New steward of n9427v

[mike_elliott]

Today, I passed the stewardship of my beloved mooney on to Captain Phil Bies. We began his transition training and as expected from a Marine pilot, he is up to standards in short order. Phil will be a fine addition to our community, and will treat my ex aluminum mistress with all the love and respect she deserves. I'm back in the saddle now with too many mooneys to fly and not enough time. Life is good

[rbridges]

I didn't realize you were selling your plane. Planning to own again anytime soon?

[Hank]

So which one is gone? If memory serves, you had three.

And welcome back!!

[mike_elliott]

My F model is gone, Hank. I still have an interest in a Bravo and caretake a J

[aaronk25]

Mike has it all figured out.....gets to fly Mooneys but doesn't have to own one

[mikesalman]

When I grow up I want to be just like Mike.

[Marauder]

When I grow up I want to be just like Mike.

Me too...

[mike_elliott]

Guys, careful what you wish for

[mike_elliott]

Proud new owner

[FloridaMan]

Mike; where are you based? BKV?

[mike_elliott]

Mike; where are you based? BKV?

Just south, at FA40. I spend a lot of time at KBKV with students Soon, Ill have to change my Moniker pic to one of N49FM. I hope to make the Fl. Mooney lunch circuit again soon. Maybe at KPGD next month.

[FloridaMan]

I flew with a a guy selling an AA5 who bought an M20R (I think) out of FA40 back when I was searching for an airplane. 

[mike_elliott]

Dennis destafano?

[FloridaMan]

I'm not sure. I think he took delivery about 3 years ago because he's just bought the Mooney with his son. Come to think of it, that was my first time in a Mooney. Perhaps it wasn't a good idea for him to take me to the test flight of his AA5 in that plane.