IFR Training in my Mooney

[FlyingVAce]

I'm in Wills Point, Texas east of Dallas and west of Tyler. I'm wanting to start my IFR training. Working on the written now. Is there an experienced IFR trainer who's got Mooney time? I'd sure like to find one. 

Buck A. VanTrease

[hammdo]

My CFI has flown with me and helped me get mine - King Air trainer and flys for SouthWest. He is in Lewisville TX. He may be busy but could have availability…

Not sure if he’ll go that far but could ask…

DM me and I’ll see if he has time for a new student.

-Don

[Schllc]

If you are comfortable landing and handling your Mooney in vfr, I don’t know that a “Mooney specific” instructor would be required. The most unique characteristics to the Mooney are not in approach patterns. 
I would prefer someone who understands my blend of avionics before an airframe type specialist. 
if you are still struggling with the basics, then mooney’s specific is probably best. 
this is not to disqualify available mooney guys, just provide you more options. 
 My ifr instructor got all of his Mooney time with me!

[Fritz1]

Philip Abrams, Tucson, AZ. 4,850 + instruction. 1,925+ in all Mooneys except the Mite. Phil is a retired DPE and owns a M20J that can be used for training. He can fly to you for accelerated and transition training. 424-235-0683.

Web Site: https://accelerated-ifr.com/index.html Email: philphil_99@yahoo.com

 

Dom Andreoli (CFI-I,MEI,CFIG,AGI,MCFI,SES ATP).  7500+, FAAST team representative. 135 instructor, previous Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor & Part 141 Check Instructor. Will travel. Based in Albany, NY & Naples, FL. Email: flywu@aol.com  Phone 239-641-5427

 

Larry Brennan, California. 25+ year Mooney owner/CFI-I, 2,000+ Mooney hours. Available for Mooney instruction, transition, and ferrying.  Current airline pilot, I can come to you. Text/call 213.820.2702 or email larry@lawrencebrennan.com. 
CFI-IA, ATP B-757, B-767, EMB145, IA-Jet, CE500

 

Brian Elbert. Portsmouth, New Hampshire and greater New England area.  Over 900 hours in M20C through M20F. Former ATC Specialist with Tower and Radar experience.  I hold a DC FRZ pin and can advise on flying in most US SFRAs from New York to Arizona. Happy to perform flight reviews, proficiency training, transition training, complex endorsement and ferry flights with training enroute. Will travel. Email:belbert@metrocast.net; Call or text (603) 731-9504.

 

Radu Georgescu. I am a CFI/II with over 650 hours in Model C.  I am based in Bowman Field, Louisville, KY (KLOU). I occasionally travel to Los Angeles. I can travel, do checkouts as well as ferry flights. 310-989-4809. Email: 660radu@gmail.com

 

Ronald Jarmon, Panama City, FL. (850) 251-4181. Email: IAELLC@gmail.com. Total: over 7000. WILL TRAVEL!  Will accompany customer out of Country, ferry flights, mountain flying, avionics training, Garmin Products. Total: over 7000
Web Site: IslandAirExpress.com.

 

Brian Lloyd, Kestrel Airpark (1T7), San Antonio, TX area. 210-620-0011. Email: Brian@Lloyd.aero.  WILL TRAVEL!  Owner: M20K/231; Non-Mooney :-) specialist in spin training, upset recovery training, basic aerobatics formation training, tail wheel transition. Total: 12,000; Mooney: 1,500.

 

Kyle Ludwick, Kansas City, MO area, Mooney owner with experience in short, medium, and long-body Mooneys.  Happy to travel outside of the Kansas City area to do checkouts, recurrent training, BFRs, or any other training desired.  765-702-6442 or ludwickk1@gmail.com

 

Robert McGuire, Hawthorne, FL. Email: rmcguire007@hotmail.com, (203) 645-2222. ATP, SES, SEL, MEL, CFI, CFII, CFI-G, MEI, AGI, IGI, A&P with IA. Time in M20B through M20TN models and very familiar with Garmin avionics. Over 7,000 hours in Mooney's.  Mooney Safety Foundation Director and instructor. Experienced in cross country all weather flying. I will travel to your location or we can fly out of my airport FD22

 

John Pallante, Atlantic City, NJ and Naples, Fl. 856-816-7800, Mooney111JP@hotmail.com. CFI, CFII, AGI.  7,000 total time and 4,000 Mooney time.  Past President of Mooney Safety Foundation, and current PPP Instructor. I have flown in every model except the Mite and Ultra. IPC, BFR, and general “tune-ups” are my specialty. I will fly to you in my M20J 205.

 

Marvin Toepfer (FAA and EASA ATP, CFI, CFII). Regional Airline and Corporate Pilot helping out new owners with the transition into their Mooney’s. Additional services include ferrying, mountain flight training, high altitude ops including operation and use of turbo charged Mooney’s. 1000+ hours of instruction given. Experience in C, E, F, K, G, and Ovation models. Flexible schedule and reasonable pricing. I do not charge to airline out to your base or aircraft for services. 

Email: mtopfer2013@my.fit.edu Cell: 321-210-8937 

 

Matthew Wetzel, Fredericksburg, TX. beechit@hotmail.com

Mooney owner, M20R, 13,515 TT, Specializing in Long Body transitions to include Part 61 IPC, High Performance, Flight Review Endorsements. 

ATP AMEL, COM ASEL, ASES, CFI AME, ASE, Instrument 2553180CFI.  A-320, B-777, BE-40, EMB-145, GV, HS-125, MU-300, Mooney Caravan Formation Safety and Lead. BASED Gillespie County Airport (T82). Will Travel. 

