nm3868 Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 So i'm a pebble's throw away from my PPL (hoping for a check ride in a few weeks) and i am now starting the fun part of shopping and research. Out of all the aircraft i've looked at, the Mooney really looks like it might be the one for me. Some concerns i have is operating costs, maintenance costs, how easy they are to fly (I currently fly a 172P and a 172N 180hp) and finally does anyone fly them in Alaska and how do they deal with that environment (I'm currently in California but i plan to move back to Alaska). My mission currently is to build time, i'd like to go for my instrument and commercial after i have my private ticket. Also if anyone has a Mooney in San Diego, CA, I'd love to ride along sometime. Quote
RLCarter Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 Welcome aboard, Mooney's are great aircraft, not sure how they would be for Alaska. High wing, fixed gear seems to be more of the norm, we both will see what others have to say. 1 Quote
nm3868 Posted June 19, 2017 Author Report Posted June 19, 2017 (edited) 51 minutes ago, RLCarter said: Welcome aboard, Mooney's are great aircraft, not sure how they would be for Alaska. High wing, fixed gear seems to be more of the norm, we both will see what others have to say. I really don't intend to do soft field with whatever aircraft i get. Mainly short/regular asphalt fields. I was mainly asking about weather wise, how they handle cold ect. Edited June 19, 2017 by nm3868 1 Quote
gwcolwell Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 Have had N862HL for approx. 10 years now and am based on the coast of Maine @ KBHB. After I purchased the plane from an inland Maine I outfitted it with a Garmin 430 WAAS and got my ifr ticket. Feel the plane is a good fit for winter conditions. Have to be cognizant of snow bank heights when taxiing, but that's it. It's fast, economical, and very stable in rough environments. 2 Quote
carusoam Posted June 19, 2017 Report Posted June 19, 2017 Welcome aboard, nm... If you like speed and efficiency, a Mooney is the way to go... Most of the questions you are going to come up with are going to be general aviation related. Cold weather flying can add to the challenges... Mooneys are best for paved surfaces, but are often used on some less than perfect surfaces by some skilled pilots. Keep asking questions... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
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