Mooney near Columbus, GA

[Richard Knapp]

I'm a few months (or less) from buying my first Mooney.  Hoping for an M20K.  I've flown as a safety pilot in one.  My wife usually flies with me, and I'd like her to experience one before I make the big purchase.  Is anyone within an hour or so flight (in a slow Warrior) from KCSG who'd be willing to let her sit in it if not take a quick ride.  I'd pay for gas, and lunch or dinner.  Any advice on the new purchase also very gladly accepted.

Thanks,

Richard

[DMJones]

I'm in Kennesaw (KRYY), but mine is about to sell.  If you hurry, I might still have it.

[rbridges]

I live in Warner Robins, Mooneymite lives in locust grove and Hank lives in Auburn.  All of us have C models, but the pilot seating position will be the same.   I'm out of town this weekend, but I wouldn't mind flying into columbus.

[Richard Knapp]

Thanks rbridges, that sounds great!  I'm also out this weekend so afterwards would be perfect.  I'll send you a private message (if it works) with my info so we can figure out a time.

[Culver LFA]

Hi Richard, 

I fly out of 8GA9 (Griffin) in a M20F.  I go to Pine Mountain about once a week or so for fuel, we could meet there or I could easily come down your way if needed. 

Good luck with your search for the right Mooney!

-Joe

[81X]

I have an M20K 231 based out of KAND not too far away in SC.  I upgraded to this from a Cherokee 180 a bit ago and would be happy to take you for a ride, free of charge if you want to come up to KAND.  I can talk about real life 231 operation, and that vs the 252.

Bonus is that you get to play with the GFC500 and see that in action.  PM me if you’re interested.  

 

[Hank]

Let's have a SW GA Lunch Meet! or Lunch Meat. or whatever. See lots of cool Mooneys! 

[81X]

2 hours ago, Hank said:

Let's have a SW GA Lunch Meet! or Lunch Meat. or whatever. See lots of cool Mooneys! 

I’m in if you’ll allow SC representation!  

[Richard Knapp]

Hank, that would be awesome. Thanks for the suggestion. I’d be good for Saturday April 20, or Friday 19th (Good Friday). After that it goes to the weekend of May 11. I have some days off during the week but that probably wouldn’t work. SC /81X would be welcome.

[Hank]

Easter Weekend sounds great! Where we gonna meet up and eat up? Will need a car for Pine Mountain, or comfortable walking shoes for fast food in Columbus. 

[Richard Knapp]

We have a Highlander we could drive to Pine Mountain or Columbus. It would fit three more people. We could bring 2 cars to Columbus. They may have a crew car either place. Excited! :-)

 

[Culver LFA]

22 minutes ago, Hank said:

Easter Weekend sounds great! Where we gonna meet up and eat up? Will need a car for Pine Mountain, or comfortable walking shoes for fast food in Columbus. 

I’m in for food and flying.

Some thoughts:

Pine mountain/Harris Co. (KPIM) has 2 courtesy cars and there is a nice restaurant on top of the hill with a view. 5000’ paved and gas at $3.60/gallon 

Barnstormers restaurant is on the field at Alexander Memorial/Peachstate (GA2). Great atmosphere and food but the hilly grass strip will probably lower attendance.

The restaurant at Bessemer AL has been on my list but is heading the wrong direction...

 

[Richard Knapp]

Pine Mountain spuds great. 

[bob865]

I have family in Pine Mountain so I could have a mooney lunch and visit family too.  Was there a date set that I missed?

[Richard Knapp]

Saturday April 20, lunchtime at KPIM. Exact time not established. Perhaps 11:30? Any suggestions?

[Hank]

11 minutes ago, Richard Knapp said:

Saturday April 20, lunchtime at KPIM. Exact time not established. Perhaps 11:30? Any suggestions?

1130 EDT [1530Z], KPIM. Sounds good to me! I'm getting hungry . . . .

[Culver LFA]

3 hours ago, Hank said:

1130 EDT [1530Z], KPIM. Sounds good to me! I'm getting hungry . . . .

Me too, looking forward to it!

I put another thread over in the East coast group so we can get an estimated headcount.

 

[Hank]

48 minutes ago, Culver LFA said:

Me too, looking forward to it!

I put another thread over in the East coast group so we can get an estimated headcount.

 

You reckon any of those self-proclaimed "East Coasters" from so far away will fly down the other 2/3 of the East Coast to join us?    

[Culver LFA]

12 minutes ago, Hank said:

You reckon any of those self-proclaimed "East Coasters" from so far away will fly down the other 2/3 of the East Coast to join us?    

Well, I didn’t want @201er to feel left out, he won’t even need the long range tanks to meet us.

Actually I was deciding between the Gulf and East groups when the dinner bell range at my house, I got distracted.  

Where is the line, N/S of the Bible Belt, Yankees vs. Confederates?

[rbridges]

2 hours ago, Culver LFA said:

Well, I didn’t want @201er to feel left out, he won’t even need the long range tanks to meet us.

Actually I was deciding between the Gulf and East groups when the dinner bell range at my house, I got distracted.  

Where is the line, N/S of the Bible Belt, Yankees vs. Confederates?

I'd say anything north of the SEC football states. 

[Hank]

2 hours ago, Culver LFA said:

Where is the line, N/S of the Bible Belt, Yankees vs. Confederates?

 

14 minutes ago, rbridges said:

I'd say anything north of the SEC football states. 

Wow, that's harsh to all the good ACC fans in the Carolinas and Virginia . . . . 

But I'm a nice guy. I'll eat lunch with most anyone. I even have some friends who are damned Yankees [which I didn't know was two words until I was in high school].

[bob865]

I wish I could make it.  I've got a couple of big projects stating at work over that weekend and have to be home.  Maybe next time.

[kris_adams]

Richard, I have a J and live in Griffin 6a2.  I'd love to meet at Pine Mtn but if the weather is clear I will be in LA.  Happy to meet you at some other time if you want.  -Kris

[bob865]

11 hours ago, Culver LFA said:

Well, I didn’t want @201er to feel left out, he won’t even need the long range tanks to meet us.

Actually I was deciding between the Gulf and East groups when the dinner bell range at my house, I got distracted.  

Where is the line, N/S of the Bible Belt, Yankees vs. Confederates?

The Mason-Dixon line between Pennsylvania and Maryland.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mason–Dixon_line

[Culver LFA]

Pine Mountain has been notified and should have both cars available for the Mooney group on Saturday. Fuel tank was filled yesterday, I think he said the price was now $3.90/gal.