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That is correct. Some of it is from his own personal findings and not published numbers. If for some reason, an accident occurred and it was pointed back to distributed information from our meeting, a smart lawyer would go after anyone and anything possible. However, a sanitized/redacted piece I'll see if he'll be open to. I can also simply put Bob in touch with anyone who wants his predestination, maybe he'll give it to individuals who promise not to use it the wrong way after a phone call or something. I'll reach out sometime next week. -Seth

Fill & Fly is 3 years all maintenance covered including annual up to 300 hours (I think). That should help with the first few years. -Seth

I personally would zip tie or metallic tape a door key inside the battery door compartment somewhere. That way I always have access to get into the airplane with a screwdriver and hide an ignition key in the interior. Thus if I misplace my keys when not near my home airport (extra keys are normally in my flight bag), I can still get into and fly my airplane away. -Seth

I like this idea!!

Unfortunately that's one of the presentations we cannot release. -Seth

The gear/seats would have to be redesigned I think for the impact forces. That may not be true, but that's my though process. Then again, there are aftermarket BSR parachutes for Cessna's, so, maybe it's not as difficult as I think. I do believe the redesign of the tubular roll cage, and fiberglass shell goes down a parallel path of allowing for some sort of BSR potentially in the future. Before adding 60+ lbs of weight however, a weight shaving program must take place, or approval of a higher gross weight, which means other engineering (gear, etc). -Seth

Some of the presentations will be made available. Some presenters due to figures used, potential lawsuits, Governemnt data, asked me to delete their presentations and not hand them out. I fully respect their wishes. Others have said their presentations can be distributed to attendees. If anyone would like a specific presentation, please PM or email me directly. Take care, -Seth

George- Thank you for sharing about the SR-22! Congratulations on the purchase. Also, thank you for presenting at Mooney Summit. The Cirrus is a good airplane. Flying both now I do prefer the Mooney as a pilot - however the cabin size of the Cirrus is better for passengers. I actually do not find the seats in the Cirrus as comfortable as the brand new interior in the Mooney Ultras (which also have two doors). Cirrus interiors are better than any four place single prior to 2000, but the new interiors of some manufactured aircraft are beginning to keep up. The Cirrus seat is better than my interior, but not as good as the new Ultra seats. I have noticed that you really have to be on speed and have similar finesse to a Mooney to properly land the Cirrus. Other types, Bonanzas, Cessnas, Pipers - they tend to be much more forgiving in the flare and landing than a Mooney and Cirrus. A Mooney will float 100 feet for every knot you are fast at the flare. A Cirrus if under 80 knots, will drop and you'll lose elevator authority and smash it on. With the Cirrus you fly it into the flare with power and then power back and hold it off for a smooth landing. You fly it to the runway, not glide it to the runway. Without question the Mooney is faster and more fuel efficient. I like having separate control for the prop and throttle instead of a combined lever, but I do appreciate the simplicity of one lever (mixture is separate). I also prefer a manual transmission automobile of automatic for control, feel, and fun. The Ultra's avionics are in the same ballpark of the Cirrus suite, however a 3-4 year old G-5 Cirrus has depreciated to half the cost of a brand new ultra. That said, with tax planning, depreciation, a business use . . . a new plane may make sense with warranties, the 3 year fill and fly (annual, oil changes, maintenance, etc) , vs a slightly used aircraft. That's a different aircraft all together than a 10-20 year old bird, or a 30 year to 50 year old aircraft. Both good airplanes - I prefer the Mooney, however if my spouse ended up in the Cirrus for a few flights, I'm curious what she would want. She did say our next airplane would be pressurized and large enough for two car seats and a stroller (may need to seat 5 in the future - not anything to announce right now if ever). The parachute is a tool in a bad situation. I don't like the idea of flying with a live rocket taking up potential useful load, but I'd rather have the parachute than not. Continue to stay on Mooney Space George! I'll also follow up with you regarding Mooney Summit. Take care, -Seth

Yes - it’s springtime when we open registration. -Seth

Thats a FAST F!!!

