Candy man Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I'm contemplating making an offer on a California based Mooney. It would be pending a thorough PPI, it's Very close to Lasar and Top gun. I've read great things about both on this forum but would like some opinions on where to take her for the PPI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Pilots who follow this forum know I am a LASAR enthusiast. I've taken both of my Mooneys to them for PPIs and annual inspections as well as interim maintenance. This now spans about 35 years, and I am still taking my current Mooney to them. I don't know Top Gun, but I do know the folk at LASAR, and I find them highly competent and easy to work with. Not cheap, but good workmanship is worth every Penney - at least to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 I don't think you could go wrong with either of them. Both are well regarded in the industry. Clarence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMooniac Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Not a wrong choice among those options, although I'd see if either shop has already worked on the candidate plane and then call that shop, and maybe go to the other.Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMuncy Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Just now, KSMooniac said: Not a wrong choice among those options, although I'd see if either shop has already worked on the candidate plane and then call that shop, and maybe go to the other. Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I would suggest LASAR for a PPI. They did a completely thorough and detailed PPI on mine, catching everything including some things missed on previous Top Gun Annual. Yes, it will be more expensive, but by finding out all of these things ahead of time, it gave me a clear idea on how much I was going to need to get the plane airworthy, and how much to get all of the other items done that I may or may not want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Lasar is my favorite of the two... Shari (sp?) has helped support Mooney owners world wide. Dan has helped get the right parts and technical information as well. They are good people to get to know if you have a Mooney... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DXB Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Both. One this year, the other in the next year or two. Specialized expertise is overlapping but complementary by its very nature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy man Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 9 hours ago, DXB said: Both. One this year, the other in the next year or two. Specialized expertise is overlapping but complementary by its very nature. It's a great theory but I live in Columbus Ohio and the plane currently resides out west. This will only be for the PPI. I will then need recommendations on a close msc. I will probably go every other year between local mechanic and msc for annual, unless I hear a better plan. But I can't thank everybody enough for all the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_Belville Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 8 minutes ago, Candy man said: It's a great theory but I live in Columbus Ohio and the plane currently resides out west. This will only be for the PPI. I will then need recommendations on a close msc. I will probably go every other year between local mechanic and msc for annual, unless I hear a better plan. But I can't thank everybody enough for all the advice. There may well be a good Mooney shop nearby but there does not seem to be a MSC in OH (or KY, or WV). But there are several within an hour or 2. I'll vouch for AGL @ KMRN, others here will know about those in IN, VA, TN, MI, etc. http://www.mooney.com/en/Support.html#Centers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Pressley Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 The choice is simple. Both will do the same job. both very thorough. Laser will cost twice as much as top gun. Your choice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M016576 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) I would suggest Top Gun. I have had 3 annuals at LASAR, and all three there have been issues when I picked up the plane. On one, the gear wouldn't retract when I was trying to leave (and no, the safety latch was not flipped up, a wire had been broken on the gear motor during the annual somehow). In their defense, they always worked hard to make it right- but I would expect that level of service for the premium you pay there. LASAR does have an excellent parts supply and corporate knowledge of mooney- but I think they took a hit in overall service when Robert left a few years back. Edited December 23, 2016 by M016576 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug Smasher Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Top Gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmyfm20s Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Does the plane have a current annual from either of them? I'm personally would go to opposite shop if they do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooniac15u Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 5 hours ago, Candy man said: It's a great theory but I live in Columbus Ohio and the plane currently resides out west. This will only be for the PPI. I will then need recommendations on a close msc. I will probably go every other year between local mechanic and msc for annual, unless I hear a better plan. But I can't thank everybody enough for all the advice. Muncie Aviation is the nearest MSC. I haven't used them much but they've always been very professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrwilson Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 I prefer top gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z00mie Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 Top Gun! A retired Air Force Chief runs (or did run) the shop. I'm biased, but for me, this means he is honest above reproach and technically capable beyond his peers. If he says he can, he will, or die trying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffy Posted December 24, 2016 Report Share Posted December 24, 2016 I had my PPI done by Top Gun many years ago and they did a very fair cost on the inspection. Enjoyed the experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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