Pinecone Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 I wanted to introduce myself. Hi, I am Terry. I have been somewhat active here, but not a Mooney owner. But just closed yesterday on a new to me Mooney 252. It has been upgraded to Encore specs and has long range tanks. Aspen, 650, GTX345, G5. Only problem is, I have a bunch of work travel, so can't pick it up from the pre-buy until late August. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Congratulations! To me, the Encore is the ultimate Mooney. Enjoy it!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSMooniac Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Congrats! Sounds like a fine choice. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F Posted July 9, 2022 Report Share Posted July 9, 2022 Terry great choice, sadly you find us in transition. This forum is moving to all Pipers all day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Way to go Terry! Encore, Ovation, Bravo, Acclaim…. The audience seems to be selecting all of the right things…. Go Standing O! August is almost here… Do you have all of your Transition Training and insurance lined up? With interest rates rising… we’ll probably start discussions on financing again…. Best regards, -a- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted July 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Insurance is in place. I needed that to close the financing. I am talking to a couple of TX based Mooney instructors from the listing on Mooney Flyers site. Thanks, I did a lot of thinking before deciding. And THANKS to Byron of FLYRPM here on Mooney Space for a lot of couching and consulting. I really did consider a J to start, but I know myself, I WILL end up with the best of the line. So why not just start there? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carusoam Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 4 hours ago, Pinecone said: Insurance is in place. I needed that to close the financing. I am talking to a couple of TX based Mooney instructors from the listing on Mooney Flyers site. Thanks, I did a lot of thinking before deciding. And THANKS to Byron of FLYRPM here on Mooney Space for a lot of couching and consulting. I really did consider a J to start, but I know myself, I WILL end up with the best of the line. So why not just start there? See if you can update some details in your avatar…. Location and plane are always helpful to know… a pic helps everyone’s memory… TX has a few good instructors… Bob Cabe worked with me on my Long Body transition a decade ago… For Bravo specific Transition Training… I would love to have Don Kaye’s signature in my log book…. Don is in the Bay Area…. Don’s Forever-plane is a Bravo…. And he has had it for ever…. Keep in mind the Bravo is awfully nice… but the Acclaim with the spare door and pair of snails…. Is really best of the line…. Its OK to level off in the middle…. No need to rush to the top…. Nice pirep for Byron FlyRPM… thanks for sharing it…. Best regards, -a- 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kortopates Posted July 10, 2022 Report Share Posted July 10, 2022 Congratulations on your Encore, the very best of the best!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted July 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 I will update avatar, once I actually have the plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryP1007 Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 See if you can update some details in your avatar…. Location and plane are always helpful to know… a pic helps everyone’s memory… TX has a few good instructors… Bob Cabe worked with me on my Long Body transition a decade ago… For Bravo specific Transition Training… I would love to have Don Kaye’s signature in my log book…. Don is in the Bay Area…. Don’s Forever-plane is a Bravo…. And he has had it for ever…. Keep in mind the Bravo is awfully nice… but the Acclaim with the spare door and pair of snails…. Is really best of the line…. Its OK to level off in the middle…. No need to rush to the top…. Nice pirep for Byron FlyRPM… thanks for sharing it…. Best regards, -a-+1 for Bob Cabe. Really enjoyed the transition training with him. Congrats on the new plane!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 11, 2022 Report Share Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/10/2022 at 6:24 AM, Pinecone said: Thanks, I did a lot of thinking before deciding. And THANKS to Byron of FLYRPM here on Mooney Space for a lot of couching and consulting. I didn’t realize that Byron offered more than maintenance. Hopefully the couch was comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will.iam Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 22 hours ago, Pinecone said: I will update avatar, once I actually have the plane. Will you be local to the texas area or different state? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted July 12, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 COACHING. Airplane will be based in Maryland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnd Posted July 12, 2022 Report Share Posted July 12, 2022 Welcome aboard Pinecone and welcome to the 252 family. Good call on getting an encore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptcloud Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 Great choice. I am in Texas and a CFI. If you need any help let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Pilot Posted July 13, 2022 Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 22 hours ago, shawnd said: Welcome aboard Pinecone and welcome to the 252 family. Good call on getting an encore! Congratulations! I fly out of KEZF Fredericksburg, VA. Where are you planning to keep yours and were you lucky enough to get a hangar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted July 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2022 I updated my Profile. I am in NE Maryland, 0W3 (Harford County). And yes, I do have a hangar arranged. For a while I will be subletting, but should have a permanent assignment by next spring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixstring2k Posted July 14, 2022 Report Share Posted July 14, 2022 Congratulations on the purchase and enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGas32 Posted July 15, 2022 Report Share Posted July 15, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 6:53 PM, Pinecone said: I updated my Profile. I am in NE Maryland, 0W3 (Harford County). And yes, I do have a hangar arranged. For a while I will be subletting, but should have a permanent assignment by next spring. Congrats - I did my primary training at 0W3 and live just a couple miles from 58M. I’m sort of window shopping now, would love to check your new ride out when you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinecone Posted July 16, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2022 We are quite close. I did my PPL at 0W3 in Grumman Tigers in 1979. Then instructed there for most of 1984.\ You are more than welcome to check it out, when I finally get it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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