chinoguym20 Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 Good news! A friend of mine at the KERV airport called tonight to report Mooney had launched 33-0019 (an acclaim?). He said this was one of the aircraft which was almost complete when the factory closed. He said there are about a dozen people in the facility, but not sure what the plan is. Let’s hope there is a buyer in town and Mooney can make it. 2 Quote
kortopates Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 Good news! A friend of mine at the KERV airport called tonight to report Mooney had launched 33-0019 (an acclaim?). He said this was one of the aircraft which was almost complete when the factory closed. He said there are about a dozen people in the facility, but not sure what the plan is. Let’s hope there is a buyer in town and Mooney can make it. The website says or implies that they are building if you order one - I wondered but perhaps that's what we're seeing and it's already sold.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Jim Peace Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 On 6/3/2020 at 3:06 AM, kortopates said: The website says or implies that they are building if you order one - I wondered but perhaps that's what we're seeing and it's already sold. How much? close to a million dollars? rather buy a run out old plane and fix it up and have mx and gas reserves for 4 lifetimes..... 1 Quote
MooneyMitch Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 On 6/2/2020 at 9:24 PM, chinoguym20 said: Good news! A friend of mine at the KERV airport called tonight to report Mooney had launched 33-0019 (an acclaim?). He said this was one of the aircraft which was almost complete when the factory closed. He said there are about a dozen people in the facility, but not sure what the plan is. Let’s hope there is a buyer in town and Mooney can make it. During our factory access while creating “Boots” video, there were several M20’s on the floor in various stages of completion. They were sitting dormant due to the 2008 shut down. These aircraft eventually became the new 2014 year models. I suppose, if the above information is valid, the Acclaim referenced will be a new 2020 model. I guess they could produce a complete M20 from a nearly completed M20 with 12 people! There’s still hope !! Quote
WaynePierce Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 I keep expecting to see that someone that we all hold in the highest regards has created a corporation and purchased the name and buildings... 3 Quote
HRM Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 43 minutes ago, Jim Peace said: How much? close to a million dollars? rather buy a run out old plane and fix it up and have mx and gas reserves for 4 lifetimes..... Goes to mission (doesn't it always?). That said, there are enough parts lying around to sustain the vintage fleet for decades. Quote
Jim Peace Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 1 hour ago, HRM said: Goes to mission (doesn't it always?). That said, there are enough parts lying around to sustain the vintage fleet for decades. buy air boxes when you can and keep that baggage door locked !!! 2 Quote
PT20J Posted June 5, 2020 Report Posted June 5, 2020 2 hours ago, HRM said: Goes to mission (doesn't it always?). That said, there are enough parts lying around to sustain the vintage fleet for decades. Had to get a new magneto coil for the right engine in the museum DC-3. Found a new old stock one still in the can (kind of neat, solder-sealed just like a sardine can complete with a key attached to open. Inside was a new coil wrapped in the latest news from WW II). A lot of airplane parts kick around for a long time. Skip 11 Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Hello everyone. Has anyone heard any about the factory reopening? Perry Quote
kortopates Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Hello everyone. Has anyone heard any about the factory reopening? Perry Maybe you could be more specific about what you’re looking for since the factory isn’t exactly closed?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Thank you. I meant if the factory Is producing new airplanes again. Overall, the situation with the ownership and continuation of production of new airplanes and support of exiting ones including the warranty. Quote
mike_elliott Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Perry, I heard a *rumor* that 33-0019 flew last week. I imagine it has been sold to Premier, but cannot say with authority. Fred would know more im sure. 1 Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Thank you Mike. Then I lost the title of the last Mooney in the world. It was great while it lasted. 2 Quote
mike_elliott Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Daneshgari said: Thank you Mike. Then I lost the title of the last Mooney in the world. It was great while it lasted. Not so fast, Perry..the match isnt over, Marauders girls havent sung... Lets wait till it has an airworthiness cert and is in the wild.... 1 Quote
mooniac15u Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 Maybe @Alan Fox bought it for parts. 1 2 Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 I just was wondering if they are going to honor their promises to the owners and suppliers. They own me a Buch of money. Quote
mike_elliott Posted June 9, 2020 Report Posted June 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Daneshgari said: I just was wondering if they are going to honor their promises to the owners and suppliers. They own me a Buch of money. I am sure they received, in addition to bridge funding, some EIDL and PPP dollars. Now it is a question of how the new decision makers decide to take care of their obligations and which road they wish to travel. Quote
afward Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 5 hours ago, mike_elliott said: new decision makers Wait, did I miss something? I thought the ownership was still the same as last year? Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 Not sure if that is the case. It did change last year. Quote
Hank Posted June 10, 2020 Report Posted June 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Daneshgari said: Thank you Mike. Then I lost the title of the last Mooney in the world. It was great while it lasted. Relax, that's happened to several people over the decades . . . . 1 3 Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 I get it. Love my Mooney. Nothing like it. Quote
carusoam Posted June 11, 2020 Report Posted June 11, 2020 If you ever lose the love... I hear a good TBM may help soothe the pain.... Somebody will help with the transition away from the old Mooney... DMax/All American... Have no fear... Just sayin’... NJ needs a south NJ/Philly MSC/sales office.... Alan has been getting good practice over the years... Best regards, -a- Quote
Daneshgari Posted June 12, 2020 Report Posted June 12, 2020 Thank you for the input. Have one of those already. Picked it from France few years back. Great plane. 4 Quote
hammdo Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 Saw this, thought it was very interesting... https://dailytimes.com/promotions/article_d71a5660-a787-11ea-a761-cbcb95b15659.html -Don 1 Quote
carusoam Posted June 13, 2020 Report Posted June 13, 2020 Mooney is Alive! Nice to see the public announcement... all their taxes paid... It would be a pain to conduct business if all of your furniture was auctioned off... Seeing if @chinoguym20 is around to see the news... Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
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