pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 I am the new owner of N763RC. I will be flying it home later this week. I have been frantically reading everything I can find on the internet. I have a lot of experience flying really high (commercial airline pilot, 23 years) and a lot flying really low (Army helicopter pilot 12 years) Hanging out in the low FL's with a couple close friends sounds fun. I think I am just as excited about this airplane as I was about my nickel ride on active duty (first helicopter solo flight). N763RC comes with 1660 TT 1100 SMOH TKS I bought it from Jim Carter in Jonesborough TN. If anyone out there has any knowledge of this tail number, I'd love to hear your stories. Otherwise, as I get use to her, I'm sure I'll have lots of question. I promise to research questions prior to throwing out the same old ones that seem to go round and round. First question is; Thoughts on using Savvy Mx for the books? Mooney mx near SLC Utah, no service centers for miles away? I have gone over the POH a few times, seems straight forward. Thank you in advance for all your thoughts and Guidence. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote
gsengle Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 If you haven't experienced it yet, that's one heck of a traveling machine, but slow down and maneuver (working on my commercial now in a long body) and you'll LOVE the way she handles. Congrats!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
mike_elliott Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 Congrats! The Bravo is truly a personal airliner Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 Fly it home Monday or TuesdaySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6 Quote
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gsengle Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 They did good repairs after the accident in 2015?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 As far as I can tell. The mechanic works for Mooney at the factory in TX. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
dmedders Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 Congratulations! The Bravo is a phenomenal traveling machine.I recommend spending some time on the TKS AFM supplement. TKS works really well, but it is more than a switch flip. Additionally, TKS needs regular maintenance. PM me if you would like a my procedure.Cheers,DavidSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote
dmedders Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 One more thing: check out PlaneLogix.com.DavidSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 Just looked up PlanelogixThanks, I'll give them a callSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Bartman Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 Very nice ride and thanks for the pics. I used to live in Jonesborough TN and trained at KTRI. Brings back memories. Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 Bought my first helicopter out of Tri Cities TN 15 years ago. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gsengle Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 As far as I can tell. The mechanic works for Mooney at the factory in TX. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk As long as it flies straight I wouldn't worry a bit then.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
DVA Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 Welcome fellow Bravo pilot! There are a few of us here with first hand experience. If you haven't flown the long body Mooney's I'd highly recommend getting transition training, this is a conventional aircraft but it likes to flown a certain way, especially on approach and landings. Others will chime in on that I'm sure. If you have any engine questions, I'll try to help. I've spent some time on that topic. Have fun! Quote
pcheli Posted March 4, 2017 Author Report Posted March 4, 2017 Anybody know of anyone near Jonesborough TN that would do a couple hours Intro flight?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
gsengle Posted March 4, 2017 Report Posted March 4, 2017 Sign up for a MAPA PPP training somewhere and meet more Mooney pilots too. Highly recommended... They could help you find an instructor as well... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote
Hank Posted March 5, 2017 Report Posted March 5, 2017 Second for MAPA'S PPP. www.mooneypilots.com, pricing is impressively low. Took one in my C a month after completing transition training, highly recommend it. Quote
LANCECASPER Posted March 5, 2017 Report Posted March 5, 2017 Looks like a great M model and a great deal to boot. I have a '93 M also. The only thing that bugged me on the pictures on this one was the poor job of painting the semi circle (arc) on the pilot's side of the tail compared to co-pilot's side. It shouldn't take that much to get that fixed. And the word "Bravo" on the wings has to go. Congratulations !! Quote
Danb Posted March 5, 2017 Report Posted March 5, 2017 Welcome to the Bravo community, nice looking plane, good luck, don't fly it like the Huey's Quote
CAV Ice Protection Posted March 6, 2017 Report Posted March 6, 2017 Congratulations on the new (to you) Bravo! Feel free to contact CAV Ice Protection if you have any questions about TKS. Technical Support can be reached at 913-738-5397. Best regards, Joel 3 Quote
M20FanJesse Posted March 6, 2017 Report Posted March 6, 2017 That is one seriously beautiful Bravo wow! Congrats! Quote
Guest Posted March 6, 2017 Report Posted March 6, 2017 On March 4, 2017 at 5:27 PM, pcheli said: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk A Mooney with a Cessna tow bar! Clarence Quote
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