John Peterson Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Well after a 18 year hiatus from flying I'm baaack. All kids are out of college and ex paid off. Figured what little I could come up with after all that wasn't going to spend itself. If memory serves flying is one of the quickest ways to depart with it. I will be getting some financing and wondered a good route. I joined AOPA today and believe they have some resources. Close to a contract now. Most of my previous ownership was Skylane which was a good ship till we outgrew it with more kids. After a lot of research and not much need for cabin space it just seemed like a C or an E was a screaming value. Appreciate the forum already and just a great resource. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larryb Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 We are always happy to spend somebody else’s money. I suggest you spend all of it on an Acclaim. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydvrboy Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Since Anthony hasn’t chimed in... Welcome back and welcome aboard! Sounds like in your situation you’d be hard pressed to do better than a C or E. You did your homework well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhop Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 Welcome aboard! I'm partial to a J but if it was only me it would be an E. Happy hunting... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 15, 2020 Report Share Posted July 15, 2020 2 hours ago, John Peterson said: Well after a 18 year hiatus from flying I'm baaack. All kids are out of college and ex paid off. Figured what little I could come up with after all that wasn't going to spend itself. If memory serves flying is one of the quickest ways to depart with it. Get a clean, well-maintained vintage Mooney. I'm partial to the C model, and unbiased eniugh to note that they typically don't run LOP very well. But a C is incredibly versatile (mine has Useful Load 970, Full Fuel Payload 670, or Fuel + Me Payload of 470 lb; cruises 145-148 KTAS on 9 gph block time, sometimes less at altitude). Welcome aboard! Hope to meet you when things straighten out some. Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Welcome aboard JP! You have come to the right place. M20Cs are a great way to get your feet aired out... M20Es are the next step towards building a great retirement plane... There are no bad Mooney models... My favorite way to compare Mooneys is to watch what is for sale at all American aircraft... If anywhere near Texas... that is a place to go to sit in several different Mooneys... Hold onto your wallet... it will want to jump out and write checks if you don’t control it... I started with a C... and wanted to get a newer Mooney with FI... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peterson Posted July 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 I am just outside of Nashville. Been looking for about a month and very close on an E. Will post details as it gets finalized. Hangar space incredibly tight as John Tune suffered from a tornado earlier this year. Total loss aircraft being replaced with no where for them to go. Believe I have something worked out. If anyone is here will obviously love some resources. I think I have a CFI proficient in the type to get me safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steingar Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Good luck. A Mooney will take good care of you. Sounds like one of the short body Mooneys will fit the bill. Mooney made lots. There is no greater bang for your buck in all of GA than a short body Mooney. Got the fastest carrying the most for least expenditure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peterson Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Well under contract. Here we go. 1965 E in Batesville, MS just below Memphis. N5528Q. Been on Trade-A-Plane and Barnstormers. If anybody know it, chime in. Front end seems really solid and it has been flying at least some every year. TLC to be sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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