Doug G

Pulling off the inspection panels I saw no previous patches, surprising considering the age. Will try to patch it but will stick with the wet tank and get on the schedule at Ft. Lauderdale for a strip and reseal. It just looks too good as it is. Thanks for everyone’s input!

I’m sure there is a post in history but I sure can’t find one. I’m dealing with a second fuel leak in 3 months, since it’s a 1977 J I’m sure there will be more. So, facing a full repair or replacement. Bladder will add 55 pounds but should last many years. A full reseal will be 7 years and reasonably priced repairs after that. So what has been the experience of this group? The price difference isn’t enough to worry me, I do wonder if the bladder will still yield 64 gallons usable and if the reseal will give me at least 10 years. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Bigmo! If anyone needs a safety pilot for instrument proficiency or just someone to tag along in the right seat I’d welcome the opportunity.

Mike - I was going to ask about the Mooney Lunch Group, will definitely attend. Where will it be? I think Sasa sold his Bo but I’m not positive. This storm took us by surprise - 40+ inches of surge in the hangars from a storm 130 miles away. I’m never rolling the dice again!

I’m thinking a J is the sweet spot but I’m mostly focussed on condition, TBO and avionics. I lost two planes in the storm - one I upgraded substantially and the second was a complete restoration. It’s time for one ready to fly, at least for a few years! Doug

I lost my K35 Bonanza in the flooding at KPIE. I’m considering my options and a Mooney is on my list. Does anyone rent one here in Florida so I can try one out? Thanks for the help! Doug