Joe G.

Thanks for the help. I'll do that now.

Hello, First, I know this is a lot to ask. So I'm wondering if anyone in the Boston area would be willing to take me up for a ride? I'm trying to figure out which plane best suits me and my missions. I like everything I have read and heard about the Mooney (I'm leaning towards the M20J) however I have only ever looked in through the window of visiting aircraft while on the ramp. I'm in the Boston area, specifically Boston/ Norwood and points southeast. Thanks to all, Joe

Not able to remember but it ends in Q. Paint was silver over gray.

Hello, Just curious where it ended up. It looked like a great buy and a very pretty airplane. Whoever got it, congratulations.

cool picture

Correct and as you pointed out, the mods don't raise the limits, they just get you there faster. (which was a great way to put it). Which brought me to, "why do the mods then if you can't take advantage of the ability to go faster". The answer seems to be; better fuel efficiency and the F allows for operation above the 145-150knt range ((in the yellow) which you can fly in when in smooth air. I appreciate the information/ educations so let me know if my thinking is all wrong.

Thank you, this is exactly what I suspected and was wondering about.

I was working under the assumption the F has lower Vno, Vna and Vne than the M20J. This may be my first mistake. Assuming the speeds are different for the different models; if making speed mods to an F ,thereby giving it closer to J speed capabilities, do the Vno, Vna and Vne remain the same as they would for an un moded F airframe? I guess it's really the Vne I'm wondering about the most? Can speed mods on an F put the capabilities of the AC outside the Vne? Hope this makes sense and isn't a foolish question.

Hello, First post and new to the mooney world. When speed mods are done to the pre Js allowing for faster speeds than the originals, what affect does this have on the recommended speeds? I understand the AC can now achieve better speeds but, do these speeds have a negative effect on the airframe, etc? Thanks and thank you for all of the great information I've already picked up by lurking. Joe