Flynnupe94 Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Hello fellow Mooney Aviators, My annual is coming due in the next couple of months. Im in the process of checking with fellow pilots concerning good mechnics in the N.TX area. Anyone had any experience with Dugosh? Southwest Texas Aviation? or another good qualified mechanic that can do an annual on my Ovation.....Thanks Quote
Geoff Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Don Maxwell in Longview is highly regarded. Dugosh used to be but changed hands since I have had any experience with them. SWTA is good as well. I take my K to Maxwell. He is well know as an engine expert and I'm close to TBO so I value his opinion. The best mechanic is one that shares your same level of attention to detail and reasonableness on airworthy issues. Quote
Deb Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 We had our annual done recently at Don Maxwell and we were very pleased. Quote
sbusuttil Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 I brought my Ovation to Don Maxwell the last two years after a bad experence for the first one. He does a fantastic job. Highly recomended. Quote
gsxrpilot Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Mine will go to Maxwell the first week of Sept. It's an annual pilgrimage. Quote
Hondo Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 A year ago, my Dukes fuel pump started leaking. I called three MSCs. Two recommended a company in Tulsa and one, Maxwell, said they would call me back. After waiting a few days, I sent the pump to Tulsa. A week later I got the pump, $1100 + S&H. I discovered that the pump had been overhauled by Aeromotors in Wisconsin. I called them and found out their standard charge is $400. Then Don Maxwell called. Without me saying anything, he recommended Aeromotors.  Spent some time on the Glasair board. Most of them build their planes, so they are sensitive to component costs. One of their best threads is where to get stuff. I suspect most Mooney pilots would rather leave maintenance to the experts, but can’t help but wonder if the CBs would like to know the best places to buy stuff. Quote
Flash Posted August 20, 2015 Report Posted August 20, 2015 Don Maxwell did my annual when I lived two states away. I'd still be taking my plane to him if I lived anywhere near Texas. Â Flash Quote
carusoam Posted August 21, 2015 Report Posted August 21, 2015 The experts send there parts out to another set of experts to have them rebuilt. It's good to know them both, especially if you know your parts with that much detail. Best regards, -a- Quote
Freight Dog Posted September 1, 2015 Report Posted September 1, 2015 That's an easy one - Don Maxwell at KGGG.  Don did my pre-buy inspection, addressed all the squawks found, did some fuel tank repairs, and every annual since I purchased the plane.  For me, it's a 127nm trip and a very easy choice. Quote
RobertGary1 Posted September 1, 2015 Report Posted September 1, 2015 +1 for Don. I had him do my pre buy almost a couple decades ago and I still call him for advice on occasion. Great guy who's seen everything on Mooneys. -Robert Quote
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