Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Bob: KSAT >> Villa Rica, GA, via Omaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flhelo Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 You didn't say it, but your Headset!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Headset: (1) David Clamp - Check PTT: Check Chuck M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopePilot Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Camera. You'll want to record this day and we want to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax88 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR75 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 A slightly different question ... I wonder what parts a Mooney owner must keep in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax88 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I like to keep a couple of doors for those popular, high wing aircraft on hand (for obvious reasons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl S Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Quote: DaV8or Camera. You'll want to record this day and we want to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Quote: OR75 A slightly different question ... I wonder what parts a Mooney owner must keep in stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl S Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Quote: jax88 I like to keep a couple of doors for those popular, high wing aircraft on hand (for obvious reasons) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Quote: Skywarrior Hmmm... that's a good question. I'm a total novice at Mooneys. Anyone? Chuck M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Oh yeah, Chuck, I forgot to ask, which Mooney are you getting? Was it from All American? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywarrior Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Gary: Si, mucho dinero. Chuck M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 A hand held Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laytonl Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Where will you base the airplane? Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 chuck, does peggy have hangers available at stockmar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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