Patrick Horan

Sort of unrelated, I just wish I can buy Monroy fuel tanks.

Thanks for the well written response. I'm planning on being everywhere from AZ-NJ and down to Pheonix. I'll be doing trips like these multiple times a year

Thank you and everyone else for the reply!

Thank you for the reply! So does the NO FIKI still work alright?

Thank you for the reply. This is very disappointing news.

Geez, i hope not... that would suck

Hello everyone. I am currently looking at a 1994 Mooney Braov that has TKS. When looking at the pictures, on the panel there is a placars stating its not approved to fly into known icing. I thought all Bravos were FIKI approved. If its not, what would have to be done to get it approved.

I've had that exact experience. For me, I've have my family size smartfood popcorn explode at 13,200. I heard a loud pop and wondered if something broke. Looked around and saw the popcorn bag open

Noooooo, but great for you guys, but also noooooo!!!!! I recently moved out of NJ to AZ, looks like ill miss all the fun

Thank you everyone for the suggestions.

Good, i don't do healthy :p

Here is a plain and simple question. I am going on another long cross-country in the US (AZ,KS,WI,FL). For those who went on long cross-countries. What type of food/drinks do you guys bring with? Yes I know to bring a lot of water!!

Idf has adsb-in weather capabilities. Im not sure how good it is, but when i get to my plane later today, ill drop a photo of what type of information I get. The IFD could have the same information, i don't know about that.

I honestly hate the ifd system. The buttons feel cheaply made ( like they will tear with a finger nail). The controls dont feel intuitive. Their touchscreen is kinda wonky. I would hit something and it would select something i didnt hit, ( this happened on the show floor model and in my friends plane). And the graphics/ what is displayed on the screen itself looks cheap, though that is extremely minor. I love that they are a slide in replacement...for the most part, you still might have to do wiring. I do like that you have the option for both touchscreen and knobs since you really need to use the knobs on the device. Lastly, i LOVE that you have flightplan transfer (Bluetooth) built right into the unit!! Unlike the 750 where you have to buy the 510 to have it. I went with the 750 in my Mooney. It is easier to use, better quality, oh and the ADSB weather is a LIFE SAVER. If you have ADSB-in, the weather capabilities on the GTN-750 is the best. You get so much knowledge at your fingertips. Ill see if i can get a picture of it later.

I am not sure where in NYC you are, but I did my medical in Morristown airport in New Jersey (kmmu). There is a Doctor there named Raymond Basri, you can Google that and he will come up. He does alot if not most medicals in the north Jersey area. There is a train from the city that takes you straight into the heart of Morristown, then a 3-5 min car ride to the airport if you do not want to drive there yourself.

Long range is what i meant

You are alway helpful on this forum. Thank you so much! This isn't a firm decision yet. I am just looking at options. Since it appears that Monroy doesn't make the extended tanks. That is our main priority. We are looking at cheaper bravos and spending money to outfit it to our spec. Or just might go for an Acclaim. Like I said, i am just looking at options. Thanks again!

Thank you Carusoam!!

Thank you, like i said before. I mainly want the new overhead lights. I don't care for much of the interior quality. I just like the placement of certain things. I believe the air vents and oxygen switch are also completely different aswell on the new style. Something that is not just an interior refurbishment. Though i could be wrong. That was part of the reason i was wondering if Mooney sold a retro fit kit

That was the main thing i was looking for if i can redo it. I want those light on the overhead, also the oxygen dial is a little different. I like it more on the newer style. I dont really care for the actual seat design as much as i want those upper panel lights and all that.

I believe after 1997/1998 Mooney switched all Bravos to a different type of interior similar to the ovation/ acclaim. Is it possible to buy a older bravo and have that interior retrofit in the plane?

I really appreciate the new look!

Mooney stated that they arent in the business to make new planes (currently) the gross weight increase will be for all Long body mooneys. So in a sense, it will be a kit. If they follow through with it. That will be a different story

I know you have! Mathias mentions you a lot!

My friends and I got some great air-to-air shots of each others planes. My Co-pilot is a great photographer and was able to catch these stunning photos of my friends Mooney Ovation over Sedona, AZ.