Seeking Partners for Naples Based Mooney

[EdThompson]

I am a 1500+ hour, instrument rated Mooney pilot. Having taken a long hiatus from flying, I am now recruiting four partners for the purchase of a Mooney aircraft, to be based at the Naples airport. The plan is to spend $150,000 to $250,000, depending on the mutual requirements of my partners. Feel free to contact me or to recommend someone who might be interested. Thank you. I can be reached at EdThompson@AynRand.bz.

[Fly Boomer]

1 hour ago, EdThompson said:

I am a 1500+ hour, instrument rated Mooney pilot. Having taken a long hiatus from flying, I am now recruiting four partners for the purchase of a Mooney aircraft, to be based at the Naples airport. The plan is to spend $150,000 to $250,000, depending on the mutual requirements of my partners. Feel free to contact me or to recommend someone who might be interested. Thank you. I can be reached at EdThompson@AynRand.bz.

Somebody send an email to that address, and let us know what happens.  I think ole Ed may be pullin' our collective leg.

[ArtVandelay]

Somebody send an email to that address, and let us know what happens.  I think ole Ed may be pullin' our collective leg.

You can read his bio (with picture) here:

https://mensclubcc.org/uncategorized/2025-board-of-directors-candidates/

[Schllc]

There have been times I would have considered A partner, but I would want no part of a four way split. 
Ed, I’m in Naples as well, I think there is a 231 on the field here that would be open to a partner. 

[philiplane]

It's a good idea to get insurance quotes first. That may affect the choice of aircraft. When getting back in after a long hiatus, many pilots find it difficult to get insurance in complex aircraft. A 74 year old hangar neighbor of mine just renewed his T210 insurance. It went up, a lot, and only one company would quote him. His existing company. 

Age is a big factor here. Insurance companies prefer that older pilots move to simpler airplanes. And even then, the cost can be eye watering. Another 76 year old neighbor pays $14,000 to insure a 2019 Cirrus worth $850k. That's about double what a 50-60 year old pays.

Edited April 7, 2025 by philiplane