Articulating seat frame

[Bennett]

Time for a follow up.  I would like to post a photo or two of the articulating seat bottom frame as built by the Mooney factory. Several members of the forum have asked for photos.  Alas, still no seat bottom frame.  Newest info: "another week or two." Months have now passed (LASAR parts department tells me they have had one on order since December 2, 2010) since I was told by the factory representative that they had two in stock, only to find out that they really didn't have any in stock, but that they would build one for me.  I have followed up via LASAR several times, but the story is always the same: "another week or two". This hardly bodes well for the future.  If Mooney can't supply the parts (or as in this case, won't release the drawings for local manufacture) what will happen to the Mooney fleet?  

[DaV8or]

Quote: Mitch

" I'm getting old (hate to admit it), and this will undoubedly be my last airplane before I hang up the keys, and so re-sale and/or recovery of expenses is not as important as the sheer pleasure of flying an airpalne you have had customized, and that you really like."

I do identify with your statement! 

[Cruiser]

it would seem the current management would rather find a buyer than get the factory working again. How are they trying to sell new Mooneys? Does anyone know?

They should be taking placement orders like the startups do based on xx number of orders to start production and they should be selling those planes at severely discounted (like break even) to get up and running again. Both Cessna and Piper are selling planes. If Mooney doesn't get started now, when? They could make some very, very attractive pricing since they don't need to tack on insurance premiums. They have nothing to loose.

[Awful_Charlie]

Resurrecting this topic as I have a set of fully adjustable seats to go    fully upholstered etc, but missing one headrest and the elastic on the seat pockets has gone.  More info in the 'Avionics and bits For Sale' board