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Quote: dcrogers11 Just ran across this Mooney on Ebay- http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ULTIMATE-MOONEY-HAS-IT-ALL-AND-FREE-DELIVERY-/271000141830?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item3f18de0006#ht_1678wt_1152 Looks like a ton of goodies for the price and I wish I had the cash if it were everthing it said it was. Don

Just called the FBO on the field and spoke to a different person. 25.00 landing fee, if you stay less than 30 minutes no charge! Cant beat that deal. avgas 7.19 gallon. Fee waived with 7.00 gallons.

Thanks everyone for the info. Walking is out of the question, as even though its on the other side of the field, There is no direct route. Neither of us mind a walk but this is not a safe nor semi short walk. I kind of figured this would not be real possible. The airport in question is SYR. FBO ramp fee is 40.00 as I recall, waived if I purchase 20 gallons I think it was at > 7.00/gal.

I need to pick someone up at a reasonable sized class C airport. Was planning to fly in. There are no services short of a taxi to get someone from the commercial side of things to the GA side of the airport. Does anyone know if its possible to fly in, sit out somewhere out of the way near the arrival gate and get my passenger? Or taxi over once they land and pick up? Seems like this would be an impossible scenario but wondered if anyone has done this. Thanks.

2 questions today. How much, if any, corrosion is normal or acceptable. I called a broker the other day and asked if the Mooney he listed had any corrosion he was aware of. He stammered just a bit and said all planes of this vintage have some corrosion and this one was ok. (This was a 60s vintage). Made me a bit nervous. The other question is I have seen a few planes listed that say the log book is missing prior to whenever. How does this affect the value of the aircraft. I assume damage could be done and have no record either since logs are missing? Thanks. Dan

http://alameda.patch.com/articles/single-engine-plane-crashes-near-oakland-airport Sad sad sad. I happened to be driving by this Sunday and saw the plane in the water and all the police around.

Interesting thread. I just returned from China and actually took some time to speak to one of the pilots on a domestic flight. GA is almost non existent, currently. All flights in China need to be approved by the government, no matter the weather, the flight level. This is supposed to change at some point in the future. When it does, Mooney or any other aircraft company would be nuts not to be there marketing their product. Dan

Quote: screamingtrees Hey too all, great board..Here's the situation in a nutshell...I'm a new pilot (under 100 hrs), done most of my flying in diamond and piper aircraft. I'm going to make an aircraft purchase this year, hopefullt sooner than later..I'd like it to be a Mooney ! Here's the kicker, I'm all of 5' tall soakin wet ! haha.. From research, I'm aware that there are rudder pedal extensions available, but not sure if these will/will not be enough. My home airport is Didsbury, Alberta (cea3), but do most of my flying out of high river. (cen4). I'd like to have a seat in a C-E model as these are the models im most interested in.. Hopefully someone out there can offer some help ! Thanks, Marty

I'm curious what the value? 60K area? Gary

An interesting story. I needed a local chart and contacted a flight school that happened to be down the ramp from an FBO that charges 40.00 ramp fee for using the public airport. They said ask for them when I land and get directed to them. They are well aware of this 40.00 fee practice up the ramp but apparently do not collect anything for using their facilities. Dan

Quote: LT4BIRD You do a run out of the flange with a dial indicater.

Would you climb in that bird with a field fix as 533A, 475C and AD 2004 -10-14 and fly across the rocks on a 4 hour leg? Gary

Ken Thats correct,533A and 475C and AD 2004-10-14 but this is my question to you. How do you know if the shaft was or was not bent unless you tear it down? Gary

Quote: pmccand Thanks Phil So Under 5K. Was it an approved FAA Mooney shop or a by a AME (canada we call them Aircraft Maintenance engineer)? Define the ported cylinders for me? Gary

Hi group Whats the general cost for tear down after prop strike assuming no damage? 10K? Gary

Quote: acronut Hey Gary sorry to tell you but I'm the new owner of N328CM. Me and my wife flew it home the day before Christmas. Sounds like you have Jerry pegged. He won't offer up too much info but he won't lie to you either. I believe he still has the other one but I didn't even look at it so I can't help you there much. Kendal

Thanks all for the input. Gary

Quote: ehscott I understand they have the legal right to call the loan. What I object to is the reason they are calling the loan and the fact that I have finally gotten to the point on the amortization schedule where I really start whittling away on the principal. So they have gotten all the intrerest payments in the first portion of the loan and now I have to start over with a new lender. This is shady business at its best.

Well thanks to all. I had placed a 1000 month for ownership so it doesn't sound far off from all the info above. Thank you passionate mooney owner's Gary

I don't see the E model in that ebay listing You can email details to me if you like? snider.gary1961@yahoo.com

Hi Group It has been interesting reading all the posts. Good information. A year ago i triggered my interest in aviation and after 20 years with my license sitting idle i have renewed my passion. Now I search for a plane and the budget will only allow for a pre J model purchase or so i think. Maybe some of you experienced owners could let me know what real cost is annually on an average based on a well maintained Mooney. I am looking c's, e's and F models. F being preference because of it's longer cabin and more leg room but realistically I don't see that as a huge issue because I don't expect to be sticking 4 adults in there too often. Your thoughts?

U sell or decide to not sell?

And that AD specifically doesn't require a tear down so now Im confused.

Quote: DaV8or Ooooh! I don't need the POH, but could I get a copy of the maintenance manuals too?

is this f still available? gary