Jason walimaa

I love to fly. No question there. First plane trip in little jet is what hooked me years ago. I’ve done the flight sim thing to the fullest extent. Less glass cockpit and motion. Don’t take that as “I fly on a sim so I’m a real pilot” far from it. I’ve got the radio figured out. Instruments , controls, checklists,aerodynamics , weather, aeromedical… if been studying for 5 years. I get consistently get 90s on FAA practice tests. Time and Money has held me back previous years but am finally in a position to take to the skies. I need to find a local community of airplane folk to get familiar with some airplanes. I’m close to KLZU and will probably train there. I don’t want to just show up and wonder around the airport like a wierdo. Actually that’s exactly what I want to do.

I have no experience. Only years of research. I would like to accomplish a decent cruise able to go on long trips. 1-2 passengers. Ifr rated plane. Your right to question. I don’t know why I want a Mooney. I may be better off in a Cherokee or piper. What do I know. I like how the Mooney’s fly. The Cessna seem sloppy, floaty, and slow. I like the small inputs and the precision of a Mooney. But then again what do I know. Harder to fly is not always a bad thing is it?

Awesome. Thanks guys. Your right. The Ppl is such a small piece of sky pie. Just rent the 172 for 50-60 hrs , have many mor cfi to choose from and buy the Mooney after. Maybe prices will even go down lol. Is there an hr preference on the insurance that makes the insurance more reasonable ? 50hrs/75/100? last question Will I even fit in a Mooney? thanks 6’6”

Hello Mooney folk ! I want to buy a Mooney and train in it. I know it will take longer. Who has done it? Give me some good stories. I don’t want to buy a 172 to train in. I’d rather learn on the airplane I want to fly. I’m aware of complex and high performance endorsements. thanks.