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Thanks all for the feedback, everyone. Going to have my engine shop take a look at it during upcoming oil change. Appreciate the input.

Hi Folks, IO550 310hp STC M20S owner here. Still figuring out my best hot start method after airplane was sitting for about an hour after landing; didn't look too graceful on the ramp and took a few attempts, but finally got it to start. When I went to lean the mixture after it started, the engine decided to quit. Re attempted another hot/flooded start sequence and everything was running fine. Did my run up and all checked out well; but when I went to idle (mixture full rich during run up); the engine wanted to quit. Quickly advanced throttle to around 1,000 RPM and engine ran smooth. No engine issues for the rest of the flight. Was this a case of vapor lock from the hot start? Have never seen this before on this engine. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the intel! I plan to proceed cautiously on first tow with a straightaway and room for gentle turns before maneuvering the aircraft in/out of a tighter hangar. Appreciate the info!

I don't believe the Mooney Mover is engineered for a 4 blade just yet. The owner is working on it and hopefully will have something soon.

Thanks for the intel!

Thanks for the info! Appreciate it!

Great intel! I appreciate it.

Thanks for the input! Appreciate it!

Yeah he's great and very helpful. Sounds like it shouldn't be an issue, but as with everything in aviation.....will approach cautiously on first tow. Thanks for the input.

I have searched through the topics and unable to find a definitive answer. Any 4 blade MT prop (or other manufacturer) long body Mooney drivers use a Sidewinder powered tow bar for their plane? Any issue with the prop blade width or tow clearance?

Thanks! Great piece of advice. I appreciate it!

I saw that one, but shows sale pending. I really liked the avionics set up in that airplane. Hoping the new owner enjoys it! Thanks for the link though.

Thanks, Fritz! I appreciate the idea! Will look into it.

Greetings All! Long time lurker and first time poster. Finally have decided to purchase a Mooney for our X-C family cruiser. Located in the Southeast with flying 90% limited to the region, so looking for a J which seems to check off all the boxes. (Reading posts on Mooneyspace has been a savior in making informed decisions and educating myself about this wonderful aircraft type). I have seen the aircraft available on the market on traditional aircraft sales websites in addition to staying up to date on Jimmy G's new to market updates. I wanted to throw out a post to see if there are any MS'ers that are thinking about selling their J or perhaps will be in the very near future. I, as well as the rest of the Mooney J potential acquirers it seems like, am looking for a mid to low TSOH, regularly flown and maintained, and a decent IFR package (not looking for all glass, but something that has been upgraded instrument/avionics/radio wise since the airplane was manufactured). Please reach out if you have anything available and are willing to discuss selling it. I appreciate it and the folks here providing great knowledge. Looking forward to being a Mooney owner soon!!