tangogawd Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Hey guys, I pulled the trigger on a 65 E. Every excited! I would like to use it for instruction, and would like brakes on my side. Any ideas where to pick up a kit? Thanks
mooniac15u Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 LASAR might be able to help you. http://www.lasar.com/
gsxrpilot Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 Any MSP should be able to order the parts for you. Some MSP's (Don Maxwell - KGGG) even have experience with the install. And while Mooney's do certainly shrink the size of the country, it helps if you'll put your location in your profile. We can then recommend the best solution in your area.
tangogawd Posted September 27, 2016 Author Report Posted September 27, 2016 Thanks guys, I live in Alaska, I will be picking up the plane in Houston.
gsxrpilot Posted September 27, 2016 Report Posted September 27, 2016 I'd get ahold of Don Maxwell http://www.donmaxwell.com, and see if he can do it for you before you leave Texas with the plane. 3
tangogawd Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Posted September 28, 2016 I will. My sister lives outside of Dallas, so hes only a short detour.
Jim Peace Posted September 28, 2016 Report Posted September 28, 2016 A mooney in Alaska? Insurance companies love that. Are you going to install the float kit? 2
tangogawd Posted September 28, 2016 Author Report Posted September 28, 2016 Float kit? just rtv the belly pans shut and land with the gear tucked! the fuel in the wings will help it stay afloat!
Raptor05121 Posted September 29, 2016 Report Posted September 29, 2016 Where abouts in Alaska? I spent a couple weeks up around Lake Hood and PANC, all I saw was one solitary Mooney, perhaps the only low-wing on field!
tangogawd Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Posted September 29, 2016 I'm in Anchorage. I know, seems wrong, but already have the bushy planes. There is a serious lack of complex planes here for training. A friend and I are going to use it to finish up those commercial and CFI students that don't have any other options. We get a lot of calls for that as independent instructors. Of course that's the rational excuse we are using for buying a "go-fast"!! 2
Yetti Posted September 30, 2016 Report Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) Is this the same plane with leaky tanks and metal in the filter after 2.3 hours? possibly located in Pearland? Edited September 30, 2016 by Yetti
mooniac15u Posted September 30, 2016 Report Posted September 30, 2016 52 minutes ago, Yetti said: Is this the same plane with leaky tanks and metal in the filter after 2.3 hours? possibly located in Pearland? That one is an M20J in Oregon. The OP said this one is a '65 M20E in Houston. It is apparently the same plane from this thread:
N601RX Posted September 30, 2016 Report Posted September 30, 2016 I was able to find all the used parts needed to install the dual brakes several years ago and instal them. The new kit was around 3k plus install. I think I had about $500 in the used parts. Unfortunately I don't think the factory kit will work in your 65E. It wasn't until latter that the factory begain welding in the mounting brackets when they built the cages as standard equipment. The kit only works with higher serial number E models.
tangogawd Posted September 30, 2016 Author Report Posted September 30, 2016 7 hours ago, Yetti said: Is this the same plane with leaky tanks and metal in the filter after 2.3 hours? possibly located in Pearland? Well, Its at Pearland, but hope not. A tank was sealed about 1.5 years ago. The shop that did the annual said it was in great shape...... 6 hours ago, N601RX said: I was able to find all the used parts needed to install the dual brakes several years ago and instal them. The new kit was around 3k plus install. I think I had about $500 in the used parts. Unfortunately I don't think the factory kit will work in your 65E. It wasn't until latter that the factory begain welding in the mounting brackets when they built the cages as standard equipment. The kit only works with higher serial number E models. Ya, I was quoted 3 k! What are the list of parts? I know there will be two pedals, and two masters. I read somewhere something not clear on, about a valve(s)? I was thinking I would just find a salvage mooney and take the pilot side parts. Are they the same? welding tabs wont be too much trouble I hope.
N601RX Posted October 1, 2016 Report Posted October 1, 2016 Master cylinders are the same, both pedals are different. There are not many planes that have them. If I remember correctly ones from a newer plane may use larger diameter bolts for some of the bolts.
Jim Peace Posted November 17, 2018 Report Posted November 17, 2018 On 9/29/2016 at 2:37 PM, tangogawd said: I'm in Anchorage. I am passing through ANC right now....did you ever get a Mooney up here?
GDGR Posted November 17, 2018 Report Posted November 17, 2018 On 9/29/2016 at 12:37 PM, tangogawd said: I'm in Anchorage. I know, seems wrong, but already have the bushy planes. There is a serious lack of complex planes here for training. A friend and I are going to use it to finish up those commercial and CFI students that don't have any other options. We get a lot of calls for that as independent instructors. Of course that's the rational excuse we are using for buying a "go-fast"!! My old stomping grounds! Sort of. My Dad was a Sr Facilities Engineer for ARCO in the late 1970’s I lived just off Sand Lake as a kid. That’s where I originally got the flying bug, in my Fathers 182
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