Picked my first Mooney!

[Huitt3106]

After several months and a few mistakes along the way I can finally call N7816V my own. After some training I flew I home today from KOPN to KLYH. I knew that I’d love flying a mooney but this one really impressed me with its efficiency and easy handling characteristics (as long as you keep your speeds right).

 

 

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[Andy95W]

That is a seriously decked out 1964 M20C!

[Huitt3106]

That is a seriously decked out 1964 M20C!

The guy that owned it really put a lot into it (time and money).


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[DustinNwind]

Beautiful bird, congrats! 

[MIm20c]

This plane and a 66 E were two of of the nicest short bodies I’ve seen listed for a fair price lately. Both sold very fast...nice job acting fast to nab this one!

[Rick Junkin]

Congratulations, and welcome to the family!

Cheers,
Rick

[Huitt3106]

This plane and a 66 E were two of of the nicest short bodies I’ve seen listed for a fair price lately. Both sold very fast...nice job acting fast to nab this one!

It’s been really tough working the market lately. It’s either lower price with a big potential mechanic bill or in in good shape and well equipped with really high acquisition cost. It worked out though!


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[MIm20c]

2 minutes ago, Huitt3106 said:

It’s been really tough working the market lately. It’s either lower price with a big potential mechanic bill or in in good shape and well equipped with really high acquisition cost. It worked out though!


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Looks like it really moves too, ~150 kts at 11.5k is really good for any Mooney...even a lowly C  

[Huitt3106]

Just now, MIm20c said:

Looks like it really moves too, ~150 kts at 11.5k is really good for any Mooney...even a lowly C  

Much faster than my previous Cherokee!

[gsxrpilot]

Well done! I'm so glad you found a good one.

[ArtVandelay]

I love to see older planes that have been taken care of. The modern yokes are a nice touch.


Tom

[carusoam]

Welcome home.

congrats,

-a-

[Huitt3106]

Well done! I'm so glad you found a good one.

I appreciate your advice!


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[Jim Peace]

14 hours ago, Huitt3106 said:

After several months and a few mistakes along the way I can finally call N7816V my own.

I own N7815V just one serial number before yours...

If you ever get to Central Florida let me know....we should take a picture of them together....

Mine is upgraded as well

[Huitt3106]

I will have to do that!  If you ever end up in central Virginia before I'm that way let me know as well.  

[RogueOne]

15 hours ago, Huitt3106 said:

It’s been really tough working the market lately. It’s either lower price with a big potential mechanic bill or in in good shape and well equipped with really high acquisition cost. It worked out though!


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Based on your PM you threaded the needle beautifully.  Well done!  Gorgeous plane inside and out.  Enjoy!

[Janat83]

Congratulations that's a nice one

[Oscar Avalle]

Nice!!!! 

[Aggie Aviator]

Very nice airplane. Welcome!

[moonlighting7]

Here's the fore mentioned 66e.  Love it too!!! And mine will be joining your ranks ... Almost... Getting a 650 and gtx345 for Christmas to get compliant.  Happy for you!

[Huitt3106]

Here's the fore mentioned 66e.  Love it too!!! And mine will be joining your ranks ... Almost... Getting a 650 and gtx345 for Christmas to get compliant.  Happy for you!

I remember seeing that one come out about the same time I put the deposit on mine! Are you planning on installing the shoulder harnesses? That would make me really nervous. It looks like a great plane though, and nicely equipped!

 

 

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[moonlighting7]

Yes that's part of the upgrade... Until then... Well... Good decision making and lots of prayer.

[Raptor05121]

Wow that is one gorgeous 64! I love seeing the round-windowed models getting some love!

[steingar]

When I first saw the round windows I thought it looked old timey but not that attractive.  I recently saw a photo of my aircraft in flight, and I realized the the back window really accentuated the aerodynamic shape of the fuselage.  Now I like it more better.

[Andy95W]

1 hour ago, steingar said:

When I first saw the round windows I thought it looked old timey but not that attractive.  I recently saw a photo of my aircraft in flight, and I realized the the back window really accentuated the aerodynamic shape of the fuselage.  Now I like it more better.

Agree!  My first M20C was a 1967 with the square windows.  When looking for my current one, I can admit I didn't want an old one with the round windows.  Now I don't like the newer ones!