MALIBU711

Thanks for all the tips. I'm sure I will be loaded with questions as I get more time in it. I have been sufring around here for some time and absorbed a lot, but applying it in real life I know will take a lot of time and practice. The approach speeds I know will be the most difficult. It will be here Thursday, and I can't wait. I probably won't sleep at all for the next couple days I'm so stoked about it. I will definately throw out some pics Thursday evening. The one on my AV is one of it in the hangar now after annual where it sits.

Thanks for the tip, I will use it. I will post pics as soon as its here this weekend. I'm not going to be able to sleep all week I'm so excited. I know it is a beast especially with me not having many hours, but I will take it nice it slow and train for as long as needed until I'm 100% comfortable with it. Just looking at the numbers makes me drool! We cruise at 90 or so in this 172 so I have no clue what kind of ride I am in for.

So I have finally made the plunge. I have been lurking on here for a couple years after being bitten by the bug, and finally found what I was looking for- an 81 Missile. It will be delivered this weekend. I still have a lot of time to go though, only have about 20 hours and still working on my private cert so far. And all hours have been in a 172 so far, so I have much to learn and appreciate the knowledge here. I have read a lot about the transition, and am looking forward to the challenge. I am stoked at being a part of the community, and after speaking with several local enthusiasts, I made a great choice withe a mooney, even with low hours. So anyway, just wanted to introduce myself instead of being a closet junkie, and hopefully will have some experiences of my own to add soon.