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Hi. I'm trying to find an efficient aircraft. I've read and heard that posting here and asking for help is a wise thing to do ... so, I'm posting here and asking for help. My thanks in advance to anyone who is willing to give me some advice. I'm seeking a plane generally for flights from the Central Valley of CA to LA and SF. This generally means: one person in the aircraft. Rarely two. Three in the airplane is an unlikely possibility. Usually approx. 200 miles each leg; sometimes up to 400 miles (LA to SF or the reverse) occasional flight over Tejon Pass, in either direction Likely access to UL94 on most of the trips, so I'd somewhat prefer a plane which can use that fuel paved airstrips at each end of my trips Max budget is ... well, a lot more than I'm likely to actually spend. I'm not so constrained by absolute number of dollars at this level, but I do want to get a good, or at least a reasonable, deal. I'm currently looking at: https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/28893613/1966-mooney-m20c-mark-21 and https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/28910845/1965-mooney-m20c-mark-21?dlr=1&pcid=17527&crmid=614667&if=1 Pros and cons are laid out in the ads. Both seem nice (though the one sold by All American Aircraft seems a bit nicer). Frankly, based on the NAAA valuation tool on trade-a-plane, and lurking on this site and others, they seem way overpriced. So, I'd like to ask for your help. Can anyone convince me that these planes are not overpriced? If they are overpriced, what are good prices for these aircraft? Does anyone see any ads for other planes which would appear to fit my mission? Thanks again, and looking forward to getting some good advice!

Good afternoon, I am currently looking for an M20J and would like some suggestions in relation to more Mooney specific (J model specific items), things to watch out for, etc... I do not have much experience with the Mooneys and therefore some extra coaching would be appreciated before purchasing one. I have debated V Tails, Comanches, etc but the Mooney and the M20Js efficiency is hard to beat. There is an airplane in NJ which has been in Air Mods hands that I am looking into but it has had some damage 10+ years ago which required replacing the wing. (installed a K model wing by Air Mods) In addition are there any CFI's in the New Smyrna Beach/Orlando area that someone would recommend to do some Mooney transition training as I do not have more than a handful of Mooney hours. Any help is greatly appreciated, Charles Port Orange, FL 32128

New to the community and looking for some advice... I recently looked at a 1976 M20F with less than 500 SMOH and 4600 TT and asking $59K. It has out dated avionics and does not have a GPS. Would this be an advisable purchase considering the ADS-B 2020 mandate and GPS install in the near future to bring it up to the 21st Century? The airframe and power plant are solid but I expect quite a bit of more money required to be invested since it will require wiring for GPS and ADS-B Antenna. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. P.S. I do not have any Mooney experience so this would be stepping up from what I am accustomed to (C-172).

New Mooney owner now renting an unheated T - Hangar in CT. I have a Reiff preheat system installed. What's a good way to keep the cabin pre heated? I bought a small ceramic heater that's the size of a small box. Put it in the baggage compartment and leave it plugged in a few hours before a flight ? Also I do not have a good method of pulling/ pushing my M20J in and out of the hangar? Ideas? Power tow bar? Thanks! Mark