Sad news guys. Had to walk away from the pre buy inspection. Firewall and belly had cracks plus other faults. Annual miss that rack but the specialist found it 5 min after cowl removed. Back on this never ending hunt again😔.
I just love that plane!! You have a great looking plane @pilotfun101 Mooney's look awesome just parked. Keep up the great work. My family loves the channel.
I installed an Airtex interior in my Mooney last year. They have an option for additional seat foam to raise the seats. I went with that option and ended up shaving it down quite a bit to get my height where I wanted it. You could order just a seat kit which would not be too expensive and would give you a newer look to your interior. Looks like your interior is in pretty good shape. If you search TH-cam for Airtex interior and Mooney you can see a video of my plane with the recovered seats.
Chris, great walk around and another good job of promoting General Aviation overall, and especially the fantastic Mooney. I am interested in fuel covers, more for curiosity, but also for times that I am away from my hangar in inclement weather.
Mooney was always a great airplane. Build strong and look good. 50 plus years later they still have that great look like no other. Love the channel. I saw your BBQ video and im very happy your helping keep GA alive and healthy. I love your story and passion. Please keep it up and I dont know why you dont have soooooo many more subscribers.
I have not. But my tanks were sealed once already. Any wet tank over time will start to leak. Even if you have bladders and your plane is up there in age the bladders will also start to brake down. But they can always be fixed.
Ed B I am waiting on Dynon to certify their autopilot for the Mooney. It was worth the investment for the panel. Dynon is a great bang for your buck. It was the only way I could have done it.
Very good questions. Useful load on a C model is typically 900-1000. So when you add fuel at approx 6 pounds per gallen X's 52 =312. minus that from 900 = 588 left for people. This is of course all approx.
I think the M20E would fit you well with that extra 20🐎 power. As Chris said, you will be flying alone most the time. I'm 6'1" and the M20C is quite ok. If you have the estra money to spend, then you can look at the J model, but that's space you wont be using.
Mooneys are built to fit a wide variety of people... Go fly a Mooney! Not everyone is a standard size... Al Mooney was a tall man himself... Great details, Chris!
I like the Mooney brand. I have been looking to buy but most, if not all, of the planes I checked had a prop strike requiring engine tear down. What is your experience? Thx.
It took me a while to find a good one. They are out there. Mooney's sell pretty fast once they are listed. Its a great overall airplane for sure. If you have any other questions you can email me.
Yes they do sell fast. I looked at one the other day and I missed out on it by 48hrs. Someone came with cash and cash is king. The other two i jumped on were already pending sale. The one I have a contract for now, people are interested in it. If you see a good Mooney, dont hesitate.
I came across this too. The plane I'm looking into, when I 1st called and asked about it, they said "oh, it's a no nonsense plane, no damage history etc." When I went and looked through the logs, the plane had a wheel up landing and double the time advertised. This was good because we know that the plane has been flying but how did the miss such vital Information. Once the repair was done properly you should be good.
I’m looking at my first plane. I know that I will buy one, so I will buy something before flight school. A friend suggested that I stay under 200 hp and no retractable gear. What do you think? My research keeps bringing me back to Mooney. Push rods over cables. Fuel burn/gph. I can’t find a down side. If I need to buy a 172 for a while, I will. But, I know that I will want a Mooney eventually.
Very good question. It can really go both ways. If you were going to rent to get you license I would say rent the cheapest plane. That’s what I did. I then bought a cheap Grumman AA1A to build up time but also did not have the money at the time to buy anything else that was low wing. If I was going to buy and I had the money I would get what I wanted to save the hassle. I would say stay under 200. Learning is a complex plane is like learning in anything else. Just remember to put the gear down by using GUMPS as your landing check list. Mooney’s are easy to fly. They are fast and very efficient. Just my thoughts.
Ill try to do that. I just flew 3 of my friends to Ocean city on Sunday with zero issues. Myself and the my other friend are 6ft and the back passengers are approx 5.5 & 5.8 feet tall. I just move my seat up one more notch then I usually sit and so did the co pilot side. If you need more room the J model would also work. But again how many times do you really have 4 people at once. I usally have 4 approx 2x's a year. So the C works great for me.
