Brian E.

Congrats to all! Nice ride.

I like your panel and your yokes @Bob_Belville--thanks for sharing.

The budget isn't unlimited and to be fair I don't really know what it is. It could be $10k - $12k each year for upgrades.... It would be harder (and I'd be less impatient to wait...) to generate $30k at once but avionics shops are slow and pricey now... @gsxrpilot I thought you already had the Aspen/IFD combo in your plane. What's the purple lips looking control next to your prop control knob? I like your yokes--I "need" drilled PTT....there's something else on my list @carusoam I don't know where this begins or ends. I chose a Mooney because of this community, the cost operational efficiency and how it flew. It could be a forever plane or an almost forever plane. Time to look at HSIs!

I'm caught in the cone of confusion regarding the best path to upgrade my plane and would like some counsel from my MS friends. I've read all these threads on avionics upgrades and I'd like some thoughts on my situation. My primary interest was in a EDM-900 while it was on sale this month. I was/am looking to do it right--CIES fuel sensors, carb temp probe, etc. Since my panel is all original my intent was to take care of the right side panel and remove the Garwin gauges, LORAN, ADF, RPM gauge, manifold and fuel pressure gauge as well. All told this is about a $9k project for this phase. The reason I wanted the EDM 900 is that I have ~200 hrs on a remanufactured engine and I'd like to get as much life out of it as I can. I don't feel I get enough fidelity from the factory gauges to even let me lean it properly or even monitor CHTs. The rub... We all saw the G3X touch was recently released. Additionally I've began my instrument training and feel I will "need" a navigator or a GPS solution of some sorts. Although there are many VOR and ILS airports nearby, my homedrome only has GPS based approaches (and a VOR/DME but I don't have DME). So the question is would I be better off in the long run doing a singular but larger upgrade that addresses ADS-B, PFD/MFD with integrated EIS and a GPS nav system? I have read the engine monitor discussion thread where @gsxrpilot comments strongly about the value of a dedicated engine monitor versus an integrated system buried behind menus. Final comment, I am hoping to remain free from Garmin. I know it works but I'd like to have an inter-operable system that gives me some flexibility for whatever the future may hold. I'd do Dynon if it was certified (and relased), Avidyne or whatever else. Like many I'm hoping that the recent Garmin release will encourage more competition in this market versus run them out of business. I look forward to your feedback!

The LORAN unit does work (at least it turns on). It tells me the database is woefully out of date... I'll make you a deal on it!

Old school original...

I"m all classic steam gauges with only a DG...

And do you need a stand alone/new CDI to use with the 375? Provided you have no other existing glass of course.

John - I'm based at DAW and would love to fly in your unique ride. PM or e-mail me for details. brian

I may go to San Diego for no other reason than to just fly it!

@ChacortaWelcome. I'm a new member of the Mooney Class of 2019 thanks to the Mooneyspace community. I've only flown a C and enjoy it immensely thanks to the manual flaps and J-bar gear. I have far less hours than you and can say it was an easy transition. Take the first ride and join in--you won't regret it!

Holy necro post----was surprised to see this beautiful aircraft pop up for sale. Looks like this plane in in Madison MS now. Good luck with the search. Check out AAA. They have a 231 for sale with great paint but needs a panel and interior. https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/31466369/1980-mooney-m20k-231?dlr=1&pcid=17527&crmid=614667&if=1

@onefatguy@icloud.comWelcome back! you're in good company. I was in your situation a couple of months ago and am now a happy owner. of course, this was after a lot of reading and MS advice.

I think the correct forum may be the trash. Almost seems like he was a troll or a scammer of some sort. Joined & 1st post on Saturday, last login was Sunday. Suspicious.

Brett called me last night since I was on his wait list. I'm working on another plane so my timing was off on this one. So, Brett's plane is still available...give him a call!

Thanks to all of your for your feedback. I'm working on a deal to secure a C that's been hangared with a very low time engine and very clean inside. Basic plan that's flyable, reliable and ready for avionics upgrades when I'm ready. Will update you later.

Thanks MIke-- regrettably the F is sold.

Regardless--the sexy red E model is just out of my cash range. Further updates--called about 5 planes today and all are pending sell. Specifically, the pineapple express (F model) has a 4 person waiting list, the gray one in Lubbock is sold as well. Haven't called on sexy red E...we'll see. Drove by the airport to look at the turkey C model that started this thread--he does have a cover on it More to follow.

Understand Neil--this was the shop I was going to use for the turkey and I didn't expect such a long wait for a PPI.

This plane has been on the market some time too, but looks amazing and at the upper threshold for an E model: 66 MOONEY M20E CRUIS 160 K • $74,000 • PRICE REDUCED • Or 1/2 Partnership TT-5343. SMOH-143. All laser speed mods, cruises at 160 k 10 GPH. Penn Yann overall w/ new case, Newly designed glass panel w/ new avionics, Edm 730 engine monitor with all options, Aspen EFD 1000 pro PFD w/ synthetic vision and ADSB in/out, GDL 52 hardwired, target trend adsb, inflight weather, Garmin 796, Garmin 330-ES, 530-W, Garmin GMA 340 audio panel, gnc255-A database hardwired to 530W auto identifies frequencies and has database lookup, Flight stream 210 Bluetooth, paint has some oxidation, new baffling and sheet metal, Has 100 hr mooney, All hoses redone • • Posted January 8, 2019

I called our local MSC today and they're booked out through April--for even prebuys... This will be a long road.

E-mail sent to @jgarrison requesting the value guide. Neil--thanks for the feedback on the compressions. @xcrmckenna -- thanks for your Mooney story--you are a patient man. And, there's a lot of J's on the market now...

- A- I think any plane that you can have, own and the freedom to go whenever and wherever you want is a temptress. I just want my temptress to be a Mooney :0 I appreciate the story and analogy. My routine mission is the greater new England region with occasional jaunts elsewhere. Likely with my wife and I and my son for the next 1 1/2 years. (Who doesn't want to go to OSH with the caravan?) Hence to need to fly and not "not on the phone with your mechanic all the time." as a couple of you have said... I'm scouring everything today...I'll still look at this one Friday, as there is always something to learn and it's only 8 miles from my house.

Yes, they are twins and they're beautiful. At least, without looking at the logs they show as good and clean all the way. A parent should be so proud. Any thoughts on the Pineapple Express? Cleaner, updated and a classic interior.

Thank you gsxr. Dave and the pilot Neil. BTW, I have been looking nationally, and finally elected to call about this one as the "good" planes were selling fast and I couldn't respond as fast. BTW, Dave's approach is probably my preferred approach: get my foot in the door and perform avionics and cosmetic improvements as time goes on. Incidentally, one more reason for an immediately flyable aircraft is that my 17-year old soon will soon have his PP as well. So our goal would be to get to 200 hrs the first year and then to about 100 hrs/year after that. How's that for dreaming? Finally. I've been eyeing @Mooneymuscle56m aircraft for sale as well. Haven't call him yet either....