jack_carls0n Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 Hi, Looking to get some info about aircraft sharing and renting. Will be looking at aircraft ownership down the road. I have read about Mooney a lot and really have fallen in love with the design and the performance of the aircraft. Plus it would work for me just perfect. But wanted to see if I can rent Mooney or if there is a possible option of aircraft sharing for a short period of time to see if it really works for me. Any advise or suggestions would really help. I am located 15 mins to VDF and open to travel to St. Pete, Orlando, Ocala, Sarasota (about 80 mile radius). Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor05121 Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 I *believe* at one time there *was* a M20E at a flight school in Ocala as of a year ago for rent. I have no knowledge if they still have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oelbrenner Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 They still have 2 Mooneys, but for instruction only, they dont rent it. https://usflighttraining.com/about-us and about a month ago they quoted me $230 wet with instructor. Photos as above link ^ looks like a C and possibly E model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Welcome aboard Jack! Seeing if it works for you is mostly a paperwork kind of decision... Knowing that it works for you is a single flight kind of decision... Expect that your insurance is going to require you to have Transition Training... So... Go find that Mooney with an instructor and get your TT started... 10 hours of TT is a typical requirement by insurance companies... It can be 10 of the most fun hours of training ever... PP thoughts only, not a CFI... Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_elliott Posted June 7, 2021 Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 21 hours ago, oelbrenner said: they quoted me $230 wet with instructor Thats very reasonable. I wonder if the instructor is getting above minimum.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_carls0n Posted June 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2021 Thanks for the info about renting. Will check and see what they have to offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Wouldn't you know it. I just joined this forum a few minutes ago and this is the first post I read cause I live in FL and it caught my eye. I wanted to test drive a Mooney since I've never flown one before. I like the idea of mechanical gear linkage and heard good stuff about Mooney performance. So I called Ocala Aviation and flew their M20C yesterday morning. It was a blast. It definitely looks like a training bird but it's what's under the hood that matters anyway if you want to get a feel for performance and flying characteristics. Next up for me is the Echo with 200hp - that's a plus with our high DA summer days here. Bottom line is I recommend giving them a call. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Welcome aboard Rich! You earned today’s Great First Post award! Very informative. Go Mooney! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichP Posted June 18, 2021 Report Share Posted June 18, 2021 Thank you! Free Wawa coffee on Tuesdays? Seriously, I look forward to learning as much as I can about the subtle and not so subtle differences between the various "vintage" models. You know, beyond what's in the book. I'm sure there's alot of Mooney flying/maintenance/ownership experience represented here. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_carls0n Posted June 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Wouldn't you know it. I just joined this forum a few minutes ago and this is the first post I read cause I live in FL and it caught my eye. I wanted to test drive a Mooney since I've never flown one before. I like the idea of mechanical gear linkage and heard good stuff about Mooney performance. So I called Ocala Aviation and flew their M20C yesterday morning. It was a blast. It definitely looks like a training bird but it's what's under the hood that matters anyway if you want to get a feel for performance and flying characteristics. Next up for me is the Echo with 200hp - that's a plus with our high DA summer days here. Bottom line is I recommend giving them a call. Thanks Rich. Good info. I'll give them a call as well.ThanksSent from my SM-N770F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 Keep asking questions and report on your latest rental experiences… -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney-Shiner Posted August 29, 2021 Report Share Posted August 29, 2021 I own 20F in Tampa, let me know if you want to check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_carls0n Posted August 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2021 Thank you, that would be great. I'll send you a message here. On 8/29/2021 at 10:38 AM, ukrsindicat@yahoo.com said: I own 20F in Tampa, let me know if you want to check it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docjeffry Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 On 6/17/2021 at 8:36 PM, RichP said: Wouldn't you know it. I just joined this forum a few minutes ago and this is the first post I read cause I live in FL and it caught my eye. I wanted to test drive a Mooney since I've never flown one before. I like the idea of mechanical gear linkage and heard good stuff about Mooney performance. So I called Ocala Aviation and flew their M20C yesterday morning. It was a blast. It definitely looks like a training bird but it's what's under the hood that matters anyway if you want to get a feel for performance and flying characteristics. Next up for me is the Echo with 200hp - that's a plus with our high DA summer days here. Bottom line is I recommend giving them a call. I will definitely be giving these guys a call next time I visit friends in Lake City. I just made my first breakfast flight in Florida last month. 15FL to X60. Cannon Creek Airpark to Williston. Williston has a nice restaurant. Greasy spoon goodies, cheap, good service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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