 

John Wilson, CFI,  Placerville, CA (KPVF). I can travel locally.  I own a Mooney 231 and previously owned a Mooney 20C.  I have experience in M20C/E/F/J/K/S.
916-505-2240     jrwilson@sacsheriff.com

 

William Wobbe, Leesburg, VA. Email: william.wobbe@gmail.com, (713) 249-7351.  ATP, SES, SEL, MEL, MES, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, ADX.  Former Chief Flight Instructor for a Part 141 Flight School in Leesburg, VA.  Graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, Arizona campus with a degree in Aeronautical Science and continued my education by completing my MBA in Aviation through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Time in M20B through M20TN models and very familiar with Garmin G-1000, GTN 750/650, G530/430 as well as Avidyne IFD 440, 540, and 550 avionics.  3,200+ dual given in Private through ATP training.  Mooney Safety Foundation PPP instructor and lots of experience in cross country all weather flying including TKS Known Icing Systems.  Flight Service Station Specialist and familiar with iPad weather planning apps such as ForeFlight.  I hold a Washington D.C. FRZ Pin and can answer questions on the Washington D.C. SFRA and ICAO Flight Plans. Will Travel.  If interested, I do have experience providing instruction for Private and Instrument ratings in Mooney's and other high-performance aircraft. Am proud to say I was also awarded the Distinguished Flight Instructor award from AOPA for 2021-2023. I do charge one way drive time for flights that originate or finish at airports other than IAD and JYO.

 

Patrick Remy. Montreal area, Quebec, Canada - North of the border! 2,000 hours total experience, 1,225 hours on a Mooney M20J – 1985. IFR instructor. Email : patrem007@hotmail.com  Phone: 514-217-8004

 

Philip Abrams, Tucson, AZ. 4,850 + instruction. 1,925+ in all Mooneys except the Mite. Phil is a retired DPE and owns a M20J that can be used for training. He can fly to you for accelerated and transition training. 424-235-0683.

Web Site: https://accelerated-ifr.com/index.html Email: philphil_99@yahoo.com

 

Bryan Baker – CFI, Phoenix. 970-227-3417. Bryan@air-craft.us Training and services offered: Private, Commercial, Insurance checkouts, Flight Reviews, Wings credits, HP / Complex endorsement, Mountain training, and Ferry flights.

 

Jerry Proctor (CFI, CFII), Sierra Vista /Ft Huachuca KFHU. Mooney Safety Foundation member/instructor. I have owned an M20K and M20M. I now own an Acclaim (TN). Flight Reviews, IPCs, and proficiency. Email:  jprocmooney@gmail.com

 

Ken Reed (CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP), Tucson. Email: klrdmd@gmail.com 520-370-3693 
Has owned an M20C, M20F, M20K & M20M. Over 1,000 hours in Mooneys. Will Train In Your Mooney.

 

Boris Vasilev (CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI), Phoenix Area. 
602-791-9637, Email: freedomflightservice@gmail.com.Time in M20C through M20R models. Mooney Safety Foundation instructor. Private commercial and instrument training, BFR's, IPC's, & FAAWings. http://freedomflightservice.com/

 

Todd Underwood (MCFI, DPE, PPE), Phoenix and Prescott. 623-202-6910 & 928-443-0862. Mooney Safety Foundation Instructor. 6,500 hours instructing. 550 in Mooneys. Web: http://www.mooneyevents.com/underwood.html Email: toddmunderwood@me.com.

 

Aaron Walker (CFI, CFII, MEI), Phoenix Area - M20K & M20R. Insurance checkouts, Flight Review, Wings Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency, HP / Complex endorsement, Mountain training, and Ferry flights.  aaronwwalker@gmail.com 602-740-7876

 

Gary Bittle. Bald Knob, AR (M74). Email: GaryBittle@sbcglobal.net 501-281-1218. Because of my job, I do not check my email daily. So, if you cantact me, please be patient.

 

Ken Johnson. 20-year Mooney owner/CFI-I, 5600TT with 1,400 Mooney hours. I am available for Mooney instructions & transition training. Experience with manual gear. kenj5761@gmail.com

 

Tom Myers, Hot Springs. Tom has owned a 1965 "E" model, & currently owns a 1978 "J". He is a professional aviator & a CFII with18,400 total time, CFII, MEI, ATP. He has 2,500 Instructor hours;  2000 in Mooneys. Proficient in all popular Avionics & Instrumentation, steam and glass. Tom has over 30 years Airline Captain experience, & is currently the Chief Pilot & FAA check airman for a 135 Air Ambulance operation. He flies his Mooney into high density airspace weekly. Tom can provide flight instruction (Private through ATP), IPC, BFR, & insurance check outs in all Mooney models. 120 S. Lakeland Pt., Hot Springs, AR 71913, 501-655-1385.

Larry Brennan, 25+ year Mooney owner/CFI-I, 2,000+ Mooney hours. Available for Mooney instruction, transition, and ferrying.  Current airline pilot, I can come to you. Text/call 213.820.2702 or email larry@lawrencebrennan.com. 
CFI-IA, ATP B-757, B-767, EMB145, IA-Jet, CE500

 

Geoff Lee, San Martin, CA, (E16). Email: 69050@comcast.net. 9,000+. Instructing since 1969.

 

Mike Jesch, Fullerton, CA. (714) 588-9346 (e-mail best), Email: mcjesch@gmail.com. Total: 20,000. Instruction: 1500, FAASTeam Lead Representative, Specialties: Airspace, Garmin GNS 430/530, GTN 650/750, Avidyne IFD, Proficiency flying; Wings Program, VP Pilot's Asso. Master CFI for ASME, IA.

 

Paul Kortopates, San Diego Area. (619) 560-8980, Email: Kortopates@hotmail.com. Past Mooney Safety Foundation PPP Instructor; Transition Training & Instrument specialist, Owner: M20K/252/Encore. Over 2700 Mooney hrs. and 1800 hrs. dual given in M20C, E, F, J, K, M, S/R, TN/V; Factory Trained Acclaim instructor, A&P/IA with Savvy Aviation, FAASTeam Lead Rep, and an Aviation College Instructor.

 

Don Kaye (Master CFI) Santa Clara, CA. (408)-249-7626, Websites: www.DonKaye.com . (Click on Flight Instruction for contact information). Recipient of the FAA Master Pilot Award. Master CFI. Mooney Safety Foundation PPP Instructor, 8 years; Owner: M20M. Total: 12,197; Mooney: 10,301; Instruction: 6,657.

 

Brian Mills, Paso Robles (KPRB). 215-740-7033. Email: bmillsp3fe@gmail.com. CFI/CFII. M20F owner.

