Parker_Woodruff Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 C172, M20J, M20K... Now no wings. Hopefully that will change within the next couple years. Quote
Andy95W Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 Good old reliable M20C pulling ahead... Quote
Seth Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 After various rental aircraft from C-172, C-182, PA-28, PA-28R, TB9, and more, I purchased a 1967 M20F in 2008: GREAT PLANE. I wanted to upgrade it however, go faster, paint, engine monitor, autopilot, speed mods, and after all that I'd still have a 1967 F model. So, I sold it and purchase a 1983 M20J Missile 300. It's a baby ovation, and I love it. Future aircraft may include: Inexpensive tail dragger to learn on, build an RV-8, and way in the future own a T-6. Also, for as the family gets bigger, a pressurized large single or twin FIKI. More likely small tail dragger first. I really do not see myself ever selling the Mooney unless I'm forced to. -Seth 1 Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 My first plane was a PA 28 160. Then I bought my M20C. Quote
Mooneymite Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 I have an RV4 for fun and am working on the M18 Mite for real back to basics fun, and still on the first wife who indulges all of my insanity! Clarence Clarence, is it an M-18 C, or L? Either way, it's one of the sweetest flying airplanes I've ever flown! Quote
Guest Posted March 2, 2015 Report Posted March 2, 2015 Clarence, is it an M-18 C, or L? Either way, it's one of the sweetest flying airplanes I've ever flown! It's an M18C, serial number 303, C-GMYT. I've never flown one yet, mine is under slow restoration. Clarence Quote
KSMooniac Posted March 3, 2015 Report Posted March 3, 2015 I initially voted M20F since that was my "first" Mooney experience but it was in a flying club. I just changed it to M20J since most people are reporting which Mooney they first owned. After checking out in the M20F in college, I later rented M20C, E, and F models at a local airport in Wichita for a few years, along with Cessnas and a V-Tail for a little while. I joined another flying club and flew a 182RG for a while before I got fed up with the hassles of that club and quit flying until I bought my J in 2007. Quote
mooniac15u Posted March 3, 2015 Report Posted March 3, 2015 Good old reliable M20C pulling ahead... Those are probably all votes for Ds. After all it was the step-up Mooney. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted March 3, 2015 Report Posted March 3, 2015 Since Ds became Cs when the gear was converted, and almost all were, that makes sense. But why are the Gs mixed in with the Fs which have different engines? Actually the J is just a cleaned up F with the same basic airframe and engine. There sure were a lot of Cs built from 1962 to 1978 (2359, most prolific model) and a lot are still flying! (short body, 180 hp) For comparison: There were 1478 Es built, most (1202) in 3 model years '64-'66. (short body, 200 hp.) There were 1246 Fs built from '66-'77. There were 2132 Js built from '77-'98 Combined that's 3378 mid body, 200 hp. There were 190 Gs built, most of them in 1968. (mid body, 180 hp.) Quote
Jsavage3 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Posted March 3, 2015 After many years of flying other's airplanes, my wife supported my desires for a STOL 4-seater...we bought a Maule M5-235C. Had it for about 3 years...put 31" tundra tires and an over-sized prop on it (made it v-e-r-y fun!)...and then around 2009, the price of 100LL was smarting a bit. My buddy had a J and wouldn't be quiet about it, so I got curious. Yes, sold the Maule (still miss it though) and found a nice J that needed a new home. Although I have looked a bit longingly at the 252/Encore from time to time, I must admit we've been very pleased with our J and I always smile when I discuss the J's efficiency. Doesn't she stand there all proud like? Yes, I love my J, but I miss my Maule. We also have a Rans S-12 that we keep in a hangar out behind the house... I use it for scratching my daily itch, well, when it's above 45 degrees or so! There's nothing like finishing a hot day of mowing and hopping into the S-12 for a 20-minute sunset cool down before Miller time... Quote
csarles Posted March 5, 2015 Report Posted March 5, 2015 My first plane was a '73 Cessa 150-150 converted by Bush Conversions. Bought it to get my PPL. Flew it for 1500 hours. My second plane (and likely last... I love it, unless I win the lotto and buy a TBM or a Gulfsteam) is an M. Bought this one to get my IR. 700 hours and couldn't be happier with it. Bought it from Jimmy at All American and had a great transition instructor with over 20k hours. Curt Quote
Mooneymite Posted March 6, 2015 Report Posted March 6, 2015 It's an M18C, serial number 303, C-GMYT. I've never flown one yet, mine is under slow restoration. Clarence Well, hurry up and get it flying! You'll love it. Here's one that's about ready to fly.... http://mooneymite.com/sales.htm Here are some pictures of the one I used to own.... http://mooneymite.com/articles-monthmites/monthmite2003-10.htm Quote
ryoder Posted March 7, 2015 Report Posted March 7, 2015 Rented 172 and finished private pilot last year. At 75 hours I bought my 65C and got fifteen hours of transition and IFR training in it. Now I am focused on having fun with it while I tend to the maintenance and make judicious upgrades. It's fast enough for me and does what I need. The iPad on a kneeboard along with dual vor and DME make for a capable vfr cross country machine that sips 6.5 gpH the way I fly it. I was in the market for a 172 with IFR and didn't find anything local in my budget so opened my mind up to a low wing Cherokee. Then one day there was a Mooney for 20k that was far more capable than anything in its price range from the other manufacturers. That's why I bought it and it's done exactly what I asked of it since. 2 Quote
Danb Posted March 7, 2015 Report Posted March 7, 2015 Cherokee to 1977 j to 1988 J to 2005 Bravo Quote
aaronk25 Posted March 8, 2015 Report Posted March 8, 2015 Pa28 cessna 182 put about 600 hours on then bought my 1977 J. Got about 1200 hours on it. Great plane looking to trade to Encore Rocket this summer. Want to too more weather. Quote
C-GHIJ Posted March 25, 2015 Report Posted March 25, 2015 I flew gliders for 30 years before crossing over to the darks side. Bought my current Mooney C and did my PPL on it. Quote
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