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Hello, I am closing a deal on a Mooney and just realized that US aircraft ownership for foreigners is not that straightforward. I live in the US but on a visa so reading this, I believe I can only own through a trust or a foreign corporation: https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification/aircraft_registry/register_aircraft/ Has anyone here been in a similar situation? I know Europeans owning N-reg aircrafts in Europe use trusts but wasn’t expecting to have issues being US-based and with a US-reg aircraft staying in the country. Thank you!

Would you mind sharing what your premium was? I’ve been quoted $4.5k for a $100k hull value. I’m c. 200h total, 0 time in type, virtually 0 time complex. Thank you!

There is also this one https://www.continentalmotors.aero/diesel/engines/cd300.aspx EASA certified, FAA one pending

Will do. I have received a few already but will actually ask for factory reman quotes vs overhaul since these will be apples to apples.

Thank you for the range, it's exactly what I needed!

So I've eventually found the right K and it's a 252. She's going for a pre-buy over the next few days and the only thing I'm trying to get my head around is the fully loaded cost of an overhaul. I should be able to get 300/400h on this engine before having to do that but I've had Mooney owner friends having to do it before 1500h :/ I am getting quotes from a few shops recommended on other MS threads but would be curious to hear about actual fully loaded cost of an overhaul or factory reman for this engine. Really excited to get my hands on this aircraft!!

Thank you for all the valuable tips. I fly a lot in the UK and will do so with the IR and that's why I would like to encounter some weather during the training and not first the first time as a new minted IR pilot. I would also like to work on my ADM and develop personal minimums as well as really understand situations like icing... I guess the night training could be a good way to do it during the Summer then I could always fly with an instructor on some winter days to learn more about the specific weather.

Good afternoon, I just passed my IR knowledge test and I’m able to take 3 weeks off over the Summer so I am thinking about going through some sort of intensive IR training to get the rating done. I would prefer to fly at times when the weather is worst to get as much real IMC experience as I can but I don’t think I’ll often have the opportunity to take 3 weeks off from both job and family. Would you have any recommendations? I’m flexible and happy to be anywhere in the US as long as the training is good and the costs reasonable. Thank you !

Yes, that's exactly what I am considering right now. Not the easiest one to get to from Stamford but tie-downs are relatively inexpensive and I can certainly get a hangar spot after some time. Would love to move closer to Stamford and be 15/20 mins away form the airfield but she is actually pushing to be in the city. I managed to get my plane, you have to choose your battles

Thank you. It would be great if you could send over his contact details. Many thanks,

On another note, any recommendations for a Mooney instructor in the area would be really helpful. Thank you all for the very helpful replies.

No plane cover, always hangared. That would be great, although hangar would be my definite preference. It's a 231 with LB engine, sitting in France for now.

$1200/m would be tough to justify though! There are tie downs for $165/m at LDJ but not too keen on leaving the Mooney outside

We are living in Manhattan. I work in the city and my wife works in the Stamford area. I have been looking at HPN as it would be easy for me to take the train and meet her in CT on Friday night and take a cab/uber from her office to the airfield.

Good evening Mooney pilots, I am looking for a base for a 231 in the NYC area. Any recommendations on airfields relatively easy to reach from Manhattan? I flew from KLDJ before but they do not have hangar available and I am worried about traffic going from NYC to NJ on Friday evenings. Thank you !

London, although likely moving to the US in the next few months

Thanks a lot ! Our typical trip is 400nm to reach our second home. We've been doing this once/twice a month for the past few years, commercially or in a PA28 (excruciatingly slow).

Yes, this is due to damage history (gear up LDG). I guess that's going to be an issue when I want to sell this one... A 252 would be my first choice but that's another price-tag and there aren't many on the market. I'm actually considering getting one with a near TBO engine e.g. https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/17757011/1986-mooney-m20k-252tse

Hello,I’ve been searching for my first Mooney for the past 12 months and studied the pros/cons of the models within my budget. I've found a 231 priced like a 201 (for some reasons) and I am about to send her for a PPI but I am having second thoughts after receiving several warnings about the TSIO 360 (this bird is fitted with the LB version with Intercooler).In my view, the pros of a 231 vs. 201 are:- De-iced prop- Option to climb if caught in icing- Climb above most WX- Fly faster in high teens FL- Better original avionics e.g. KFC200The cons are:- Bad reputation of the Continental TSIO 360 vs. the Lycoming in the 201- Serious engine management required- Increased maintenance costsIn terms of mission, I am looking at the following:- 2 pax & luggage for long weekends- 3h legs --could push my wife to 4h if it’s to go somewhere sunny - UK-based- Trips to Western Europe/Nordics/AlpsI’ve heard so many contradicting advice that I am a bit lost now and would love to hear from the experts experienced with both birds (if possible as owners/mechanics/pilots). Thank you !