 

Rod von Conta, Oakland. CA. (510) 541-7283, Email: Rodrigo@vonairventures.com . Over 8,000 hrs. CFII & Gold Seal; Garmin (including G1000) training. Ferry flights (experience in Central & South America) and Transition training. Owner: See: Sets record in a Mooney.

 

Bruce Wilder, CFI, Rosamond CA.  6+ year Mooney M20J owner with 600+ M20J hours and 1600+ TT. I am available in the Southern California region for Mooney, primarily M20J instruction, transition, or ferry flights.  661-916-1559.   tpsmisfit@gmail.com

 

John Wilson, CFI,  Placerville, CA (KPVF). I can travel locally.  I own a Mooney 231 and previously owned a Mooney 20C.  I have experience in M20C/E/F/J/K/S.
916-505-2240     jrwilson@sacsheriff.com

Chad Grondahl (CFI, CFII, MEI & ATP), Colorado Springs (KCOS). (303) 242-4961. Email:  fly9209h@gmail.com.
Mooney owner (M20F) and FAA Gold Seal Flight Instructor specializing in transition and proficiency training, mountain flying, flight reviews, IPCs, turbocharged aircraft checkouts, ferry flights, and air-to-air photography of your Mooney. Experience: 4,500 hrs TT - 1,800 hrs Dual Given - 750 hrs in Mooneys (most models). 

 

Brandon Thompson, Denver Area (KAPA). 678.360.0484, diffeqs@hotmail.com. Former Naval Aviator, Aerospace Engineer, and now ATP (major airline) & part-time CFI/MEI with Centennial Flyers (apaflyers.com).  Over 1000 hrs dual given including mountainous terrain and congested airspace.  Access to mint 2005 M20M and other aircraft available in a diverse rental fleet. 

Winslow Bud Johnson. Email: smgemail@aol.com, 203-348-2356. Bud specializes in teaching in the M20K and has logged more than 1,500 hours in that aircraft. Mooney Safety Foundation Instructor.

 

Rob Takacs, Oxford, CT. Cell: 912-575-0440. Email: flightenhancements@yahoo.com Web: flightenhancements.com CFII, A&P/IA. Available for BFRs, IPCs and consultation. 1,500+ hours in Mooney.

Bill Alcorn, Jacksonville, Florida.  (904) 501-1778.  email:  bill.alcorn@aeropro-aviation.com.  Based at Herlong Airport (KHEG).  Website:  www.aeropro-aviation.com.  ATP/CFI/CFII/MEI.  Garmin 430/530/G1000.  Owns M20C.

 

Dom Andreoli (CFI-I,MEI,CFIG,AGI,MCFI,SES ATP).  7500+, FAAST team representative. 135 instructor, previous Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor & Part 141 Check Instructor. Will travel. Based in Albany NY & Naples  Florida. Email: flywu@aol.com  Phone 239-641-5427

 

Joseph Bailey. Home base, KFIN (Flagler). (540) 539-7394. Email:  b747aviator@yahoo.com. EXP in Mooneys A-J (600 hours). ATP SEL./MEL, CFI, CFII, MEI, CFIG. 13,000 TT. Providing initial & transition training.

 

Luca F. Bencini-Tibo, ATP – CFI (SE & ME airplane, instruments, and glider). FAA WINGS Lead Rep for SE FL FSDO-19. Contributing editor IFR Magazine. Over 5000 hours and current PPP instructor. I own an Ovation based in Pompano Air Park (KPMP) in Florida. I cover from Miami Executive Airport (KTMB) to the south to North Palm Beach County Airport (F45) to the north. Able to travel beyond, if necessary. Transition to Mooneys, IPC, Garmin avionics, WINGS Flight Credits, and Ferry. Luca_bencini@alum.mit.edu, cell 954 448 2126.

 

Steven Bonak, CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP, Punta Gorda (PGD). I have 8,800 hrs total time; hundreds in Mooney’s. I do primary and instrument. steven.bonak@yahoo.com 530-903-9100

 

Patrick Casa. I am a CFI and owner of a Mooney M20C. I have about 600 total hours, about 250 in the Mooney. Based out of Arthur Dunn Airpark (X21) in Titusville, Florida. Willing to travel anywhere in Central Florida. My email is casakid@cox.net and my phone is (316) 655-1344.

 

David Duvak, Tampa, Florida and New Jersey. I am a very experienced Mooney CFI. 12 years of experience with dual given CFI and MEI. I am current in M20Js, M20Cs, M20Es, M20Fs, M20Ks and M20M Bravos. I am always looking to help Mooney buyers train in their newly purchased bird. Cell: 609 273 0860. davidduvak@yahoo.com

 

Mike Elliott, Tarpon Springs. Mooney Pros, Inc. CEO. Mooney Master Instructor. Mooney International new Ultra transition trainer. . 317-371-4164. Email: mike@aviating.com. Quality instrument & commercial instruction, transition training, ownership assistance, plane ferrying. Mooney: 3.200; Instruction: 2,100.

Mooney Pros, Inc. US, Australia and Canada. Master Instructors factory vetted instruction, transition training and ownership assistance mike@mooneypros.com 317-371-4164

 

Ronald Jarmon, Panama City. (850) 251-4181. Email: IAELLC@gmail.com. Total: over 7000. WILL TRAVEL!  Will accompany customer out of Country, ferry flights, mountain flying, avionics training, Garmin Products. Total: over 7000
Web Site: IslandAirExpress.com.

 

Leonard van Linschoten, Venice area. 9,000 + total hours. 4,000 instructing in Mooneys. 941-928-7905. I have my own M20J. Mooney Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program Instructor. Email:leonard_van_linschoten@hotmail.com or leonard@sarasotaavionics.com  Website:www.flyingdutchman.services

Robert McGuire, Hawthorne, FL. Email: rmcguire007@hotmail.com, (203) 645-2222. ATP, SES, SEL, MEL, CFI, CFII, CFI-G, MEI, AGI, IGI, A&P with IA. Time in M20B through M20TN models and very familiar with Garmin avionics. Over 7,000 hours in Mooney's.  Mooney Safety Foundation Director and instructor. Experienced in cross country all weather flying. I will travel to your location or we can fly out of my airport FD22

 

Frank Mayer. Emal: Aviateflightservices@gmail.com I work in Georgia and live in North East Florida—Fernandina Beach.
I am 1000+ hour commercial single and multi engine; CFI-I with experience in the Mooney C, E, F, and J models. Former owner of 76F model—used for my CFI initial and future owner of 83J. Highly skilled with GNS430-530-G1000’s, STEC APs, through the newest Garmin TXI avionics glass panel solutions and GFC autopilots.  Available for ferry flights, instruction, IPCs and Flight Reviews.

