To start out like everyone here I have had an affinity for mooneys since childhood. Finally made career progress enough to train to fly and to think I can own one. Better still... I think I got corporate America to pay for it! I've been eyeballing 252s and Encore modded 252s.  To start the fun my employer is willing (pending one final signoff) to cover GSA standard mileage for "business use of a personal aircraft" $1.76/statute mile. I travel 2-4 weeks a month and there was a very persuasiv