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Status update: the aircraft is on Jacks and the gear went up at random airspeeds and not consistently . The last time, they couldn't get the gear up until over 85 mph. That seems like the airspeed switch is malfunctioning. Has anyone else seen that? Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

I've got the plane back to KMGM (home base) and I'm going to help my A&P troubleshoot Tuesday. I'll have an update then.

Thanks all for the input. It helps me narrow down places to look. We are gonna throw it on Jacks and see what we find. Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

Airspeed was normal went up to 100 mph when I was troubleshooting. I have a ways to fly tomorrow with the gear down. Anyone done this? I am assuming a long rang cruise like 1900 will keep me below 120? Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

It's a 65 M20E. The manual gear extension is on the side by my left leg. There was no gear whine or sound and there was no horn. I also checked it at idle when troubleshooting. It's just weird it worked yesterday and then nothing today. Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

Hey all, I am the proud new owner of a '65 M20E and it is a great XC plane. However, I took the family to fly today and the gear failed to retract. The green light stayed on and there was no movement on the floor indicator. It worked yesterday no problem so I'm not sure what it is. I checked the circuit breaker next to the manual gear extension. I also made sure the manual unlock was seated properly. Nothing worked. Any ideas?? I'm either thinking a bad switch or motor. I tested on two separate flights and there was no change. I plan to fly it back home tomorrow with the gear down (sucks because it will add a lot of time in the air) so I can get my A&P to troubleshoot.

I had the same problem with mine and it was fixed with a minor rudder trim tab adjustment. inflight the ball was slightly off-center which led me to the rudder and not rigging.

Ended up buying new. Thanks for the replies. Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

Awesome pics! Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

I am interested for the short term solution. Buying a plane this week and want something for them to fly with until I find ANR for all of us. Let me know what you have and what your price is. Sent from my Galaxy S5 via Tapatalk

Wondering if anyone has two child headsets that they no longer use? I've got two little ones and they want to go flying! Thanks for the help.

I am definitely interested! I joined this site to expedite finding a Mooney for commuting purposes and to learn from people smart on these airplanes. When is the annual due and what are the open squawks on the airplane? Also, is the wing-leveler in working condition?