Seymour

Newbie. I'll be attending in NH if I can get my Complex Endorsement in time. ...plus solo hours for passengers and the required rider added to my insurance policy. Has that been a simple effort for most?

Happily. How many amu? (don't snitch to the right seat...)

Even though I practiced on jacks, my first attempts to retract the gear on takeoff were amusing. Attempted to stow the gear at Vy and thought there'd have to be a crossfit bootcamp included in the transition training. And when it finally got to the floor, locking it took an eternity. However, at 80kts, it retracts with a good push to the floor (but I can understand how that it would be painful with a shoulder injury). My 'Mooney Wave', when necessary, never makes it to wings level; just reduce the pitch of the climb for an instant and the bar drops right down. Now, if someone has advice on how to avoid releasing both seatbelts when dropping the gear....

Lance, thank you for posting your experience. Constant reminders against complacency are helpful. Very happy you kept it under control (and that it didn't occur on a go-around). ...and could that be the OP's actual issue? A previous owner had Lance's experience so placed a cotter pin in a position on the rails so that the seat would never slide to the farthest position?

Impressive! (Even the knee looks cleaner.)

There was a thread awhile back where someone was complaining about how ugly their new wings were; the picture posted looked just like mine. Anyway, you may want to peruse this thread as I found it very helpful.

Hi Paul, Please add me to the map and message me a link. Thanks for all you do. Dave

Wow. Erik, way to stay cool and manage through it. Consider me in the long line of folks that are "very happy to see you" (even if only virtual and online). "A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed"

Hey John, I struggled with a similar conundrum last summer and thought happiness could come if I invested in a kickin' basement sim setup. While out on a long run, I met my ppl CFI for the first time since packing the handheld Magellan 315 with the flight bag into the attic a decade ago. He mentioned a local opportunity in an M20E partnership and that pushed me back to get a medical, a lengthy set of refresher lessons, and a BFR in the old rental 172s rather than sink money into a VR rig. My experience and mission is similar to yours (s/Vineyard/Block Island) and buying into the small partnership so far provides freedom from the constraints of rental aircraft but a very helpful cost sharing model for any hefty maintenance expenses; we'll see if those two theories hold... I highly endorse Hank's suggestion to complete the complex endorsement immediately after getting current and wish I'd heard that advice 6 months ago. The partnership needed to change insurance companies for me and I'm footing a hefty first year incremental with specific restrictions on CFIs to train me (required number of Mooney hours). ...and there's a Mooney Safety Foundation PPP in Nashua in early September (as recommended by @Oldguy to get your Mooney 'Masters'). I'd consider attending myself, but doubt I'll even have my 'high school diploma' by then so it might be too big of a leap. If you identify a Massachusetts Mooney-specific CFI (or if you're serious about selling your VR rig), send me a PM with details; I'm still looking for either. Dave

New partner in a '65 M20E Super21 based in Massachusetts. I'm working towards complex sign-off while transitioning from C172s. The wealth of knowledge, active participation, varied opinions and factual references make this site a treasure trove for someone ramping on their aircraft knowledge and flying skills. Thank You! Dave