Roger O

Real beauty! Wish I could afford it...

Bryan, according to the FAA registry, N78911 is the first C model registered in their database, with serial number 1940. Really like your paint job!

I'm almost at 11N, New Milford CT USA. As soon as a get my Mooney!

Chris, sounds like a plan! Good luck with the plane and the partnership. I'm sure all will go well for you! Roger

I'd like to see a list of members by state, or geographic location with a state. That way, if you are traveling to an area for a trip, you can contact by PM or post those who are in the area to meet up or give local advice (best restaurants, lodging etc.). It shouldn't be difficult to do with the member information currently available. Obviously, a member not wanting to be listed can either opt out, or just not give that info as part of their profile. Roger

Welcome aboard! Congrats on the new plane. As far as updating, IMHO just fly the plane for now, don't do anything until you're very comfortable with her, then decide what works and what doesn't, take your time and replace what you want.

With all due respect to everyone here, Chrixxer (what is your name by the way...) is an aviation attorney. Come on folks, this is his profession. If he can't write a suitable legal partnership agreement who can? Like other parts of the body, everyone has an opinion, and it is just an opinion not fact. What works for one may not work our for another. Leave the guy alone, and whatever he decides is his choice. If it works out, great, if not, partnerships of any kind can be dissolved. To the op, I think that by asking the members here about your personal partnership agreement, all you are doing is opening up a big can of worms, and "riling up the troops" unnecessarily . You most likely have written more agreements (and have seen the results of those contracts) than most people here have ever seen. IMHO, you need to make this decision yourself. No one here can or should really help you with that one. I'm certain that whatever way you go it will be the best for you in your situation.

Anthony, don't want to hijack this thread. Maybe my old eyes are deceiving me, but the only posts I saw were about sewing interiors, not making a canopy cover. No big deal. Just wanted to know if any of the seamstresses here have sewn a canopy cover themselves.

I know this might seem ridiculous, but has anyone attempted to make their own canvas cover? I have made several for cars and small boats, but never a plane. With the price of a good custom cover, it might make sense for those with the time. Roger

Paul, great suggestion about the DIY screens, great idea! Jim, I never heard of Planecover.com, got to check them out. Once again folks, these "tip and tricks" should be in their own forum category to make them easier to find later on. Roger

Mods, IMHO we need a "tips and tricks" category on the forum. There are so many valuable time saving suggestions given by members over the years that they should be in their own category. For example, best places to get Mooney mods, to best ways to mount an iPad, to best way to search the forum etc. Being in one single category, would condense it all in one place, and would make finding the info much easier. Seems like a relatively easy thing to do, and would benefit everyone here. Roger

I realize that this is an older thread, but TJ's suggestion is really great! Didn't know you can search that way. Another technical recommendation that should be in its own "tips and tricks" category of the forum. Roger

Good advice Steven, plus there are enough dentists on MS that if you ask nicely, they might just sent you a couple! On another note, I had my M20C based first at HWV and then FRG at the charlie hangers.

Thanks Scott, I appreciate that!

This is such a great thread. Very important and useful information. IMHO it is time that the mods create another category on the forum just for modifications and how to's.

Thanks everyone, that's what I wanted to hear. Where is the best place to get the composite gear doors and the brake reversal parts?

Good for you! This kind of behind the back "steal it before the next guy figures it out" stuff is just wrong. As you said, ultimately the selling family is the one who will get hurt. If there is nothing to hide, then open it up for discussion by everyone. This forum really is a family, and we should all remember that.

Hi Everyone, I have done some research without results, and was wondering if anyone here knows of a way to fully enclose the main gear on pre J models? Roger

WC, +1 on the Simple Green! It's great stuff, not toxic to you or the environment. Great around the garage too.

bhilgy, perhaps you should PM chrixxer, he just posted a "wanted" for what you're selling! Perhaps you can make it happen and both be happy! Roger

Great job Ken! The panel looks incredible, and very functional. Question, what was your decision making process for choosing Avidyne over Garmin? Not that there's anything wrong with Avidyne, just curious. Thanks! Roger

I thought that was only for boaters?

That's my puppy Quincy. He's a very good boy, and loves to be with his Poppa (more so than my non-furry sons!). I'll replace my picture hopefully soon with a Mooney!

Anthony, I am a USAA member (41 years worth!), but what do they have to do with Falcon? The last time I insured a Mooney through them, it was direct.

Just asking, but does MAPA offer group insurance or at least an insurance company familiar with Mooneys?