is a slight learning curve to operate it. I'll have to admit, I get some very funny looks from people who see me moving my plane with a wheel chair! I also used to have a Challenger II Experimental. In order for me to hangar it in the same "T" hangar with the Mooney, I built a lift for it using a walk-behind forklift. I got the forklift on eBay for $480. I built a fork extension for the plane to sit on. I raised the Challenger about 6' and the Mooney fit under it without any problems. I used it for 3 years or so until I sold it along with the Challenger.
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I thought it was kinda funny what the controller said when were getting close to his Atlanta Brovo airspace on this VFR flight, "Cirrus were you planning to transition direct through Brovo? If so, that ain't gonna happen! Say intentions".
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Brian, welcome to the forum. That's a nice looking Mooney! I and a friend made that flight in his Cirrus from Little Rock to Charleston Executive and back. Atlanta wouldn't let us transition through their airspace. They vectored us to the South side both times. That's probably best for your route of flight. If I was doing it in my M20E, I'd consider skirting Atlanta on the South side with one stop at KEET. With today's winds I'd use less than 40 gal when I got to KEET. That's the approximate midpoint to Morrilton. Airnav has some good comments for that airport and the SS fuel is $3.80/ gal. BTY, I'm hangared at KPGR. Just saw your reply about having 100 gal usable. You have the non-stop option, but I think you're looking at 6 + hrs. Hope this helps. Be safe!! -Tom
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$150/Mo +$12 for electricity. Fairly new insulated "T" hangar with concrete floor and full length bi-fold door. This is @ KPGR, NE ARKANSAS
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I finished my written earlier this year. I used the King course. I also bought the Dauntless app. as recommended by a pilot friend. It is very good imho. You can download alot of free material from the FAA web site as well. Good luck!
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I'm a VFR pilot. I've passed the IFR test, twice. That being necessary due to having surgery on my neck and back and the long a recovery period. I have about 12 hrs of hood time toward IFR. We've had the Mooney since 2004. Many cross country flights from NE Arkansas including Wichita, Dallas, DesMoines, Oshkosh. I look forward to getting the IFR rating.
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Sounds like we're in the same boat. I think if I had a parts unit I could probably use it to fix mine. I'll keep u in mind if I end up buying a replacement. Thanks
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I ended up finding another indicator (King KI-204). You expressed interest in my broken one. Are you still interested?
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My indicator has gone bad. Wondering if someone has one they could part with at a reasonable price. If not, does anyone have an idea what it runs to get one overhauled and a recommended shop to use? I'm in NE Arkansas. Thanks!
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You might find your answer in this thread. One member "Lood" checked his and said the installer apparently turned the shaft by 90 degrees by drilling horizontal holes. Hope this helps.
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There's a screen shot from a "J" parts manual in one of the replies at the above topic. Might help....
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I'll take it. Let me send u a pm
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For those of you in the market for a Brittain BI-805 Valve, there is one on EBay @ http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brittain-Servo-Control-Valve-BI-805/201573176298?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D6279cce4ee2943548bb821f682496834%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D201573176298
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Hello,
I saw that you got your Brittain Accu-Trak installed @ Caruthersville Avionics. We used to live there and I got my PPL while they were located @ Dyersburg. Duane Patterson was my instructor @ DYR. Is the Accu-Track the only upgrade you did to your PC system. If so, how do you actually use it; is it coupled to a gps/vor etc. I've been speaking with Cecilia @ Brittian and she has suggested adding the Accu-Trak and Accu-Flite to my PC. I have come up with the BI-805 valve and the B-11 controller. Both look like they need to be sent in for overhaul/testing etc. I have the Apollo GX-55 GPS and Nav's with Glideslope and ILS. I'm considering speaking with the Caruthersville Avionics folks to see if they would want to do the install since Brittain is so backed up. I have been on Brittain's list for a good long time. They say I'm at the top of the list now but they can't get mine done until the end of the summer. Thanks for any info you can provide. Tom
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Tom,
The last time I saw Duane was a few years ago down at the Halls airshow. Good to hear he is still doing some instruction. I was thinking of sending the B-11 control head and the BI-805 valve to Brittain for a checkup. Sounds like you have a nice upgrade in mind. I have some experience with the S-TEC 55X while flying a Cirrus SR22. It is a very nice unit. I wasn't able to run it through its paces but flew one practice approach with it and a bunch of point A to point B. I'd be interested in the JPI 830 when you upgrade to the 900.
Thanks again!
Tom
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Sounds good. Duane is just keeping his feet wet. I think his primary teaching days are getting finished. I'm not sure if I'll have him do my IFR or another instructor.
I do plane to sell the 830 so I let you know when they get it out..Order time is about 6 weeks on new STEC stuff, so it will be a few months. I'll keep you posted.
Take care,
Tom
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Thanks!
Stay safe.
Tom
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I sent an email to your aol account with a few parts requests. Please take a look at it when you get a chance. Thanks! Tom
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How many 1964 M20E owners are on this board?
mooneyflier replied to 1964-M20E's topic in Vintage Mooneys (pre-J models)
I own a 1964 M20-E Super 21 Turbo, N1290X, Serial # 163. She still has a strong heart beat!
