zerotact Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Hello, I recently was able to aquire my first mooney... a 1982 M20J . I am still pretty amazed I was able to find a way to own one, so I am nervous and excited at the same time. I Aquired a C172 N1501Y last year so I will finish up my PPL in that and then transition into the M20J. 2 Quote
zerotact Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 Sorry Forgot to attach a picture Quote
MooneyBob Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Congrats. 201 is an awesome plane. Quote
carusoam Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Congratulations! Training is always good. Best regards, -a- Quote
M20F-1968 Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Be sure you spend a significant amount of time with a good Mooney instructor before you venture off alone with the 201. They are definitely different airplanes and a new pilot can easily get behind the airplane. John Breda Quote
zerotact Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Posted February 13, 2015 Insurance requires at least 25 hours of dual. My CFI is a friend and we have taken lots of trips in my C172, I also plan to proceed with my IFR so we there will be a lot of time spent with an instructor. Quote
mooniac15u Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Welcome aboard Zerotact! N1158D was owned by the FBO at my home field (KTZR) for many years. I was sad to hear that they had sold it so it is nice to see that it went to a good home. Quote
RocketAviator Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 congradulations welcome to the world of Mooniacs! Quote
chrisk Posted February 13, 2015 Report Posted February 13, 2015 Congrats! You will love it. Your cross wind worries will be over. Get a Mooney specific instructor. Speed control on landing is very important. --30 kts to fast, and off the end of the runway you will go, floating a foot above the whole way. Quote
cliffy Posted February 14, 2015 Report Posted February 14, 2015 Now your fun begins! Get good training. Keep your speed in check on landings and have fun. Just a word of caution- if you are fast on landing you may/will bounce- GO AROUND. Mooneys usually get the prop on the third bounce. Keep your speed good on landing an never a problem. I wish I had a 201! Quote
kevinw Posted February 14, 2015 Report Posted February 14, 2015 Congrats on your 201. I love mine. These guys are right; these planes require precision. 70 on final and if I'm light 65. I tell people my mistakes were hidden well in the Archer I flew; in a Mooney there are consequences. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
zerotact Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Posted February 14, 2015 Yea, I bought off capital city jet center and flew it home from Ktzr.. I'Ve made friends at my airport so I'm never far from qualified help.. I am pretty darn lucky to be in that position. Quote
BorealOne Posted February 15, 2015 Report Posted February 15, 2015 Congrats and long may you fly! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
mike_elliott Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Congrats! Spend a bit of time with a Mooney specific instructor at first, as this will pay off handsomely as you learn to fly your plane like the fine lady she is. Quote
Bartman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Congratulations on the purchase. You will be happy with the performance and fuel economy of the J, and by the time you finish 25 hours plus IFR work you will be fine. She will float a long way when you are light on fuel and solo. I didn't heed the warnings above and made the mistake of trying to force it onto the runway a couple times after my initial training. No bent metal but scared the crap out of me. Please take that warning seriously. 1 Quote
rocketman Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Congratulations on your 82 201. I too have a 1982 201 since 1989 and that plane has been wonderful. Never let me down, rarely any surprises on the annuals, easy to fly AFTER you learn how to fly it, and arguably the best engineered and designed GA plane ever built. You will love it. Like others have said here, learn the numbers especially on landing. That is very critical. Quote
FloridaMan Posted February 17, 2015 Report Posted February 17, 2015 Yup. Make sure you fly with an instructor that knows Mooneys. The biggest differences lie in the work that you have to do with approaching the pattern, being aware that they don't just climb out after lift-off like a 172, and that you have to be on the ready with the rudder when you stall it. Speaking of the rudder, I find that it helps a lot to really ensure that you're loose going into stalls and when landing. I make a conscious effort to not only press with one foot, but to lift with the other so that your feet don't fight each other. Quote
Ksaunders Posted February 24, 2015 Report Posted February 24, 2015 I transitioned into my M20J from a 1976 Piper Pa-28 with 160 hp. Double the speed, double the comfort, double the style. Bulletproof, economical, fun, attention getting, capable, - all the new words you will include in your sentences when people ask you about your new Mooney. Don't fear the respect they demand for adhering to their required speeds. Landings are never the same twice. The Mooney is a high performance machine and with good piloting techniques and a respect for the sport - you will be rewarded time and time again. Relax and remember what your bird requires for the perfect landing. Do your homework and plan for those short runways at your destination. When you mind your speed, you will seldom need much runway anyway. You will love her for many years to come. Quote
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