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What is the brand of the medical grade Pulse Ox that you used?

Annuals between 3-5k. Maintenance bills dependent on so any things - age of engine/ accessories (panel, TKS etc) and of course the way you fly the engine. This year my unscheduled maintenance costs have been around 12k - Less so last year.

Did you sell?

I have a client in Ohio who wants to buy a J but has never sat in one. Anyone in the Columbus area willing let him sit in your J?

I’m glad you’re making these changes. If the side effect is we get fewer “I’m halfway through my PPL and want to buy a plane to finish it up and get my IR… Is an Acclaim Ultra a good plane for Instrument training” posts, It won’t be too bad.

100%

Maybe some of us could help. Is there are a way you could could delegate that function?

That’s an excellent plan - start with the small dogs and work your way up as you feel comfortable

Most dogs just sit in the back and go to sleep once the engine comes on. I've done maybe 15-20 PnP missions and that's pretty much universal.

@LANCECASPERwhat was the first year that Mooney sold the "Ovation 3" ? 2005?

Thanks for the advice, @Fritz1- much appreciated.

Are LSA aircraft still limited to 10,000feet MSL and no IFR? Even with MOSAIC?

leave it in baggage area. Won't explode.

Anyone have their Ovation painted recently? Any Pireps, recommendations etc? Cost?

Hey @Zippy_Bird - great questions and an enlightening thread. Maybe I missed it but I guess a critical piece of this is "what's your budget"? Hypotheticals are fine but If your budget is comfortable owning an E, and is not comfortable stretching beyond that, you may want to reconsider - perhaps you should keep your E and upgrade incrementally as budget allows. As for a great family hauler, the ones mentioned - lance, Saratoga, Bonanza etc will cost considerably more both in acquisition and maintenance costs. Plus, the prices for the "family haulers" have gone the way of ridiculous of late. I'm seeing some good value these days on Commanche's - but still only a 4 place unless Its a 260B or C model with the third row of seats. If money is not a limiting factor, then a1st generation Saratoga Turbo or Lance Turbo provide good performance with a decent useful load and the Lance Turbo won't break the bank. None of them are a Mooney but then you know that (Commache probably closest) Just my 2c