MoMooneyMoProblems

On a recent xc I noticed that my ship CHT gauge was bouncing around (in smooth air) from 375-450 while my JPI 700 had them all consistently at 350-360. I know we all primarily just use the EDM when we have one, but any concern from this? I think of the analog gauge as a backup should the EDM go out mid-flight. Any chance the EDM is faulty and the ship CHT is correct?

Thanks Skip! Setting both to M20P worked. Thought I had tried that already but guess not

Yep I have M20P on filing type but M20J for type in logbook settings. I’ll try to cycle a few more syncs

GP isn’t accepting the ICAO aircraft type for M20J, M20P, M20 etc. when I try to pull a briefing on my VFR flight plan. I’ve looked all around for a solution and all I could find was M20P as the ICAO type for my J. Have tried entering every possible variant I could think of but to no avail. Thanks I’m advance

Well I’m a couple weeks late in sharing, but completed my first ever solo and excited that it was in my M20J! Sure beats the 152s I started my training in. And man does she just jump off the runway without my meatball CFI tagging along Been a long time coming with relearning everything after switching to the Mooney, mag rebuild and SureFly install, winter weather, etc etc. Have done a few solos and dual XCs since, with XC solo slated for next week.

I ordered one from Air Power a few weeks ago. Slightly cheaper too.

Thanks! I’m new to the area and training with Hixson Aviation at CHA. Looked at basing at FGU but waiting lists were too long

Meh she’s aight…

@DCarlton Also more details on this particular listing here

It was actually on eBay of all places, with a reference to the auction posted on TAP later. Older pilot that was just getting out and was poorly marketed but a excellent plane with a fresh annual and two iPad pros thrown in too. Previous owner also filled the tanks up and delivered it 400 miles to me for just his return ticket home. I’m new to aviation…but far from the typical transaction. Very happy

Well our new (and first) plane was delivered and closed on this Friday! Going to be pretty painful to see her sitting there 2-3 times a week while I finish up my PPL, but that’s the price of seizing a great opportunity rather than doing everything in the “right order”. Thankful for all the things I’ve learned here on MS so far!

Actually eBay vehicle bids and auctions are considered non-binding which is why I quickly had a "real" purchase agreement executed (based on AOPA's template). Basically eBay just served as facilitator and escrow holder for the deposit, but all else is now just like any other buttoned up purchase transaction.

Good point. I just talked to the mechanic and told him I wouldn't be hurt if he left a few panels off until Monday

@Tim-37419 Holy hell, I was just at FGU the other day looking for hangar space! I know a guy there with a Debonair for sale so might try to grab his. Will certainly look out for you!

Plot twist...I'm the one that won the eBay auction Monday night. Proud new future Mooney owner here!! Owner messaged the top bidders that the compressions that afternoon came back as 75, 76, 75 and 80 (its having its annual done all this week). Everything is inked on a purchase agreement I sent over to them yesterday. Regarding the price, it seems like they're just looking to get rid of it as they were using to commute to family that recently passed away. I'm heading to Little Rock on Sunday/Monday to start checking it out. Was thinking of having someone do an "a la carte" prebuy (bore scope, oil analysis, etc) since the annual has just now been completed. Yes I realize they're 2 different things, although there is a lot of overlap. Thoughts?

Nope just needed for family logistics. I moved away to my new job.

CPA here! Same same @Danb

Done, done and done. Got on a few hangar wait lists months ago but have accepted that a period of covered tie downs is likely. I'm already committed...recent move and job change necessitates that I be able to fly for logistical reasons. But turns out that aviation is pretty damn cool and fun too! Just a matter of finding the right balance of cost, speed, reliability, passenger space etc. which I've determined to be a J or F (a few Debonair buds tried to persuade me otherwise lol).

Wow that's quite an accomplishment! I won't be flying mine until after PPL, then transition training of course. My CFI suggested its much better to just finish out in the 152/172 through my checkride. But want to secure a bird beforehand so that any minor tweaks can be made if needed and don't risk not being able to find something once I am able.

20%?? I’m getting mine out of necessity so no issues here

Good point. I would prefer to just get a quote, reduce the price, take possession and then have it repaired myself. Will be a few months before I could fly it so I have some time. I believe the broker said it was still airworthy, but would hate to have it flown 400 miles here as is and cause further problems.

Hi All! Student pilot here looking to buy first airplane in the next few months as I finish up my PPL! Have been window shopping and defining my mission for the past several months and decided on a M20J (although a nice F could also work). Found a 1982 fairly original bird for a good price and have had Savvy do a preliminary logbook review (no red flags except that it spent some time in LA and FL). Yes I'm going to have a pre-buy done, most likely Savvy managed especially since its about 400 miles away. Hoping to get some insight on a few things since this will be my first airplane and first purchase process. #1 The broker seems less than enthusiastic...is that cause for concern? Trouble getting them on the phone and texted the other day that I wanted to verbally float an offer by while I worked on some documents. No response. Cash buyer so can be more flexible timing wise, but I'm still going to have everything contractually buttoned up, escrowed, etc. Just seemed odd. #2 Plane caught some hangar rash on the leading edge recently. They were going to try to have a repair quote last week but no word yet. I'm tempted to move things along with an offer/contingent purchase contract stipulating it be repaired, or less $X (with all the usual verbiage too). Is that a good idea or does that leave too much to chance? Thanks! Alan