Cwalsh7997 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Hi my family is currently in the home stretch of buying our 1969 M20F. I was wondering what are some simple mods wether they are appearance or performance that are simple and low cost to improve the plane?? Quote
Wesley brown Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Led landing light Led interior map lights Weather stripping Carpet and interior painting High flow air filter Quote
jamesm Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 If it has been done already..... Reversal of brake calipers so they don't hang out in the wind . Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 the cowl closure is the most bang for the buck. A one piece windshield makes the plane look better, but I wouldn't do it until you need one. Quote
bonal Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Welcome Cwalsh tell us more about your Mooney and yourself. Quote
Cwalsh7997 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 I'm 17, got my PPL in January and now have 100 hours. Me and my family decided to get a plane to avoid the costs of renting and start building hours. In the fall I will be going to Embry Riddle to finish my training. We decided to get this Mooney M20F over a Arrow or Cherokee. I will leave the link to the plane below. http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/2047530.htm 2 Quote
NotarPilot Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Looks like a beautiful airplane. Are you looking for modifications you can do yourself as the owner or low cost mods that would have to be done by an A&P? Quote
rbridges Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 If an arrow or cherokee were on your short list, you will be thrilled with the mooney. 1 Quote
Cwalsh7997 Posted March 23, 2015 Author Report Posted March 23, 2015 Looks like a beautiful airplane. Are you looking for modifications you can do yourself as the owner or low cost mods that would have to be done by an A&P? Simple stuff that I could do low cost Quote
ryoder Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 I bought this kindle book and it breaks down maintenance you can do yourself or assist with and get a sign off. http://www.amazon.com/Assisted-Aircraft-Maintenance-Daniel-MacDonald/dp/0615488870 Quote
rbridges Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Simple stuff that I could do low cost they're might be a few things you could do, but not much is going to make a whole lot of difference. Low cost is also relative. Honestly, the cheapest way to get the mods you want is for the airplane to already have them. here is an old link just to show you what is/was possible. http://www.mooneymart.com/modifications/index.php Quote
ryoder Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 If you want to tinker you need to get an experimental like a Vans RV. Unfortunately the only four seater is the RV10 and is super expensive used. Other four seaters include the STOL Zenith 801. Quote
Sabremech Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Since you're going to go to Embry Riddle, I'd suggest adding an A&P to your training along with your pilot certs. David 1 Quote
chrisk Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 I'm 17, got my PPL in January and now have 100 hours. Me and my family decided to get a plane to avoid the costs of renting and start building hours. In the fall I will be going to Embry Riddle to finish my training. We decided to get this Mooney M20F over a Arrow or Cherokee. I will leave the link to the plane below. http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/2047530.htm It's a nice looking plane. Just make sure you have a well respected Mooney shop perform a pre-purchase inspection. Quote
carusoam Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 Look forward to the owner assisted annual! Best regards, -a- Quote
NotarPilot Posted March 23, 2015 Report Posted March 23, 2015 This may sound silly but the cheapest speed mod out there is a good wash. Get yourself some Wash Wax All and a creeper and wipe that belly down real good. You'll add around 2-18 knots. 1 Quote
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