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 Post subject: Re: I own a Mooney: Ask me anything
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How much does it cost to get a ride in a surplus T-38 or T-37, for an old pilot, if it is possible?


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How much does it cost to get a ride in a surplus T-38 or T-37, for an old pilot, if it is possible?

You might want to start a new thread with that title to get more eyeballs. People who know the answer may not be following this thread.

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How much does it cost to get a ride in a surplus T-38 or T-37, for an old pilot, if it is possible?


There are a couple of T-38s in civilian hands, but I have not heard of any place doing rides/training. Might not happen until the USAF replaces them.

I have not heard of any T-37s in civilian hands

You can fly an F-104. :D


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Is the factory open or closed for spares? Where do you get support?

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Open. I bought a nosewheel from them last week


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My only Mooney flight was in a M20F and while I loved the control feel and the size was fine except my 29" Inseam had my face in the panel.

What Mooney's come with adjustable rudder pedals?


Get rudder pedal extensions. They come in 1 1/2 or 3 inch


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Interesting fact about the Bonanza and Mooney designs: Ralph Harmon the designer of the Bonanza, designed the Mooney wing when it was converted from wood to metal. He lived in Kerrville until his death. I think he did great work on both.


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Is the factory open or closed for spares? Where do you get support?

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The Mooney Factory Service Center in Kerrville is open and doing a great job. I had work done there in May. They are doing well and hiring more people,

They now have over 30 employees producing parts and taking care of the fleet.


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Interesting fact about the Bonanza and Mooney designs: Ralph Harmon the designer of the Bonanza, designed the Mooney wing when it was converted from wood to metal. He lived in Kerrville until his death. I think he did great work on both.

I've always loved the Mooney wing. It's strong and beautiful.

But I've been amazed at the dynamic range of the Bonanza wing. It flies slow, makes every landing look good, bleeds speed easily, yet enables a pretty nice top end. It's pretty amazing.


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Al Mooney was a tall man.




That’s why I don’t fly a Mooney.


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That’s why I don’t fly a Mooney.


Just wait until you meet the guy a few posts above you selling 1.5"-3" rudder pedal extensions ha..... a match made in heaven :cheers:

My problem is I have a taller torso than legs, so while not particularly tall (6'), I have to sit with my head a bit sideways in any Mooney I've flown.

Love the planes though for what they are!


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Me too, and it’s tough to beat a J for a two person airplane.
But…. The twin sickness is upon me, and a Baron will probably be in the hangar at some point.


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