 

Jack Napoli, Punta Gorda. TT 6,000 hrs & Mooney time 3,000, Email: jacknapoli12@gmail.com , 631-806-4436. He has been flying since 1965 (before he owned a car) & has over 7,000 hours of total flying time including 3,500+ hours in Mooneys. He currently owns a M20K-231.

 

John Pallante, Atlantic City, NJ and Naples, Fl. 856-816-7800, Mooney111JP@hotmail.com. CFI, CFII, AGI.  7,000 total time and 4,000 Mooney time. Past President of Mooney Safety Foundation, and current PPP Instructor. I have flown in every model except the Mite and Ultra. IPC, BFR, and general “tune-ups” are my specialty. I will fly to you in my M20J 205.

 

Marvin Toepfer (FAA and EASA ATP, CFI, CFII). Regional Airline and Corporate Pilot helping out new owners with the transition into their Mooney’s. Additional services include ferrying, mountain flight training, high altitude ops including operation and use of turbo charged Mooney’s. 1000+ hours of instruction given. Experience in C, E, F, K, G, and Ovation models. Flexible schedule and reasonable pricing. I do not charge to airline out to your base or aircraft for services. 

Email: mtopfer2013@my.fit.edu Cell: 321-210-8937 

Curtis Ford. Based at Gainesville (KGVL).  curtisssford@gmail.com  Phone: 770-533-2922. I’m a 3000+ hr. commercial SEL MEL pilot. I’m a CFI with instrument and have over 1,000 hrs in Mooneys. Those hours are spread between models B, C, E, F, G, K, J, M, and S. I’ve logged over 1,500 hrs of instruction in all aircraft. 

 

Dan Lieff. danlieff@yahoo.com. I’m located in Dayton, OH (KSGH) and Aiken, SC - Augusta, GA area (KAIK). I have lots of time in vintage Mooneys and own a C model. I hold a CFII, MEI and ATP and fly commercially. I can do flight reviews, IPCs, checkouts and primary and advanced instruction. My number is 937-768-8204.

 

Frank Mayer. Emal: Aviateflightservices@gmail.com I work in Georgia and live in North East Florida—Fernandina Beach.
I am 1000+ hour commercial single and multi engine; CFI-I with experience in the Mooney C, E, F, and J models. Former owner of 76F model—used for my CFI initial and future owner of 83J. Highly skilled with GNS430-530-G1000’s, STEC APs, through the newest Garmin TXI avionics glass panel solutions and GFC autopilots.  Available for ferry flights, instruction, IPCs and Flight Reviews.

 

Jim Stevens, Atlanta. USAF, Col, (ret), CFII. 404-277-4123. Instrument, commercial, IPC, BFR, transition training, ferry flights. 20 year owner of 1968 M20F. Total: over 6000; Instruction:1500.

Michael Baraz, ATP, CFI, CFII, AGI, IGI. FAASTeam Representative.
I am an active CFI/CFII in the Chicago area. I am ATP certificated and have around 2,500 hours in Mooneys. I currently own a Mooney M20K Rocket 305 and previously owned an M20F. I have instructed in M20C, M20J, M20K, M20TN. I am an aviation junkie, an FAA Safety Team representative, president of the Chicago Executive Pilots' Association, member of Schaumburg Pilots’ Association, DuPage Pilot Association, Society of Aviation and Flight Educators (SAFE), National Association of Flight Instructors, AOPA Foundation Hat-in-the-Ring Society. If I can help you in your flying, please contact me. 630.781.8890, Michael@Baraz.us.

 

 

Beth Rehm, Chicago area. Full-time CFII with over 1,230 hours.  I’ve owned a 1984 Mooney M20J since 2013. I can provide flight reviews, IPCs, general proficiency training, insurance checkouts, instrument rating and transition training in your airplane. NAFI member. Phone: 847-530-8014. Email: bethrehm27@gmail.com.

Jeff Schnabel,  (OH, IN, KY), based at Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunken Field (KLUK), Cincinnati, Ohio.  CFII, MEI, ATP, A&P.   5,000+ hrs exp. Owned a 201 for 18 years, currently flying Mooney Ovation, Bravo, 201 and 231 types. Over 2,000 hrs flying Mooneys.  Very experienced flying as well as  maintaining these birds.  And yes, I am a Mooniac. Email: schnabel79@gmail.com,  ph (513) 484-0604.

Richard Baize, Cedar Rapids. More than 5,500 instructing. Over 2,500 in Mooneys. Mooney Safety Foundation Pilot Proficiency Program Instructor. 623-252-1506. Email: richard.baize@gmail.com Website: http://www.mooneyevents.com/Baize.html

Kyle Ludwick, Kansas City area, Mooney owner with experience in short, medium, and long-body Mooneys.  Happy to travel outside of the Kansas City area to do checkouts, recurrent training, BFRs, or any other training desired.  765-702-6442 or ludwickk1@gmail.com

 

John R. Schmidt, Fort Leavenworth and the Kansas City area. (COL, USAF, Retired). Instrument and commercial instruction, transition training, BFR. (913) 221-4937. Email: jspropilot@att.net.  

Radu Georgescu. I am a CFI/II with over 650 hours in Model C.  I am based in Bowman Field, Louisville (KLOU). I occasionally travel to Los Angeles. I can travel, do checkouts as well as ferry flights. 310-989-4809. Email: 660radu@gmail.com

 

Jeff Schnabel,  (OH, IN, KY), based at Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunken Field (KLUK), Cincinnati, Ohio.  CFII, MEI, ATP, A&P.   5,000+ hrs exp. Owned a 201 for 18 years, currently flying Mooney Ovation, Bravo, 201 and 231 types. Over 2,000 hrs flying Mooneys.  Very experienced flying as well as  maintaining these birds.  And yes, I am a Mooniac. Email: schnabel79@gmail.com,  ph (513) 484-0604.

