Flyler

I brought a big, beautiful, extra thick, grass-fed steak from a local farm.

3D print a little cubby

Looks good to me, much more modern. Maybe you can update us with a picture of the plane outside the hangar at some point- I bet that is where it will look best.

I think it is beautiful and am a Mooney man through-and-through. I just love keeping the idea in my head that they keep puting the tails on backwards by accident...

Looking great!

I just find it absolutely astonishing after all the different models, and experiences, lessons learned, etc., that on the M22 they still accidentally put the tail on backwards!

I had a gear collapse on landing in September 2024. Prop strike, exhaust squished, lower cowling scratched up, cowl flaps, nose gear doors, nose retract rods, belly damage, right wing skin damage, right retract rod in belly bent, right flap hinge, probably the flap too, wing tip fairing. Landed softly and gear unlocked at about 55mph. Slid down asphalt and then did a little twist off into the grass, I believe due to the difference in drag of the fixed step/wing on the right side, and left main gear remaining down and rolling. Not sure if it matters regarding damaged components, but Dukes electric actuator was fully down and sitting on the limit switch. No visual damage to the gear motor, but not sure. Quote was for about $90k with IRAN only, probably optimistic at that. Of course the engine IRAN and prop is a huge chunk of the cost. There's a lot of labor in reskinning the wing too. I think a "clean" gear up where the wings don't hit is probably repairable. Collateral damage from gear collapse or partial collapse can push it over the line. I'm thinking if just the nosewheel collapses its probably not an insurance total. It's just really sad as if you look at the plane, its all pretty minor looking damage with a huge pricetag.

I know of a certain F model with an STEC20 with altitude hold that may appear on the scrap market soon. I'm sure it'll take a few months though. I wonder if we can tag one of the scrap vultures and follow it around...

I was going to say- shouldnt the gear motor turn back on if that "gear up" lights goes out, and pull it back in? Glad you found the ghost!! That must be a relief. That plane is way too pretty to be slow

Oof... That's a job I am not familiar with. Looks like silicone impregnated cloth? Unfortunately I've not made anything like that before.

If the Cherokee 6 flies like the Warrior II, you are in for a real treat getting into a Mooney. It flies like a tight handling sports car.

Can someone show me which duct part you're referencing? 3D printed parts are no where close to injected or machined parts of the same material. There's voids everywhere. For a little handle it's really no problem, but for other areas... Have to be careful. You can still utilize the printer for molds or fixtures though.

Awesome! This looks like a great option, thanks so much. I need to get out of student pilot mode, I have my PPL now and I guess it still hasn't sunk in

I would like to get some Mooney time, and I will be without a Mooney of my own for a while. Does anyone know of any flight schools or rentals in New England where I could get some PIC time while I wait? If there's another option I'm unaware of, I would be glad to hear about it.