New member introduction - N57039

[Paul Thomas]

I just closed on a J Mooney that will be based in SWFL. I'm attaching the obligatory airplane and panel photos. I'll get the 2 hour insurance checkout tomorrow and then I look forward to enjoying my new, to me, airplane around and meeting other members.

Happy Easter!

Paul

Edited March 31, 2024 by Paul Thomas

[LANCECASPER]

Welcome to Mooneyspace! Best of wishes on your transition training.

You probably noticed that a previous owner was on here for awhile: https://mooneyspace.com/profile/6895-n57039/

https://mooneyspace.com/search/?q=N57039&quick=1

[Fly Boomer]

6 hours ago, Paul Thomas said:

I just closed on a J Mooney that will be based in SWFL. I'm attaching the obligatory airplane and panel photos

Welcome, and thanks for the pics -- we love picture!

[Schllc]

Nice setup!  
The prop looks like it’s painted red?  
I’ve never seen that before, but it’s a nice touch. 
think I heard you on the radio Friday. I’m based at KAPF. 

[Scott Ashton]

Welcome aboard. You’ll love this plane!  I’ve got an 85 s/n 1533 based APF. 
 

Scott

[exM20K]

Welcome, Paul.

There is a group that gets together for lunch all over florida; it would be great if you could join and meet some fellow florida mooney people.

 

Edited April 1, 2024 by exM20K

[NewMoon]

On 3/31/2024 at 9:39 AM, Paul Thomas said:

I just closed on a J Mooney that will be based in SWFL. I'm attaching the obligatory airplane and panel photos. I'll get the 2 hour insurance checkout tomorrow and then I look forward to enjoying my new, to me, airplane around and meeting other members.

Happy Easter!

Paul

I am based at KPGD,  PM me if you are looking for a right seat set of eyes. 

[Paul Thomas]

Now that I'm checked out, I'll have to fly to the lunch group and meet some of the local pilots. I'll be based at PGD for the time being; I'm hoping to eventually get a hangar/tie down at FMY but neither are available as of now.

 

On 3/31/2024 at 6:52 PM, Schllc said:

Nice setup!  
The prop looks like it’s painted red?  
I’ve never seen that before, but it’s a nice touch. 
think I heard you on the radio Friday. I’m based at KAPF. 

It's painted to match the trim of the airplane. I'm attaching a better photo. It seems all previous owners, including the previous MooneySpace member were good caretakers. I have a couple of minor squawks that I want to address, but it went through the inspection/annual without issues.

[Mufflerbearing]

Welcome!  There is so much great information found here, poke around and make new friends.  This is a good place.

[DonMuncy]

Welcome

[jamicozzi]

Paul - what a beautiful plane. Glad you found a good one. Enjoy!

[Flash]

Welcome! I hope you've been enjoying your plane, Paul. I wish you many great adventures.