Mooney Exchange Poll

[KLRDMD]

20 minutes ago, peevee said:

I'd love to have club seating and pressurization and the same or close to the same speed. Oh, and deice boots. That's all I ask for. Anyone got a spare million?

Cessna 340. Lots of them for less than Rocket prices.

[Seth]

Aerostar as well.

[KLRDMD]

40 minutes ago, Seth said:

Aerostar as well.

I don't believe Aerostars have club seating.

[peevee]

1 hour ago, KLRDMD said:

Cessna 340. Lots of them for less than Rocket prices.

I'd probably go p337, cheaper insurance. I probably wouldn't really stay proficient in a twin. No club seating, I know.

[peevee]

1 hour ago, Seth said:

Aerostar as well.

$$$$$$

[KLRDMD]

6 minutes ago, peevee said:

I'd probably go p337, cheaper insurance. I probably wouldn't really stay proficient in a twin. No club seating, I know.

Cheaper insurance only if there's also less hull value. Unfortunately, the 337 series has not been shown to be safer than traditional twins. Today that's almost exclusively due to fuel related issues which are not an issue in the P series but underwriters don't seem to take that into account.

You can get nice Aerostars for the price of a Rocket too.

[TTaylor]

Started with a 63C. Was a great plane for learning to fly Mooneys.  Corrosion  was found on the spar during a tank reseal.  Was not worth repairing and wrote it off.  A year later I got frustrated not having a Mooney.   Bought a 75F because it improved on the two weaknesses of the C, rear seat space and hp/leaning.

[Marauder]

I find it funny Mike that you started this thread. If anyone on this site who has shown that a NA Mooney can be long distance traveler, it's you!

 

I debated over the years whether a faster, heavier hauling, air conditioned, pressurized, FIKI plane made sense for me. 98% of my family doesn't live further than Texas. And the 2% who do, I have no burning desire to visit.

 

I don't have a winter home down south, so no motivation to head south routinely in the winter months.

 

When I do retire, the pressures of "gethomeitis" will be gone and even now with the ability to hold a teleconference and Web-Ex remotely, it's not a big factor.

 

Also not having the extra cost of feeding and caring for a hungrier bird, I can redirect those funds to upgrading the plane to build in the capabilities I do want.

 

Now, if they sold a Mooney with an onboard bathroom, well maybe I considered a move. Till that happens, it's Travel Johns and Depends for all onboard. Sorry José, no relief tube for me.

 

 

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[Danb]

Seth I like your thoughts. I now won't have a next but it would be pressurized 

[SantosDumont]

Already got 200 hours in my F and 150kts is starting to feel slow. After 200 hours my wife and kids have flown with me exactly 2 times and they don't like it.  So I only need a 1-2 place bird.  Lancair Legacy is going to be my next plane. 

[thinwing]

On 7/14/2017 at 7:37 PM, aviatoreb said:

I like my mooney - but I am getting frustrated as it is still in the paint shop - due to runway resurfacing delays!  Of all things.  If it were a helicopter I would have it back by now.

I once had to depart from a taxiway due to another plane landing gear up...just a thought

[Mcstealth]

On July 14, 2017 at 10:18 PM, gsxrpilot said:

I wanted an E for the longest time. But set myself a strict budget and decided a well equipped C was better than an average E. The reason for the budget was that with a first airplane, I wasn't sure how much I'd actually use it. I was thinking of boats that get used once on Memorial day and once on Labor day and then put away for the winter. But after 400 hours in 3 years, I was convinced I knew how to use an airplane. So then it was a matter of what can I actually afford. And I decided a 252 was the sweet spot for speed and affordability.

By the way @201er, I shot an approach almost to minimums today into KSWF with rapid fire NY ACT in my headset. For a slow talking Texan, it was quite the experience. 

Just because you talk slow, doesn't mean you are stupid.

 

movie buffs, which movie is that almost quote?

[xcrmckenna]

Just because you talk slow, doesn't mean you are stupid.
 
movie buffs, which movie is that almost quote?

One of the better chick flick movies. Sweet Home Alabama.


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[Mcstealth]

1 hour ago, xcrmckenna said:

 

One of the better chick flick movies. Sweet Home Alabama.


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Darn it  I thought I had a good one.  

Good job. 

[Tommy]

On 7/15/2017 at 10:31 PM, Danb said:

In 1985 bought a 1977 J

In 1988 bought a 1988 J

In 2006 bought a 2005 Bravo 

Moved from plane to plane on impulse, if I'm in line at the market I'm the one to but the snickers bar.

 

 

Curious why J to another J? 

[Cooperd0g]

I can't vote as I'm not an owner, but I enjoy hearing different points of view. I plan to buy a M20C/E/F as it fits what I want and my planned budget. 

In the future I could see wanting something a bit bigger as my kid grows, but I will possibly want something for backcountry as well. It is entirely possible the M20 I buy will stay with me and another, cub-type, plane could get added. Two lesser expensive planes instead of a one very expensive compromise plane. 

[Danb]

49 minutes ago, Tommy said:

Curious why J to another J? 

Always wanted a new plane

[Hank]

4 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

Just because you talk slow, doesn't mean you are stupid.

You hear how slow I talk? That's how fast I listen, too . . . .

[Seth]

On 7/15/2017 at 11:13 PM, KLRDMD said:

I don't believe Aerostars have club seating.

good point.