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I used to fly a FG Cardinal. It was a wonderful aircraft but slow as a Yugo. The RG Cardinals are pretty sleek and will match the vintage Mooneys’ speed. I found this nice example on Controller. Asking and selling prices often vary however I feel like the C brand commands a higher price than our Mooneys for similar performance. Looking at this fine specimen gets me excited but then I think about the Mooney I could have for the same outlay and for me Mooney wins. Why is it that Mooney’s are such a fantastic value? and since they are, and there are fewer of them, why doesn’t that drive the values up? https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/184024203/1973-cessna-177rg

I am writing questions for this week's pub trivia and thought you guys might like these: Tell me the mascot of each of these sports teams. Each is a model of airplane Standford Southern Mississippi and/or Marquette Florida State San Diego State Golden State (NBA) Valparaiso Ohio University Southern Methodist University Indiana (NBA) Xavier

Good afternoon everyone, I am currently finishing up my PPL. I have a wife and a four year old. My local FBO only rents Cessna 172's @ 160hr. Wet. I expect my mission to usually include the three of us for ~ 250nm trips, but want to at least carry 3 adults and full fuel (pushing it in the 172). Above all else I want to be safe. I plan to use whatever plane I purchase to immediately start instrument training. I had originally planned on purchasing a 182, but after riding in one the other day I was more impressed with the g1000 it had than the plane itself. Im not afraid to admit this is a scary descision for me. My wife wants me to go ahead and buy something so I'll shut up about it, but it's a friggin airplane. Seems like a poor or rushed descision could lead to deadly or at least costly mistakes. Which is why I'm here. I'm confused, frustrated, and need people with experience to say you can do this, these feelings are normal, or you aren't ready. You need to back up and punt. Here is what I know (or think I know) 182: 145ktas, ~1200 lb useful, ~15 gph cruise, maintenance isn't terrible. Insurance is 1700 per yr. Mooney M20j (seems like the model for me): 150ktas, ~1000 lb useful, 10 gph cruise, maintenance doesn't seem to be terrible either insurance is 3200 per year. I had also considered 231, but keep reading conflicting articles about maintenance. Are they much more expensive to maintain? Is it worth the performance increase? One article said if you stay below 12k then buy a 201. Above buy a 252. I honestly have never been above 12k in a ga airplane, and have also read the time it takes to fill the oxygen bottles eats up the time saved on the trip. I'm looking at spending around 80k will consider going higher for good avionics. I do realize posting this on a Mooney forum will likely influence the advice but please try and be objective. I need a safe cost effective airplane that I can trust. Please help me - Travis Also, I've never actually ridden in a Mooney so if anyone is based near KDTN I'll buy the fuel!

Hello Mooney Pilots, I am starting to get serious about purchasing an Acclaim. I live in Los Angeles and would like to meet someone in the area who could show me their plane, answer some questions, and let me buy them lunch. I owned a Bonanza for 10 years, and I am into year 5 of a Cessna 340. I learned about and purchased both airplanes by joining forums like this, asking questions, and meeting owners. I moved up to the 340 because I needed the room, but my mission profile has changed and there is no need to take all that metal with me on every flight now. I have become addicted to the speed, and the only way I could give up the twin is if I could fly faster (with a lot less fuel). I have also become quite fond of pressurization and flying up high, so wanted to get your impressions of using oxygen for hours at a time. After years of owning antique aircraft, I also love the idea of owing a plane built in current century that does not have brittle plastic and wiring. Any other thoughts on Mooney ownership would be welcome. Thank you for your time! Ron Mohrhoff KSMO

My buddy James in his Cardinal RG as seen from my "F". Beautiful day over Crystal Bay, FL. air_to_air.avi YouTube link:

my son 32 yr. old sheriff's deputy/paramedic son has expressed an interest in learning to fly. I will soon have access to a 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal for free. What is your opinion as to its suitability as a trainer as opposed to a 172. It does have the stabilator slots mod.

1973 Cessna T210L With RAM TISO-520-R Conversion Go to www.blueskiesaviation.aero for more information or call 512-392-7035 or email at EMAPAsales@gmail.com N59076 Serial Number: 21060072 and Hartzell 3 Bladed Q-Tip Propeller $100,000 obo Buyer gets $500 off the next annual of this aircraft if you bring to us after you buy it. AFTT: 4705 ETT: 2999 TSOH: 1258.65 TSTOH: 726-65 PTT: 1143.65 Turbo TSOH: 726.55 This is a "Known Ice" aircraft and has a "Q-Tip" Prop. Heavy Crankcase, De-Ice Boots and a Windshield Hot Plate. Avionics: Garmin 430W, JPI 700 with Fuel Flow and a Hoskins Fuel Totalizer 101, S Tec 60 Auto Pilot Paint is in good condition, no hail damage. Soft leather seats in good condition. Seats 6.