Anyone near Indy?

[Ashe]

As I close in on the right plane for me, I've narrowed my Mooney options to the E or F model.  I've actually had a really breif flight in the F (like 15 - 20 min demo).  It wasn't really enough to get a feel for the plane, but I know my 6' 2" frame fits fine. 

I fly out of Hendricks County Airport (2R2) on the west side of town.  Is there anyone around who'd like a tank of gas in exchange for a ride?  I'd like to check out an F again as well as a short body.  For the latter, I don't mind much if it's a C or E, I'm trying to guage how well the cabin will work for me, and I'd like to see if I can detect any difference in flight characteristics of the shorter airframe.

I suppose I should also ask if there anyone nearby that is a CFI and qualified to do Mooney checkouts if I buy one of these?

Ashe

[Ned Gravel]

Ashe:

I am not from around there, so no help to you in putting you in the cockpit of a short body, but..... since you ask.....

E's are faster than F's because they weigh less on the same engine.

'nuff said....

[1964-M20E]

I'm 6'-2" and I have a 64E model.  I fit in it fairly well.  It does become a 3 seater when I'm flying it since I adjust the seat back.  I only flew in a J model once and that was 30 years ago.

I do notice the fish tail effect that is talked aobut but it is not bad at all.

[Barry]

I'm 6'5" 280# and fly a "C". No problems ...

[mooney231]

Ashe,

I am a CFI in the area with Mooney experience.  I'll send you a PM.

Best,

Jason