Patrick Mason, based in Shreveport, LA (KDTN). CFI/CFII/MEI/AGI/IGI (+3900 Hours). Operational Test Pilot – USAF & Head Instructor at Neu Aviation. Airline Transport Pilot – Multi & Single, Commercial Seaplane Multi & Single
Tailwheel & Seaplane Instructor, Ferry Pilot, Years of Mooney C-J Experience. Jets: T-6 Texan II, T-38, B-52, MiG-17/15, F-16, E-11A, Challenger 605, Global 6000 Classic, XRS, Vision.
 flymasonair@gmail.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mason-16aa74219

 

Tom Barrett, ATP CFII ASMEL IAC. 4000 hours Total Time. Owned and instructed in Mooney Electric and J-Bar, Normal and Turbo. 6237 Walhonding Rd., Bethesda MD 20816. 202-679-6600. 

 

Jerry Hinshaw, Baltimore / DC Area.  Cell (707) 280-0380, Email jerryh47@gmail.com.  Owner of Mooney C, E, and R models. I have provided initial transition and recurrent instruction in C, D, E, F, J, K, K Rocket, M, R, and S models.  Mooney Safety Foundatation PPP instructor. Avionics expertise in G500, G3X, G1000 and GNS/GTN systems.  Specialize in IPC, instrument and cross-country training, high altitude and TKS system use. Over 1,800 hours in Mooneys, 3,500 TT. CFI, CFII, AGI.

Ralph Semb. Email: ralph@bowling4fun.com, (413) 221-7535. I own and fly a Mooney Eagle, M20S.

Dustin Kurath, CFI, CFII, IGI, CSEL/CMEL. dkurath@gmail.com 920-784-9367. 2000 hrs. TT, 750 hrs. in Mooney Ovation (M20U). 1600 hrs. of experience with Garmin G1000. I am also familiar with Garmin 650/750txi and Garmin 430/530. Based at Menominee, MI (KMNM). Will travel to northern Wisconsin and upper Michigan.

 

M. Fatih (Frank) Yilmaz, FAA CFI.  '67 M20E owner with Mountain Flying and cross-country experience. Available for insurance transition, flight reviews and potentially, ferry flights to/from Michigan. 333mfy@gmail.com, 248-790-1710.

Joe Allen, Minneapolis. Email: jp.allen926@gmail.com, (612) 636-5216. I own and fly a M20J and am able to provide BFRs and Mooney Instruction.

Matt Person, Lincoln, Nebraska. Former Army and Navy Aviator. ATP, Helo COMM, CFI-I. 4500 TT. KLNK based Mooney 201. Email: mattperson@hotmail.com

Bill Custer, Reno. 1,100 hours instructing. 200 in Mooneys. (775) 410-8000. Email: BC@billcuster.com

Steven Brown, Nashua. I hold an ATP ME license with commercial privileges for ASEL and ASES.  I hold instructor certificates for SE, ME and Instruments and an advanced ground instructor certificate.  Total time is 6,000 +. Mooney time is 3,500 + and Mooney instruction time is 500.  Cell:  603-930-6690.  I have owned a Mooney M20C and currently own a M20J. Email: stevebrown@earthlink.net

 

Brian Elbert. Portsmouth, New Hampshire and greater New England area.  Over 900 hours in M20C through M20F. Former ATC Specialist with Tower and Radar experience.  I hold a DC FRZ pin and can advise on flying in most US SFRAs from New York to Arizona. Happy to perform flight reviews, proficiency training, transition training, complex endorsement and ferry flights with training enroute. Will travel. Email:belbert@metrocast.net; Call or text (603) 731-9504.

Ian Amit (CFI), New Jersey (KCDW), and New York (KFRG). I own and fly an M20F and I am highly experienced in steam gauges and glass (GI-275, G-1000). I can help you with a Flight Review, high performance, complex, and transition training.  Email: iamit+mooney@iamit.org

 

Parvez Dara. Email: daraparvez@gmail.com, 732-240-4004. ATP, MCFI SEL/MEL with an advanced ground Instructor rating. Parvez has owned a Mooney M20J and a Mooney M20M (Bravo).

 

Gianni Cecinini, New Jersey (KCDW). (CFI/CFII,MEI). 900+ hours in M20J/M20R. I currently own a 2000 M20R. Long Body transition, Flight Review, High Performance, and Instrument Proficiency endorsements.  Email: gc@securelimits.net

Cell phone: 201-936-5066.

 

David Duvak, New Jersey and Tampa, Florida. I am a very experienced Mooney CFI. 12 years of experience with dual given CFI and MEI. I am current in M20Js, M20Cs, M20Es, M20Fs, M20Ks and M20M Bravos. I am always looking to help Mooney buyers train in their newly purchased bird. Cell: 609 273 0860. davidduvak@yahoo.com

 

John Pallante, Atlantic City, NJ and Naples, Fl. 856-816-7800, Mooney111JP@hotmail.com. CFI, CFII, AGI.  7,000 total time and 4,000 Mooney time. Past President of Mooney Safety Foundation, and current PPP Instructor. I have flown in every model except the Mite and Ultra. IPC, BFR, and general “tune-ups” are my specialty. I will fly to you in my M20J 205.

Kevin Quattlebaum. (CFI, CFII) 2300+ Total time, 250+ Mooney time. I own an M20J and have experience in the C and F models as well. I’m a retired military pilot based at Alamogordo NM (KALM). Call or text at (830) 734-2131. 