It may be the slowest Mooney but it's still the fastest 180 HP production airplane. A 182 burns more fuel. An RV that's 180 HP is faster than a J. My gut feeling is to get the F. The extra 20 HP does make a difference. My first Mooney was and F model - loved that airplane. -Seth

I fully understand!

Chris- Put it on your calendar now - Sept 27-29 2019!! We’d love to see you there. -Seth

With a successful Mooney Summit VI ending today, we will remind all that Mooney Summit VII will be held in Panama City Beach, Florida from Sept 27-29, 2019. We will continue to eveolve the format and hope you will join us. Please provide any suggestions and comments so that we can make this gathering the best possible to “better the breed.” We’ll continually update information regarding Mooney Summit VII as it becomes official. -Seth

Thanks for all the information. We called months in advance, weeks in advance and even called in to remind them on a Wednesday when arriving of the departure. The Tower seemed properly staffed finally after years of reminding them. What we did not do was send written correspondence to ensure documentation of Mooney Summit providing information as to the high traffic days and times. We’ll make sure to get not ony written communication out for next year but demand in writing that the approach will be properly staffed for departure. As an email sent to me stated, “it’s not like it was more traffic then TEB on a weekday.” We’ll continue to work this issue. Thank you all for the feedback!! -Seth

Thank you all for a wonderful Mooney Summit! Please continue to post pictures, suggestions, and follow up. We’ll take it all to heart in planning Mooney Summit VII next year! Sept 27-29 2019!! -Seth

John - I'll bring that up for a discussion when we arrive tomorrow and Thursday. Logistically, it may be difficult to work out with everything else we are preparing for in just a few days notice, but it's not a bad idea. I'll find out why that has not been a solution thus far, and if we decide to implement this year (honestly, not sure if we can or will), we'll contact you to help. Thank you! Love this and keep the suggestions coming. -Seth

We had a 50 room block reserved. She even asked us for a roster of attendees to cross reference and see if they booked and didn't note that they were with Mooney Summit. I will very much bring this up with our contact. -Seth

That’s good to know and I will bring it up with our hotel contact. -Seth

That’s amazing!! If I don’t win the silent auction at Mooney summit I’m going to commission you to do a picture of the Missile. -Seth

Hanger OFFER : Hurricane Florence has changed predicted paths and will not swing up to DC until mid next week (just rain). My Mooney is at the local MSC and inside their hanger for the next week finishing up the annual. Thus, my hanger is available at KGAI if anyone would like to relocate to a hanger before the storm hits the Carolinas. First come first serve. PM me. -Seth

Hanger OFFER : Hurricane Florence has changed predicted paths and will not swing up to DC until mid next week (just rain). My Mooney is at my MSC and inside their hanger for the next week finishing up the annual. Thus, my hanger is available at KGAI if anyone would like to relocate to a hanger before the storm hits the Carolinas. First come first serve. PM me. -Seth

Hanger OFFER : Hurricane Florence has changed predicted paths and will not swing up to DC until mid next week (just rain). My Mooney is at my MSC and inside their hanger for the next week finishing up the annual. Thus, my hanger is available at KGAI if anyone would like to relocate to a hanger before the storm hits the Carolinas. First come first serve. PM me. -Seth

What do your insurance policies state for evacuation from storms like the Hurricane bearing down on the east coast? I'll go read mine tonight. If I recall it's some sort of capped dollar amount you can submit for reimbursement if you move your airplane for fuel/hanger, etc. Usually you have to move a certain number of miles. I'd offer up my airport, but it's going to get pounded by rain as part of the remnants of the storm. Stay dry and safe out there! -Seth

Don, during my Commercial training we did accelerated stalls while turning. The wing did drop one time, but we never entered a spin (recovered by unloading the wing (release back pressure), picking up the wing with rudder, and then power. I did insist that since we were flying a Mooney, and though we could do stalls at 3,000 feet, I'd rather do them at 5,000+ feet due to the spin characteristics of a Mooney and that we are to avoid spins. He agreed. The DPE said not to worry and we did power off straight ahead stalls at 3,000 feet. During the check-ride those were the only stalls. No power ons, no accelerated, and there were other maneuvers he skipped as well. -Seth