rblauson

Just wanted to follow up for all the Mooney owners that offered excellent advice in this " learning " phase for me regarding that stressful annual. In retrospect I could have definitely handled things better/smarter so I'll know next time what not to do. I am glad I was able to work things out with the shop owner. It still turned out to be an $11,500.00 annual but it could have been worse. The repairs conducted have held up so far. Thanks again all for the input. Mark

Thanks for all the input ! greatly appreciated as usual mark

That wheel contraption looks good! Can you also explain how that works and where you got the wheels? Is the robotow heavy and a pain to connect to the airplane without the wheels? again thanks for your info mark

Hi Jose if you don't mind me asking what you paid for yours? And have you had any issues with the battery?. How does it work in cold weather or wet weather when your nose wheel tire might be wet? And how does the unit actually connect to your plane? My tube port where my handheld tow bar fits into seems a little worn. Do you think that would effect a robotow from connecting to my J model properly? thanks much for the info / help. Mark

And does anyone have any experience with the electric robotow?

Any ideas where I might find either one used?

Anyone know how the sidewinder compares to the robotow? Both are portable, electric and priced similarly ? Merry Christmas all, mark

Suggestions on the best electric powered tow bars that work well for a M201J? Differences between them and cost? Thanks and happy holidays, Mark

Agreed. Anyone suggest a good electric powered tow bar for my 201? Many thanks, Mark

Good news - he supplied an email this morning that said I was paid in full. I assume an email is sufficient ?

Clarence, No problem and thanks for the clarification. I do agree that a deal is a deal and if you make it, you should stick to it. My only problem with the shop now is the owner is ignoring my request for a receipt stating that I paid him in full. Without that, he can reneg and change his mind at any time and simply claim I didn't pay him in full for whatever amount he wants. In other words no where did he put in writing about our agreement. What if he decides 6 months from now to put a lien on my plane? This is a conundrum part 2 lol. Mark

I'm almost more amazed at the vitriol this subject has created. If what happened to me happened to any of you I am certain all of you would be angry in your own way. The only difference between any of you gentlemen might be the method you chose to proceed. In the end I felt I did the right thing by compromising and avoiding an unnecessary battle. Lessons for me learned. Next time I'll choose much more carefully. Again, I thank all of you for the input and advice!

So Clarence you need to read your facts before you make assumptions like that

Where are you guys getting that I revered the Amex payment - I DID NOT- I REPEAT I DID NOT DO THAT. an agreement is an agreement

Clarence, I do not doubt that a bit. There are unscrupulous people everywhere. For the record I never once said I would back out of my Amex payment to him. Another mooneyspace member only recommended I do that if I had no other choice. The owner and I agreed to a settlement and I paid him in full for the amount we agreed on. I did my part for the shop owner. The only thing he did not supply back to me ( I just sent him an email requesting it ) is a receipt that now accurately reflects what I paid him and that I am paid in full. Hopefully he will supply it. If he does not I will obviously be worried accordingly- Cheers and Merry X Mas Mark