When I find my Mooney (I’m on the hunt right now) I think I might make a safety cable for the vent door, just in case. BTW, the bolt that connects the solid control wire to the vent door needs to clamp the yep remain free to rotate. If not, the bolt will bend the wire back and forth until it breaks like a paper clip. That might be why it broke the first time or maybe it was just old. Beautiful plane you’ve got there.
I have a Mooney ovation 2 gx, I liked your vid but have a concern, removing your oil cap after flight is great, I also do this but my concern is leaving you plane heated all winter is like a moisture vacuum. Warm air holds more moisture that cold air. I have a phone switch that turns on my heater with a text message when needed. And please don't start that motor cycle in winter like so many do, and also don't cover that ac unit outside your home so moisture is trapped and your contact points corrode , Mn. Dave
@@PilotFun101 Sorry but I would think it wound be worse leaving oil cap off while plugged in all winter, it MAY allow a moisture path. Remember warm air holds more moisture than cold. I built two aircraft and am an A&P, please do some research and don't leave it plugged in. I get mad at myself when I plug her in then cancel the flight cause i know i let moisture in, I must say I have never heard of anyone plugging it in all winter
I think you might be okay leaving the Tanis heater plugged in. The heater directly warms the metal in the engine. The metal surfaces in the engine won’t be as cold as the air around them and therefore less likely to cause moisture to condense out of the air and onto those metal surfaces. It would be the opposite of condensation forming on cold glass of water. An engine dehumidifier would be even better. I think Mike Busche of Savvy Aviation did a webinar on the topic. Way back when I used to maintain aircraft in the arctic, we left them plugged in all winter. Of course it was -40 and they flew every day so corrosion wasn’t an issue. We didn’t leave the oil caps off for two reasons: 1) we were afraid the pilots might forget to put them back on before flight (it happened) and 2) the breather pipe does the same job. BTW, so much moisture came out of the breather overnight that we’d have clear the frost out of the pipe with a stiff piece of wire before flight.
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Great Job Amigo!
You should be an instructor! No bull, pure simple knowledge.
Hats off 2 U!
bori1977 Thank you
I love the M20C Ranger😭. Doing pre buy tomorrow on a Mark 21, wish it was a Ranger. Just hope pre buy goes well.
Good luck!
Good luck. you will love the mooney
@@PilotFun101 👍
@@williamkeyman9014 I sure hope so😁
Sad news guys. Had to walk away from the pre buy inspection. Firewall and belly had cracks plus other faults. Annual miss that rack but the specialist found it 5 min after cowl removed. Back on this never ending hunt again😔.
I love this airplane amigo!
Thanks!!
Its an awesome looking plane fore sure. seems like its very well taken care of
You keep that plane beautiful. Thanks for sharing and keep the channel going
Thank you!
I just love that plane!! You have a great looking plane @pilotfun101 Mooney's look awesome just parked. Keep up the great work. My family loves the channel.
Thank you!
I installed an Airtex interior in my Mooney last year. They have an option for additional seat foam to raise the seats. I went with that option and ended up shaving it down quite a bit to get my height where I wanted it. You could order just a seat kit which would not be too expensive and would give you a newer look to your interior. Looks like your interior is in pretty good shape. If you search TH-cam for Airtex interior and Mooney you can see a video of my plane with the recovered seats.
Thank you for that information. I will look into that.
Chris, great walk around and another good job of promoting General Aviation overall, and especially the fantastic Mooney. I am interested in fuel covers, more for curiosity, but also for times that I am away from my hangar in inclement weather.
Russell Gill Thank you sir. I’ll do some research and see where the covers came from.
Sweet!
It is...Chris has a great looking Mooooooooooooney!
My son wants that plane! He is only 9 but... LOL Great plane. Your channel is enjoyably and we love flying along. That panel!!!
LOL. He will get there soon. Thank you!
I love my RV's but there is just something about those Mooney's. They are just a sharp looking airplane in the sky and on the ground.
i realize I am kind of randomly asking but does anybody know of a good site to watch newly released tv shows online ?
