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It's getting real- I've got a few candidate planes, and ruled out a few as well... I have used VREF through AOPA for confirming the valuation of the planes. Are there any other tools that you would recommend? Thanks, Rob
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Great info- Thank you Rob
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I I've seen a few Mooney's advertised with long range tanks. Are these still treated as two tanks- left and right? Any different fuel management concerns? I was taught to leave tanks mostly full when idle to reduce condensation - any different thoughts? Thanks, Rob
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I've read a lot about peoples efforts to reseal tanks. I'm curious- does anyone ever just try to patch an area, or is that a losing battle? Thanks, Rob
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A Cautionary Tale to Prospective New Owners
rturbett replied to good2eat's topic in General Mooney Talk
Thank you- your timing is perfect. I’m in the market for my first Mooney Rob -
Great article- thank you for sharing!
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Great to know- Thank you! This keeps me from putting a red flag where it is not warranted( without further questions on history) Rob
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Is it fair to assume that when you see 100 hour inspections in the logbooks, the plane has been used as a rental? Anything else that may result in 100hr inspections showing up in the logs? Thanks, Rob
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Awesome! Thank you. Avemco needs me to spend 15 hours with a CFI with Mooney specific experience. I'm looking forward to it- Rob
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I'm looking for a Mooney rated CFI in the Rochester NY region. Any leads or connections would be appreciated! Rob Turbett 585-750-0079
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Thank you!
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What other differences are there between an F that is full of the speed mods- ie one pc belly, seals, windshield, and a factory production J? Thanks, Rob
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Jimmy was very clear- he is employed by the seller, as I would expect most brokers to be. My original post should have read " Brokers people are comfortable working with" and the people mentioned have so far lived up to that. Rob
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I was able to reach jimmy, a call back shortly after my initial call.
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Lets try- making a call right now! Rob
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Looking for recommendations on favorite brokers to work with on the purchase of a Mooney. Besides doing the searching for the potential candidates, (which I have been doing, with more than a fair number of candidates) what other expectations do you have when you enlist a brokers service? Thanks, Rob
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Are there any specific challenges to bringing a Canadian registered mooney to the US? Just curious about opening up the possibilities Rob
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My decision had nothing to do with the condition of the aircraft- it appears to be very well maintained. It was more due to the expected value of it. I don't know if a high time aircraft has more maintenence issues if it has been well maintained. I would naturally think so, but cant say for sure. If it was a plane that I would expect to keep forever, than I wouldn't be concerned. I can easily see wanting an F in the future, so for now this aircraft isn't the one for me. I am guessing it will make someone very happy.
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Holding off on this one for now. An A&P that I respect advised me that the value of any light aircraft with that many hours on it is questionable. As he put it, you can always put an engine, prop or radio in a plane, but you can't take hours off an airframe. At least I am going to spend some time thinking about it-
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Anyone have experience with this MSC on long island? Considering them for a prebuy inspection. Thanks, Rob
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Haven't decided yet. Will make a decision when the maintenance history makes it to me. Thanks for the feed back. Rob
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Thanks, That was valuable. I am sure I will have more questions when I have access to the annuals and AD history. Rob
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9600+ hours 1976 C Was told it spent most of its life as an embery riddle ifr trainer. I dont have a problem with an aircraft that has been inspected every 100 hours. Hasn't flown too much the past 6 or seven years. Any special concerns for an aircraft that has cycled that much? After looking at older C's for thier manual gear, my first concern would be to track what gear work has been done. Downside is that there is no autopilot/ wing leveler. I thought I had settled on an F, but willing to have the occaisional passengers suffer for the money saved!
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Thanks, looking at a high time - and I mean high time...C that has a low time engine and the radios I want. Waiting for the copies of the last two annuals along with the AD compliance history.
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Any recommendations for a mooney pre buy inspection in the northeast? somewhere near long island wold work best. Thanks, Rob Turbett