Looking for a Mooney CFI in the NYC Area

[Derek]

I'm in the process of getting myself into an M20J and will be needing those 10 hours dual with a CFI if the purchase goes well.

I'm planning to base out of KPOU (I live in northern Westchester County).

I know a CFI with some Mooney experience. But, I'm all about options so I'm interested in finding out from the hivemind here on MS who the good folks are in the area to teach a low timer like me (about 60h PP). I'm starting on my IR right now also, and plan to use the J for that training. So, a CFII would be even better.

I appreciate any recommendations y'all have! Thanks!

[xavierde]

I am in the exact same situation with a K. My instructor is a CFII with c. 3000h of which 800h retract and time in both J and K. He is based in NJ though.

[bradp]

Call AirMods in NJ. There’s also the entire NJ Mooney list that @201er admins.  There should be some good recs available. 

[Derek]

1 hour ago, bradp said:

Call AirMods in NJ. There’s also the entire NJ Mooney list that @201er admins.  There should be some good recs available. 

Good call, thanks!

[carusoam]

The MAPA list has a few CFIIs if you can find that list...

In NJ, I have flown with John Pallante (has a K) a couple of times... Cris had recommended John to me...  It has been a few years since I was relearning to fly... If you need contact data for JP, let me know...

Best regards,

-a-

[pwnel]

When I got my K I was referred to Jack Napoli on Long Island - six three one 806-4436.   He owns a K and has some 3000 Mooney hours.

I ended up doing my conversion with Brian Lloyd in Texas though before flying back the plane so never used Jack.

https://themooneyflyer.com/cfi.html  has the full list

Edited September 14, 2019 by pwnel

[KB4]

Ken from Nassau Flyers at Republic is good. He also owns a J so has a lot of owner/operator knowledge he shares too. 

[Derek]

5 hours ago, MooneyMartian9 said:

Ken from Nassau Flyers at Republic is good. He also owns a J so has a lot of owner/operator knowledge he shares too. 

Thanks!