Hi All,
I am very encouraged to see how active Mooneyspace is! This is my first post on the forum and hopefully it will be one of many to come.
I am 27 years old at 225 hours and in the market for my first airplane purchase. Based on my research when it comes to economy and speed for 2 people and a small dog in a certified airplane there doesn’t seem to be a better option than a Pre-J Mooney. That all being said I’m a larger guy (6’1” 240lbs w/ wide shoulders) and am a little nervous about Cabin space for some longer X Countries.
So here is the offer...Calling any Pre-J Mooney owners in the PDX area or even better KVUO (Pearson Airfield) that are open to taking me up for a short flight to see what performance is really like and what experience of Mooney Flying is really about. I’ll compensate you if are properly certified for commercial flight operations or pay my prorated share for the flight time and lunch/dinner (In to be in accordance with FAR 61.113)
Any takers? Or does anyone have contacts that aren’t active in the forum in the PDX area with a Vintage Mooney that I could connect with?