Magical Mooney

[@elwoodkwong8334]

I am the new owner of N9165V. What a an honor to see your new video. I shall cherish Bill Cox's personal magic carpet.

[@fire111111]

You’re a lucky owner, take good care of her!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Elwood - look forward to flying with you soon!

[@TIO540S1]

I flew rented M20J’s and M20K’s for hundreds of hours back in the late 1980s. Fast and efficient, I flew them as far as Montreal and New York. Early in my flying, it was my dream airplane to own though, as it turned out, I never did own one. Thanks for featuring it. As for landing, if you fly it fast, a Mooney will float seemingly forever.

[@bigdaddie40]

It's amazing how most landings in the M20 are three pointers or nearly so. I try to hold it off as long as possible, but you'll never get to that Cessna touchdown attitude. With that said, I land close to three points at times. You think you're flaring the hell out of it and the nose touches down a microsecond after the mains. I love my M20K 231. We average 9-11 GPH and 160kts true at 65% power. Al Mooney had it figured out. Love your videos Rich.

[@kenjohnson6137]

I enjoyed Bill Cox’s videos. He’s one of the reason that I’ve purchased my Mooney 22 years ago. Love the speed and efficiency…

[@MalcolmRuthven]

I was in a five-member flying club that originally had an M20C (short cabin, 180 hp). We then bought a new M20F with one Narco Navcom for $20,000. What a difference that extra cabin length made for back seat passengers. A great and economical traveling machine. As I recall, it would cruise at 172 mph TAS on 10 gph.

[@leazer44]

Wow! Bill Cox! A true legend! I remember the Wide World of Flying videos! I still have them in VHS! I also remember that aircraft and him flying it to review a new Bellanca Viking. Two older designs that have proven their resilience to this day! Great video and you “Nailed” that landing!👍🏾

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@skyepilotte11]

Hi Rich...very nice Mooney and a great touchdown...tons of nostalgia...thx

[@fire111111]

Bill Cox is a legend, I still love his reviews from Wide World of Flying and magazines, he was fantastic. I would love a Mooney like that one and it sure would be cool to have his, I was hoping you’d say it was for sale!

[@jbarrer2196]

I used to own a '69 M20F. What a beautiful plane. Thanks for posting.

[@billfly2186]

Happy Holiday Rich. I too was a big fan of Bill Cox's writing, especially his ferry articles.

[@prestonmiller9552]

Mooney's have always been in my top 5 list for single engine performance and speed with great fuel economy. Thanks for sharing Rich.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@edgarquintana_]

Perfect landing in the center of the runway. I really like that plane. I was able to fly it on several occasions. Very good video Rich.

[@patrickjocelyn5836]

I’ve started my PPL journey inspired from watching channels like yours. I love the content. Thanks.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Awesome!

[@bigalsplanesimplegarage4288]

i had my Mooney for ten years and logged over 1000 hours. just fly the aircraft by the numbers and you will be fine. Not a hard aircraft to land, Just find a good Mooney flight instructor and you will be fine.

[@MrKbsweeney]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more relaxed pilot in a busy airspace in full control!

[@mattf49006]

Man...Bill was one of my favorite aviation writers...i envy the time you had knowing and flying with him...thanks Rich and merry Christmas to you and yours

[@matteoavellini7840]

Loving the intro!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Retro tribute to the creator!

[@TheCrjflyr]

That old push to talk button on the pilots yoke caused an instant flashback!! The 150’s that I learned to fly in back in the late 90’s all had those velcroed on push to talks. Those airplanes were OLD and BEAT UP but they sure were fun!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Same memories for me!

[@easttexan2933]

Really nice airplane. That one won't last long on the ramp. Greased that landing. Sweet.

[@OliverLynch0418]

Another great video, Rich....and an excellent landing with the way you bled the speed! Thank you. I really like Mooneys...they're an accessible light aircraft for those with reduced mobility.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@nathanferris55]

Thanks, Rich, Beautiful aircraft, and fascinating information about Mr. Cox.

[@JW-gb6hq]

Always learn something new here. Enjoy the stories. Merry Christmas 🎄.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Merry Christmas!