Ian Amit (CFI), New Jersey (KCDW), and New York (KFRG). I own and fly an M20F and I am highly experienced in steam gauges and glass (GI-275, G-1000). I can help you with a Flight Review, high performance, complex, and transition training.  Email: iamit+mooney@iamit.org

 

Dom Andreoli (CFI-I,MEI,CFIG,AGI,MCFI,SES ATP).  7500+, FAAST team representative. 135 instructor, previous Part 141 Chief Flight Instructor & Part 141 Check Instructor. Will travel. Based in Albany NY & Naples  Florida. Email: flywu@aol.com  Phone 239-641-5427

 

Larry Collinson, (CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP), Long Island/NY  Metro area, (516) 432-2742. Mooney Owner & Operator since 1999, Over 4,000 hrs of Instruction given. Thousands of hours in Mooneys! Email: lcollinso@aol.com

 

Jack Napoli, Long Island. TT 6,000 hrs & Mooney time 3,000. Email: jacknapoli12@gmail.com , 631-806-4436. He has been flying since 1965 (before he owned a car) and has over 7,000 hours of total flying time including 3,500+ hours in Mooneys. He currently owns a M20K-231.

Edward (Van) Davis, Asheville, NC. CFI for 4+ years. 1,000+ hrs total instruction. Owner of M20K 40+ hrs instruction. 100+ hrs in M20K & J. 703-347-2896. vaninthemtns@gmail.com

 

Jeff Facemire. facemire24@gmail.com 310-874-3635. I instruct out of Concord Regional Airport (KJQF) in Concord, NC.
I provide instrument, commercial, and instructor instruction in a 1984 M20J.

 

 

Andy Haupricht, (CFI,CFII, AGI, IGI), Sanford, NC. CFI, AGI, 919-335-3640, achaupricht@gmail.com . M20J owner, experienced in short, mid, and long bodies. Garmin 430/530, 650/750, G1000, G3X, G500/600, Avidyne 440/540/550.

 

Andrew L. Holbrook. CFII, MEI, located near Wilmington. High performance, Complex and Tailwheel.  I have over 100 hours as an instrument instructor/check pilot in an M20J.  I recently helped a lovely couple become proficient in their Mooney.  I have over 700 hours instructing in singles, twins and tailwheel and have over 2,400 total hours.  I am based at Stag Air Park, Burgaw (7NC1) and instruct at Wilmington International (KILM). Email: Andrew.holbrook@ge.com 910-232-8019.

 

Cory Johnson, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, operating out of Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m a Mooniac with experience teaching in B, C, E, F, J & K models. I’m available for flight instruction, transition / upgrade training, complex and high-performance endorsements, IPC, Flight Review, general proficiency, instrument training & ferry flights.
I specialize in advanced avionics upgrade training in Garmin G1000, G3X, G500/600 as well as Aspen Evolution E5, 1000 & Max series.
I love formation flying and have experience teaching at Bonanzas to Oshkosh and The Mooney Caravan.
Email: coryjoh@gmail.com Call: 916-206-6846.

 

Mark Kolber. Raleigh, NC. Experience with M20C, M20J, M20R. Email: mark@midlifeflight.com 303-877-4492.

 

Sam Lindsay, CFI / CFII, Western N.C. Mountains, Asheville area, (941) 209-2322. Owner of Corsair Flight Training, all levels of flight instruction from a former airline pilot, Mooney owner, with 5000 hours of flight experience and several thousand hours of Mooney time in all models.  Instruction, transition, ferrying, advanced technology instruction, and more.  EMail:  LRN2FLY@gmail.com

 

Jim Rhoades-Baldwin, Charlotte, NC, based in KIPJ.  (704 787 6130). Jim is a Mooney owner and a CFII.  He can help with transition to your Mooney, obtain your Instrument rating, Flight Reviews, IPCs, or proficiency. Web Site: https://CenterlineAir.com Email: Jim@CenterlineAir.com

Doug Bodine, Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor, Cell 605-393-7112. Email: mei.cfii@gmail.com  I am a retired USAF pilot, now working as a commercial contract pilot, so various model experience from WWII Warbirds through heavies. I have been flying Mooneys for 12 yrs and have a 201. I have been instructing since 1994 and am at about 10,000hrs. I actively instruct in tail wheel and turbine as well. I have flown all the common Mooney modifications – missile, rocket, screaming eagle, trophy, etc. Even have time in the M22 Mustang. Total: 9800; Mooney, 1300; IP: 5600/21 years.

Craig Brownlee. I am often in Wadsworth, OH (Akron area). Brownlee.craig@gmail.com 865.803.1414

 

Dan Lieff. danlieff@yahoo.com. I’m located in Dayton, OH (KSGH) and Aiken, SC - Augusta, GA area (KAIK). I have lots of time in vintage Mooneys and own a C model. I hold a CFII, MEI and ATP and fly commercially. I can do flight reviews, IPCs, checkouts and primary and advanced instruction. My number is 937-768-8204.

 

Mike Stretanski, Deleware Municipal Airport (KDLZ), Deleware, Ohio. AGI, CFI,  Mooney Owner/Flyer, Flight Physicals, Senior AME, Test prep/Written review prep, Transition Training, G1000, HP/complex endorsements. 614-975-1003. Email:  MFSTRETANSKI@gmail.com

 

Jeff Schnabel,  (OH, IN, KY), based at Cincinnati Municipal Airport-Lunken Field (KLUK), Cincinnati, Ohio.  CFII, MEI, ATP, A&P.   5,000+ hrs exp. Owned a 201 for 18 years, currently flying Mooney Ovation, Bravo, 201 and 231 types. Over 2,000 hrs flying Mooneys.  Very experienced flying as well as  maintaining these birds.  And yes, I am a Mooniac. Email: schnabel79@gmail.com,  ph (513) 484-0604.

Austin T. Walden, Tulsa. 432-788-0216. Email: AustinWalden@gmail.com.  PhD, Specializing in Models C thru J. Website: www.WaldenAviation.com. 

Robert Cutter, Hillsboro, OR. CFI/II MEI (520) 850-2840 robert.cutter88@gmail.com

 

Andrew Rutherford, Kelso, WA. CFI, CFII, MEI. (360) 560-9688. Available for flight instruction in the Pacific Northwest. Mooney Bravo owner. Professional pilot. 1000+ hours instruction given.

 

Brian Whitaker, based in Portland (PDX). whitakerbrianjames@gmail.com . ATP: ERJ-170/190 CE-560, CFII.

