dera

I've saved thousands and thousands by owning my plane. Don't listen to the naysayers. If you can afford it, go for it. Renting is insane.

Get real? You just found a massive verging-on-ripoff-annual and use that as an example? " Problem: Wastegate heat shield chaffed into engine mount. Action Taken: Removed and reinstalled engine mount P/N 590047-501 S/N 150014 after repair by AWI. See FAA Form 8130-3 dated 12-7- 2012. Work done referencing Mooney M20M Maintenance Manual chapter 71. Trimmed heat shield to eliminate contact with engine mount." 50 hours? Ok....

Andy, do you actually own an airplane?