Western NY Mooney Owners!

[N2391Y]

Hey everyone, 

I'm very fortunate to own a beautiful 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, but I think it's time that I upgrade. I want something that can do a 150-350NM trip in under 3 hours. On my list so far is a C/E Mooney, a Comanche 180/250, or a Bellanca Viking. I was wondering, is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies? Gas is on me!

[Fly Boomer]

I'm sure someone will be along shortly.  Meanwhile, welcome to MooneySpace!

[N2391Y]

11 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said:

I'm sure someone will be along shortly.  Meanwhile, welcome to MooneySpace!

Thanks!

[rbp]

4 hours ago, N2391Y said:

is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies?

I'm in downstate NY. I could meet half way in Jan or Feb if there's some good weather. But I don't have a C/E.

[aviatoreb]

5 hours ago, N2391Y said:

Hey everyone, 

I'm very fortunate to own a beautiful 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, but I think it's time that I upgrade. I want something that can do a 150-350NM trip in under 3 hours. On my list so far is a C/E Mooney, a Comanche 180/250, or a Bellanca Viking. I was wondering, is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies? Gas is on me!

I’m at kptd - in upstate ny - Potsdam so in range but I have a rocket.  Happy to do a ride if you come by on a nice day.

[The Other Red Baron]

I like our E but would a C/E be much of an upgrade from a 177? I think you'd only get maybe 15-20mph more in cruise and 177 is more comfortable and two massive doors are great.

[N2391Y]

10 minutes ago, The Other Red Baron said:

I like our E but would a C/E be much of an upgrade from a 177? I think you'd only get maybe 15-20mph more in cruise and 177 is more comfortable and two massive doors are great.

It's the 1968 model with the o-320 so I cruise at about 110 knots. What speeds do you get in your m20e?

[The Other Red Baron]

30 minutes ago, N2391Y said:

It's the 1968 model with the o-320 so I cruise at about 110 knots. What speeds do you get in your m20e?

We're usually ~145MPH IAS and ~165MPH TAS around 6,500-8,500.  It's a '65 with the MPH on the outer ring so for kts it would be more like 126kts IAS and 145kts TAS