FloridaPilots Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hello, I haven't been up in a Mooney yet and I was wondering if there are any CFI's that train in Mooney's? I'm currently a student pilot with only a few hours but I would like to pay for a discovery flight or something like that. I currently have my eye on a J, I still have a long way to go with my studies. I'm in the Tampa/Saint Pete area during Business hours (KSPG, KPIE) and I live right next to 48X. I'm going to attend the Mooney fly in June 10th. So hopefully I will get a chance to meet some of the FL locals. Thank you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 The place to look for Mooney specific instructors is:http://www.mapasafety.com/As for getting a ride, you never know what friends you'll make here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 The best way to find a CFI who will train in a Mooney... is to own your Mooney first. :-) But you don't need a CFI to go up in a Mooney and get some stick time. If you'll put your city or airport location on your avatar, I'll add you to the MooneySpace Map and send you a link. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 1 minute ago, gsxrpilot said: . . . . I'll add you to the MooneySpace Map and send you a link. There's a MooneySpace map??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 2 minutes ago, Hank said: There's a MooneySpace map??? Check your messages... I sent you the link. Just a little project, giving me something to do while my plane is still in the shop. In the interest of privacy... it's only available to those who put Location in their avatar with at least City or Airport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted May 14, 2017 Report Share Posted May 14, 2017 6 hours ago, FloridaPilots said: Hello, I haven't been up in a Mooney yet and I was wondering if there are any CFI's that train in Mooney's? I'm currently a student pilot with only a few hours but I would like to pay for a discovery flight or something like that. I currently have my eye on a J, I still have a long way to go with my studies. I'm in the Tampa/Saint Pete area during Business hours (KSPG, KPIE) and I live right next to 48X. I'm going to attend the Mooney fly in June 10th. So hopefully I will get a chance to meet some of the FL locals. Thank you! While I have been known to instruct a lot of people in Mooney's, I don't have a Mooney you could train in, and haven't done any primary instruction for a number of years. You might try Sam Lindsey In Wauchula, Fl. nine four one 209 twenty three twenty two, or see if the flight school in Ocala will let a student rent and train in their J they have on the line. Ill be on the west coast for the 6-10 lunch, but there will be a good dozen or 2 people that would gladly take you for a lap around the patch and let you sit in their Mooney and make airplane noises! Good luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPilots Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/14/2017 at 10:20 AM, gsxrpilot said: The best way to find a CFI who will train in a Mooney... is to own your Mooney first. :-) But you don't need a CFI to go up in a Mooney and get some stick time. If you'll put your city or airport location on your avatar, I'll add you to the MooneySpace Map and send you a link. Done!! Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPilots Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/14/2017 at 4:56 PM, mike_elliott said: While I have been known to instruct a lot of people in Mooney's, I don't have a Mooney you could train in, and haven't done any primary instruction for a number of years. You might try Sam Lindsey In Wauchula, Fl. nine four one 209 twenty three twenty two, or see if the flight school in Ocala will let a student rent and train in their J they have on the line. Ill be on the west coast for the 6-10 lunch, but there will be a good dozen or 2 people that would gladly take you for a lap around the patch and let you sit in their Mooney and make airplane noises! Good luck! Will do...thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPilots Posted May 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2017 On 5/14/2017 at 4:56 PM, mike_elliott said: While I have been known to instruct a lot of people in Mooney's, I don't have a Mooney you could train in, and haven't done any primary instruction for a number of years. You might try Sam Lindsey In Wauchula, Fl. nine four one 209 twenty three twenty two, or see if the flight school in Ocala will let a student rent and train in their J they have on the line. Ill be on the west coast for the 6-10 lunch, but there will be a good dozen or 2 people that would gladly take you for a lap around the patch and let you sit in their Mooney and make airplane noises! Good luck! Hello, My goal was to sit in a Mooney J just to see if I can fit and just fly around I don't want to take my primary in a Mooney but go up with someone that knows enough about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldguy Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 On 5/15/2017 at 6:49 PM, FloridaPilots said: Hello, My goal was to sit in a Mooney J just to see if I can fit and just fly around I don't want to take my primary in a Mooney but go up with someone that knows enough about them. Do you have a specific concern about your height or weight? Here on MS, we have all shapes and sizes. I am a petite 6'5" and 215 lbs. and not even close to the tallest one on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsxrpilot Posted May 17, 2017 Report Share Posted May 17, 2017 If you fit in a cessna or bonanza, you'll fit better in a Mooney. The Mooney cockpit is wider and there's more leg room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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