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Last year Clarence @M20Doc changed out my old '65 E model seats for a set from a K model (I think) that allow the back seats to be folded down. The seats were provided by Alan Fox @Alan Fox (Grim Reaper) and the remainder of the missing hardware needed for installation was provided by a retired Paul Loewen. The ones I had are now in Clarence's shop and he has suggested I offer them for sale here on Mooneyspace, so he can clean up that area of the shop. Clarence is sending me pics so you can see what they look like. The fabric is not good and the foam is just OK. The frames are in very good shape and the cams to recline the seats are the ones that came from the new set . I transferred Dave Staffeldt's @Sabremech new model cams to the new seats. Only condition is that the cost of shipping is paid by whomever buys them. I know some are going to give me a hard time over this, but I am not fussed by the money, other than the cost of shipping. Clarence is going to have to box them up and prep them for transport. More pics to follow. This one pic now is of the interior when I bought the plane in 2005. Colour is a sort of purple with a red piping trim. Back seat has rips in the fabric. Lap belts from the K model seats are included. Expressions of interest are welcome. More pics as promised.

Our Mooney M20E doesn't have headrests. I have to admit that, on longer flights, my wife and I find it pretty exhausting to just sit still for hours, without being able to rest our heads against something. We are both pilots, it would also be great if the non-flying person could move the seat back and rest comfortably. We thought about adding headrests. From what I read, however, the original headsets aren't really effective. So, how do you make yourself and your passenger comfortable on long flights?

I am still very much a new owner of a 64 M20E. I'd like to upgrade my front seats and would like to know if the seats from an M20J 201 will fit my rails? I hope this doesn't qualify as a dumb question

Good morning everyone I would like to show everyone my new paint job and interior that was done by Aerosmith Aviation in Longview, Texas. I also had my annual done instead of a pre-buy by Don Maxwell aviation. First let me start by saying a few words about Don Maxwell and his wonderful wife, Jan. I can't thank them enough for their knowledge and kindness. He is thorough and does not miss a thing. I have always been an advocate for going to people that know their stuff rather thank paying someone who has to learn at my expense. They know Mooney's and what to look for. Not to mention it's my life and my family's that I trust in him. I went to their seminar in May and learned a ton of great information. So, if your wondering if you should go to the class, don't hesitate. They treated me like family and I will continue to go to Don and Jan while I own the airplane. As for Aerosmith Aviation, all i can say is they are incredible!! Dustin Morris is the guy. He has become a true friend throughout this project. For a company to take on a small project like mine was a honor. Especially seeing the type of aircraft they usually paint. They didn't miss a thing when it came to details. Eric, their main upholstery manager is the most creative and detailed oriented soul I have ever met. We sat and dreamed up all kinds of stuff. John, their paint manager took what I gave him and did even more than I can say. As for one of the owners, Wayne, I think the most impressive was when he said to me, "I appreciate us earning your business". By the way, it was Wayne that came up with my prop paint design. So, for all of you out there that may be thinking of doing business with either Don Maxwell or Aerosmith Aviation, I would say do it without hesitation. I hope you all enjoy the photos of my new 231 and I hope to see everyone n Kerrville in October. Chris Schrobilgen

Looking for seats for a 1990 M20J Gilles

I bought an Bravo as an insurance write off (landing in a marsh in salt water) and have take out most of the items I want, but have a load left over. None of this stuff has an EASA Form 1 or 8130, but these can probably be got for the price of an inspection. They are from 1997/1998 and have about 900 hours of service. They're all located at my base of Habsheim (LFGB) and I need to tidy the place up! I'm sure this can be shipped to anywhere, but you might want to consider the cost of doing so and if that makes it worth it Pretty much complete interior trim - panels, baggage bay, roof etc, including lights and oxygen fittings. RH forward carpet disposed of Fully articulating seats, and matching rear seats. Only 3 headrests though. One small burn mark on one of the rear seat squabs, elastic gone in the seat pockets, but otherwise excellent condition. Front seats have the mechanical (as opposed to the pneumatic) lumbar adjustments. Light brown velour Pair of leather trimmed yokes - minimal switches, fittings for map lights but no lights or retainers Miscellaneous control rods Fuel gauge senders and pickups Gauge clusters with gauges, one or two inop Annunciator panel KEA130/KI256/ASI/VSI/MP/Tach Circuit breaker panel with filters & relays Aux power socket with relays 115CuFt oxygen cylinder & regulator/valve (cylinder out of date) 3 charlie weights & bolts A few components that are subject to deeper inspection, as they got wet in the salt water: Main wheel assemblies with brakes Nose wheel assembly with trunnion Eaton retraction unit Electric fuel pump and gascolator/fuel tap All avionics/aerials are with Avionik Straubing who can certify as required Make offer for any (or even better the whole lot!), via pm