RonM

One US dollar = $1.40 Canadian Dollar. Currently the Canada NAV User Fees affordable and will not stop me from flying to Canada. We in the USA have been fending off the threat of User Fees for a long time. I personally don't like the idea of them.

Steve: The fees at Billy Bishop were high but I was prepared for that. The User Fees sent me over the edge but I have since recovered. I did not expect User Fees. I know in the USA some have been pushing for User Fees, but AOPA etc have been successful in thwarting. I believe in the freedom to fly. The problem with User Fees is the gov't will keep jacking them up, up, up.

Friends: I apologize for my stupid Question about Canada NAV fees. The invoice from Canada NAV took me by surprise when I was catching up on old bills and I was in a grouchy mood. The Canada NAV customer service was closed for the day, so I ran like a little baby to Mooney Space to ask what I now know was a stupid question. Also I don't like the idea of User Fees for flying, so that was a contributing factor to my panic. Also I got bad info on the internet and I was under the false impression that once I go to Canada, I owe quarterly User Fees as long as I own my airplane. Anyhow, the info was readily available online and I spoke to Canada NAV customer service and paid my bill and asked how the fees work. They are not really that bad and I will continue flying to Canada. I love the flight from Caldwell, NJ to Billy Bishop City Island Toronto Airport. Again, I apologize for what was a stupid question. Everybody have a great day and enjoy your flying. Respectfully - RonM

I should have said. I am not looking to purchase a Mooney Missile. Very happy with mine. I am original owner of an MSE 1991 / Missile 1997 Conversion. Very happy with the airplane. I thought there would have been like 150 Missiles in the USA. About 55, huh? My once new airplane has become rare and kind of vintage.

Friends: Just curious. About how many Mooney Missiles are there in the world? In the USA? (Not Rockets, please. Unless you want to specify Rockets. This is just for curiosity anyway.) Have a great day everybody. Best - RonM

Friends: I have brand new M20J outer gear doors 4 sale. Both right and left. (Unopened and still in box.) I will sell them (either one or both) for the same price I paid from the Mooney factory: $1600 per gear door + shipping.

Thank U Don. Much appreciated. RonM

Thank you Rich. Much appreciated. RonM

Hello Friends. I have a 1991 Mooney M20J (MSE) / 1997 Missile Conversion. I need to replace the Tachometer. I want an original (analog?) tachometer, not a digital. Does anyone have any suggestion as to where I can get one? I would like a new one, not a used one. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance for any comments. Respectfully - RonM

May I gripe about sky high avgas prices on this forum? Hopefully fuel prices will eventually come down some. Doesn't high avgas prices put a damper on general aviation? With sky-high avgas prices, doesn't it affect the value of our airplanes, as the activity of flying is less desireable? Just wanted to gripe publicly. I know this is a problem this forum cannot fix.

Hi Mr. 67 m20F chump. No, my inner gear door is fine - thank goodness! Regards - RonM

Mooney Friends: I want to thank everyone for commenting on this topic and wish everyone a Happy New Year! Many safe and fun flights in 2022! I ended up making it down to Ft Lauderdale safely. All good now. I want to thank Alan Fox too, for his generous offer to assist. Alan is a great asset to our community and I am very grateful. Best, RonM

I am doing it.

Friends: I was only jokin' with those philosophical comments. I am in a serious bind being at a "foreign" airport, and needing service. Thus I appreciate all the comments. If I was home at Caldwell NJ, my mechanic would take care of everything. Not the situation though. I so appreciate all the intelligent and thoughtful comments. Respectfully - RonM

I won't be losing my spot at Wet Wingologist East. I have owned my airplane a few months over 30 years. My whole life since has been an obsession to get my airplane squared away. It is an elusive goal, and has never actually happened. (Seriously.) In the end I will win. My Mooney will be just fine.