Hello

[JDM]

Hello all new guy here for the most part. Have been lurking around for while here and there. Student pilot in the Tulsa Oklahoma area. I’m really interested in Mooney’s obviously. Although ,never actually been in one. From what I read it’s what I want. Is there anyone in my area that might let me sit in one or take me for a ride?

thanks

 

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard JDM.

Standby for an answer from somebody in your neighborhood.

You may want to write a bit introducing yourself...

Best regards,

-a-

[Raptor05121]

Welcome. Tell us about yourself. Mooney's are a bit different. Are you okay with strapping into a Porsche 911 track car with a roll cage? That's kinda what they are like that to get in/out of and fly.

[JDM]

Well, I’m a bit of a late bloomer as it pertains to flying. I’m 42.  As far a strapping into somethin with a rollcage not a big deal I raced sprint cars in my younger years.

[Skates97]

  On 11/9/2017 at 9:30 PM, JDM said:

Well, I’m a bit of a late bloomer as it pertains to flying. I’m 42.  As far a strapping into somethin with a rollcage not a big deal I raced sprint cars in my younger years.

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That's not so late. I was 44 when I had my first lesson. Now I'm 45, just crossed 200 hours and 140 of those were in my Mooney. (Still puts a smile on my face and a bit of wonderment every time I say "my Mooney")

[rbridges]

I was 38. Is there anyone else at your local airport that would give you a ride?  

[JDM]

The only one I’ve seen around so far was setting without an engine I’m guessing it was time for an overhaul.

 

[INA201]

39 when I started flying, now 48 and it still ain't too late. Jump on in!  You'll only regret it if you don't give it a go.

[Niko182]

I guess I could say I was a bit younger getting my license. I started at 14.

[JDM]

  On 11/10/2017 at 12:50 AM, JDM said:

The only one I’ve seen around so far was setting without an engine I’m guessing it was time for an overhaul.

 

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[JDM]

I wish I would have started at a young age.

[Hank]

  On 11/10/2017 at 1:44 AM, JDM said:

I wish I would have started at a young age.

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You and me both! Something abiut failing the US Navy flight physical for being nearsighted at 17 made me think I couldn't . . . . 

[bonal]

  On 11/10/2017 at 1:44 AM, JDM said:

I wish I would have started at a young age.

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I didn't start till I was 50 the one nice thing about the late start is now at 59 and this flying thing is like a new life experience that I am just beginning to grow into it with so much to learn and enjoy. It's never too late. Welcome to Mooney space.

[Oldguy]

  On 11/10/2017 at 1:44 AM, JDM said:

I wish I would have started at a young age.

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I did start at a young age - 48.

At least it seems young at this point in life....

[Mooneymite]

I see nothing wrong with starting to fly at a "mature age".  The reason the military recruits and trains young people to fly is that it requires its pilots to do highly questionable things.  A mature pilot would know better!  

Incidentally.....Happy VETERANS DAY to all you who served our country.  Thank you.  Thank you!