Jeffro

Your words confirm my observation that Lycoming's tend to last longer. That Continental 550 is a beast though. Really good intel about changing out the exhaust valve rotocoils. I hadn't heard that before. Thanks!

I'm a Savvy fan and LOP is how I operate my plane most of the time. I watch cylinder temps very closely, as well as the rest of the numbers. Unless something has changed on the Cirrus in the generations after 3, I believe Cirrus takes these decisions/task out of the pilots' hands. This I don't like.

Couldn't agree more. Convincing my wife of these things....that's a whole other bird.

Great feedback. Thank you. I hear there is a lawsuit over some of the TTx delaminating. Overall, it looks like an amazing aircraft that didn't do very well in the marketplace. I have a friend that owns one, and he loves it. Regarding the Piper, I guess PA-46 would be more accurate. I do like the Lycoming engine and the 350 hp helps. I'm afraid to have my wife sit in the Cirrus. She'll love the interior and be sold by the parachute - even though I've tried to explain the pulling a chute is not usually the best option. Plus, anecdotally, it looks like many of the use Cirrus have top overhauls or complete rebuilds with very low hours. Is that the pilot, the engine, the lack of complete control of engine settings or a combination? Bonanzas seem overpriced, but capable. More and more, the Mooney looks like the sweet spot. There's got to be some negatives though.... :-)

Hello All, I'm new here and considering purchasing a Mooney, upgrading for speed from a Cessna T182T. I'm interested in a modern Mooney - 2007 or newer. Mooney is on my list along with Beechcraft Bonanza, Cessna TTx, Sirrus SR22, and Piper Malibu or M350. Would love to have a TBM, but that's probably out of reach. My first question to you Mooniacs is, what are the pro's and con's of the Acclaim Ultra? Second, how would you compare the Acclaim to the Ovation? Any obvious differences other than the turbo/non-turbo and top speed? I live in the PNW. How difficult is it to find great Mooney mechanics and parts? Thanks in advance to those who choose to respond. Jeff