BSrigley

Thanks, Michael.

I'm in Silver Spring, MD. Home airport is KGAI (Gaithersburg, MD).

Disregard. I picked up a robotow.

Still available?

Wow, this is such a great forum! Thank you All for the quick responses and excellent advice. Great news: I heard from George Perry today and he has agreed to help me with the transition training. -Ben

Hi Seth, Yes, N201RF. I'd love to join you for the monthly breakfast flight! PM sent. I actually spoke with Chris @ Freeway Airport yesterday. He was going to get back to me with an instructor recommendation. Look forward to meeting you too. Best, Ben

Thank you for the fast replies! I've sent emails to George Perry, MAPA and the Mooney Safety Foundation. I do have a pretty big head, cnoe. Avatar is to exact scale. Makes me genetically predisposed to be a pilot, right?

Greetings All, Ben Srigley here. I am a new, low-time private pilot who just purchased a 1/6th interest in a 1977 M20J located at KGAI. The more I learn about these amazing airplanes, the better I feel about my purchase. Such an upgrade from the 172S I have been flying! Looking forward to continuing my IFR training and future trips with my wife. I am sure most everyone here has been through this: The insurance company requires 10hrs. dual flight before I can solo, and I am having a difficult time finding a CFI or CFII nearby with significant Mooney time. Any ideas? Any qualified takers from this site? I would be happy to cover expenses if someone wants to fly into KGAI for a long weekend of training (1-2 hours flight to KGAI, hotel, etc.) Thank you, Ben