TonyPynes

1970 M20F Yes, it would be good to know if a retro fit for the trim wheel was possible.

Hi Chris, Nope, N9414V will be based out of KGSO. KUKF would be a lot cheaper I bet.

Made it back to Greensboro, NC from Paris, Texas yesterday. Good to be in cooler weather. Had a great trip and only one pucker moment due to weather 30 mins after take off where the rain surrounded me and went to MVFR very rapidly. IR training starts next week. that is a good thing. Otherwise, flew at 7500 most of the way then climbed to 9500 for the Smoky mountains and then to 11500 to clear some scattered clouds. She flew great. 6 hours of flying with one planned fuel stop and one unplanned stop to wait out thunderstorms at homebase for 45 minutes. (gave me an excuse to practice landing). I had to descend from 11500 afte crossing the mountains to a pattern altitude of 2300 to land in North Wilkesboro. Good lesson in how to descend and slow her down as I circled until I could reach pattern and 120 to drop gear. It still surprises me when I pull back on the power to slow her down and descend and she acts like she doesnt even need power to keep flying fast and high. This is definitely not my old Arrow rental where when you pull power she starts dropping and you can keep deccelerating at the same time. Oh well, I am figuring it out. Maybe Santa will bring me speed breaks one day. I love this plane. I even love PC which was great for keeping me level in decreasing visibility. I have (at least 3 times) pushed the PC button instead of the push to talk button but I will get over that. Gave my transition instructor a good laugh. Thanks! to everyone here for ideas, thoughts and posts that helped me identify what I wanted and what to look for when I found her.

Finished my transition training and head back to Greensboro tomorrow with N9414V. Would be nice to have a tailwind but doesn't look like it'll happen until I am almost there. It has been great flying my M20F here in Paris, Texas and I have had great time except for 105 degree days. I will be glad to be back in the 80's. I had a great instructor on site who was also a Mooney pilot and A&P. Still working out the power setting details but have my trip settings and flight mapped out on my IPAD-Foreflight. Initial impressions. All my landings went well. One go around due to speed. Must nail those numbers. I find landing without flaps much easier than with. Weird since I always land with flaps in brand P. She is overhauled and new from firewall forward and runs great. The heat definitely impacted the engine and when I experimented with lean while taxiing and cruise she definite runs better. I don't have individual cyl temp gauges or balanced injectors so I will play it safe until I learn more. The electric gear works great and it is the original gearing. You can't miss it when it retracts can you? It is also definitely stiffer taxiing but doesn't bother me. I am still working out getting used to the smaller trim wheel. I liked the larger Arrow one better. Setting up on descent so I don't have to muscle it into nose high on landing needs more practice with the trim wheel. The Brittain B6 autopilot works great for heading, pitch and altitude. I don't feel cramped in the plane at all. And sitting closer to the panel doesn't bother me at all. It seems very comfortable. Of course this is more of a sports car than a pick up truck. You put it on. But once in all is great. Starting was only a problem when we didn't follow the book on a hot start. Otherwise, the procedure on the book worked every time. Squawks: 1.Ammeter is flaky. Was recently sent out and tested and was working but now stays at zero. I can tell the recent alternator works and there is not a charging problem. I will have My mech take a look at it when I get back. 2. Right wing has a small panel/plate underneath and forward mid wing that has a very slight blue streak, almost couldn't see it, so I will also deal with that. I knew the left wing was resealed and that I would have to deal with the right one. So already figured it in my budget. But I think this one will only need a spot sealed. All in all I am stoked and so glad I bought this one. Now to find out what the engine and air mods will buy me in speed. Hope to be in Greensboro by mid afternoon tomorrow.

I leave today to go get N9414V. I am not sure I have been this excited and nervous this side of 20. And at 55 thats a lot of living. Transition training 9am tomorrow morning. Woohoo!

My last summer living in Austin was 2009 I think and I thought that was hot and dry. Looks like you guys are working on new records to see how long you can go without water. So I guess I cant complain with our usual afternoon thunderstorm interrupting flying here in Greensboro.

