New Mooney Owner

[Hector]

New Mooney owner reporting. Just purchased a 1967 M20C that had been exceptionally maintained. Love the airplane, and she flies great. Looking forward to learning from this group. Did a lot of research before purchasing this particular Mooney including a very thorough annual. She is absolutely free of corrosion and the previous owner was meticulous about maintenance as I intend to be as well. She is currently in my hanger at Craig Muni (KCRG). Hope to meet some of you in the near future.

Hector

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[gregwatts]

Congrats! My first Mooney was a 68 C model.

I think there is a breakfast at KPGD next Sat @ 11:30

[Seth]

Congratulations and welcome to MooneySpace! Post some pics for us.

-Seth

[Hank]

C's are great, Hector. You'll like it.

Welcome to Mooneyspace, where we all share the same addiction--far, fast & cheap.! Er, Frugal! :-)

[carusoam]

Welcome aboard!

Cs are a wonderful Mooney to get started with.

Best regards,

-a-

[Hector]

Here she is

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[Nathan Peterson]

Hector,

Congratulations Sir!!

Enjoy your new bird and have a great time!

Nate

[N33GG]

Welcome Hector!

A 68 C-Model is my current Mooney... my first Mooney was a J-Model. I have owned and flown lots of airplanes, and the C-Model is a great airplane, whether it is your first or second or whatever!

[Hector]

I'm enjoying it immensely. Mechanically (airframe and power plant) it is in great shape. Interior is also pretty good with solid IFR. The exterior paint is showing its age and although it is still good I'm planing on a paint job sometime in the near future. A GPS upgrade is also in the picture at some point.

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[fantom]

Welcome to Mooney ownership and MooneySpace, Hector.

Do try to come to Punta Gorda, (KPGD) this Saturday to meet lots of other Mooney drivers. Luncheon starts at 11:30.

[Hector]

Which FBO at Punta Gorda?

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[fantom]

Which FBO at Punta Gorda?

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The only one there........details tomorrow.

[Hector]

Sorry, never mind...I looked it up!

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[Highflight]

I am looking at a 78 201J that had the right gear damaged on hard landing,bent gear no prop strike. The ac is fully loaded with all the whistles and bells. fairly new paint andinterior. Low time engine and prop. I would plan to keep it for 5 years. $79,000. Wha say you?t

[Hector]

I am looking at a 78 201J that had the right gear damaged on hard landing,bent gear no prop strike. The ac is fully loaded with all the whistles and bells. fairly new paint andinterior. Low time engine and prop. I would plan to keep it for 5 years. $79,000. Wha say you?t

Not sure about the price. I'll let others comment on that, but make sure you fully understand damage and repairs associated with that hard landing. If it bent the gear what did it do to the attach structure in the wing. Any repairs there? Look for all the 337s, not just the ones the owner shows you but all that are on file with the FAA. At a minimum, I would do an annual in conjunction with the purchase (it's what I did) so you fully understand the condition of the aircraft. Then you will be in a better position to discuss fair price

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