zippymac

for what its worth - having dome auto restorations I have used a plastic covering then a lament of fiber glass to make a mold on both sides of the part - then using carbon fiber and a vacuum pump to pull the resin through make a perfect replica out of carbon fiber. I also got a 3d Printer as a means to making those small hard to find parts like knobs cargo door prop rods etc... see image of a Mooney 20c prop rod - going to place a rib on the edges to add some extra strength for a friends 1965 Mooney 20c.

@carusoam At the moment after three years in between work commitments 130+ hours and 20hrs PIC I have the flight portion of my check ride this week and will have my PPL FINALLY. Weather and hurricanes prevented the flight portion here in Texas lately Now its what to fly to maintain and get IFR that is economical and still a good X-Ctry plane. My friend has a Mooney 20c and was out of service for a few weeks. the 65-68 are nice with mechanical landing gear and hydraulic flaps one less thing.

Good day folks... correct I had posted this question a while ago... i checked back for a bit and no response so thought maybe a said something that was taboo or posted a sensitive question. I have read through ALL the posts and funny things happened. All my research and looking at various planes - Beechcraft / Piper / commanders / bellancas / kodiak husky / I find myself back to a Mooney. my budget is tight/ maintenance has to be pilot available and keep costs down / fuel burn well 6cyl vs 4 cyl no comparison 10 vs 12 plus. Cargo and pilot size ok so a true 4 passenger plane is a 15 gph and how often will all seats be full - will the plane be used for X-crty absolutely / will I be doing angel flights - possibly if not definite then it come back to mission - me /wife / maybe the kids(2) so if its 2 and maybe 2 more why a. 6 pack 6cyl hauler seems a waste so I am back on Mooney - also with work trying to get PPL finished has been like pulling teeth. So that said PPL CHECKRIDE IS NOW / IFR is next so looking at some Mooneys again. thanks to all who post here - seems the mooney maybe a C but def- E/F/ or J model is in the target area now its just getting the finance side ready for that perfect IFR Mooney Plan sorry it took so long to come to my senses but there it is. zippy-

Just a general question: I have a friend with a really nice 65 Mooney 20c. My questions with recent plant closings and parts hard to get when the plant is closed is this the right time to purchase? What do other Mooney owners think...