[@gtr1952]

Mooney started the year I was born. When I was young I was always drawn to the back angle of the rudder, I thought that was so cool. LOL They just look so well built, I love the wood-look panel in that one. With the performance, it's no wonder Daher bought the design, that turned into their Tarbes Mooney project, or TBM. Every time I see a TBM I see a Mooney in there. LOL --gary

[@Tufelhunden85]

Good stuff Rich, as always!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@deanarndell4609]

Love the added history with the videos Rich, didn't know too much about the Mooneys, what an awesome plane for it's time and still today. Merry Christmas! 🎄🛩️

[@donlyons5279]

Great vinage airplane, you always do a good job explaining about these planes.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@cjlawrence6867]

Some people are born to fly. Bill Cox being a prime exsample. ........ You Rich and Bill are from the same mold master aviators through and through

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - really appreciate that!

[@in2flying]

Not a fan of the Mooney, but enjoyed the video with your great reflection of someone who played a big role in GA. Happy Holidays.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you!

[@georgej7077]

Nice landing! I miss reading about Bill's adventures. Cheers

[@FlyingwithRich]

You and me both!

[@myleslovegrove7856]

Beautifully finished airplane! Merry Christmas Rich. 👍

[@JohnDayani]

Brilliant beginning!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

👍🏻😎My Dad's best friend had a Mooney M20C. I loved going flying in that airplane.

[@smoepick5855]

Love Mooney’s, my Vintage M20E is very fun to fly! N9165V looks like it has the original Dukes landing gear actuator gearing with the AD. Also, the nose landing gear truss pivot bushings and steering bushing look like they may benefit from reaming and over sized replacements (LASAR has a kit). The steering horns are hard to find these days, but VARMA may help with that. Enjoy the airplane! If you are a vintage airplane owner I encourage you to pursue your A&P certificate. Maintenance costs on these special airplanes will negate the benefits of their inherent efficiency unless you can do more than the 12 things the FAA allows pilots to do. Labor is ~$200 hr and the number of A&Ps working in GA who have insurance, pay taxes, and know what they are doing is rapidly shrinking.

[@FlyingwithRich]

We’re a part 145 Repair Station in Southern CA, and our labor rate is $145/hr. Seems like we maintain a few early Mooney’s and they are doing quite well. Thanks for watching!

[@HighCountryRambler]

My friend had that plane but must have been 1 or 2 years earlier with just 2 windows and a manual stick landing gear. What I remember the most was flying it was fast and constantly wanting to climb and required effort to hold the nose down. Seemed fast for a plane with it's tail on backwards.. :)

[@mikercflyer7383]

Great video, loved the story about Bill Cox, very interesting information. Merry Christmas, and soon a happy New Year.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Merry Christmas - thanks for watching!

[@flacodebuenosaires]

Wonderful !!!!! 🎁🎁👌🏼👌🏼👍🏼👍🏼🦾🦾🎄🎄

[@dannymattice20]

Nobody asked about Bill? I grew up reading his articles and always thought how cool it would be to fly on those ferry flights with him and the things you would learn wow. I hope he is well and not selling because he is sick

[@FlyingwithRich]

I think he’s done flying. Not sure his health but getting up there in age now. He had a great career flying that’s for sure!

[@spiro5327]

Always loved the look of the Mooney. Shame their not in production any more but i guess anything is possible. Happy christmas to you and your family. Thank you Rich

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - Merry Christmas!

[@bernardanderson3758]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Rich

[@FlyingNDriving]

1967-1976 for the F model. With realistically two major production runs(67-69/74-76) when Mooney ownership changed hands. It's essentially a pre speed mod J 201. (Love my 75F). Turbo Acclaim was and still is fastest. single engine certified piston. airplane at 252ktas. Prop clearance is the same as an archer

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thanks for info!

[@IgmuTu1]

Great vid Rich merry Xmas and stay well Cheers

[@FlyingwithRich]

Thank you - Merry Christmas!

[@LarryPortouw]

I've got a '69 C based in SE Arizona and I love it. Great flying and efficient plane. I see that there is electric pitch trim in that one. I've not seen that in one of that vintage. STC?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I’m not sure about the electric trim. Bill had lots of mods so was probably part of AP upgrade. Thanks for watching!

[@glenwoodriverresidentsgrou136]

When Mr. Piper wanted a design to compete with the Bonanza, he tried to buy the rights to the Mooney M20. Al refused, so Piper hired him to design the Comanche. The two designs have a lot in common.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Bill cox was at his best when he demonstrated the Bellanca Super Viking

[@003rog]

Merry Christmas Rich

[@FlyingwithRich]

Merry Christmas!

[@MattMorris481]

Well all be damned, I’m thinking he still owned in till now he had another plane I think it was a Bellanca Cruisair I watch him back in the 80’s when I was kid I’d watch those over and over.

[@FlyingwithRich]

I believe he did own a Bellanca - another great airplane!

