skybum02 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Greetings! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a pilot in the Air Force and have reached a point in my life and career where I can buy an airplane. Mooneys have interested me for years. I remember in high school looking at TAP magazine (before interest sales) and finding many a Mooney for sale and dreaming of owning my own plane...well I think that day is getting close. While my day job is flying large airplanes, I do still fly GA airplanes about once a month. I've mostly flown C172s, C182s, and gliders. Right now I'm renting a C182RG at our Aero Club and I really enjoy the speed and range I can get with that airplane. I'll be moving in the spring and there is no Aero Club at the next base and renting in the DC area doesn't seem too promising. Also, I think I've found some prospective hangar space near my next base and near where I want to live. See how the stars are aligning! I've only flow in a Mooney once...an M20K probably back in the late 90s. I'll need to dust off my old logbook to see when that was. But I remember it being quite fun and FAST! I was wondering if there are any Mooney pilots near Dover, DE (KDOV) who would be willing to show me a Mooney? I know they are a bit different than other planes, so I don't want to buy an airplane and then hate it. I'm mostly looking at M20F and M20J models but would love to see any Mooney If you aren't near Dover, I can fly the C182 out and we can rendezvous at your airport. I'll cover the expenses if we go flying in your Mooney! Look forward to joining the brotherhood of Mooney pilots soon. Blue Skies, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Greetings! I'm new here and wanted to introduce myself. I'm a pilot in the Air Force and have reached a point in my life and career where I can buy an airplane. Mooneys have interested me for years. I remember in high school looking at TAP magazine (before interest sales) and finding many a Mooney for sale and dreaming of owning my own plane...well I think that day is getting close. While my day job is flying large airplanes, I do still fly GA airplanes about once a month. I've mostly flown C172s, C182s, and gliders. Right now I'm renting a C182RG at our Aero Club and I really enjoy the speed and range I can get with that airplane. I'll be moving in the spring and there is no Aero Club at the next base and renting in the DC area doesn't seem too promising. Also, I think I've found some prospective hangar space near my next base and near where I want to live. See how the stars are aligning!I've only flow in a Mooney once...an M20K probably back in the late 90s. I'll need to dust off my old logbook to see when that was. But I remember it being quite fun and FAST! I was wondering if there are any Mooney pilots near Dover, DE (KDOV) who would be willing to show me a Mooney? I know they are a bit different than other planes, so I don't want to buy an airplane and then hate it. I'm mostly looking at M20F and M20J models but would love to see any Mooney If you aren't near Dover, I can fly the C182 out and we can rendezvous at your airport. I'll cover the expenses if we go flying in your Mooney! Look forward to joining the brotherhood of Mooney pilots soon. Blue Skies, Steve Steve - welcome to MooneySpace! There are a number of Mooney owners near Dover. I'm based at N57 and own a late model F and there is a 67 F here as well. Danb is based at KILG and flies a Bravo. You fly with him, it'll take a week to clean up the drool. Drop me a PM if you are interested in checking out an F. We can figure out where to meet up. I go to KGED to hit the diner there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 My C gets 182 speed on less than 172 fuel burn. An F should easily pass 182RG speed on 40% less fuel, a J will be faster and even more efficient. Hope things work out for you. search for the New Jersey Mooney Pilots, they're only a short flight away, and are scattered from DC to NYC. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm just over 100nm away at KHGR. I'd be happy to take you up in my 67 F sometime if you'd like to check out box stock manual gear F model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum02 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 search for the New Jersey Mooney Pilots, they're only a short flight away, and are scattered from DC to NYC. Looks like the NJMP was just up in KRND last Saturday....I just missed them...I took the C182RG KDOV-KOQN-KRDG on Sunday. I'll have to take a look and see when the next rendezvous is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum02 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 I'm just over 100nm away at KHGR. I'd be happy to take you up in my 67 F sometime if you'd like to check out box stock manual gear F model. It was a 67' M20F...J Bar and all...that got me excited when I saw it come up on Barnstormers...it sold in less than 10 days on the market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum02 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Steve - welcome to MooneySpace! There are a number of Mooney owners near Dover. I'm based at N57 and own a late model F and there is a 67 F here as well. Danb is based at KILG and flies a Bravo. You fly with him, it'll take a week to clean up the drool. Drop me a PM if you are interested in checking out an F. We can figure out where to meet up. I go to KGED to hit the diner there. