rmohrhoff Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Hello Mooney Pilots, I am starting to get serious about purchasing an Acclaim. I live in Los Angeles and would like to meet someone in the area who could show me their plane, answer some questions, and let me buy them lunch. I owned a Bonanza for 10 years, and I am into year 5 of a Cessna 340. I learned about and purchased both airplanes by joining forums like this, asking questions, and meeting owners. I moved up to the 340 because I needed the room, but my mission profile has changed and there is no need to take all that metal with me on every flight now. I have become addicted to the speed, and the only way I could give up the twin is if I could fly faster (with a lot less fuel). I have also become quite fond of pressurization and flying up high, so wanted to get your impressions of using oxygen for hours at a time. After years of owning antique aircraft, I also love the idea of owing a plane built in current century that does not have brittle plastic and wiring. Any other thoughts on Mooney ownership would be welcome. Thank you for your time! Ron Mohrhoff KSMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Welcome aboard Ron, The Acclaim is still the best and most capable Mooney ever built. It is very refined with 310 TN'd hp, AC, FIKI, and a G1000 that currently, can be updated with WAAS and ADSB... Not all Acclaims have these items. Doing proper research and a PPI are important to your wallet. Go Mooney! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Not as many acclaims around as some other models, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't find someone within flying distance. Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M016576 Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 You've come to the right place: hard to find a certified single that can beat the acclaim for all around bang for your buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldrumheller Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Ron! Great to see you are interested in a Mooney Acclaim...you are right about the speed for sure, nothing better than seeing over 200kts on a regular basis at around 21 gallons per hour! I am the Customer Sales Representative for Premier Aircraft Sales, and we specialized in used Mooneys. Feel free to email at lee.drumheller@flypas.com or give me a call in the office at 334-826-1600 (option #2), I'm more than happy to share some more in depth information about the Mooney product and why we at Mooney Space wouldn't fly anything other than a Mooney. I look forward to chatting with you Ron, have a great day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Welcome aboard Ldrum! Are you a War Eagle too? (We have a few around here) Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peevee Posted October 26, 2016 Report Share Posted October 26, 2016 Wearing o2 doesn't bother me or my wife in the least. Getting it filled does, it's a hassle around here. Easily remedied with your own transfill setup. Would I take pressurized? Sure! But I'm good with the tradeoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandontwalker Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Welcome aboard Ldrum! Are you a War Eagle too? (We have a few around here) Best regards, -a- More than you know. War Eagle!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 Welcome aboard, ya'll, and War Eagle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaV8or Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 I like to fly my Mooney up to about 17,000 ft, then point the nose down at the earth and watch the airspeed and groundspeed climb... then pretend I have an Acclaim... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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