Mooney Down (03/25/24) - Near St. Augustine-Northeast Florida Regional Airport, FL (UST)

[Ragsf15e]

A K in hot weather at mgw (admittedly at sea level) might seem a bit underpowered, so if you get slow and low and behind, it’s gonna be tougher to overcome that with extra power.

[FCOHolding]

I was reminiscing about airplanes as I sometimes do and I came across the tragic story of my old airplane N4387W and what sounds like it's newest owner.

I was partners in N4387W and sold the airplane to the Hofer's back 18 years ago.

Here is a photo of the magnificent airplane the day I picked it up from paint at Dial Eastern Aircraft Painting.

I'm so sorry to see a tragic ending.

I flew this airplane to Mexico from Miami to Cozumel and also to North Eleuthera, Bahamas on a separate trip.

Me and my partners salivated for a Rocket Mooney and ultimately purchased Darwin Conrad's Malibu JetProp #26.  Hopefully it is still flying.  N26TF.  (formerly N126SR).

N4387W was based at Baltimore BWI while I was an owner.

I loved it.

[exM20K]

3 hours ago, FCOHolding said:

Me and my partners salivated for a Rocket Mooney and ultimately purchased Darwin Conrad's Malibu JetProp #26.  Hopefully it is still flying.  N26TF.  (formerly N126SR).

Welcome!  Yes, the Jetprop was still flying, as N711D in 2023. Perhaps it's on one of the privacy programs now.  The registration was renewed a few months ago.

Turbo Mooney -> P46T seems like a good progression for many.

-dan