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Thanks! We are targeting a mid to late model T210. We looked at one this afternoon and my wife and son loved the extra space and huge useful load. I'll out run my E model by a bunch up high, but certainly not the efficiency and I'm okay with that. Trade off is the 1,500 lbs useful load....almost 990 pounds with full fuel. Cheers, Brian

Huge respect for those guys! I thought we were nuts jumping out of C-130's at 800 feet agl, but they were a few shades crazier with the gliders and C-47's... Brian

I've thought about that, but my ailing knees are also a driving force behind this move as well. I'm targeting the SUV of the aircraft world for the same reasons I moved from a Honda Accord to a Nissan Rogue. Ease of getting in and out. I've pretty much targeted a mid to late model Cessna T210. Gives us the hauling capacity we desire and I can move in and out of the "drivers" seat with almost no effort. I'm giving up the efficiency and lower maintenance of the Mooney, but the trade off is worth it for me to keep flying into my twilight years. All those years of Airborne Ops with the 82nd, two major knee surgeries, and now tendonitis has done a number on me... Like you mentioned, only bad thing is resetting the maintenance knowledge on a "new" aircraft. I like to do as much of my own maintenance as I can, so shouldn't take to long to be really comfortable with any new aircraft we get. Cheers, Brian

Thanks. Like I mentioned earlier, the previous owner was a NASA astronaut (lot's of work away from home) and I've had a few deployments since I took ownership in 2009. Flown it 61.3 hours since it came out of the shop this past January (governor overhaul) and 102.5 hours since I came back from my most recent deployment last year. Problem is my wife now likes to tag along and wants me to fly her to her swim meets and the cabin won't hold all of us (2 teenage kids) comfortably any longer. She's actually having a hard time thinking about letting Mo go...even if it's a step up to a bigger Mooney. If she doesn't sell, I'm okay with that too. Still some things I need to add during the next annual that have become a priority (shoulder harnesses in particular). ADSB-In/Out and of course an Aspen Pro 1000 at some point. Cheers, Brian

I'm finally throwing the towel in and upgrading to a bigger aircraft. Wish I could keep two planes, because I love the M20E, just not possible with hangar fees and such being what they are out here in NV. Asking $69,000. Cheers, Brian 1967 M20E, SN: 670041 Aircraft currently based at Reno International Airport (KRNO) TTAF: 2810 SMOH: 426 (July 1998 by Custom Airmotive, Inc. Tulsa, OK) STOH: 226 (July 2008) – Received new camshaft, lifters, and cylinders. Light hail damage from getting caught on the ground during a storm in Kansas. Noticeable on the elevators and flaps (small dimples) only. No effect on performance or handling other than possibly making it go faster. All numbers are subject to change as aircraft is flying regularly (61.3 hours in 2016 already). Features: New Hartzell “Top Prop” and Spinner (no Hub AD) TTSN: 104 (Model Number: HC-C2YR-1BFP/F7497) Johnson Bar Manual Gear Hydraulic Flaps Performance: Flight plan for 155 KTAS at 10,000 while burning ~8.7 gph @2600 RPM Endurance = 5.5 Hrs+ (~650 miles plus reserves) Go slow mode – 130 KTAS at 10,000 while burning 6.2 gph @2200 RPM Useful load = 941 lbs Full Fuel Payload = 623.5 lbs Fuel Capacity = 52 gallons (50 gallons useable) Avionics: GNS-430W with GI-106A KX155 Com #2 - VOR/Localizer Only STEC-30 with Altitude Hold and GPSS PMA8000B Audio Panel wired for music and 4-place intercom Garmin GTX-327 Transponder (Mode C) Garmin 496 mounted with ship power and cross-fill from 430W Electronics International UBG-16 Engine Monitor Electronics International FP-5L Fuel Computer Electronics International Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature Gauge Davtron M803 Clock/Voltage/OAT Gauge Precision Vertical Compass Card (PAI-700) Modifications: LASAR 201 Windshield Modification LASAR Brake Caliper Reversal LASAR Lower Cowl Enclosure LASAR 201 Wingtips Whelen Orion 650 LED navigation and recognition lights Whelen LED Belly Strobe (white and red lense) Whelen Parmetheus Plus Par 46 LED Landing Light (included, not installed yet) Lasar Electronic Ignition System (Champion) Standardized Panel Annual Due Oct 1, 2016 ELT Battery Due Nov, 1 2017 IFR Certification Due Feb 1, 2018 Painted in Feb 2010 by R&B Aircraft in Topeka, KS New Leather Interior February 2016 Extras Include: Custom Bruce’s Cabin Cover Custom Cowl Plugs Pitot Static Cover Full set of Kennon Sunshades T300 LASAR Timing Tool for Magnetos ($700 value) Bogart Tow Bar (Best one I've seen for moving aircraft around) Other Maintenance Items: Oil Pressure Transducer Replaced Jun 2016 Prop governor overhauled Dec 2015 FP-5L Fuel Transducer Replaced Dec 2015 New Alternator and Belt January 2014 New Skytec Starter Installed January 2010 Landing Gear Biscuits Replaced ~2003/04 Mooney SB208A Completed Dec 1989 Engine Exhaust Overhauled 345 hours – Powder Coated in 2013 Regular Oil Changes every 50 hours or 6 months (Phillips 66 XC 20W50)

Bump....another price reduction to $1K plus shipping. Anybody need some newer seats? Cheers, Brian

I had mine done at Higginsville Avionics Lab in Missouri. Not that far away by Mooney. Whatever you do decide, make sure you get multiple quotes. Shops seem to be all over the place right now. http://www.67m20e.com/avionics-upgrades.html Congrats on getting your baby home, now fly the wings off it... Cheers, Brian

A company out of Missouri, but I forgot the name. Had them done at the same time the plane was being painted. My interior is a neutral beige/yellow color so almost anything looks good in it. Cheers, Brian

Seats are still available and I've reduced the price to $1150 plus shipping. Seats are located in Reno, NV and will go out UPS ground. Cheers, Brian

This bad boy was painted and not a wrap. The wrap is a really nice feature and a whole lot cheaper than airbrushing... Hmmm, wonder what I can do next.... Cheers, Brian

I've been using the National Weather Service (http://www.weather.gov/). Found them to be a little more accurate than both weather.com and most of the other "commercial" sites. Cheers, Brian

I'd pay for a fully decked out E versus a ratty J at the same price point. Planes are only worth what someone else is willing to pay.... Cheers, Brian

Another vote for Hartzell - Top Prop installed on my 67E. No issues with support from Hartzell for me or my mechanic, so no idea what the bias is based on from your shop... Cheers, Brian

Which is why he said "I'm NOT going to fly at night." I liked flying in Kansas/Missouri at night, winds were usually less and the big dark spots are usually huge wheat or corn fields.... Lee's Summit is a good stop because they have multiple runways available. Sherman Army Airfield at Fort Leavenworth is also a good place to stop because the airport sits well below the terrain to the West and it blocks the wind a lot of times. I flew out of there for about 3 years and never had issues with X-Wind's. The river flooding is a whole different story however... Cheers, Brian

If he doesn't take the boot, I will. Mine is basically shredded and in dire need of replacement. Cheers, Brian

I've been debating getting the Pilot USA BLULink adaptor for use in these type situations. Anybody have any experience with them? http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pspages/blulink.php?clickkey=7927 Cheers, Brian

There's some brown mixed in with that blue....if you really look hard enough...but still it's a sea of blue.... Cheers, Brian

Seats are located in Reno, NV. Cheers, Brian