Need a CFI for a check out in Indiana

[Glen Davis]

Hi Guys and Gals,

I have been flying for 42 years (since I was 19...do the math).  I've owned some plane of one type or another that entire time.  This includes a Cherokee 140, Grumman Yankee, Cessna 172,  Grumman Tiger and 20 plus Ercoupes.  I became a broker for Ercoupes after I taught Jessica Cox to fly (see www.rightfooted.com).  Jessica flys with her feet. 

I have a 1984 M20J in prebuy this week.  I'm really excited about going fast for a change!  As an aside, I had an old friend who bought an Ercoupe in 1952.  Ercoupes cruise at 105 MPH.  He told me when they needed to get someplace fast they would take "The Coupe".  Otherwise they would fly the J3 Cub!

If all goes well with the pre-buy, I would like to find a CFI in the area of Kokomo, Indiana I can hire to introduce me to the Mooney. I estimate 3 to 5 hours will do the trick but I want to feel comfortable in the plane so will do whatever that takes.  I'm a CFII with 4000 hours but no Mooney time and not a lot of retract time.  If you know of anyone, please let me know.

I thought that MAPA had a training program but I can't even seem to join MAPI when I go to their site.  It says "Membership Subscription Area: Coming Soon!"

Thanks for any help.

Glen Davis

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[exM20K]

Hey Glen.  Neighbor Dan from Hudson St. here  will call a little later.  Should be able to assist.  Also ping @mike_elliott as he may know someone in Hoosier-land.

 

i believe the MAPA Safety Foundation classes have been COVOIDED this year.

another resource:  https://themooneyflyer.com/cfi.html

-dan

 

Edited September 8, 2020 by exM20K

[DanM20C]

Hi Glen!  Glad to see you entering Mooney ownership.  We met briefly years ago at some sort of Ercoupe gathering. Possibly Wawsau/Osh 2008.  That was the last coupe thing I participated in, If I remember correctly you had that beautiful black and white coupe.

If you can't find anyone I could possibly fly with you in a month or so.  I really can't get away for the next few weeks.  I'm in SE Minnesota, about 2hr(Mooney) 3:45(Ercoupe) away.

Cheers,

Dan

[mike_elliott]

Thanks for the plug, Dan. Welcome Glen. I cannot recommend anyone higher than Dan Bass or if you need to work sooner, reach out to ex red flag, N1, DHL pilot and J owner Karl Ludolph. PM me for his email if you decide to go that way. 

[Glen Davis]

Thanks guys.  I'm all set!!   Glen

[daytonabch04]

5 hours ago, Glen Davis said:

Thanks guys.  I'm all set!!   Glen

Who did you find in Indiana?