Best Mooney Mechanic In Southern California?

[HopePilot]

So I finally got my bird yesterday!  Yes, years of annoying everyone with questions finally paid off and I am a legitimate Mooniac (1983 201).  Now the new, improved, owner questions shall commence.  

I'm going to need a place to get my plane serviced and I'm not sure where to start.  I was thinking Foothill Aircraft, but I'm not really sure

.  Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[RJBrown]

Most 201s did not have prop deice. Most 231s did. Top center of panel is where the switch was on my 1980 231. Can you post a panel picture so we can answer the question? No it is not automatic.

[HopePilot]

Yeah, I figured out it was in the weight and balance, but not "checked" shortly after I posted.  

[FlyDave]

Quote: 16LPilot

So I finally got my bird yesterday!  Yes, years of annoying everyone with questions finally paid off and I am a legitimate Mooniac (1983 201).  Now the new, improved, owner questions shall commence.  

I'm going to need a place to get my plane serviced and I'm not sure where to start.  I was thinking Foothill Aircraft, but I'm not really sure

.  Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

 

[MB_M20F]

Congrats! I'm across the way at KVNY so we should go flying some day.

I've used Bill's Air Center at KSMO for a variety of work over the years, including (bi)annuals, with good results. Every other year, though, I make the trip up to LASAR at Lampson Field for my annual and usually an upgrade or two. (Actually, the past two times, they even picked up and delivered, for a small fee.) Top Gun at Stockton would be another good option for annuals.

 

[HopePilot]

Yup, I bought 77V!  It's a solid plane with a new B6 engine.  I have a KLN94 (instead of a G430w), but I figure I'll upgrade when the next big thing comes out.  Flew back from Arizona yesterday and tomorrow I start my transition training.  Flies sooo smooth.

I'm no longer at KVNY, so it looks like 16L Pilot will be coming to an end (as soon as I think of a new name).

[Kwixdraw]

I'll second Mike Passwater at El Monte. I haven't used him personally but I have watched his work on a neighbors plane and chatted with him extensivly. Very nice guy and seems to do meticulous work. A mechanic not a parts changer.

[FlyDave]

Quote: 16LPilot

Yup, I bought 77V!  It's a solid plane with a new B6 engine.  I have a KLN94 (instead of a G430w), but I figure I'll upgrade when the next big thing comes out.  Flew back from Arizona yesterday and tomorrow I start my transition training.  Flies sooo smooth.

I'm no longer at KVNY, so it looks like 16L Pilot will be coming to an end (as soon as I think of a new name).

[HopePilot]

For now I'm at KBUR.  I'd like to find someone to sublet me hanger space at KWHP (or even KBUR).

[Mooney65E]

Schiff Aviation Services at WHP are very familiar with Mooneys. They might even know of hangar space availible there. Talk to Kevin Schiff 818-834-3818.

[Jim Peace]

So I finally got my bird yesterday!  Yes, years of annoying everyone with questions finally paid off and I am a legitimate Mooniac (1983 201).  Now the new, improved, owner questions shall commence.  

I'm going to need a place to get my plane serviced and I'm not sure where to start.  I was thinking Foothill Aircraft, but I'm not really sure

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.  Any and all suggestions are appreciated.

Bumping an old thread.....so has anyone used foothill and have they been happy with the service, cost etc?

[JohnB]

Congrats!! Welcome! I have two mechanic places, one is a local on my airport (long beach), which I use to keep me flying for the year without having to go anywhere, second is a service center which I do my annuals in. My recommendation is Lasar, yes it's further, but they do a good job. Have not heard any thing negative or positive about Foothill or Crown aviation in San Diego. Would love to hear some feedback if anyone has ever used either one of these service centers.

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[kmyfm20s]

CrownAir has always done a great job for me and knows our Mooney's well. They are very thorough and practical. After doing a prebuy with well known and beloved Mooney mechanic in another state who also happen to do the annuals, I feel that I have a good comparison. Lesson learned on having a different mechanic do a pre buy than does the annuals no matter how popular or well known they are.  CrownAir is very busy and has a Cirrus flight club they service that is growing like. Getting in at times can be a problem, schedule your annuals well in advance.  There is a surprizingly high amount of prop strikes on the Cirrus. The Mechanics prefer to work on Mooney's over the plastic planes so you will be taken care of.

[kortopates]

CrownAir has always done a great job for me and knows our Mooney's well. They are very thorough and practical. After doing a prebuy with well known and beloved Mooney mechanic in another state who also happen to do the annuals, I feel that I have a good comparison. Lesson learned on having a different mechanic do a pre buy than does the annuals no matter how popular or well known they are.  CrownAir is very busy and has a Cirrus flight club they service that is growing like. Getting in at times can be a problem, schedule your annuals well in advance.  There is a surprizingly high amount of prop strikes on the Cirrus. The Mechanics prefer to work on Mooney's over the plastic planes so you will be taken care of.

 

+1 The piston maintenance group at CrownAir originally came from a Mooney dealer and service center on the field many years ago and they have been Mooney specialist ever since. Many of their staff have 20-30 years Mooney experience and know their way around the various airframes very well. They also have a guy that has 20+ years of engine overhaul experience. They're a very capable Mooney shop.