Jimhamilton Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Hello everyone, I am Jim Hamilton and I am a new owner of a 1981 Mooney M20K. I live in Park City Utah and I chose the 231 for its high altitude abilities. I bought the airplane in Texas and flew it back here a couple of weeks ago and I was thrilled with it. The leg from KPUB to home was picturesque and it was nice to fly VFR for a change. I flew at 12,500 for most of the way and I still had to poke my way around the many 14,000 foot peaks. I look forward to chatting with you in the future, Jim Hamilton Quote
Sven Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome to the Cult of Mooney, Jim. You'll find a lot of passion about our particular flying machines here. I hope you enjoy your "new" Mooney for many years to come. -Sven Quote
jax88 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome Jim. The 252 was a great choice for mountain flying. If you haven't already done so, get yourself some training/experience for mountain flying and some oxygen, then clear all those peaks and enjoy the ride. Quote
bnicolette Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome to the clubhouse Jim!! Is this your first Mooney? I just bought my first Mooney the at the beginning of the year. They really are great little airplanes and I have been having a great time with mine flying for fun and commuting to work. Be sure to post some pictures. Brett Quote
Shadrach Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Ahoy Jim, Welcome aboard - Nice to see the ranks growing! Quote
Parker_Woodruff Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome to the turbocharged Mooney world. Don't look back; unless it's for the sole reason of looking back at the great state of Texas, where you bought the plane. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Welcome Jim to the wonderful world of Mooney ownership! Come on over to So. Lake Tahoe for our Mooney Ambassador event at Lake in the Sky Air Show August 26th. That's a short flight in your high altitude 231! See this thread; Ambassador Events: August and September Quote
Jimhamilton Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Posted August 14, 2011 I would love to be come to the Lake in the Sky Air Show, however I will be working. Darn. Quote
MooneyMitch Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Lots more to come Jim. Maybe think about doing and Ambassador event in your area too! It's our opportunity as Mooney drivers to help educate folks about the positive aspects of general aviation to our communites. Again, enjoy your new love! Quote
Rustler Posted August 14, 2011 Report Posted August 14, 2011 Congratulations, Jim. You'll find out, if you don't know already, that this is the greatest forum around. Glad you could join us. Quote
67M20F Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Welcome, are you hangering in heber? Quote
DaV8or Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Welcome to the forums! You will enjoy the Mooney experience for sure. Pictures please!! Quote
David Mazer Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Dang. And I was just in Park City a week ago and would have loved to see your new to you Mooney. I took a quick mountain flying refresher in Heber with OK3Air and was treated great. I agree with fantom, where are the pics? Quote
N33GG Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Welcome Jim. Don't worry, if I see you flying near me I will pull back on the throttle of my M20C a bit so I won't embarrass you in that M20K! Quote
David Mazer Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 I'll race you George. Let's start at 16,000 feet! Quote
skyking Posted August 15, 2011 Report Posted August 15, 2011 Hi Jim and welcome to our little piece of the internet. I am sure you will love your new toy. And let me get out my little old "A" model and we can start that race at 20,000 FT! Quote
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