Lax291 Posted March 2 Report Posted March 2 If you make it down to Southwest FL and want to see planes landing and departing (almost non-stop) check out the viewing area right at the approach end of 05 at Naples airport. There's a covered area to protect from the sun, bathrooms, and a speaker tuned to the tower. Caught this green M20J before departure. And this TBM 930, which the wife now wants.
Slick Nick Posted March 2 Report Posted March 2 That looks like a K. The round windows mean maybe a 252? It's got a longer cowl than a J would have from this angle.
LANCECASPER Posted March 2 Report Posted March 2 3 hours ago, Slick Nick said: That looks like a K. The round windows mean maybe a 252? It's got a longer cowl than a J would have from this angle. It's a 1991 J. https://www.flightaware.com/resources/registration/N9136B In 1986 the new K, the 252, was introduced with rounded windows. Beginning in 1987 the M20J 205 had rounded windows. I believe starting in 1989 all Js had rounded windows.
Slick Nick Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 51 minutes ago, LANCECASPER said: It's a 1991 J. https://www.flightaware.com/resources/registration/N9136B In 1986 the new K, the 252, was introduced with rounded windows. Beginning in 1987 the M20J 205 had rounded windows. I believe starting in 1989 all Js had rounded windows. Weird. The cowl looks longer than a J from this angle. It’s only a couple of serial numbers behind mine off the assembly line. Maybe the three bladed prop makes it look longer.
Scott Ashton Posted March 7 Report Posted March 7 I flew out of HFD for decades and now have a 201 at APF….if you are still down here I’m happy to show her off to you…
Lax291 Posted March 7 Author Report Posted March 7 36 minutes ago, Scott Ashton said: I flew out of HFD for decades and now have a 201 at APF….if you are still down here I’m happy to show her off to you… Thanks Scott, much appreciated! I'm down a few times a year visiting my parents (Naples) and in-laws (Venice) and will take you up on that offer next time I'm there. My goal is once I get my instrument rating to fly down to Naples, looks like a great airport to land at especially if you come in over the water. 1
Parker_Woodruff Posted March 13 Report Posted March 13 On 3/2/2025 at 6:32 PM, Slick Nick said: Weird. The cowl looks longer than a J from this angle. It’s only a couple of serial numbers behind mine off the assembly line. Maybe the three bladed prop makes it look longer. Missile conversion 2
1980Mooney Posted March 15 Report Posted March 15 On 3/2/2025 at 6:32 PM, Slick Nick said: Weird. The cowl looks longer than a J from this angle. It’s only a couple of serial numbers behind mine off the assembly line. Maybe the three bladed prop makes it look longer. On 3/13/2025 at 2:24 PM, Parker_Woodruff said: Missile conversion Exactly. It is the original "Poor man's Ovation". N9136B | 1991 MOONEY M20J MSE MISSILE on Aircraft.com
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