New Mooneys, any interest at all?

[gsengle]

You don't think it's a deal breaker, and I think it is... and with our combined expertise on the subject, either one of us could be right 
Or we both might have missed the boat all together. 

An engineer and a physicist walk into a bar...

(Just eyeballing the forces, seems surmountable)


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[Brian_tii]

13 minutes ago, gsengle said:

 

I doubt gear is a deal breaker. Might need new seats though...


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The Cirrus fixed gear is designed to absorb shock, however the analysis COPA has done on chute water landings indicates that even without the gear being a factor the injuries are minor. With that being said, smacking the water vs dirt gear up is probably a little different story. If Mooney when with hydraulic gear (pressure to hold it up) then they could just dump pressure to drop it upon deployment.

Given how well the chutes have been working, I'd love to see the FAA come up with some creative ways to allow them to be added / streamline certification process for them... I know unlikely... but sure would be nice.

I sure do hope Mooney sells some airplanes though - I love the brand and the look. Some of my fondest memories of flying were in an old M20A with my grandfather. I also think Beech would sell some Bonanza's too ( if they put a chute it in... but again... probably wishful thinking. I think the real issue is that neither Beechcraft nor Mooney have the sales right now to justify the investment in adding it, but they won't get the sales unless they do. I really can't help but think that's what's really holding them both back.

[Jerry 5TJ]

Cirrus owners can trade up to the jet, now production certified. 

https://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Cirrus-Gets-Production-Certificate-For-Vision-Jet-228946-1.html

Turbine smooth. And yes it has a parachute. 

Corrus says they're building 1 jet a week now.