Firebird2xc Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hey all, I live in Jupiter, FL, and I'm shopping for a Mooney that's fast, bells and whistles, turbocharged, etc. I'm just doing initial research, but I do need a few things in specific: Good A&P services for pre-buy inspection, as well as regular maintenance, and one that's familiar with the Mooney types. Other service providers like 02, avionics, etc, and tips on where you go would also be useful. I live near F45, or maybe SUA, but FPR or VRB might be my home field for a while if I buy soon. I'm also open to any tips or advice on things to look for with certain types during the pre-buy inspection and annuals. I'm a total newbie, so I'm tapping the knowledge base here. Oh- I'm an ATP with 6k+ hours, but I'm definitely looking for instruction to check me out in type and get me salty. Many thanks in advance. - Firebird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 For prebuy it depends on where the plane is, generally owners don't like to see their plane flown too far away. FPR has good services, including interior, paint and avionics. SUA is more jet oriented, the have Cirrus maintence but anyone I've talked to takes their plane elsewhere for service. First thing you need to do is narrow down which model, or at least price range, turbo or NA, carrying 2 or 4. Then there is the issue of hangars, they are tough to find in this area and expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird2xc Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I'm looking at Mooney 20K/231s. Found one that looks pretty nice. Not sure about the sticker. Anybody know a good place to get some Mooney instruction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtVandelay Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 17 minutes ago, Firebird2xc said: I'm looking at Mooney 20K/231s. Found one that looks pretty nice. Not sure about the sticker. Anybody know a good place to get some Mooney instruction? Search for Mike Elliott in the member list, he's located in Tampa area...think user name is mike_elliott. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebird2xc Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Thanks, TeeJay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I think the member list went AWOL... If it were here Mike's details would look like this... http://mooneyspace.com/profile/11242-mike_elliott/ Welcome,aboard, Firebird, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 wasn't there a shop that was doing a total refresh on a 231 in the florida area? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 wasn't there a shop that was doing a total refresh on a 231 in the florida area? I found it, but I don't know if he's put it up for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainAB Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 http://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=MOONEY&model=M20K+231+MODIFIED&listing_id=2168971&s-type=aircraft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 22 hours ago, Firebird2xc said: I'm looking at Mooney 20K/231s. Found one that looks pretty nice. Not sure about the sticker. Anybody know a good place to get some Mooney instruction? feel free to give me a call or ping Firebird2xc Mike Elliott three one seven 371-4164 mike AT aviating.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Armour Posted March 7, 2016 Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 On March 4, 2016 at 5:37 PM, Firebird2xc said: I'm looking at Mooney 20K/231s. Found one that looks pretty nice. Not sure about the sticker. Anybody know a good place to get some Mooney instruction? Bravo on a wise decision, a 231 is a great plane. Whoops, I didn't mean to subliminally plant "Bravo" in your head......or did I ? :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jclemens Posted March 23, 2016 Report Share Posted March 23, 2016 Our 231 is for sale now. I have flown it about 10 hours since completion. I can't find anything else to fix or anything else to install in it. If you want to check it out we are just up the street in Daytona Beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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