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Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference, assuming one has paid a reasonable market price?

LOL - I've been lurking long enough to know exactly how this thread would go - which is why I posed the question. Great stuff here [emoji4] I didn't mention my mission because the differences between an F and J are small enough that either choice share the same mission alignments. But just for some more background, the mission is x-country of more than a few 100nm (between TX, CA, CO (low side), MS, FL), mostly 2 people (my wife and I), but maybe a couples kids on occasion for shorter trips.

What factors, other than sale price, would affect insurance rates?

I'm beginning the search for a Mooney and I thought I had narrowed the choices down to J model. However, now I'm questioning if it's really worth the premium over a well equipped late model F. Assuming a similarly equipped F with a few speed mods, can you guys help me with some pros and cons? After a fair amount of research, here are a few to start with. Pros of a J model over an F generally at least 10 years newer airframe Speed mods already built in Generally better cockpit configuration depending on year Higher VLE ('78+) Better fuel switch (not sure what year the 'off in the middle' ended) A few extra knots depending on the speed mods on an F Cons of a J model Good examples priced at least 20-30k more than similarly equipped F

I'm in the same situation as well. Back from a 19 year break when I stopped at around 38 hours. I started back in October and I'm in check ride prep mode now. Plan is to start looking for a nice F or J once I get a few hours logged post PPL and perhaps post complex endorsement. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

That seems on the inexpensive side. Any more details to share? Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks for all the responses and offers! I'm going to take 2esskies up on his offer, since Aero Country is so close to me. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

I've been lurking for a while with the intent to learn more about flying and owning an M20E-J model - but I've never gotten to see one up close. Is there anyone based out of McKinney/ Addison/ Plano that would be willing to give me a tour of their airplane and answer some questions? Thanks in advance! -Chris

What would the process typically be to get transition training in a Mooney assuming one buys their Mooney first, but has no prior experience flying one?