Lisa Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 I bought my first airplane, a 1975 Mooney M20C. It is a very pretty plane. But it is out of annual about 3 years. I have to get a Special Flight Permit so the guy that has the shop can fly it to his airport for the annual and a few things we think should get done before flying it home. My first airplane is a Mooney. I feel as if I am bragging just saying that. 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toto Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Just now, Lisa said: My first airplane is a Mooney. I feel as if I am bragging just saying that. Love it. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lloyd Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 I've also got a 1975 M20, pretty sure it will be my last airplane. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 17 minutes ago, Lisa said: I bought my first airplane, a 1975 Mooney M20C. It is a very pretty plane. Congratulations! My first plane was a 1970 M20-C. It is a very versatile and fun plane! Fix yours up right, get good transition training from a Mooney-knowledgeable CFI, and enjoy!! Fly safe . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 The 75 & 76 models are IMHO the best of the "vintage" Mooneys. Most of the quirks of the earlier models have been worked out and they are pretty refined. Good luck with the upcoming work. Post some pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJBrown Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Pictures, remember we all like pictures. congrats! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooneyMitch Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Hey, you’d have bragging rights on any first airplane, but you definitely chose the correct airplane as your very first!!! Congratulations and have tons of fun Lisa!! Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1964-M20E Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 @Lisa Welcome aboard. You will enjoy your new plane. Hopefully you have been lurking around here for a while reading about purchasing an airplane and you have researched the topic. My first plane was a 1964 M20E hence my Mooney Space MS handle. Good luck I'm always glad to see an older underutilized plane get some TLC and back into the air. Fly safe, well and often once you get it cleaned up. Post some PICS or you really didn't buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c1tice Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Congratulations!! Love to see some pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Congrats Lisa! The M20C is a perfect plane for first time ownership… a 75C is nearly a modern Mooney! Consider getting some Transition Training to cover all the small details that are Mooney specific… We have a list of Mooney CFIs around here… just about one in every state… There is something special about M20C owners… Go Mooney! Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeper-319 Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Congrats. If you haven’t already done it, det started on the ferry permit ASAP. It took a few weeks to get mine to the front of the queue. I was in your shoes in late Feb and it took 2-3 weeks to get it (super fast once the ASI got to it, just that they’re backlogged). Also, the process is changed as of Jan 2021, so even your IA might not be familiar with the new process (it’s online now). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Pilot Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Good luck and enjoy! I bought my first plane a 1974 C about 3 years ago. I love it. Please post pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotX Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Congratulations. Enjoy your new plane and the years of fun and excitement it will bring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 1:39 PM, Marauder said: The 75 & 76 models are IMHO the best of the "vintage" Mooneys. I will three stooges poke you in the eye. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixstring2k Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 Congratulations on your purchasing your first, I hope to join you in the club in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 This thread is worthless without pics 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don.Tulsa Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 On 6/22/2021 at 12:04 PM, Lisa said: I bought my first airplane, a 1975 Mooney M20C. It is a very pretty plane. But it is out of annual about 3 years. I have to get a Special Flight Permit so the guy that has the shop can fly it to his airport for the annual and a few things we think should get done before flying it home. My first airplane is a Mooney. I feel as if I am bragging just saying that. I feel the same way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schllc Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 12 hours ago, Yetti said: This thread is worthless without pics No pics means it didn’t happen! where is the plane porn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Welcome aboard Don… Toss these guys a pic… -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Posted June 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 My baby. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Yay, Lisa’s back with pics! -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 @Lisa, yes, it's a pretty plane! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do my C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yetti Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 ooooohhhhh look shiny paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny U Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Nice looking flying machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icurnmedic Posted June 28, 2021 Report Share Posted June 28, 2021 Nice looking plane! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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