gsxrpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 After being without an airplane for 9 days, I am back in the game with an M20K 252 TSE. I picked the bird up with a fresh annual from New Philadelphia, OH yesterday afternoon and flew it home to Austin, TX (KHYI) last night. While I still need to learn how to properly fly her, I'm thrilled with the purchase and enjoyed the flight home. Of course, I spend most of the flight reading the POH while the KFC150 did the flying. I've certainly got a lot to learn after 400 hours in an M20C. Here's a picture that explains how thrilling it is to be flying a 252 after flying an M20C. There are three pieces of information that explain it. 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yvesg Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Congratulation Rocket! Yves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 You rat bastard! I'm very jealous. Congrats!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Nice plane Paul. I've seen her before I think in De a few yrs ago. Good luck, possibly the best Mooney made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartman Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Climbing thru 10,600 at 700ft/min wile doing 154Kts GS in a nice looking Mooney... Sweet !!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eman1200 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 700fpm, altitude pre-select, and 154kt GS ? I know you can't be that excited about being on the ILS for 17......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Just now, Bartman said: Climbing thru 10,600 at 700ft/min wile doing 154Kts GS in a nice looking Mooney... Sweet !!! Winner! No way I'd ever see that in a C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danb Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Jeez Paul your a fast worker, got that sizzling 252 and the new picture in a blink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 So you stopped over at my home base KAWM and didn't even give me a call. Could have had some real Memphis BBQ, not that Texass beef. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Just now, neilpilot said: So you stopped over at my home base KAWM and didn't even give me a call. Could have had some real Memphis BBQ, not that Texass beef. Damn! If I'd only known... It was a quick stop for some cheap fuel. Only 10 cent difference between full service and self service! Funny story, on the climb out, Memphis approach asked why there were two of us going to KHYI at the same time. It turns out there was a Bo also going to KHYI and we were at the same speed and altitude. We landed only 5 minutes apart. I said I was just headed home, the Bo driver said he was going to visit his daughter and for the BBQ. The controller said you might not want to discuss Texas BBQ until you clear Tennessee airspace :-) On landing we compared notes. We were identical speeds and altitudes. I did the flight on 41 gal, the Bo on 51 gal of gas. We were both solo and under gross. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Next time if you want some really cheap fuel along the N-S route, consider KTKX. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Rocket flying an (almost?)Rocket... Now that makes sense! Best regards, -a- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonal Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'm trying to think of some clever comment about your treachery in divorcing your C but unable looking at that new to you K. congratulations you trader you great looking Mooney and impressive numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 I think you made record speed on that airplane turnaround! Congrats, looks like your new ride is as nice as the old one. I don't often take my C above 10,000 msl, the climb rate gets pretty bad. I went to 15,000 (18,800 DA) once, had to step climb the last few thousand feet. Enjoy the new plane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zwaustin Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Nice... That didn't take you long... Let me know next time your headed to San Marcos I'd love to see the new bird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted August 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 24 minutes ago, Zwaustin said: Nice... That didn't take you long... Let me know next time your headed to San Marcos I'd love to see the new bird. I'll be there tomorrow morning. I think we're gonna fly formation at 11:00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker_Woodruff Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Nice ride! Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasona900 Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Way to go Paul! Congrats! Great looking airplane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted August 5, 2016 Report Share Posted August 5, 2016 Way yo go Paul. You didn't waste any time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketAviator Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Congratulations Rocket Can't wait to see & check it out! Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercop0184 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Lucky lucky lucky!!! Good lookin bird sir! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Awesome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aviatoreb Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Life is Good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StinkBug Posted August 6, 2016 Report Share Posted August 6, 2016 Yep, totally jealous. Nice plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB Posted August 7, 2016 Report Share Posted August 7, 2016 Awesome- congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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