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[Marahute]

Just about to become a first-time owner, really nice M20J. ~600 hours, but alas absolutely zero in Mooney. CFI who was going to check me out is now unavailable. Anyone in the TTN / N87 / PNE area up for the challenge?

[Danb]

There are quite a few Mooney experts in your area, check out the Mooney Flyer for a listing of all the Mooney instructors

[Marahute]

Awesome resource -- thanks!

 

[CCAS]

Have you tried contacting the folks at Air Mods Flight Training Center at N87? https://www.airmodsflightcenter.com
 

They checked me out in my 201 about four years ago and the local expertise with the Mooney Service Center was helpful. 

[Marahute]

That's where I'm buying the plane from! No instructors available, but I have found someone nearby. Thx!

 

[PeteMc]

  On 3/12/2024 at 1:06 AM, Marahute said:

CFI who was going to check me out is now unavailable.

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Who was it?  I might know a great guy if it's not the same one.

 

[Marahute]

It was David Duvak.  He's booked until almost the end of the month.

[LANCECASPER]

  On 3/12/2024 at 7:55 PM, Marahute said:

It was David Duvak.  He's booked until almost the end of the month.

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If he is that busy and that highly regarded, he would be the one I'd want. Your insurance company will want someone with a certain number of hours in type. But someone with a lot of Mooney experience, rather than just the minimum, will be worth the wait. 

[Hank]

  On 3/12/2024 at 7:55 PM, Marahute said:

It was David Duvak.  He's booked until almost the end of the month.

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  On 3/13/2024 at 1:12 PM, LANCECASPER said:

If he is that busy and that highly regarded, he would be the one I'd want. Your insurance company will want someone with a certain number of hours in type. But someone with a lot of Mooney experience, rather than just the minimum, will be worth the wait. 

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When I bought my C with 52 hours in my logbook, my insurance agent actually recommended a CFI, and using him reduced the required hours. Most were 20 dual plus 10 solo, but using "their guy" it was only 15 hours dual including 5 hours actual / simulated IMC.

[PeteMc]

  On 3/13/2024 at 1:12 PM, LANCECASPER said:

If he is that busy and that highly regarded, he would be the one I'd want.

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He actually has choices living in that part of the country.  John Pallante and Bud Johnson are also in his area.  Both I believe were (are?) Mooney Safety Board Members with lots of hours.