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Ok, maybe I am lazy. Or maybe I just know that the closer the plane is to my house, the more I will use it.

 

Currently, there is a partnership opportunity with a Mooney at the Austin airport. I'm so tempted, but 30 miles from my house is a lot to swallow. --Well that and fuel prices of $7 per gal.   San Antonio or Fredricksburg is a non starter.

Posted

Ok, maybe I am lazy. Or maybe I just know that the closer the plane is to my house, the more I will use it.

 

Currently, there is a partnership opportunity with a Mooney at the Austin airport. I'm so tempted, but 30 miles from my house is a lot to swallow. --Well that and fuel prices of $7 per gal.   San Antonio or Fredricksburg is a non starter.

 

How close are you to Austin Executive (EDC)?  Is that a shorter drive than AUS?  That airport has been developing quite a bit. You might have some luck out that way if the owner at AUS could relocate.

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How close are you to Austin Executive (EDC)?  Is that a shorter drive than AUS?  That airport has been developing quite a bit. You might have some luck out that way if the owner at AUS could relocate.

I'm actually very close to Austin Executive.  It's a really nice airport, but hangers are $500+ per month, which is on the high side.  And the choice for  mechanics is very limited.  Having said that, I'd be open to it.

 

Other news.  I just put a deposit on a 1979 M20K.  Details provided after it goes through the pre-purchase next week.

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Chris,

 

Have you found a partner or bought a plane yet?

 

I own a 1982 M20K and might be interested in talking with you about it.  I have an unusual circumstance at the moment as I live in London and my aircraft is in San Antonio but would entertain a partner as my parents live in Georgetown.

 

-Geoff

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Chris,

 

Have you found a partner or bought a plane yet?

 

I own a 1982 M20K and might be interested in talking with you about it.  I have an unusual circumstance at the moment as I live in London and my aircraft is in San Antonio but would entertain a partner as my parents live in Georgetown.

 

-Geoff

Hi Geoff,

Right now I have a 1979 M20k going through a pre-purchase inspection.   So, I'll have to see how that turns out.  

 

At the moment, it is looking good for the purchase.  Dougosh is not finished yet, but they have found a few of small things, which probably  add up to $1500 to $2500.   The original fuel flow gauge failed and was replaced with a JPI 450, but apparently that is not certified for use as a primary instrument.  Spark plugs are worn and should be replaced(12 x $25).   Some rub wear on the oil cooler, so it should be repaired/rebuilt.  Brake rotors  that are thin (but ok for now).   And a loose step.

 

Chris 

  • 4 weeks later...
Posted

New to the boards here but I've been looking to partner on a Mooney in Georgetown as well. This thread is a little stale but if you're still looking for a partner I'm interested in the discussion.

 

Thanks,

Greg

Posted

Hi Greg,

I am still looking for a partner.  I'll PM you.  

 

For news on this front.   Just this week I became the owner of a Mooney M20K 231.  It just went through an annual at Dugosh and is having a Merlyn Waste gate installed now.  I'll be picking it up next Friday.

 

Chris   

 

 

 

New to the boards here but I've been looking to partner on a Mooney in Georgetown as well. This thread is a little stale but if you're still looking for a partner I'm interested in the discussion.

 

Thanks,

Greg

Posted

I may be moving to Austin this summer and if I cannot find partners to buy out the other partners in Dallas and move the plane to Austin I am open to joining a partnership. PM me with more details please. :)

  • 10 months later...
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Just thought I would tag along on this thread - I'm looking for a partner or two in a (to be purchased) 1986 or newer M20K 252 TSE based at 88R (first choice, inexpensive fuel/hangar) or KAUS (second choice, convenience).  Would like to be in an aircraft by May, 2014.  My mission is usually just me, to Houston, Durango, or southwest locations.  I'm a 300+hr private pilot and want to get my instrument rating in this plane.  Post or send me an email if interested - txrfid@gmail.com.  cd...

Posted

Give me a shout if a 1981 231, based at KGTU would work.  Give JohnL a shout if a Rocket based at Austin Executive would work.   And if your after a 201, there is a group looking for a partner at KAUS.

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