@Morgan Max Try flixzone. You can find it by googling =)
Mooney was always a great airplane. Build strong and look good. 50 plus years later they still have that great look like no other. Love the channel. I saw your BBQ video and im very happy your helping keep GA alive and healthy. I love your story and passion. Please keep it up and I dont know why you dont have soooooo many more subscribers.
Thank you
Have you ever had any issues with the gas tank? Rust or breakdown?
I have not. But my tanks were sealed once already. Any wet tank over time will start to leak. Even if you have bladders and your plane is up there in age the bladders will also start to brake down. But they can always be fixed.
Loved this video. I am about to take delivery of a 1978 M20J - my first Mooney - and this video is very useful. Thanks for posting!
Thank you and good luck with your J. Your going to love the Mooney aircraft.
Good job. Thank you.
Thanks for the great walkaround. Do you have an autopilot? Were the glass panels a significant investment? Thank you.
Ed B I am waiting on Dynon to certify their autopilot for the Mooney. It was worth the investment for the panel. Dynon is a great bang for your buck. It was the only way I could have done it.
@@PilotFun101 any updates on this?
@@TomCook1993 they are still waiting on the FAA if you could believe it.
You can make your own fuel selector changer tool with some PVC pipes.
Question. I know nothing about Mooney. I'm 6'4" and overweight. Would there be a Mooney model that would work for me?
Very good questions. Useful load on a C model is typically 900-1000. So when you add fuel at approx 6 pounds per gallen X's 52 =312. minus that from 900 = 588 left for people. This is of course all approx.
I think the M20E would fit you well with that extra 20🐎 power. As Chris said, you will be flying alone most the time. I'm 6'1" and the M20C is quite ok. If you have the estra money to spend, then you can look at the J model, but that's space you wont be using.
Mooneys are built to fit a wide variety of people... Go fly a Mooney!
Not everyone is a standard size...
Al Mooney was a tall man himself...
Great details, Chris!
I like the Mooney brand. I have been looking to buy but most, if not all, of the planes I checked had a prop strike requiring engine tear down. What is your experience? Thx.
It took me a while to find a good one. They are out there. Mooney's sell pretty fast once they are listed. Its a great overall airplane for sure. If you have any other questions you can email me.
@@PilotFun101 they do sell fast
Yes they do sell fast. I looked at one the other day and I missed out on it by 48hrs. Someone came with cash and cash is king. The other two i jumped on were already pending sale. The one I have a contract for now, people are interested in it. If you see a good Mooney, dont hesitate.
Jerome S True story. Get them while you can. All they do is keep going up in price.
I came across this too. The plane I'm looking into, when I 1st called and asked about it, they said "oh, it's a no nonsense plane, no damage history etc." When I went and looked through the logs, the plane had a wheel up landing and double the time advertised. This was good because we know that the plane has been flying but how did the miss such vital Information. Once the repair was done properly you should be good.
You mentioned you have manual flaps. I thought Mooneys built after 1961 had hydraulic flaps...?
Jack Dial your correct. They do. I’m sorry. I don’t have electric flaps. But I pump them down and it is hydraulic.
P.S. I also hate that little door for the air vent.
That would worry me too.
That plane is sexy AF!! Nice review
Thank you!
Wish to God I can own one one day love the Mooney thank you for sharing
I’m looking at my first plane. I know that I will buy one, so I will buy something before flight school. A friend suggested that I stay under 200 hp and no retractable gear. What do you think? My research keeps bringing me back to Mooney. Push rods over cables. Fuel burn/gph. I can’t find a down side. If I need to buy a 172 for a while, I will. But, I know that I will want a Mooney eventually.
Very good question. It can really go both ways. If you were going to rent to get you license I would say rent the cheapest plane. That’s what I did. I then bought a cheap Grumman AA1A to build up time but also did not have the money at the time to buy anything else that was low wing. If I was going to buy and I had the money I would get what I wanted to save the hassle. I would say stay under 200. Learning is a complex plane is like learning in anything else. Just remember to put the gear down by using GUMPS as your landing check list. Mooney’s are easy to fly. They are fast and very efficient. Just my thoughts.