Glad to see so many Mooney owners in the WV - Carolinas area. We may have to start out own Mid Atlantic forum.

lol, agree with everything you said Hank. I just didnt want to fly home in clouds and rain since I am just now taking IR training. I am extremely excited to finally be picking up the plane. Worst case I waste time flying around before heading home. Not a bad thing.

that's it then. I noticed I have the Synthetic Vision Edition version 6.0 too bad. I liked WingX better but not with the crashing.

Anyone have issues with WingX where it closes up while you are working with it? Probably something unrelated to the application. Just wondered if it happens to anyone else. Havent had it happen with other apps like Foreflight.

Nope it is in a Hangar in Texas where they dont allow rain or storms or such. I guess I could hang out and visit familiy in Austin. That is in the morning or evening. It is a touch warm in those parts. (I just moved from Texas a year ago to Greensboro.) They said they dont have much snow, it snowed record amounts my first few months here. they said it doesnt have much tornadoes, we had one a few blocks away that destroyed homes. They said they dont get earthquakes, we had one yesterday. They never said we dont get Hurricanes so maybe it wont impact the Piedmont region much.

I am watching and will just take a day or two more off if needed. So far Monday is clear but we shall see. Worst case I hangar her in Texas and fly back another day.

1. First plane purchase - 65k 2. Insurance - 1700 3. Hangar fees - 260 month 4. Transition instructor - 300-350 5. Airline tickets booked to fly there - 300 6. Rental car and hotel booked 300-400 7. Hurricane Irene hits the Carolinas the same weekend I was supposed to fly her home - priceless

LOL exactly

My list of what to bring when I pick up my Mooney next week For the pilot Paper towels Moist towelettes Cold water in an insulated container Some road trip snack food, a cooler with some cold drinks in it, etc. Towel Hat/ballcap to block the sun Usual stuff for a trip Toothbrush, shaver and clothing appropriate for area visiting and time you will be gone Credit card, cash, check book Sunscreen Sunglasses Camera Keeping it legal Drivers license Pilots License Medical Insurance Binder or Certificate Temporary registration In the cockpit Charts, AFD, POH, FAR/AIM, Handheld GPS/IPAD if you use one. Headset Push To Talk switch if not on plane Hand held radio Folding cup holders if applicable A flashlight or two. A first aid kit. For the plane Fuel cup A microfiber towel. Some Plexus window cleaner. A quart or two of oil and a funnel. Battery charger Small toolbox (the basics of what you'd need to remove any of the access panels (e.g. screw drivers), replace a spark plug, change the oil or filter, lightbulbs or make other minor fixes that you are allowed to do as a private pilot. Small rechargable screwdriver with an assortment of heads. Oil bottle screw on spouts Spark plug, spark plug socket and wrenches for spark plug wires Gas tank dip stick Pair of pliers or adjustable wrench Of course there is also the planning to which I am spending a great deal of time on to learn systems, V numbers, and my route back.

Quote: rbridges maybe I missed it, but what kind of mooney did you get? and congrats.

This is some good stuff. I will make a list this weekend and post it for others future use.

Quote: Mazerbase A flashlight or two. A microfiber towel. Some Plexus window cleaner. A quart or two of oil and a funnel. A first aid kit. Definitely a camera. I took all kinds of pictures as I flew home and reminice often.

To continue Chuck's thread a year later. Chuck, what did you wish you had brought when you picked your plane up? Any additional suggestions? I have an IPAD with Foreflight and XWing and many other apps, E6B, etc Still will bring some charts, AIM, usual clothes (Texas again - so it is hot) Oil, Plexus, cleaning cloths etc will get there since I am traveling airlines. I take delivery next Friday and will spend the weekend with a local instructor before heading back to North Carolina on the 29th.

Quote: edgargravel Too funny and yet a bit true... .... There's no substitute for the very tactile feedback one gets from using their right arm as an actuator...

that is scary

I actually heard from the Prepurchase mechanic he thought it was plenty loud....even though insulation and seals were replaced.

Sellers Bose, not mine.

40:1 gears will go on my list of things to do.

Quote: Hank Woo-hooo!! We want pictures . . .