Me & 8883 Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I'm interested in purchasing a J-Model Mooney, preferably with speed brakes. If anyone is considering selling, please let me know. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I want one too. Luckily I have what I want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyPoor Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Jimmy at Gmax Aircraft https://www.gmaxamericanaircraft.com will know if one is the wild. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan ORL Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 As someone who just purchased one (albeit not with speed brakes), I can say that the market is extremely hot right now. Be sure you've got alerts set on Trade-a-Plane, Controller, talk to brokers (see above), join all the Facebook Airplanes for Sale groups, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagarin Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Me & 8883 said: I'm interested in purchasing a J-Model Mooney, preferably with speed brakes. If anyone is considering selling, please let me know. Thanks. Where are you located? I have a 1982 M20J with no speed brakes but long range tanks for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me & 8883 Posted February 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 I'm located in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PT20J Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 Having owned 2 M20Js - one with speed brakes and one without — there are a lot of things that I would rate much higher on my want list than speed brakes. Skip 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201Mooniac Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 When I bought my 201 with speed brakes I used to use them all the time. I realized they were a crutch for not flying as precisely as I should. Now I rarely use them unless it is to fix a controller caused problem. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culver LFA Posted February 2, 2021 Report Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Me & 8883 said: I'm located in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin. Distance is no factor for a Mooney, I would be happy to connect you with your new airplane! @Gagarin’s long range fuel tanks make pretty much any place in the country a non-stop flight! Good luck with your search, it’s out there! -Joe (Mooney ferry pilot for hire) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201Steve Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Ryan ORL said: As someone who just purchased one (albeit not with speed brakes), I can say that the market is extremely hot right now. Be sure you've got alerts set on Trade-a-Plane, Controller, talk to brokers (see above), join all the Facebook Airplanes for Sale groups, etc. Even 2 years ago, you’ve got to be the first guy on site before a good example is gone. Consider it a part time job unless you’re paying a broker to dig on your behalf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 2 hours ago, Gagarin said: Where are you located? I have a 1982 M20J with no speed brakes but long range tanks for sale. And also a piss hose 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZuluZulu Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, 201er said: And also a piss hose That stuff on the belly? It ain't oil! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Gagarin said: Where are you located? I have a 1982 M20J with no speed brakes but long range tanks for sale. you can sell the plane José, but you can not leave MS... Best regards, -a- 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagarin Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 A pilot relief is a must on long flights. Unlike pee bottles that you have to empty upon arrival. I Have the funnel and hose stored under the seat. I use a blanket on top for privacy. The hose is long enough for passengers use. The venturi on the belly creates suction on the funnel so no dripping happens when a female or male use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagarin Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Me & 8883 said: I'm located in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin. For more info email me at: emai@monroyaero.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan ORL Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 13 hours ago, 201Steve said: Even 2 years ago, you’ve got to be the first guy on site before a good example is gone. Consider it a part time job unless you’re paying a broker to dig on your behalf. What I had trouble accepting is that in this market, is that virtually nobody is seeing airplanes on site, in person. I expected that I would travel to see airplanes in person then negotiate and get under contract. But good airplanes are going under contract in a day or even hours, with multiple full-ask offers. Everyone is buying sight unseen. I lost out on 2-3 airplanes initially because I didn't know the buying process well and took a day or two to work out exactly what I wanted in the contract, etc. By the time I called back, they were all under contract. I found my J on a Facebook group, and I called the seller the day it went up. He already had 10 calls and 3 serious buyers before I even called him. This was on a Tuesday, I think, and he already had a buyer who had planned to come see the airplane on Saturday and put down a deposit. I went under contract that evening on my airplane based on photos, logbooks, and a spec sheet. I wired the deposit the next morning. I didn't see it in person until a week later, but if it weren't local (~1.5 hours) to me, I wouldn't have likely seen it until the prebuy or even closing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browncbr1 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Gee, maybe I need to think about selling mine. Wow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amillet Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 16 hours ago, Me & 8883 said: I'm located in Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin. My #2 son is moving to Georgetown in three weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH-1 Cobra Pilot Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 13 hours ago, Gagarin said: The venturi on the belly creates suction on the funnel so no dripping happens when a female or male use it. That is rather suggestive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertGary1 Posted February 3, 2021 Report Share Posted February 3, 2021 Ick. I’m happy I can go a 6 hour flight without spilling pee over the belly. I guess that’s what I have to look forward to when I get my Denny’s discount. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me & 8883 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 10 hours ago, amillet said: My #2 son is moving to Georgetown in three weeks. Cool! He will enjoy it, I'm sure. If he's from Washington, there will be a period of climatization to get used to the heat, which can be done in a couple of weeks if he lays off too much a/c. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 7 hours ago, RobertGary1 said: Ick. I’m happy I can go a 6 hour flight without spilling pee over the belly. I guess that’s what I have to look forward to when I get my Denny’s discount. Depends. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me & 8883 Posted February 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 For the pilot relief valve deal, I'm amazed that I actually like this idea. It apparently was an idea long used by the military. My questions are these: What does this do to the underbelly paint job? It would seem you would need to wash the underbelly frequently. Also, wouldn't there be some freezing temperatures and cracking/kinking of the hose? Is there a cap for the funnel so air isn't continuously sucked out of the cabin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Me & 8883 said: For the pilot relief valve deal, I'm amazed that I actually like this idea. It apparently was an idea long used by the military. My questions are these: What does this do to the underbelly paint job? It would seem you would need to wash the underbelly frequently. Also, wouldn't there be some freezing temperatures and cracking/kinking of the hose? Is there a cap for the funnel so air isn't continuously sucked out of the cabin? I can't believe the piss tube sold the bird for you Jose @Gagarin. Holy moley. Throw in your special can of deicing fluid and you've got a done deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted February 4, 2021 Report Share Posted February 4, 2021 Lessons in laminar flow....release pee an inch away from the paint, it will stay an inch away.... Washing the belly... as often as you like... there is an oily surface there already... To find the source of the oily surface... check the case vent tube supplied by Lycoming... -a- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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