Great ... loved this vedio
Do you have any videos of doing upper air work? Slow Flight, Stalls Power on and off?
Leaning procedure you use?
No. Sorry I don’t. Maybe in the future. If it ever stops snowed in the north east. Lol 😂
Would love to see someone sitting in the back of a short body with a 6+ foot tall pilot. Can't be worse than economy class.
Ill try to do that. I just flew 3 of my friends to Ocean city on Sunday with zero issues. Myself and the my other friend are 6ft and the back passengers are approx 5.5 & 5.8 feet tall. I just move my seat up one more notch then I usually sit and so did the co pilot side. If you need more room the J model would also work. But again how many times do you really have 4 people at once. I usally have 4 approx 2x's a year. So the C works great for me.
My buddy has a C and he rarely takes 4 people. But when he does like @pilotfun101 put your seat up just a little.
Did you go to the electric step retractable and extension step?
Yes. My C model had the Johnson Bar.
I’m looking right now for a Mooney. I live on a 2000 ft grass strip Any problems landing on grass?
Nope. I landed on grass a bunch of times. You will love the Mooney.
nice video. re forgetting door open, use muscle memory by always latching when closing.
The air vent on top of the fuselage reminds me of a reverse speed brake. Do you notice a difference in performance when it is opened all the way?
I agree. Lol. Umm I really don’t see any difference in speeds with it open. But it’s possible I lose less then a knot or so.
@@PilotFun101
Beautiful aircraft by the way! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@derstuka96 Thank you
When I find my Mooney (I’m on the hunt right now) I think I might make a safety cable for the vent door, just in case. BTW, the bolt that connects the solid control wire to the vent door needs to clamp the yep remain free to rotate. If not, the bolt will bend the wire back and forth until it breaks like a paper clip. That might be why it broke the first time or maybe it was just old. Beautiful plane you’ve got there.
I have a Mooney ovation 2 gx, I liked your vid but have a concern, removing your oil cap after flight is great, I also do this
but my concern is leaving you plane heated all winter is like a moisture vacuum. Warm air holds more moisture that cold air. I have a phone switch that turns on my heater with a text message when needed. And please don't start that
motor cycle in winter like so many do, and also don't cover that ac unit outside your home so moisture is trapped and your contact points corrode , Mn. Dave
Thanks. I like the text message idea. I also keep the cap off while it’s plugged in. Idk of that helps or not.
@@PilotFun101 Sorry but I would think it wound be worse leaving oil cap off while plugged in all winter, it MAY allow a moisture path. Remember warm air holds more moisture than cold. I built two aircraft and am an A&P, please do some research and don't leave it plugged in. I get mad at myself when I plug her in then cancel the flight cause i know i let moisture in, I must say I have never heard of anyone plugging it in all winter
@@davemccorqudale241 Gocha. Thank you for the heads up. Always learning! More advice the better 👍
I think you might be okay leaving the Tanis heater plugged in. The heater directly warms the metal in the engine. The metal surfaces in the engine won’t be as cold as the air around them and therefore less likely to cause moisture to condense out of the air and onto those metal surfaces. It would be the opposite of condensation forming on cold glass of water.
An engine dehumidifier would be even better. I think Mike Busche of Savvy Aviation did a webinar on the topic.
Way back when I used to maintain aircraft in the arctic, we left them plugged in all winter. Of course it was -40 and they flew every day so corrosion wasn’t an issue. We didn’t leave the oil caps off for two reasons: 1) we were afraid the pilots might forget to put them back on before flight (it happened) and 2) the breather pipe does the same job. BTW, so much moisture came out of the breather overnight that we’d have clear the frost out of the pipe with a stiff piece of wire before flight.
Where did you get the fuel cap cover?
It was made by the previous owner.
IFR certified aircraft?
Yes it is.
Are Dynon IFR certified?
The IFD 540 is what makes everything IFR certified
@@PilotFun101 Thanks again!
2/10 tires not shiny enough
Joseph N Lol 😂
Man you are harsh 😁👍.
Jerome S Lol 😂. By the way... the tires were shined. Lol
Jerome S
All in good fun ;)