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  1. Hello, and thanks for looking! I'm a new pilot looking to purchase my first plane. With that being said and not yet having flown in a Mooney(yet, but will before buying) I love the look and speed of the Mooney but would also like to get something economical. I live in Wyoming(KCPR) and my business will take me to almost every part of the state with most trips being 100-175 mile trips. We will be traveling occasionally on some longer flights to Texas, Kansas, Arizona and Nevada up to 900 mile long trips to visit family, friends and to get away. I was wondering what everyones recommendations would be on which Mooney I should be looking at that is both fast and economical? What do the annuals cost, what's everyone get for an hourly cost etc etc? Any info would be greatly appreciated!!! I was also wondering where a reputable A&P might be close? I will obviously be check the local area first but I've always found experience is the best way to tell a good, honest and experienced mechanic etc. What are some areas to keep an eye out on? ie Areas of certain models that have corrosion in specific spots etc etc.? Although I'm not IFR certified at the moment I will be getting that and was wondering everyones thoughts on getting TKS/FIKI? I don't need to fly if weather is bad but like the idea of having it "just in case." Good/Bad worth the extra money etc etc? Also I have read up on Mooney history and know a few guys that had Mooneys but sold them due to their inability to find required parts. I know a Chinese company has purchased the company and at least said they were focusing on building a stockpile of parts before embarking on building lots of new planes. What are your experiences with finding parts and are they reasonable(in aviation terms) priced? I do have a family and will occasionally be bringing the kids with my wife and I so with that said are the back seats usable? Most of my missions will be with my wife and I but will have a teenager and on even rarer occasions will be traveling with both of my teenagers. I have a friend who said his Mooney back seats were not usable by anyone but a very young child with short legs LOL. They will be ok if they're a little cramped for an hour or so but would like them to be relatively comfortable. How are the planes to fly? Is it something that takes a lot of time to learn to fly or are they relatively easy? How would they be with a full load? I have been told the Mooney family is the best in aviation and that Mooney has an extremely loyal following which I love the idea of so I can bounce ideas off others. Thank You for you taking the time and appreciate any info anyone would be willing to share with me and if you're in the KCPR area and wouldn't mind showing me your plane I'd jump at the opportunity! Thanks
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