bcbender10 Posted March 16, 2019 Report Posted March 16, 2019 Hi Mooney K and Rocket owners, I'm seriously considering purchasing an M20K Rocket to upgrade from my current, well-equipped 1976 Arrow II. I'm new to the Mooney community, but have loved the look, speed, and efficiency of Mooney's since the 80s. I'm a PPL pilot with an instrument rating, about 530hrs TT and 330 hrs in an Arrow. If you're in the SoCal area and would like to share your experiences as an owner (I'm all ears) and a familiarization flight, please reply in the comments. Thanks! -Brian Quote
MIm20c Posted March 16, 2019 Report Posted March 16, 2019 Welcome to MS! It’s a great time to be looking for a K. Lots of rockets, a few 252s, and a couple encores and 262s. Quote
aviatoreb Posted March 16, 2019 Report Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Sounds like you have a great background for the transition and I bet you will love a k whichever you go for! I don’t have any experience to share regarding SoCal though.... other than opinions from my era as an alumnae from a little NorCal school - UC Berkeley. Edited March 16, 2019 by aviatoreb Quote
carusoam Posted March 17, 2019 Report Posted March 17, 2019 Welcome aboard, Brian. MSers love their Ks... They love them even more with pressure controllers, intercoolers, and composite props... The most loved, get special names like 252, Encore, and Rocket... The latest versions are the most refined... TKS is icing on the cake... or anti icing on the cake... Enjoy the hunt! Best regards, -a- Quote
bcbender10 Posted September 10, 2019 Author Report Posted September 10, 2019 To close the loop on this thread... I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Encore! Hoping to get checked out this weekend. Can't wait to get in the air... Thanks for your suggestions! 1 1 Quote
carusoam Posted September 10, 2019 Report Posted September 10, 2019 Congrats on the acquisition! Encore! That’s a pretty modern Mooney Who Are you transition training with, Brian? Best regards, -a- Quote
bcbender10 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Posted September 11, 2019 Paul Kortopates. Fortunately, I live somewhat near him here in SoCal. Can't wait to fly later this week. 3 Quote
gsxrpilot Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 8:11 PM, bcbender10 said: To close the loop on this thread... I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Encore! Hoping to get checked out this weekend. Can't wait to get in the air... Thanks for your suggestions! Without pictures, it didn't happen 1 Quote
bcbender10 Posted September 11, 2019 Author Report Posted September 11, 2019 Just now, gsxrpilot said: Without pictures, it didn't happen Check out my profile pic! So far ground bound until Paul teaches me how to fly a fire-breathing turbo 1 Quote
BaldEagle Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 1 hour ago, bcbender10 said: Paul Kortopates. Fortunately, I live somewhat near him here in SoCal. Can't wait to fly later this week. Excellent choice. Paul got me instrument current after more than a decade of not flying -- he has the patience of a saint. You'll enjoy your transition training, I promise! 1 1 Quote
Hank Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 9:11 PM, bcbender10 said: To close the loop on this thread... I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Encore! Hoping to get checked out this weekend. Can't wait to get in the air... Thanks for your suggestions! Woo-hooo!! Encore is a hell of a machine! Enjoy flying, and absorb as much as you can from Paul. I highly recommend joining MAPA [www.mooneypilots.com] and attending a PPP soon [Pilot Proficiency Program]. I figured my transition trainer taught me how to fly my Mooney, the PPP a couple of months later taught me how to fly it right. 1 Quote
ilovecornfields Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 5 hours ago, bcbender10 said: Paul Kortopates. Fortunately, I live somewhat near him here in SoCal. Can't wait to fly later this week. Great choice! You’ll be flying that thing like a pro in no time. Quote
rbridges Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 On 9/9/2019 at 10:11 PM, bcbender10 said: To close the loop on this thread... I'm the proud new owner of a 1998 Encore! Hoping to get checked out this weekend. Can't wait to get in the air... Thanks for your suggestions! Sweet! No personal experience in an Encore, but I've heard it's a great model. You'll never look back at the arrow. Quote
Hank Posted September 11, 2019 Report Posted September 11, 2019 46 minutes ago, rbridges said: Sweet! No personal experience in an Encore, but I've heard it's a great model. You'll never look back at the arrow. I thought he will always look back at the Arrow, from inside most any Mooney . . . . 1 2 Quote
Bryan Posted October 28, 2019 Report Posted October 28, 2019 Cool another Brian flying an Encore!! i am @Bryan Encore driver. Quote
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