Mooney Service Center

[pilotjeff]

Can anyone recommend a “midwest” service center or independent mechanic they trust?  I live in Milwaukee Wisconsin, so driving distance would be awesome.  I used to use Northwest Flyers out of Schaumburg IL, but they sold off the FBO in February.  

[StevenL757]

A bit longer than driving distance, but I’d consider Eric Rudningen - Oasis Aero at Willmar Regional Airport (KBDH), phone 320-214-9669.  Paul Beck - the fuel tank sealing master - is also co-located here, so if you have any pesky fuel leaks or need tank repair work, I highly suggest getting Paul to look at it while you’re there.

I’ll be there in a couple of months for a full strip and reseal, and can’t imagine anyone else resealing my tanks.  Let us know what you decide.

[Brandt]

8 hours ago, pilotjeff said:

Can anyone recommend a “midwest” service center or independent mechanic they trust?  I live in Milwaukee Wisconsin, so driving distance would be awesome.  I used to use Northwest Flyers out of Schaumburg IL, but they sold off the FBO in February.  

Byerly in Peoria. 

[IFLYIFR]

A bit longer than driving distance, but I’d consider Eric Rudningen - Oasis Aero at Willmar Regional Airport (KBDH), phone 320-214-9669.  Paul Beck - the fuel tank sealing master - is also co-located here, so if you have any pesky fuel leaks or need tank repair work, I highly suggest getting Paul to look at it while you’re there.
I’ll be there in a couple of months for a full strip and reseal, and can’t imagine anyone else resealing my tanks.  Let us know what you decide.

I second StevenL757’s recommendation above of Eric Rudningen and Paul Beck in Willmar, MN. Paul resealed my tanks in 2019 and Eric has an awesome reputation as a Mooney Service Center. Eric can also pickup or deliver your plane if you prefer. John.


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[mike_elliott]

On 3/15/2022 at 10:49 PM, StevenL757 said:

A bit longer than driving distance, but I’d consider Eric Rudningen - Oasis Aero at Willmar Regional Airport (KBDH), phone 320-214-9669.  Paul Beck - the fuel tank sealing master - is also co-located here, so if you have any pesky fuel leaks or need tank repair work, I highly suggest getting Paul to look at it while you’re there.

I’ll be there in a couple of months for a full strip and reseal, and can’t imagine anyone else resealing my tanks.  Let us know what you decide.

OASIS and Weep no more are both founding sponsors of the Mooney Summit, and continually give back to the Mooney Community. Eric is. also a Mooney Pros, Inc. Instructor.

You wont go wrong up there. 2 words...fair and honest

[Deb]

9 hours ago, mike_elliott said:

2 words...fair and honest

You left out great guys and awesome mechanics.

[carusoam]

Fantastic pireps for…

• oasis aero
• weep no more
• Eric Rudningen

Thanks for sharing them…

Best regards,

-a-

[glenn reynolds]

I’m based on the west coast and am planing to stop again in Wilmer for a future annual. Excellent service from both these guys. 

[exM20K]

My first choice would be Oasis, if you can get on the schedule.  I’ve had Chicago Aviation Services at DPA annual and perform other maintenance on my M20TN.  They are an active cirrus service center, so if you have an ovation or acclaim, you can rest assured that they are very good with the CMI 550’s.

Don Maxwell introduced me to a ferry pilot who has airline privileges, so that is another good option if you can get on his schedule. 
-dan