smitty9006

I have met the owner, shadowking42, and he was very nice to me. I’ve also seen the plane- it’s beautiful. As a matter of fact I had a deposit on it a few years back but had to cancel due to illness. I got diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and haven’t flown since. Anyway, I’d love to own that Mooney. Shadowking42, I now have basic med so if you want to sell it to me, you have my number. I love that plane...

I looked at this Mooney and I'm on the fence. My biggest concern is that the overhaul was done in '98 and it has only 200 hrs since then. It has original paint in good condition, no corrosion, original interior in decent condition, no leaks yet but tanks have not been resealed, flap gap seals, gear donuts are not new but seem ok, complete logs with all AD's documented and up to date, new scimitar prop and very low time airframe. It looks like it has always been hangared. What do you think? http://www.trade-a-plane.com/listing?id=1091402

Mike Baraz graciously picked up my puppy in Michigan and flew her to Schaumburg, IL. I'm just an aspiring Mooney owner and never flown in one so my dog's got one up on me. Btw, Mike said she was fine.

I'm in the St. Pete - Clearwater area and I would love a ride. Although I have never flown in a Mooney I'm looking at an E and will probably send a deposit tomorrow. Thanks in advance, Dan

I'll give all of the suggested shops a call today. Thanks, Dan.

Can anyone recommend a shop in the Pittsburgh area that will do a good job on a ppi at a reasonable price? Thanks, Dan

I have no problem with your proposal Jimmy. I think that it shows confidence in your planes if you were to give notice to such an educated group of money owners. I hope others agree. Good luck.

I'm in too. Great site with helpful information and lots of folks I'd like to meet. Thanks Craig.

I think it is the typical lease negotion stuff. Jack on the other hand knows exactly what is happening. He is an active member of the AOPA Airport Support Network. The Faa honored Jack by naming an ILS VOR approach to final fix for RWY 18 JACKT INT. http://imageserver.fltplan.com/merge/merge1205/Single/00613V18.PDF I hope the City of St. Pete makes the right decisions and things work out for the FBO and Bay Air.

I recommend Jack Tunstill at Bay Air. He was referred to me by another MooneySpace member and I believe he is one of the best. Also, Albert Whitted is a great airport to train from. Whatever you decide, good luck with your training. Dan

Has there been any threads about Mooney owners web sites? I came across this one and really like what I have seen so far. It's extensive, I've only got through a small part of it. This guy has a beautiful 252 and he must be a pro web designer. Check out the paint and panel. The wood on the panel looks nice but I think carbon fiber would look good too. Anyway, the plane and the web site are very nicely done. http://www.n252q.com/search/label/Why%20a%20Mooney%3F -Dan

Scott, when you are done that is going to be one exceptional E. I even like the original paint scheme and your panel is nicely done too. Watching projects through pictures, reading questions/answers/suggestions about the work and then seeing the results are my favorite things about Mooneyspace. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us. Looking forward to more... Merry Christmas to everyone.

The reserve has been met so this plane is selling. If the bidding doesn't go much higher, it seems like a great deal. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mooney-airplane-/120826637537?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item1c21d42ce1#ht_500wt_1182

Well bought. I had my eye on that one too. Congrats.