JimB Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I am trying to arrange my schedule, a CFI's schedule and the weather to pick up my new aircraft that is a 3 hours drive away. This obviously isn't going all that well. Was supposed to go over today but the weather didn't cooperate and doesn't look all that good for the foreseeable future. So i was thinking about trying to find a rental M20F or J located in a better weather location, fly in and get some instruction for a day or two. I have searched the site and not a lot on this. If I search "rental" I get car rentals and rentals vs owning. Anyone know of a rental Mooney somewhere in some better weather may be south or west? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 See this previous thread on Mooney Rentals - there aren't many! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor_U Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 I am sure this will not help you much as it's not close to your location but East hill Flying club in Ithaca, NY still has a 1977 M20J that I got complex endorsement some 20 years ago: https://flyeasthill.org/planes Same paint job as back then but avionics is much better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Hmmmm . . . . The search for the ever-elusive unicorn continues . . . . Good luck!! Let us know if you find one, it may be useful for other buyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB Posted February 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 14 minutes ago, Hank said: Hmmmm . . . . The search for the ever-elusive unicorn continues . . . . Good luck!! Let us know if you find one, it may be useful for other buyers. Isn't that the truth! Just thought I would try. Unfortunately all the ones I can find are not in any better weather location than I am and most of the old links in previous threads are dead or the club doesn't have the aircraft anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkGT Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 A flight school at my local airport has a M20-R Ovation they rent. Its not on the web site but you could call. Its in Leesburg, VA at KJYO. http://www.av-ed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 There is a unicorn to be rented in NJ... But that is about an 11 hour drive away from you... Consider building a Mooney flying club in your area.... this helps with fly-ins, and plane deliveries for maintenance and things like that... If you are getting the usual Transition Training... does that person have a Mooney? You are going to be Spending some money.... get the most training out each dollar that you spend.... The one way car rental is probably the CB way of doing it... if something goes awry... you can always use the rental car to get back home... I did a BFR with a local CFI in a rented C172... and picked up my plane 100nm away at the same time.... he was getting paid while building time... I just wanted to get my plane.... that worked out pretty well... three birds with one stone... PP ideas that come to mind... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Midland tx has an Ovation. Floris Aviation at Midland Airpark. Edited March 1, 2019 by Mcstealth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Out of pure curiosity I wonder what they charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpilot Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 9 minutes ago, Davidv said: Out of pure curiosity I wonder what they charge. Not difficult to find out; it's on their web site: "The wet hobbs rate for this aircraft is $285 an hour, the advanced purchase discount will make it $271 an hour." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidv Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Thanks, that’s actually a pretty good rate considering the speed and what places get for a 172. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 45 minutes ago, Davidv said: Out of pure curiosity I wonder what they charge. Twin 430's, one is Wass, 2000 model. 2avis Autopilot. Nothing to kick out of bed but not the bees knees either, not that I can afford it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 2/28/2019 at 3:29 PM, JimB said: I am trying to arrange my schedule, a CFI's schedule and the weather to pick up my new aircraft that is a 3 hours drive away. This obviously isn't going all that well. Was supposed to go over today but the weather didn't cooperate and doesn't look all that good for the foreseeable future. So i was thinking about trying to find a rental M20F or J located in a better weather location, fly in and get some instruction for a day or two. I have searched the site and not a lot on this. If I search "rental" I get car rentals and rentals vs owning. Anyone know of a rental Mooney somewhere in some better weather may be south or west? Thanks https://www.coastalskies.com/ This flying club in the Houston area has a nicely equipped F model that seems reasonable priced. Not sure if you need to join the club for that price or not. Probably do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 On 3/1/2019 at 9:26 AM, Davidv said: Thanks, that’s actually a pretty good rate considering the speed and what places get for a 172. The rate for this F model is okay. https://www.coastalskies.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers2007 Posted March 2, 2019 Report Share Posted March 2, 2019 The rate for this F model is okay. https://www.coastalskies.com/ $165/hr for their F model is a steal compared to the overall actual cost of my D. “If it flies, floats, or fornicates, then it’s cheaper to rent...” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 4 hours ago, tigers2007 said: $165/hr for their F model is a steal compared to the overall actual cost of my D. “If it flies, floats, or fornicates, then it’s cheaper to rent...” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Most likely need to join the flying club and pay the dues if I were to guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigers2007 Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 If only I had a club nearby... with a Mooney... Maybe I’ll start one? Breaking down the hours flown compared to the overall costs I think I have paid over $800/hr. That’s my own fault. Hopefully that’ll drop this year with active use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 2 hours ago, tigers2007 said: If only I had a club nearby... with a Mooney... Maybe I’ll start one? Breaking down the hours flown compared to the overall costs I think I have paid over $800/hr. That’s my own fault. Hopefully that’ll drop this year with active use. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Many on this site extol the virtues of NOT 'doing the math' 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midlifeflyer Posted March 3, 2019 Report Share Posted March 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Mcstealth said: Many on this site extol the virtues of NOT 'doing the math' LOL. In a leaseback or club environment the closest to math one should consider is (a) it might help defray some costs and (b) will it actually cost me more? That's especially true with the "unusual" airplane. The point was brought home to me by a Turbo 182 RG. It was available for rental and transition training. "Training" meant 100 hour inspections and, as a HP rental, insurance cost more. Then, as the "unusual" airplane in the fleet (even in a fleet of normally-aspirated straight legged 172 and 182s), it was rarely rented. The owner called me one day to say he was taking it offline. "It's costing me more and all I am getting is a tired airplane." (He called me because he saw I was one of those who rented it for longer trips and offered me a private rental) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradp Posted March 4, 2019 Report Share Posted March 4, 2019 Three flying clubs I'm aware of that have a mooney/Moonies Des Moines, Iowa (DSMFC) - probably has the best lineup of single engine planes of any flying club I've seen 2 M20Js, an A36 and a Toga. Charlottesville VA (monticello, F model) Chapel Hill NC (Wings of Carolina, Js) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangermb Posted March 5, 2019 Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 These guys just started offering services at KPPO https://www.regionflyers.com/fleet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB Posted March 7, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 3/5/2019 at 1:03 AM, rangermb said: These guys just started offering services at KPPO https://www.regionflyers.com/fleet/ Thanks for all the help. I have been in touch with Region Flyers and I am hopeful that is going to work out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangermb Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 I saw their plane last month. Looks pretty nice. They are also interested in selling it to the right buyer. (I dont have any interest as i really like my J) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcstealth Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 Maybe we should Save this info of know Mooneys for rent? @carusoam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy0681 Posted March 8, 2019 Report Share Posted March 8, 2019 I'm wondering if all of these old aircraft keep potential new pilots away from flying. Looking at the sites given here reveal mostly old, crusty 172's and Cherokees. Paying $135/hr for a 1970's vintage 172 with original panel and a portable Garmin pasted into the panel with an Air Gizmo mount is not exactly a welcome mat for new flyers in the 21st Century. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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