TWinter Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Well, Mooney 7741M is in for annual. Looking at the books I ended up with a few more hours this year over last year at annual time. Looks like I had 76 hrs for this year (annual to annual). Not as many hours as some, but more than others. I think the year before I was at about 50 hrs. My two trips to New England accounted for about 20 hrs. It felt good this year really stretching the legs of the Mooney and getting the longer trips in. Flying it the way it was meant to be flown. Only bad thing about it is all your relatives now think you can fly them anywhere anytime now..lol. My dad has told me the only states that his military career did not take him was North Dakota, Oregon and Idaho. He has marked these on his bucket list with hopes that we can do them in the Mooney. I told him these states might take more flight planning than my New England trips , He is only 83 yrs young, so I've got some time to plan. 76 hrs annual to annual, no bad IMHO. -Tom 2 Quote
1964-M20E Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Not bad I do about the same 80 hours +/- Do the flight planing take the time off form work and go. 1 Quote
gsxrpilot Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 130 hours for me... I budgeted for 150 so I'll try to do better this next year. 1 Quote
Shadrach Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Do the flight planing take the time off form work and go. Wise words! This is something to be glad you did with your father in this life instead of wishing you had after he's moved on to the next... 1 Quote
TWinter Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Posted September 17, 2015 Wise words! This is something to be glad you did with your father in this life instead of wishing you had after he's moved on to the next... He just had knee replacement so it will be spring before we plan it. Definitely will do it though. Tomorrow is never guaranteed. His side of the family is from NewYork City and they usually stay at Lake George during the summer. Lake George would be a much shorter trip and good practice spring trip before the longer westerly trips. We will tackle that first, then plan his bucket list states. I'm looking forward to all of it. 1 Quote
Guest Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 I did 93 hours in the 400, equal to 150-160 in my old E model. Sadly none in the RV4 which should be in the air again soon. Clarence Quote
peevee Posted September 17, 2015 Report Posted September 17, 2015 Flying myself into the poor house a little at 50hrs so far Quote
Mooneymite Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) I just completed my annual. 100 hours worth of flying, but it only took 63.7 hours because of the exceptional speed and economy of my Mooney. Edited September 18, 2015 by Mooneymite 3 Quote
ArtVandelay Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 170 in pilot logbook, don't know about tach time...which hours are we talking about? Quote
Guest Posted September 18, 2015 Report Posted September 18, 2015 I just completed my annual. 100 hours worth of flying, but it only took 63.7 hours because of the exceptional speed and economy of my Mooney. It must have been in a Mite, the most efficient Mooney! Clarence Quote
TWinter Posted September 18, 2015 Author Report Posted September 18, 2015 170 in pilot logbook, don't know about tach time...which hours are we talking about? Annual TT Hours Quote
Danb Posted September 23, 2015 Report Posted September 23, 2015 Keeps dropping...used to average 150 for about 10 yrs then 100 for 10-15 yrs now down to your magic 75-80.. Hours. On pace to go over 100 this yr...here at Kilg a lot of times you just want to kick out for an hour or so and V.P. Has the TFR in effect so a lot of crap will end next yr..Unless of course we have Pres. Jo Jo Biden.. 1 Quote
Hector Posted September 23, 2015 Report Posted September 23, 2015 Around 100 for the last 3 years. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote
AndyFromCB Posted September 24, 2015 Report Posted September 24, 2015 Been so busy I highly doubt I hit 20 this year just staying IFR current. All my flights between last annual have been IFR currency burger runs…Been spending a lot of time in the rear, with the gear... Quote
ryoder Posted September 25, 2015 Report Posted September 25, 2015 I clocked about 95 hours and that was due to downtime for tank reseal, vacuum pump, ignition switch, transponder loose, new one piece windshield, prop inspection, full interior install, new DG, new spark plugs etc. This year should go a little higher as my friend is going to finish his private pilot and then hopefully partner with me. I still have upgrades and repairs though and I just can't stop starting new projects like repainting the wing walk or getting some light areas repainted. Quote
rainman Posted September 25, 2015 Report Posted September 25, 2015 Tom, consider removing the co-pilot seat to make it easier for your Dad to get in and out ....assuming he doesn't mind sitting in the back. It's made a big difference for my wife. Ray Quote
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