BillC Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 According to AVweb news, Mooney has sold to a Chinese company. I guess the good news is production of new aircraft and parts will be beginning. Bad news is another company sold abroad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 MooneySpace is already all over the topic, Bill. http://mooneyspace.com/topic/10271-mooney-sold-to-the-chinese/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted October 9, 2013 Report Share Posted October 9, 2013 Here we go again. Do you guys think the Chineese version will run better LOP or ROP, and which is better? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS1980 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Here we go again. Do you guys think the Chineese version will run better LOP or ROP, and which is better? Don't know. The POH will be in Chinese. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Reminds me of a time when I was flying a C150 from Chicago back to Tulsa, I was transiting DuPage Class D, and listening to the tower. The tower says "gray airplane taxiing, stop and ask for permission", and tried calling him several times. Really reaching through the radio to strangle this guy. After a while, he calls the tower. "Sorry, I just bought this Chinese warbird and am getting used to it, and all this stuff in this cockpit and the books are all in Chinese." Tower: "Call me first, this is a controlled airport. Are the radios and instruments Chinese too?" ......"Yeah" What a laugh that was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Here we go again. Do you guys think the Chineese version will run better LOP or ROP, and which is better? If you're in a Mooney that's now 'Rean of reak'. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Fantom :::: too funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmarkflies Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I really think the purchase of Mooney by Meijing is a good thing, especially if Mooney parts start flowing again. Without new parts, our fleet was destined to fade away leaving worthless corroding dinosaurs in our hangars. Accolades to Mooney for hanging on as long as they did. "Rean of reak" is a lot better than the dump heap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR75 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 maybe the Chinese will make split back seats available for cheaper the type of part where MAC can make money, and the customer is happy. in the meantime, i am not buying split seats for 8 grands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 I really think the purchase of Mooney by Meijing is a good thing, especially if Mooney parts start flowing again. Without new parts, our fleet was destined to fade away leaving worthless corroding dinosaurs in our hangars. Accolades to Mooney for hanging on as long as they did. "Rean of reak" is a lot better than the dump heap. The parts shortage was over quite a while ago. Anything you may need is available now. We didn't and don't need the Chinese to keep the parts flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 maybe the Chinese will make split back seats available for cheaper the type of part where MAC can make money, and the customer is happy. in the meantime, i am not buying split seats for 8 grands. Don't hold your breath. Go to the Mooney Worldwide Aviation website and you'll see that there is little love, or mention of us lowlifes with old airplanes. They will no doubt take your deposit on the new Mooney Jet though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 They will no doubt take your deposit on the new Mooney Jet though. Not exactly correct, but I have a yen for one of those...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Here we go again. Do you guys think the Chineese version will run better LOP or ROP, and which is better? since R's and L's sound the same with an asian accent, how are we supposed to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 since R's and L's sound the same with an asian accent, how are we supposed to know? You're light, I suppose, and note most Chinese are lean.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 It will be interesting to see if they can make a go at this new business. But one thing is for sure, they won't be building GA planes for their own domestic market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 since R's and L's sound the same with an asian accent, how are we supposed to know? Now you're confusing the Chinese with the Japanese . . . Their history is as friendly and pleasant as England and Germany, and culturally are about as similar. I've lived and worked in the Land of the Rising Sun, but have managed to avoid the mainland; have heard little good from people I know who have been there, and news reports are never a source of anything good, positive or uplifting. In the meantime, I'm watching and waiting; there's still no official announcement from either party. Mooney Worldwide is anticipating 2, 4 & 6-place piston and seaplanes, along with 6 & 8 place jets. Should be interesting, along with the Mooney Billionaires Club that will be in Asia only. [Guess we won't need to worry about dropping in with our piston planes and measly sub-10-digit net worths.] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 [Guess we won't need to worry about dropping in with our piston planes and measly sub-10-digit net worths.] We should do a fly-in at Beijing this Saturday and say hello. Who's in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Can we tell that the web sites are from the same organization that has actually purchased Mooney? Let's continue to be nice to others... We're going to have to drop the "C" word, if we keep it up. We'll be running out of letters way to soon. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 Now you're confusing the Chinese with the Japanese . . . Their history is as friendly and pleasant as England and Germany, and culturally are about as similar. I've lived and worked in the Land of the Rising Sun, but have managed to avoid the mainland; have heard little good from people I know who have been there, and news reports are never a source of anything good, positive or uplifting. In the meantime, I'm watching and waiting; there's still no official announcement from either party. Mooney Worldwide is anticipating 2, 4 & 6-place piston and seaplanes, along with 6 & 8 place jets. Should be interesting, along with the Mooney Billionaires Club that will be in Asia only. [Guess we won't need to worry about dropping in with our piston planes and measly sub-10-digit net worths.] I'm half Korean, so I can make asian stereotypes any way I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted October 10, 2013 Report Share Posted October 10, 2013 The last thing you hear on the CVR of a chinese airline before "end of recording" is "Fooooo powaahhhh!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDWH Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 I worry about: "Sum Ting Wong" or even worse "Bang Ding Ow." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabanaboy Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 NEW FAA REQUIREMENT FOR PRIVATE? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmyfm20s Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 610 yuan stir fry anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted October 11, 2013 Report Share Posted October 11, 2013 NEW FAA REQUIREMENT FOR PRIVATE? By 2040, yes. It will be part of the ADS-C requirement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benpilot Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Well I do like Chinese food and the Nanchung warbird is one of the coolest lowcost fighter aircraft to buy and maintain unless one has millions for a P-38 Mustang or Grumman warbird. Maybe the Chinese will have Mooney add two doors to the new planes like they should have done in the first place as only Socata, Diamond and Cirrus got it right in terms of ergonomics and passenger loading. Take the fuel efficiency of the past, add more space and two doors and Mooney can win against Cirrus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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