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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 07 Jun 2017, 12:07 |
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Joined: 04/04/14 Posts: 1693 Post Likes: +1137 Location: Southern California
Aircraft: C 210
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Username Protected wrote: Me: M20C M20F M20J M20K M20J (again) BE50 Makes more sense than you think! Ive yet to meet an airplane I didnt like, and I really like TBones (especially yours!). It was just funny to me for the obvious reasons/stereotypes. M20C M20F M20J M20K M20J (again) BE50 ??? Whats next???
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 07 Jun 2017, 13:30 |
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Joined: 01/08/15 Posts: 1418 Post Likes: +1301 Company: Yoyodyne Propulsion Systems Location: Stow, MA (6B6)
Aircraft: 1991 Bonanza A36
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Welcome, Tre!
Definitely scan the Beech Singles section regarding some of your questions, but also the "For Sale" section for opportunities - or contact someone like Neal Schwartz in these pages who may have lines of sight into things not posted there.
Love my A36 - used to be one of 3 in a row at my field, but the middle guy moved a few weeks ago... Very sad because I loved having him as a hangar neighbor.
I have tips, VGs, Gamis, etc., in my '91 A36... Would definitely watch the weight, especially if you're in an area with higher elevations and/or temps. She's not really a true 6-seater, but I love having the barn doors, and yes, I have the STC for the tips, but W&B isn't a STC question, as I'm sure you're aware...
Best wishes with your search! Post pics when you land one!
Doc
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 07 Jun 2017, 13:58 |
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Joined: 04/11/08 Posts: 9969 Post Likes: +2682 Location: Appleton WI or Denton TX, TX (KDTO)
Aircraft: 1965 Baron B55
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Username Protected wrote: Real world question: what is the actual life of the Bo engines? The IO-360 in my Mooney has a 2000h TBO, but will last well beyond that. It is a bullet proof engine. Is a 1800h engine run out totally on a Bo? Highly variable. People run the big continentals well over TBO. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I think the idea of a B55 (or even 58) is an excellent one. You will be able to get the items on your list for $100. Fly it at bonanza speeds and the costs will not be dramatically different. And yes, you can handle a Baron just fine
Thus far I have had great over TBO experience with my pair of IO470s. AT 260HP each, they are not stressed much at all considering the basic design is taken to 300HP in NA form. Not to mention the belt driven alternators that won't spew their guts into the engine if the alternator is not perfectly serviced and installed.
~2200 SFRMN and ~1800SMOH
Just overhaul and keep the external accessories in good shape (cylinders, mags, fuel system, hoses, starter, etc.)
I have no complaints about the longevity I have gotten from my IO470s.
Mike
_________________ MC (CSOB1)
1965 B55 KDTO-Denton, TX N2023W SN: TC-971 http://www.CSOBeech.com
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 08 Jun 2017, 17:43 |
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Joined: 07/14/14 Posts: 7593 Post Likes: +8900 Location: Georgia, VT (KFSO)
Aircraft: 1962 Debonair B33
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Hi Tre:
Welcome to BT. One of the first things we do here is decide if we want to eat you.
Not to worry, it's standard procedure.
But at some point, you'll have an encounter with a Troll Hunter.
Best advice:
1. DO NOT!!!! Under any circumstances make direct eye contact with the Troll Hunter, or you will be eaten.
2. Answer all questions truthfully, or you will be eaten.
3. Use your actual, God-Given name, or you will be eaten.
4. Make sure your identity, your pilot qualifications, and ownership of that Mooney are real, and available for verification by the Troll Hunters, or you will be eaten.
If the Troll Hunters decide not to eat you, they, and the rest of us will become your friends. But probably not until then.
Good luck, and may God go with you.
jh
_________________ jh
Planes don’t care how much money you have. They only care how much money they need.
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 16 Jun 2017, 18:13 |
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Joined: 11/29/13 Posts: 1089 Post Likes: +401 Location: KRMN
Aircraft: Baron 58P
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Tre, Mike is right---get a Baron
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 16 Jun 2017, 18:32 |
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Joined: 01/18/11 Posts: 7681 Post Likes: +3685 Location: Lakeland , Ga
Aircraft: H35, T-41B, Aircoupe
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You have to pay double dues to love a mooney here.
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Post subject: Re: Love my Mooney Posted: 12 Jul 2017, 21:24 |
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Joined: 11/20/14 Posts: 6452 Post Likes: +4524
Aircraft: V35
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On the A36 series, if you are using all 6 seats you need the Approach Aviation Mod that gives you luggage space behind the last seats. Otherwise it's just suitcases on laps.
Suggest a Baron or similar if you need all 6 seats and much luggage. The advantage of the twin is the luggage space in front, but read Mike Caban and learn how to run two engines almost as efficiently as one.
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