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk N57...I was going to join their glider club! Look for a PM from me soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 The Marauder is close with an F, I'm also nearby at Kilg but have a Bravo, I'd be more than happy to bring you for a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy95W Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 The Marauder is close with an F, I'm also nearby at Kilg but have a Bravo, I'd be more than happy to bring you for a ride. Cruel... He's going to want a Bravo after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 The Marauder is close with an F, I'm also nearby at Kilg but have a Bravo, I'd be more than happy to bring you for a ride. Make sure you bring the barf bags Dan. Not for the barf rather the drool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Good catch. Chris.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Skybum this weekend you wanted to fly in Mooney, let me know if u still want to go DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadrach Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 It was a 67' M20F...J Bar and all...that got me excited when I saw it come up on Barnstormers...it sold in less than 10 days on the market! There are several on the market right now. It's a good time to be a buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanLight Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Hey new to the site and wanted to introduce myself to some of the local guys. I'm based out of KILG with my 1961 M20C. You are welcome to come along for a flight. Hope to fly some Mooney formation here soon. -Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Welcome aboard Bryan. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Bryan..we met and spoke a few weeks ago, your plane is facing my hangar. If there is anything you need my hanger is well equipped, as I mentioned in our conversation, welcome aboard..very happy to see another Mooney on board. Be safe, Dan. N423PS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 On November 6, 2015 at 6:21:34 PM, Danb said: Skybum this weekend you wanted to fly in Mooney, let me know if u still want to go DB I flew with Skybum last weekend. He is a C5 USAF pilot. Doesn't it just piss you off when you let someone fly your Mooney and they fly it better than you can? I think he found his aircraft calling, hopefully he will find a Mooney to fit his budget. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don.muncy Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 Just now, Marauder said: I flew with Skybum last weekend. He is a C5 USAF pilot. Doesn't it just piss you off when you let someone fly your Mooney and they fly it better than you can? I think he found his aircraft calling, hopefully he will find a Mooney to fit his budget. That's why I don't let anyone fly my plane. The odds are way too high. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 it wouldn't be that hard to find someone that flys better than me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 13 hours ago, Marauder said: I flew with Skybum last weekend. He is a C5 USAF pilot. Doesn't it just piss you off when you let someone fly your Mooney and they fly it better than you can? I think he found his aircraft calling, hopefully he will find a Mooney to fit his budget. So did you make arrangements for him to return the favor and let you fly the C5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 13 hours ago, Marauder said: I flew with Skybum last weekend. He is a C5 USAF pilot. Doesn't it just piss you off when you let someone fly your Mooney and they fly it better than you can? I think he found his aircraft calling, hopefully he will find a Mooney to fit his budget. So did you make arrangements for him to return the favor and let you fly the C5 That would have been fun. But we did fly by Dover and saw them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted November 14, 2015 Report Share Posted November 14, 2015 3 hours ago, Danb said: it wouldn't be that hard to find someone that flys better than me! I figure most of you guys fly better than me that's another reason I love this forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum02 Posted November 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2015 23 hours ago, Marauder said: I flew with Skybum last weekend. He is a C5 USAF pilot. Doesn't it just piss you off when you let someone fly your Mooney and they fly it better than you can? I think he found his aircraft calling, hopefully he will find a Mooney to fit his budget. Chris, thanks for the flight! I think I had a huge smile the whole time. Your Mooney had great handling qualities. The hunt is on for my next ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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