Rinty

This was my bird, some years ago, a 1977 Mooney 201:



At a 155 knot cruise, it would burn just 8 U.S. gallons per hour.

g_murray

Always had a soft spot for the Mooney.
Awesome airplane with outstanding performance -- 'purposeful'.

Gerry

Rinty

Thanks. They do kind of get into your head; like 993's.

Akerlie

ChaseN, thank you hopefully i will get a job soon, actually there is some demand for rotary pilots in the north sea

Falcondrivr

That pic looks like Northern Mexico yesterday...(glad to be home)

993/907

+1 on Gerry's "purposeful". And don't forget about Bax; how he loved his Mooney, bless his soul.

Falcondrivr

Seems like we've got several new members, so let's update the 993 pilot thread!

Vorsicht

Private Single Engine Land Pilot here - VFR only. Used to be a member of the Westchester Flying Club then moved to the west coast. Flew the usual - Pipers and Cessnas. Favorite was the Piper Archer II (PA-28-181).

deekay911

Another PPL here.....qualified VFR in the UK, now flying in the beautiful South Carolina weather!

Terry Adams

About 4 years of weekends getting barely 20 hours on a Pacific Airwave Vision MarkK IV 19 Hang Glider.

Couple hard landings, one of which broke some bits requiring extensive repairs, and had a hard time getting the skid mark off my helmet chin guard.

Finally gave it up in '94 when the Hang 3 test examiner failed me on the land within a 50 foot circle. He said I scared him coming in so fast, yet I nailed it right in the middle of the circle.

Just as well, I'd probably be driving a wheel chair with a joy stick by now.

Best experience was flying into an 1100 fpm thermal near the Reno NV airport.

RudyP

I own a Cirrus SR22 and a 997 but am looking for a 993 to add to the stable.

Blue TTop

I don't own an aircraft, but do have some stick time in this.......

flyingchappy

PPL SEL. Here is my current ride. I have F-15 envy.

Magdaddy

single engine land here also, VFR only. It's been MANY years since I've flown.

I did my flight training during my college years, looking back...not the best time to add additional work load.

There used to be a great local airport that we leased a plane thru-a Gruman Tiger. The comparison I made at the time(early 80's) was..it was the Z-28 in the Gruman line. It had the 180hp motor, full IFR capability, as well as a crude autopilot. You could utter the proverbial "put out or get out" line, and enter the mile high club in total comfort and control. It helped that we had Stage 3 radar seperation via the local Air Fiorce base too.

You could partially set the flaps, knock the throttle back, and slide open the canopy too, it was great fun.

Always think about getting certified again so I could take my 11 year old daughter up.

EMBPilot

737 driver! im sure im not the only one around here
beats workin' for a livin