apnash17

Yeah that makes a lot of sense!

This is really great advice, appreciate it! I’m curious why though. Obviously it’s going to cost money, labor and time to upgrade things like avionics and other parts. But with some of the prices I see out there for some of these planes with more modern avionics I guess I’m curious if it always will be more money? Also I guess there’s something to be said for getting it the way you want it, but I’m not too attached.

Hey all, just started my aviation journey and am a newly minted PPL. I am starting to consider my needs/mission and considering plane ownership in the future. Someone on a professional networking forum with a large aviation community pointed me to this board in the direction of Mooney’s. I’m hoping to possibly find an owner who wouldn’t mind taking me for a demo ride in a Mooney around the Middle TN/Nashville area. Willing to help cover costs obviously! As far as models go, still trying to get familiar with what might fit my mission but here’s some background: * I’m 6’3” and around 230, so I’m a big guy. * Have only flown 172s at this point, I find it decently comfortable even at my size. * planning to get my IFR rating * Mostly looking to do traveling/cross country with myself and my wife. Occasional friends to fill other seats would be nice but not a hard requirement. * given my budget, Id likely be looking more in the vintage area and I’m not averse to an older plane with hours on it. Id just like a platform I could upgrade as I go too. Thanks much, appreciate it a lot! Being that I’m new to aviation, I’m not quite sure if the best way to network/meet other pilots so I’m hoping this may be a in to help get that started.