Total Time: ~1800. Turbine (ME): ~550. Dual given: ~816. Mooney Dual Given: ~35 hours 

Gary Banas, Allentown (7N8). 2000 instruction. 600 in Mooneys. 1500+ time in the TBM-700.  6000+ total time. 267-614-5582. Email: gb2814@hotmail.com Web: http://pa-flight-instructor.business.site/

Dan Lieff. danlieff@yahoo.com. I’m located in Dayton, OH (KSGH) and Aiken, SC - Augusta, GA area (KAIK). I have lots of time in vintage Mooneys and own a C model. I hold a CFII, MEI and ATP and fly commercially. I can do flight reviews, IPCs, checkouts and primary and advanced instruction. My number is 937-768-8204.

Doug Bodine, Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor, Cell 605-393-7112. Email: mei.cfii@gmail.com  I am a retired USAF pilot, now working as a commercial contract pilot, so various model experience from WWII Warbirds through heavies. I have been flying Mooneys for 12 yrs and have a 201. I have been instructing since 1994 and am at about 10,000hrs. I actively instruct in tail wheel and turbine as well. I have flown all the common Mooney modifications – missile, rocket, screaming eagle, trophy, etc. Even have time in the M22 Mustang. Total: 9800; Mooney, 1300; IP: 5600/21 years.

Craig Brownlee. Based in Knoxville, TN. I am often in Wadsworth, OH (Akron area). Brownlee.craig@gmail.com 865.803.1414

 

Jim Savage ATP, Gold Seal CFII/MEI, IGI, SES in Cleveland, TN (KRZR).  19,000+ TT with 3000+ dual given.  Have time in C, F, J, K, S & Rocket model Mooneys.  Owned an 86' J model for 5 years and have now owned a K model 252/Encore for 7 years.  Have been flying for hire for 33 years, to include 10 years of military flying, have flown everything from ultralights to USAF fighter jets and now at 52 years old, I am a full-time PIC on a Citation Latitude for a large fractional jet company with every other week off work.  Available for flight reviews, IPCs, mountain training, high performance/complex training, aircraft checkouts to meet insurance requirements and instruction required for Private thru ATP.  Please text me at 740-727-0405 with questions or need of my services. 

Doug Bodine, Midland. Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor, Cell 605 393-7112. Email:mei.cfii@gmail.com  I am a retired USAF pilot, now working as a commercial contract pilot, so various model experience from WWII Warbirds through heavies. I have been flying Mooneys for 12 yrs and have a 201. I have been instructing since 1994 and am at about 10,000hrs. I actively instruct in tail wheel and turbine as well. I have flown all the common Mooney modifications – missile, rocket, screaming eagle, trophy, etc. Even have time in the M22 Mustang. Total: 9800; Mooney, 1300; IP: 5600/21 years.

 

Bob Cabe, San Antonio. Cell: (210) 289-5375, Home: (210) 493-7223 Email: bob_cabe@hotmail.com. Total:5000; Instruction:2000+. Pilot since 1965. Served as an instructor providing transition training for people purchasing new Ovations & Acclaims. Total:5000; Instruction:2000+

 

Alejandro Cantarini. Based at Jack Brooks Regional Airport, Beaumont/Port Arthur (KBPT). Cell: 239-243-6167. Email: alejandrocantarini@gmail.com . I own a bravo, 2,000+ hrs CFI, corporate pilot. 300 hrs + on long body Mooney’s; few 100 on other models.

 

Colby Colter. Fort Worth. I am a current & qualified 757/767 FO at United, and former USAF C-17 Aircraft Commander and T-6 IP, but my favorite airplane to fly is my 2005 Mooney Ovation 2. I have had it for nearly 2 years and have about 150 hrs in it. 512.698.9449. colby.colter@gmail.com

 

Mike Headrick (CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP) Based at KGKY Arlington TX. I currently own a M20J. I Will train in your Mooney. 730 hours in Mooneys, 1500 hours instruction given, 10,000 TT.
Email Cptcloud@aol.com 817-807-0645.

 

Mark Johnson, Houston area. Email: mjohnsonf16@hotmail.com. 832-773-4409. Mark is a corporate pilot in the Houston, TX area flying a Citation 501 and a King Air 350.  He also has flown F-16s and F-117s in the Air Force and currently is a T-38 Flight Instructor at Sheppard AFB as a Reservist in the USAFR.  Owns an '81 M20J 201. 5800 total hours, 2200 military and 1500 hours of it in Mooney aircraft.

Jerry Johnson, Ft Worth area. Email: mooney9281V@hotmail.com. 817-454-2426. Commercial, SEL/MEL CFII, Glider, Typed in C-500's. Member Mooney Safety Foundation. Owned Mooneys for over 30 years. Total: 14,000 +; Mooney: 6,000.

 

Brian Lloyd, Kestrel Airpark (1T7), San Antonio area. 210-620-0011. Email: Brian@Lloyd.aero.  WILL TRAVEL!  Owner: M20K/231; Non-Mooney :-) specialist in spin training, upset recovery training, basic aerobatics formation training, tail wheel transition. Total: 12,000; Mooney: 1,500.

 

David Marston, Fort Worth. Commercial, CFI. Former Air Force MQ-9 pilot (2,500 hours). M20J owner with 350+ hours in it. Specialty is G3X display and GFC500 autopilot transition training. Email dmarston@protonmail.com or text 251-895-2319. 

 

Carl Sharon, Houston. 800 instruction. 1,500 in Mooneys. Specializing in Models C thru J.   Mooney transition training. 281-799-8487. Email: cficarl@texasits.com

 

Austin T. Walden, Lubbock & Abilene. 432-788-0216. Email: AustinWalden@gmail.com.  PhD, Specializing in Models C thru J. Website: www.WaldenAviation.com. 

 

Matthew Wetzel, Fredericksburg. beechit@hotmail.com

Mooney owner, M20R, 13,515 TT, Specializing in Long Body transitions to include Part 61 IPC, High Performance, Flight Review Endorsements. 

ATP AMEL, COM ASEL, ASES, CFI AME, ASE, Instrument 2553180CFI.  A-320, B-777, BE-40, EMB-145, GV, HS-125, MU-300, Mooney Caravan Formation Safety and Lead. BASED Gillespie County Airport (T82). Will Travel. 