[@08turboSS]

Just try to be +3 kts on short final and bleed the energy off over the numbers and just hold it off, hold it, hold it and she'll settle nicely. Speed brakes on this one, aftermarket option for early birds pre 1994 I think.

[@kmg501]

Perhaps I missed the entry on Wikipedia but I failed to see a write up of Mr Cox. Hopefully someone knowledgeable can add an entry for him.

[@bernardanderson3758]

Wide world of Flying presentations

[@jacksonbuxton3175]

Awesome review as usual! Are you planning on reviewing a V-Tail Bonanza at some point? -Jackson

[@FlyingwithRich]

Sure - we will a v-tail bonanza sometime soon. Thanks for the message.

[@CarterReedy]

I really like the style of the interior with that white leather, and red instrument panel. It’s pretty snug so I think it would be a very nice airplane to wear, like a good pair of Italian shoes. I noticed what appeared to be speed brakes on the wings, but you did such a good job managing your energy on landing that you didn’t need to use them. The front looked like it had Lopresti speed mods for the air inlets, which look really cool ,too. Was that windscreen original or was that also an aerodynamic mod because it looked like it’s slope angle was a little steeper? Thanks for the cool video. Merry Christmas.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Cowling was Lopresti mid, not sure about windscreen but I believe also a mod. Thanks for watching!

[@williamkennedy2069]

1st Post: Gimme Jelly Donut

[@ictpilot]

Forgot about the speed brakes Rich. Maybe this flight will inspire you to give Bill a call and say hi.

[@FlyingwithRich]

Speed brakes were inop for that flight!

[@ictpilot]

@@FlyingwithRich Oh and I have some of those VHS tapes too. The best one with the Cheyenne 400LS time to climb record with Chuck Yeager! God I love that airplane! If you ever get a chance to do a flight test with one of those, PLEASE make a video of that. 😁👍

[@08turboSS]

Fine landing too Rich.

[@bryceerban947]

Had I known the pedigree🙄 I loved it because it's the LoPresti cowl.

[@ctn830]

With the recent Mooney crash in Florida is it true what they say that it’s common for Mooney’s baggage door to come off during flight or the door to open?

[@FlyingNDriving]

It can come off because it's not faired into the wind, but they only pop open if you forget to shut the door. And you only crash with the door open if you get distracted and get to slow

[@BaxterRoss]

You know you're going smoking fast when they tell you to slow down and ask your type!

[@FlyingwithRich]

Very fitting for a Mooney - I promise I did not choreograph that!

[@jeffr6280]

Fastest cycling gear in g/a.

[@dangridley7534]

How do you attach the cameras to the exterior of the plane?

[@FlyingwithRich]

Our mechanics do it - screw mounts or we don’t do it.

[@FlightSimDude]

👍

[@williewright6836]

69 Airplane with retractable gear. Wow

[@08turboSS]

242 kts M20V Acclaim Ultra.

[@anesukafesu7875]

Here in 5 minutes

[@anesukafesu7875]

Also first to comment.

[@propertymanagement7011]

Why is the step hanging down?

[@FlyingNDriving]

Maybe the vacuum diaphragm in the aft bay is worn out

[@propertymanagement7011]

@@FlyingNDriving I fixed mine with a bike tube repair kit. They do make an electric replacement.

[@gmonnig]

After around 1969, the step was fixed. So this is a late model F

[@propertymanagement7011]

@@gmonnig our 68 g model has the retractable step. The g model is the worst Mooney they ever made.

[@gmonnig]

Ok, then I was right the first time, 1969s and later, all moneys had fixed steps. Sorry you don't like the G. My most recent plane was an E that I sold in Oct, and I miss it. I had the electric step conversion since I had an all glass cockpit. It was a fast plane but worthless back seat.

[@MichaelCottam]

Retract that step! 😊

[@MichaelCottam]

Having said that, I’ll admit that I forgot to retract mine in a photo shoot with Brett stokes of Lasar here in Central Oregon.

[@Shivatron]

Wasn't it called "Wonderful World of Flying" (not "Wide"), or is this my Berenstein Bears moment?

[@FlyingwithRich]

I”m pretty sure it was Wide World of Flying, like Wide World of Sports.

[@Shivatron]

@@FlyingwithRich turns out it's both; apparently they changed the name at some point. Thanks for the video of a cool airplane, and the trip down memory lane!

[@ProPilotPete]

Beacon not beaconing

[@michaelboley4428]

Beautiful landing Rich Greased 🧈 ❤😊