cruiserflyer

Does anybody know of a prebuy A&P who would be willing to go to Sparta Community (SAR) for an M20E prebuy? I appreciate any feedback.

General aviation engines don't tend to "wear out" they are more "abused out". Things like not flying often enough, poor maintenance, abusive engine settings, corrosive environments, are what causes engines to not make it to TBO. If properly maintained, flown often, with good engine management skills the odds are you'll go way past TBO with no signs of the kind of trouble that would make you split the case.

Hello ProtoFly, maybe we should meet up some time. I did find an instructor in NJ, he's a bit of a drive but since the endorsement shouldn't take too long, just a few trips out there shouldn't be a big deal. As suggested further up in this thread, I went to Mooneyflyer and scrolled until I found somebody and emailed them. Turns out they are fully insured and are able to knock this out for me.

Ok, I see now. I emailed a guy in Jersey with his own F. Thank you for catching my mistake!

Thank you again Pete. I already sent them an email.

Hello Pete, I don't have one yet, I thought I'd train before taking the plunge. Ideally some generous soul CFI would take pity and train me in their plane ;-), but I know this is a lot to ask. But it can't hurt to ask. I think the flight school at ABE has an M20C, but they don't have the best reputation. So I'm trying other avenues first. I thought I'd reach out to the community first.

Thank you Nick!

Hello folks, I am looking for a CFI in the Lehigh Valley area (Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Lansdale) who would be interested in helping me get my complex endorsement. I already have my high performance endorsement. If there are any Mooney owners, who are CFIs and are willing, I'm an eager beaver. Thanks! Paul

Is anyone in Lehigh valley looking to partner up on a vintage Mooney? Please bear in mind I have never flown one, have about 270hrs, am instrument rated and current but I would need to ramp up with a CFI to get my complex endorsement. I currently am high performance endorsed and flying a rented DA-40, so no stranger to the blue knob.

So to those who are coming, I'll meet you at the airport tomorrow between 11:30 and noon and drive you to Earls Pub and Grill for lunch. Looking forward to it!

Yes, since I live in the area, I'm driving to a restaurant nearby.

Between 11:30 and noon.

Just seeing who might be available this Saturday at Quakertown for lunch. This is a follow up to my previous Lehigh Valley post. I thought since orionflt was the closest member who responded I'd give this time slot a shot. I'm flexible though, other weekends work too. I'm just likely busy this Sunday. Hope to meet some new friends!

I am available!

This is kind of what was coming to my mind. That would be so fun.