I was meant to be a Mooniac

[TWinter]

I sold my PA30 Twin Comanche last year while the market was/is good. Wasn't using it for work or pleasure and even though the PA30 is one of the most economical twins it was still expensive to fly. Two engines, twice the gas, especially after owning a Mooney prior. 

Even though I missed my flying fix, I just couldn't justify the prices of anything that caught my eye. I've been without a plane for about 9 months now.  We all know the Mooney is the speed efficient bird so I started thinking about another Mooney, but prices are pretty tough, and I still couldn't find the right fit for my mission and budget.. An occasional scan of the usual places didn't really pan out for me....

Until This!!....

I was doing a search while drinking my morning coffee last week and what do I see pop up.. My sweet old girl.. 7741M. Couldn't believe it!! While I liked the Twin Commanche and a super solid bird I always missed 41M. Lots of great memories, nostalgic trips from TN to New England, lots of learning and upgrades over my 5 yrs of ownership. 

Cutting to the chase.. I couldn't resist and made an offer to buy her back. The seller and I went back and forth a few times and finally came to terms. The contracts are in transit. Looks like she is coming back home in as good of condition as I sent it her. A few more hours on her, but she's got new bladders and that's a plus. 

Maybe some things are just meant to be..  

I'll keep you updated as it moves along!! 

-Tom 

[Eight8Victor]

Nice, congrats Thomas.

[MooneyMitch]

As fate would have it......... how fun is this!!   awesome!!! 

[carusoam]

Important to know…

was there anything different about that cup of coffee?

Go Mooney!

-a-

[Danb]

Awesome Tommy, seems like a few go astray then come a back..love it

[BobbyH]

5 hours ago, TWinter said:

While I liked the Twin Commanche and a super solid bird I always missed 41M. Lots of great memories, nostalgic trips from TN to New England, lots of learning and upgrades over my 5 yrs of ownership. 

Great testimony to some amazing little airplanes.  The Mooney is hard to beat. 

[Hank]

Welcome back, Tom! Sure doesn't seem like five years . . . .

[TWinter]

2 hours ago, Hank said:

Welcome back, Tom! Sure doesn't seem like five years . . . .

I know.. actually joined MS in 2012. I had both the PA30 and Mooney for a short while. I'm just glad to be able to get Mooney 41M back. Hoping all goes good getting it home. It will go right back in the same hanger it was prior. Always kept my hanger knowing there would be something else in there..just didn't expect it to be 41M. 

-Tom

[Marauder]

1 hour ago, TWinter said:

I know.. actually joined MS in 2012. I had both the PA30 and Mooney for a short while. I'm just glad to be able to get Mooney 41M back. Hoping all goes good getting it home. It will go right back in the same hanger it was prior. Always kept my hanger knowing there would be something else in there..just didn't expect it to be 41M. 

-Tom

Now I suppose you want to buy back your Allen foldable bikes now too! Welcome back!

[TWinter]

On 6/20/2022 at 9:56 AM, Marauder said:

Now I suppose you want to buy back your Allen foldable bikes now too! Welcome back!

Naw... I'm just glad to be back. Great to see names I know and a few I don't. MS is alive and kicking.

Paperwork is being processed and waiting for the nod. 

The plane is at Dulles International.. A little out of my wheelhouse with several years of not being in a Mooney. Just have to figure a way to get it back to TN. I'm still current, need to update my BM, but Washington is feeling a little sketchy for me... I'm going to try and get the seller to bring it to a "Not so Intense" field for me to pick up.. Manassas, Woodbridge etc.. I lived in that area as a kid, be great to take a few days to sightsee and get comfortable with it again.

 

-Tom

[neilpilot]

Welcome back Tom.  You may want to pick a nearby field outside the DC SFRA. 

[TWinter]

Long story coming, but want to share this because I can attest to this plane.

My other half has decided going with the E might be a little too tight for us (her) or just too much stress for her to handle again. I think in my 6 yrs of ownership she flew with me a dozen times or so, but she also has become comfortable with the twin engine and the safety aspect. Without World War lll I'm not sure getting back into 7741M is going to lead to a happy home. I wear the pants, but I'm a lousy cook and I need to eat.

Even longer discussion was me reminding her how much she does not like to fly, but it was the whole investment in something she just does not feel good in. Darn twin spoiled her. 

Moral to the story, looks like I'm passing on the short-body E and most likely buying a Bravo from Jimmy G, not a twin, but a much more solid feeling, I think will go with that.. she's going to have to. We are very close to putting things together on the Bravo and I expect to have a signed deal midweek next week after the holiday. Jimmy and I have been talking steady on one of the Bravos he has in inventory and looks like it will fit mission well.

My reason for the long post. If anyone is looking for the ultimate E model I would suggest you jump on 7741M. I spent tons of money on it and even after I sold it they put bladders in it. The plane needs nothing. Check it out in Controller. I assure you it's a sexy well equipped E and it's not being sold over-priced. I know what I put into it.  

If you want a E.... this is a winner!

 

-Tom

[Mufflerbearing]

Keeping the wife happy is super important.  The Bravo is an amazing airplane and if not for the screaming eagle, that would be my next choice.  Tons of room which sounds like she would like.