Acclaim Type S #1

[aschardt]

This Acclaim Type S showed up at our pancake breakfast this morning.  The tail says it's number one.  the pilot was the mechanic who said it is the plane that holds the speed records for the type S.  Also said it rarely flys, the owner has a TBM as well and this plays seconds to the TBM.  I offered to trade for my 67F and even toss in a pair of headsets but sadly was turned down :-)  It's one nice bird. 

[Joe Zuffoletto]

Yes, that was the first Type S built and also debuted the BMW paint scheme. The original owner was a dentist, Dr. Dave Craddock, who sadly died of cancer 2 years ago. Here's a video of he and his wife taking delivery:

 

 

There used to be another video showing some great footage of the aircraft in flight but I can't find it any more.

 

Here's an article about the speed record:

 

http://generalaviationnews.com/2009/02/23/craddock-sets-world-record-in-mooney/

[The-sky-captain]

That's terrible, I had not heard that Craddock died. RIP!

[kerry]

Myself being a dentist I remember all the advertising that took place when Craddock purchased the 1st Acclaim.  At the time it made me think that he being so young he must of been a great dentist and a very successful business man to be able to afford an Acclaim.  Very sad to hear he passed away.

[Marauder]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?pid=165027234

[Jeff_S]

I know that plane and the owner. He's the one who sold me my J back in 2010.  After he sold me the J he bought an Encore and totally revamped the panel, then decided to sell that and get the Acclaim. I didn't realize it was the original Acclaim though...way to go, Pat.