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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). d7d1bd7ef43216601285ae4fb06bb93b.jpg

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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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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 :) 

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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

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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!

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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!

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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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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.

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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!

 

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