TonyPynes

Exactly!

Example, I see 2500 airframe hour planes with 1500 hours. It is apparent it has been sitting and I would rather see that someone has gone through the engine recently. Recently would depend on how often it was flown in the last year.

My priorities are as follows: Pricing must value out at or below vref. Engine, low to mid hours Airframe, Not crazy about too high or too low unless an overhaul was recent Avionics, GPS 430 or better Interior, flexible but clean Exterior I say flexible but really a 7 or better

I don't doubt it at all. I have looked at planes in Texas (4 cities/towns), Alabama, Georgia(two cities), South Carolina(two cities), yes-one in North Carolina, Virginia, and after this weekend, Ohio(2) and Michigan(1) with Tennessee thrown in if i can arrange it. I have read logs from beginning to end on way too many planes and magnified details of pictures from over 30-40 planes from Cs to Ks. I have learned a great deal though from how to look at trusses, test tail sections, look for corrosion- inside and out, what seeping tanks look like on the bottom and on top, and what to look at in pictures to see what it will really look like in the flesh - or aluminum. I have seen some real dogs with no redeeming qualities, bad paint jobs and hail damage, ugly ducklings with great engines, great planes with no logs, beautiful planes with such a mixed up panel you just want to rip it all out and start over, I have seen great avionics and a run out engine, and every combination in between. and finally I have seen the best example of an F about the time I realized I needed to get as much speed as I can afford. So now I am looking at Js. Which means I will start looking at the lower end of the price spectrum to see if there are any in that price range worth taking a chance on. If I find the answer is no I will return to the Fs or Gs or hey if I can convince my wife an E. Hopefully I can find another great example then. I have also found a lot of people I enjoyed meeting, a lot that wanted to share and help me learn what to look for even as they knew I was no longer interested in their plane. I met a lot of Mooney owners online who regularly give me their thoughts and insight. I have enjoyed the community and just want to find MY plane. Where is MY plane?

You guys are killing me.

And there is no F, G or J anywhere near me for sale. whats up with that.

This looking for aircraft is hard work.

DrBill, Have you had any luck with your plane search? I am looking for M20 c-f myself. Saw the M20E you referred to in the other email. It seems to me that most of the planes I am looking for are requiring an investment in airlines to get there. Oh well. Alabama yesterday and Texas this coming weekend. Where is a good NC plane when you need one?

Focusing on F and G Mooneys