the_elkhartian Posted March 19, 2022 Report Posted March 19, 2022 UPDATE 22Apr22: The aircraft has sold. UPDATE 25Mar22: The aircraft is currently under contract. Original Post: With much hesitation, I am putting this out here to gauge interest. I’ve completed a career pivot and now work as an airline pilot. So I get my “high & fast” fix with the jet. I’m going to be looking to replace the Mooney with something that likes to fly slow & low. Previous owner was a corporate pilot who also flies for an airshow team. Okay, okay. This isn't really a J-Model....but this C was “converted” to an E in 1995 with the IO-360 STC. Further, it was “converted” to a short-body J with all of the speed mods that someone put on it. It’s fast. No fish/pilot tale, I can consistently get 157 KIAS on ~9 gph. The airplane is currently living the good/corrosion-free life in Phoenix at KFFZ. I’m asking $XX,000 and this has been generally well received by the flurry of interest I have received since posting yesterday. I have all of the logs digitally and can share a link to serious non-tire-kicking types. I'm also a CFI/II so I can do insurance instruction if needed. Here’s a quick rundown: 1965 M20C Serial № 3234 STC IO-360 (200HP) J-Model Prop & Hub (McCauley B2D34C214) 1600 SMOH (August 1995) Annual Due July 2022 Speed Upgrades: Tons of LASAR Speed Mods 201 cowling 201 single piece windshield 201 wingtips Avionics Aspen EFD 1500 Pro (PFD/MFD) Garmin GTN650 WAAS Garmin GTX345 Transponder (ADSB In/Out) PS Engineering PMA600B Audio Panel King KX155 Nav/Com (NavCom 2) Brittain B-6 FCS 3-axis Autopilot w/ Altitude Hold (works and coupled to GPS!) JPI EDM 700 Engine Monitor (Engine data from a flight yesterday. ) Custom Bruce's Cover 3 Quote
buckfever06 Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 (edited) Sent a message. Thanks! Edited March 20, 2022 by buckfever06 I found the private message function. Quote
carusoam Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 First step… Adjust the title of the thread to represent what you are looking to do… 1) You have an M20C with an IO360… 2) It isn’t an M20J… 3) It is a short body… (important for back-seaters with legs) 4) Is it for sale or not for sale…? 5) All Mooneys are selling at higher prices than usual… 6) Describing it honestly… is the least annoying way to get this accomplished… 7) Great conversation starter… except for the TLDR crowd…. 8) It is a great looking M20C! 9) It is a kinda mediocre M20J…. Go M20C! (Or M20E!) Go ahead and update the title… there is an edit button on your post that is attached to the title… Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
the_elkhartian Posted March 20, 2022 Author Report Posted March 20, 2022 1 hour ago, carusoam said: First step… Adjust the title of the thread to represent what you are looking to do… 1) You have an M20C with an IO360… 2) It isn’t an M20J… 3) It is a short body… (important for back-seaters with legs) 4) Is it for sale or not for sale…? 5) All Mooneys are selling at higher prices than usual… 6) Describing it honestly… is the least annoying way to get this accomplished… 7) Great conversation starter… except for the TLDR crowd…. 8) It is a great looking M20C! 9) It is a kinda mediocre M20J…. Go M20C! (Or M20E!) Go ahead and update the title… there is an edit button on your post that is attached to the title… Best regards, -a- I mean…considering there’s no such thing as a short-body J, I feel like it’s pretty obvious that this was just intended to start the conversation. TLDR crowd need not apply! 1 1 Quote
carusoam Posted March 20, 2022 Report Posted March 20, 2022 The 1965 Mooney is a really nice base model to start with… It got dozens of updates for that model year that carried through for the rest of the run… Looks like the level of interest is rolling in… Having the IO360 makes it a preferred forever plane for the retired crowd…. (Mostly flown 2up, with the option for 3 or 4) Efficiency is everything… Don’t tell the OP…. I used to fly my M20C slow and low… because I could… With the JPI 700… flying slow and low with good engine info… could go on all day! Am I missing where the JPI is in the nice pics above? Best regards, -a- Quote
the_elkhartian Posted March 20, 2022 Author Report Posted March 20, 2022 10 minutes ago, carusoam said: Am I missing where the JPI is in the nice pics above? Just above the left hand of the yoke...underneath the volt meter....it looks dark, the camera must have caught it mid flicker. Updated original post with an asking price based on feedback I've gotten in the last 24 hours! Also added screenshot and link to engine monitor data from a flight I took yesterday. Don't mind the first 30 minutes...I had a very extended taxi as I was 10 deep for departure due to some IFR traffic and a B-17 doing pattern work! 1 Quote
tim417 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Posted March 21, 2022 Where were you three months ago!!? I’m sure this will sell fast in today’s market. May I ask where you got the seats done? They look amazing and comfortable! Tim Quote
the_elkhartian Posted March 21, 2022 Author Report Posted March 21, 2022 7 hours ago, tim417 said: Where were you three months ago!!? I’m sure this will sell fast in today’s market. May I ask where you got the seats done? They look amazing and comfortable! Tim Why not buy two? You need a Mooney for when your Mooney is in annual! I didn't do the seats. Interior work was done in 2017. The logbook entry actually doesn't say the company that did it--but I have a random receipt and it looks like it was a company called Taildragger Aviation in Poplar Grove, IL. 1 Quote
the_elkhartian Posted April 23, 2022 Author Report Posted April 23, 2022 The bittersweet day came and went. 26Q was picked up by her new caretaker yesterday. They say the 2 happiest days of an airplane/boat owners life are the day they buy it and the day they sell it. Doesn’t apply here. I feel like I just sold my dog! But I guess that just means I need to start looking harder for my next pet….er…airplane! Big thanks to the Mooneyspace community. Barely a month from listing to closing. No brokerage commissions paid and two happy Mooney owners! 2 Quote
carusoam Posted April 24, 2022 Report Posted April 24, 2022 Great follow-up T_E! Let’s invite @73767 to see how you sold your plane… He was looking for some insight… Good luck finding the new dog! Go Long Body! Best regards, -a- 1 Quote
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