jshill

All, I posted the original question My interest as to others experience with Savvy Mx was purely selfish. I'm looking to get back into ownership that I exited 5 years ago - in no small part because of on-going maintenance issues with my '81 J model. But now I'm looking at aircraft that cost substantially more to purchase and maintain (Bravo?) My time is limited. I'm not a mechanic and I'm not fond of the 'tinkering' side of ownership . I assume that I'm the type of owner that Mike Busch has in mind - and I welcome expert advice/assistance.The cost seems trivial. There's a good review in Aviation Consumer that I've linked below. http://www.aviationconsumer.com/issues/39_1/maintenancematters/5861-1.html (Oh yeah - the saying when I was on my surgical rotation was "seldom wrong - never in doubt") Cheers Jeff Hill KFCM

All General question. Mike Busch runs a "professional maintenance manager" program. (http://www.savvymx.com/) He lists some experience w/ Mooney, but am curious as to whether anyone has any first hand experience. I've always assumed that the service at MSC's is solid, but some comments on these boards suggest the contrary. Second opinions on major repairs often helpful. (Historically, I went with whatever my mechanic said.) Thoughts? Jeff Hill KFCM

Re: carusoam's post: Anderl Meier: You're very good. I have really enjoyed climbing with you. Dr. Jonathan Hemlock: We'll make it. Anderl Meier: I don't think so. But we shall continue with style. The Eiger Sanction - Great Eastwood film! I'd have to agree w you about the Ovation appearance - they are beautiful

I remember being weathered-im in Wyoming due to TS on one summer trip, and a Bravo owner was also there. He kept talking about how much he missed his 252. Not against a Bravo per-se, but sees like significant increase operating expense vs. encore. According to my wife, I'm wrong all the time, so again any advice welcome. Thanks for all the feedback. (3.5 hrs from Alamosa to MPLS makes my eyes water. Last time I wasa there the United flight to DIA scrubbed and I had to drive to Denver, then fly home. Took 2 days)

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