I just across this thread, so I apologize for the late reply. However, I am once again in the market for a Mooney, so I just felt I had to respond. My story is as follows: way back in 2002, I bought a 1964 Mooney M20E from a total crook in San Antonia named Rich Zephro (now dead). He completely lied about the plane, and I came to find out later actually made a false annual entry in the logbook, since the plane had actually been out of annual for over a year. Anyway, I also had a pre-buy inspection completed by Ron Fisher (who Mr. Zephro recommended). I doubt this guy even looked at the plane. When I arrived to look at the plane, I saw the left aileron was dented and dinged. The left elevator was also damaged ("hangar rash" according to Fisher). However, I had already put a down payment on the plane and since Ron Fisher had said it was airworthy, I felt obliged to proceed.
On the way home, I started to learn of my mistake. With regard to the avionics, one of the KX170B's did not work, and was actually not even hooked up to the indicator, which I learned when I was flying it home to Oregon. When I had the annual completed the following year by Tom at Reliant Aviation, he determined it was not airworthy. Ater repairing the damage to control surfaces, Tom also found that the plane had suffered a tail strike such that the entire tail assembly needed work. All-in-all, I was out some $15K in repairs.
Now, I don't know anything about All American Aircraft, but if they are anything like Rich Zephro (who again, did business in the same town), I would stay clear of them. And, for Ron Fisher, this guy should have his A&P license revoked. Absolutely do not buy anything this guy has looked at and stay away from anyone who recommends him. Buyer beware!
