What items to bring when I pick up my Mooney?

[Skywarrior]

Hello, all -

Picking up my new-to-me Mooney next week.

Never owned an airplane before.

What essential items should I order this week to get me ready for my mandatory-twenty-hours-with-an-Instructor-before-I-can-solo X-Country?

(Obviously, charts, AFD, POH, FAR/AIM, fuel cup, paper towels, toothbrush and extra underpants. But I'm sure there are things I won't think of (until it's too late).)

 

Thanx, Chuck M.

[Bob]

Chuck,

Where are you picking her up from?

Looks like you got most of it.  A good headset is a must!  If you don't have one, used Bose X are the buy right now.

I started my flight home with the instructor doing the takeoff, I then learned the autopilot and panel when the instructor watched for traffic and navigated for 3 hrs..  This made me very comfortable for my first landing and pattern work at a familiar airport.  This this worked very well for me and I was solo in 10.5hrs.

Bob

[MooneyMitch]

Does your new Mooney have a built in Push To Talk switch?  If not, you might think about getting one of those to compliment your headset application.  Wow, what a thrilling experience..........have fun!!

[Skywarrior]

Bob: KSAT >> Villa Rica, GA, via Omaha

[flhelo]

You didn't say it, but your Headset!!

[Skywarrior]

Headset: (1) David Clamp - Check

PTT: Check

 

Chuck M.

[HopePilot]

Credit card.

[mjc]

Sunscreen.

You're going to stop somewhere for fuel or something, a Mooney owner based there is going to come over, you're going to talk for a hour about how awesome your planes are, and if you aren't wearing sunscreen you're going to be sorry later.

Bring sunglasses, too.

[DaV8or]

Camera. You'll want to record this day and we want to see!

[Skywarrior]

Sunglasses! Good point.

I need a pair. Any recommendations? And do polarized lenses really mess up your view of, say, a GNS-530?

 

Chuck M.

[fantom]

Talk about a loaded question with lots of opinions.....but yes, stay away from polarized lenses, and amber tint is excellent for flying.

Go nuts on this site: http://www.opticsplanet.net/serengeti-sunglasses.html?gclid=CN_K6PKeraMCFSUXswodP2Z06A

[jax88]

If you're picking up the new love of your life at KSAT, you'll want some very light clothing, a cap, and some water.  Hot down here these days.  PM me, I may be able to get over and snap some shots of your maiden voyage.

[OR75]

A slightly different question ...

I wonder what parts a Mooney owner must keep in stock  

 

[jax88]

I like to keep a couple of doors for those popular, high wing aircraft on hand (for obvious reasons)

[Carl S]

Quote: DaV8or

Camera. You'll want to record this day and we want to see!

[Skywarrior]

Quote: OR75

A slightly different question ...

I wonder what parts a Mooney owner must keep in stock

[Carl S]

Quote: jax88

I like to keep a couple of doors for those popular, high wing aircraft on hand (for obvious reasons)

[fantom]

Quote: Skywarrior

 

Hmmm... that's a good question. I'm a total novice at Mooneys.

Anyone?

 

Chuck M.

[DaV8or]

Oh yeah, Chuck, I forgot to ask, which Mooney are you getting? Was it from All American?

[Skywarrior]

Gary: Si, mucho dinero. 

 

Chuck M.

[Mcstealth]

A hand held

[laytonl]

Where will you base the airplane?

Lee

[carusoam]

Somewhere along the way, someone (your bank or salesman?) gave you a pink piece of paper and told you to bring it with you.

I believe that's your temporary registration.  Put it with your paperwork today, and you will have it when somebody asks you for it.

Good luck on your trip back....

-a-

[tony]

chuck, does peggy have hangers available at stockmar?

[Amelia]

Might want to pick up one of those folding cupholders at Amazon.com. They're cheap, sturdy, easy to attach, and very handy. Mine is currently holding the screws that came out of my HSI...