Ben Kaufmann, Ogden, UT (KOGD).  CFI / CFII. Available for BFR’s, IPC’s, and Transition Training. 1000 + hours in various Mooney models. Owns a M20C. Regularly flies a PC-12 (a grown up Mooney!) Phone: (801)-319-3218. Email: bkaufman.mba@gmail.com

 

Jamie Madden, Salt Lake City, UT. (541) 944-6689, Email: jamie@jamiemadden.net.  CFI/CFII. Mooney Ovation owner with 300+ hours Mooney time.  FAASTeam representative with "Wings Pro" designation.  Happy to help with transition training, flight review, IPC, mountain flying, Garmin GNS 430/530, weather flying with FIKI TKS system.  

Lee Fox, Fredericksburg, VA. (540) 226-4312. Email: LCFox767@gmail.com. Mooney Staff CFI, Mooney Safety Foundation. Retired American Airlines Check Airman. Owns a M20J 201. Total time: Over 20,000.

 

William Wobbe, Leesburg, VA. Email: william.wobbe@gmail.com, (713) 249-7351.  ATP, SES, SEL, MEL, MES, CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, ADX.  Former Chief Flight Instructor for a Part 141 Flight School in Leesburg, VA.  Graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prescott, Arizona campus with a degree in Aeronautical Science and continued my education by completing my MBA in Aviation through Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL. Time in M20B through M20TN models and very familiar with Garmin G-1000, GTN 750/650, G530/430 as well as Avidyne IFD 440, 540, and 550 avionics.  3,200+ dual given in Private through ATP training.  Mooney Safety Foundation PPP instructor and lots of experience in cross country all weather flying including TKS Known Icing Systems.  Flight Service Station Specialist and familiar with iPad weather planning apps such as ForeFlight.  I hold a Washington D.C. FRZ Pin and can answer questions on the Washington D.C. SFRA and ICAO Flight Plans. Will Travel.  If interested, I do have experience providing instruction for Private and Instrument ratings in Mooney's and other high-performance aircraft. Am proud to say I was also awarded the Distinguished Flight Instructor award from AOPA for 2021-2023. I do charge one way drive time for flights that originate or finish at airports other than IAD and JYO.

 

Kurt Zimmerman, Blacksburg, VA, (KBCB).  CFI-II, Mooney owner with 35 years’ experience. Ground, primary, transition, instrument, commercial, IPC, flight review and TAA training. M20C through J. kzimmerm@vt.edu https://www.vetmed.vt.edu/people/bios/zimmerman.asp

Ron Coleman, TT 30,000+ hours. ATP, CFI/CFII, A&P. Located in Walla Walla (KALW). Mooney owner with 1000+ hours experience in Mooneys, (M20C,J,K and M Bravo) and instructing since 1978. Available for aircraft checkout/BFR/instrument proficiency. 509-301-1446  ron.r.coleman@gmail.com

 

Andrew Rutherford, Kelso, WA. CFI, CFII, MEI. (360) 560-9688. Available for flight instruction in the Pacific Northwest. Mooney Bravo owner. Professional pilot. 1000+ hours instruction given.

 

Yariv Simantov – CFI, Everett (KPAE), WA. 425-922-0855. yariv.simantov@gmail.com. Cell: 425-922-0855. Flight reviews, transition training, and ferry flights in the USA.
I owned a M20E for 10 years and have owned an M20R for 9 years. Familiar with various avionics installed in Mooneyes - G1000, GNS 430/530, GFC700, KFC 150, S-Tec 30

 

David Finstad, Racine, WI. CFII. Centurion Aviation Services. N9201T 1978 M20J. 262-308-3216. We keep our 1978 M20J busy and work with numerous Vintage and newer M20K owners.

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The biggest "Mooney" question for IFR training is how to set up your approach speeds/configuration.  You can do this yourself, and should, prior to flying with an instructor.

Approach level: gear up/flaps up, MP/RPM for level flight along the approach.  This would be your power settings for the majority of your IFR training and would be your typical setting for an IFR approach when you cross the IAF. 

Standard IFR/ILS descent: gear down/flaps up(or 10deg down), on your typical GP/GS steady descent (~500fpm).

IFR MDA level:  gear down/flaps up(or 10deg), level flight at your final IFR approach speed for a nonprecision approach with level offs.  Same speed as your ILS descent, but with increased MP to keep in level flight.

Write down MP, RPM, attitude indication (i.e. 3 deg nose low, etc), configuration (flaps/gear), VSI and IAS for each of your settings.  For approach level I even wrote down different MP for 120, 115, and 105 kts; it allows me to dial in the speed I want.

Missed approach would just be a powered up climb.  Typically for IFR training you'd go missed with approaches instead of landings.  But eventually you'd need power settings for IFR landing.  When I trained we either used no flaps or 10 deg flaps and for an IFR approach I'd typically only use 10 deg...IFR runways are typically plenty long and with a missed approach it doesn't cause a nose up event as much (easier to stay ahead of the aircraft).

These cover most of your scenarios.  I'd go out and figure out these speeds, settings, and write down your data.  With this info, you can fly with any IFR instructor as the standard logistics of IFR flight don't really change much from aircraft to aircraft...it's just the speeds, power settings and configurations that might.  If you have a Mooney CFI that you've worked with, they could easily go out and help you get these speeds/configurations dialed in.  MAPA also has a "IFR by the Numbers" for all the Mooneys that helps as a starting point.  I say starting point as there is not one way to fly approaches and your ultimate way in reality may be different than how you fly when training.  i.e. I've found that I need 5 miles and 2.5 min between chopping power and reaching steady state for new setting.  So "keeping speed up" on an approach might bypass the initial approach speed and just target slowing down prior to FAF to have everything configured and stabilized by the final approach fix.

Find a solid CFII that teaches well and has experience with your avionics/instruments/AP first and foremost.  If it's a Mooney pilot even better, but definitely not mandatory.  However expect a CFII without Mooney time will spend the first flight with you learning your aircraft about as much as instructing.