CChris

Dropped the price to sell. Happy to discuss other offers.

Posting new pictures a video taken today.

Trade-A--Plane add: https://www.trade-a-plane.com/2435084

Hello fellow mooniacs! After many enjoyable flights and a couple of new ratings with my M20C, it's time to say goodbye - selling to get a bigger plane for the growing family. I found this M20C here in the forum - it treated me very well and introduced me to aircraft ownership. Fast, reliable, and inexpensive to maintain and operate, I hope it finds a good nest. Now priced at 74k USD OBO. More details and photos below. All logs since new available on request. ////////////////////// Meticulously maintained Mooney M20C Mark 21 for sale. Mechanically sound and updated with everything buyers want in a Mooney of this vintage. Upgraded avionics featuring dual G5s, 430W GPS, JPI 730 Engine monitor, and more! Turn key airplane, frequently flown. It has the original paint, showing its age. Interior is clean and has no tears. Airframe TT: 6500 hours (consistently flown throughout its life - corrosion free!) March 2024 Annual - 45 hours flown last 12 months Lycoming O-360 with 1390 SMOH by Penn Yann in 2005 (All compressions over 76 in last annual) Sensenich B Hubbed Propeller (No recurring AD) 850 SPOH in 2015 O&N Fuel Bladders - 54 Gallons Garmin GNS430W GPS Dual Garmin G5 displays Garmin GNC225 Garmin GL106B CDI Garmin GTX330ES transponder PS Engineering PMA6000B audio panel JPI 730 Engine Analyser (CHT/EGT/OAT/Carb Temp/Fuel Flow) Pre-wired for Garmin GFC500 AP Whelen LED landing, nav and strobe lights Brand new Concord RG-35AXC battery Weldon Fuel Pump PlanerPower Alternator Conversion New shock-discs in 2021 New glass in 2023 LASAR speed mods

Try LaDiM aviation at KHWO. That is where I park and looks like they have tie-down spaces available. https://ladimaviation.com/

Maybe it is just me, but I feel the J Bar in my C is lighter to operate if I tap the brakes before retracting the gear...

It was actually $1800. The total installed came to $4300.

I installed a 730 for 4.3 AMUs earlier this year. 2.5 for the unit with an additional carb temp probe through Aircraft Spruce. The installation was done by a local A&P based in South Florida. Everything ready in one week, but I already had an old EGT and Carb Temp monitor from the paleolitic era, so that must have helped the install since the exhaust was already drilled.

I agree it is not ready for real-life use, especially in such a critical operation as flying, but it will get there sooner rather than later. Foreflight already leverages machine learning in a few app features and I wouldn't doubt that they are experimenting and piloting Gen AI to alleviate pilot workload and bring situational awareness.

I loved this post. I never thought about asking that to ChatGPT. What version is that? 3.5 or 4? With some training, it would indeed be a nice addition and improve safety.

Part 91.411 states that: (a) No person may operate an airplane, or helicopter, in controlled airspace under IFR unless— (1) Within the preceding 24 calendar months, each static pressure system, each altimeter instrument, and each automatic pressure altitude reporting system has been tested and inspected and found to comply with appendices E and F of part 43 of this chapter; So I understand that regulation requires "each and all" to be tested.

All altimeters in the plane must be certified for IFR, so that means both G5s, even if one is used primarily as HSI, and any other altimeter you might have in the panel.

That is a bummer. I was just going to give Hector a call to secure a position to refurbish my interior. Any recommendations on good interior shops, preferably in Florida?

That is convenient. Load permitting you can carry a 5th passenger holding those grab rails.

This is how this antenna is attached to the vertical stabilizer in my 65 C:

I expect that. And to be honest, since this is the first one under my ownership, might be good to have a new set of eyes taking a good look and helping me assess what must be done and what must be watched.

Thanks for the recommendation. Until I bought it earlier this year, the plane was based in NJ and has been maintained by Air Mods & Repair. Most likely I'll be flying somewhere else for the inspection, so I'll keep them in mind.

You are right. Fuel here plays a much more relevant role - and the difference is going to be huge. I mentioned FT since the OP seems to be mostly concerned about speed.

IMO the planes you mentioned were designed for different missions. It is like comparing a light sports car with an SUV. If you are looking for a plane to fly efficiently and do not plan to travel with 4 adults the M20C might be a good choice. I am usually not in a rush, so I fly at 135kts burning 8.5 GPH, but in the right conditions it can fly at 150kts if pushed a little harder. If I were you I would plan some of the trips I expect to do and decide whether the difference in flight time is that significant. This may contribute to your decision making process. Good luck. Choosing and finding a good plane is a lengthy but exciting journey.

Such a beautiful day yesterday in South Florida. I had to take the plane for a sunset XC.

Thank you to all who contributed. I now have a shortlist of places to look for and those to avoid. Cheers!

I noticed it. Called a few shops and they all said that I must schedule ASAP or would miss my position in the line.

Donated today. Having access to such a wealth of knowledge and comradery is really priceless. Thanks to all the contributors who make this an amazing collaboration space!

Dear fellow Florida Mooney owners, My first annual inspection as an aircraft owner is approaching, so I am reaching out for recommendations on A&P/IAs or shops in the South Florida area (I am based in KHWO), as well as best practices on how to oversee the process from more experienced aircraft owners. This 65 M20C was based in NJ and had the last annual performed a couple of months before I bought it. It had been maintained by an authorized Mooney Service Center for the last few years. Before I bought it I had a pre-buy inspection done, so I already have an idea of what to expect in terms of squawks and parts that might need replacement, although I know that any inspection might be similar to opening a surprise (or pandora's) box. Any special recommendations on how to approach the process are more than welcome. Lastly, I have been doing research on Savvy Aviation's SavvyMx service - have any of you used it? I am an engineer, but since I am not very familiar with acft mechanics/maintenance I thought that the investment in the service might be a wise one. Clear skies to you all, CChris

Great deal. You will be well served there, for sure. Hope you enjoy your time in So FL!