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Had a gfc500 in a F model. Worked outstanding. Not sure what you need to run it though. I had a g3x and a 275 and the 650. Not sure which one “runs” it though.

I loved to read those when I was searching for a Mooney

I suppose this may not apply, but my 550tn states need to be at least 100 rop, or 50 lop. I usually fall around 75 lop, at 15 gph-ish. That is wot 2450 rpm, and she moves. I really have never checked the rop speed numbers. LOP is 175 tas ,so I am good with that.

Nice! Similar incoming on my panel. 2 g3x and adding a 650 , w/ audio and transponder remote mount. Also gfc500, Around $ 90k . Geesh. The last panel upgrade I did , did yield full cost at sell, silver linings I suppose.

Already have the deposit placed and am looking at roughly a $96k install in my 1982 Bonanza. 1991 seems like a new plane to me.

Anyone explain why I don’t see an audio panel or transponder?

https://aircraftforsale.com/aircraft/single-engine-piston/mooney/m20/m20r-ovation-ovation-2/68090f34-ffd3-444c-86c0-cd3b0844fece

13 days at Asheboro NC for me. He did what I consider a very good job.

Instructor! Really no reason not to have some piece of mind in case something does go wrong!

My previous M20f w/ G3x showed airspeed increase during run up.

That is correct. I think it is the youngest v-tail flying. Also FWIW, it was John Deakin’s plane at one time. He wrote about taking it to 27k feet in ‘pelicans perch’.

Bonanza. V-tail. $260k Hull. 50 years old 522 hours, no IFR. No accidents. $6900/year

Mooney forum so you are going to get a lot of suggestions in favor of the Mooney. Probably good advice. IMO , The F may be the best “value “in the fleet. Plenty fast at 150kts TAS, typically has more payload as well. Mine had 650lbs payload + 64 gallons of fuel, and I couldn’t seem to get it out of balance. Usually considerably cheaper than a J or later. I would find the nicest I could find up front, even if costs a little more, and you likely will save in the long run. Enjoy the hunt.

J model,low time airframe , newer year model, new paint, New engine and prop= Heck of a deal on this plane, IMHO. For those of you in the market, better take a look here.

I usually give the 4 staff members a little cash at the holidays. They seem to really appreciate it. ‘Mechanics each get a $50 bottle of booze as I pay them plenty thru the year.