What would you like to know about Al W Mooney

I hope I am not intruding by posting about my Grandfather. I understand that not everyone is interested in him but I was hoping those who do would get something out of what I know about him.
The truth is it is simple as just ignoring the thread if you're not interested in it
 
I have flown with two different pilots, and enjoyed the experience. Great design, and flight characteristics that please military pilots, as well as this civilian. Glad to have you here, m.mooney, be advised this can be a harsh flying experience at POA.

Still a good place to hang out. eman1200 is a Mooney fancier, so should like you if you are who you say, which should become clear as time passes, so be patient. :)
 
I can understand all of that, I found this to begin with because I was looking for stuff about my grandfather. I really enjoy talking about my grandfather
 
I can understand all of that. I appreciate the fact that I have a place to talk about my grandfather I really enjoy all the posts that I'm reading about him and the chance to talk about him as well
As time goes by it will be very clear I am who I am
 
geezer said:
I have flown with two different pilots, and enjoyed the experience. Great design, and flight characteristics that please military pilots, as well as this civilian. Glad to have you here, m.mooney, be advised this can be a harsh flying experience at POA.

Still a good place to hang out. eman1200 is a Mooney fancier, so should like you if you are who you say, which should become clear as time passes, so be patient. :)
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Absolutely and thank you!
 
m.mooney said:
While I don't know everything about my Grandfather, I have a lot of resources where I can find answers. So if I can answer a question I will if I can't I'll just let you know.
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I'm interested in his "aviation origin story". Do you know what got him interested in aviation, and in designing airplanes? Was he a pilot first, or an engineer/designer?

Also, what did he enjoy doing that wasn't directly related to aviation? Any other hobbies?
 
flyingcheesehead said:
I'm interested in his "aviation origin story". Do you know what got him interested in aviation, and in designing airplanes? Was he a pilot first, or an engineer/designer?i

Also, what did he enjoy doing that wasn't directly related to aviation? Any other hobbies?
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So my uncle Art was 4 years older than my grandfather, My grandfather got a book on model airplanes and he says here he had to get on a box to reach the table in In order to build the model airplanes I don't know how old he was But it's amazing to me that at such a young age he knew what he was going to do both my grandfather and my uncle art had heart and vision. Also my great-grandfather their father worked as an engineer on railroads I mean building them and they worked on those Crews when they were young and did more and more things as they got older that's what were some of their practical experience came in. As far as I know they loved boating and fishing and my uncle art loved reading. One story my grandfather tells in his book and has told me is that he was promised a bonus by one of his bosses when he was young he never got the bonus instead later on he got a dog from them which he loved but he named the dog bonus! I believe his boss did not think that was funny However I think it's hilarious
 
Half Fast said:
Welcome! Glad to have you here. Are you a pilot?
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No I wish I was but I was too young to learn. When I became a teenager and a young adult I was going to school and the opportunity just never showed up by that time he was in his 80s, and his health was not what it used to be. It's not something I would have asked him at that stage.
What I did do was spend time with him every chance I got.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
I'm interested in his "aviation origin story". Do you know what got him interested in aviation, and in designing airplanes? Was he a pilot first, or an engineer/designer?

Also, what did he enjoy doing that wasn't directly related to aviation? Any other hobbies?
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I quoted what you said and wrote out an answer separately this pretty much tells you the same thing
 

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The truth is I am 63 years old and I have a lot of back problems when I was younger than probably was a possibility but now that I'm older I'm having to deal with some physical issues that limit me driving much less flying
If I Could Turn Back Time I would have made time to learn to fly
 
m.mooney said:
The truth is I am 63 years old and I have a lot of back problems when I was younger than probably was a possibility but now that I'm older I'm having to deal with some physical issues that limit me driving much less flying
If I Could Turn Back Time I would have made time to learn to fly
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Time takes its toll on all of us, but bottom line - if you ain't dead, you ain't done. Have you been up in a plane your granddad designed? Several members here fly them, and I wouldn't be surprised if a ride could be arranged.
 
Actually no I have never been up in a Mooney Airplane I just know how great my grandfather was. That would be a great idea I would wait until next year I'm having back surgery to help is some of the pain that I'm having after that I will probably be well enough to go up in a plane however I have to keep it secret from my son because he would freak out. He is 32 has red hair like my grandfather and uncle did, he is smart with math like his great uncle art and great-grandfather, and is an accountant now and is very protective of his mom I will ask again next year after my surgery to see if anybody is willing to take me up for flight. There is McCullum Airfield in Kennesaw Georgia and that would be a great place to meet and take a flight! Now that I know where all the great Mooney Pilots are I will check in again next year on this. Thank you for the idea!
 
Nobody needs to volunteer somebody else to do this. If somebody wants to volunteer that's fine but volunteering somebody else to do something is not always cool
 
m.mooney said:
Nobody needs to volunteer somebody else to do this. If somebody wants to volunteer that's fine but volunteering somebody else to do something is not always cool
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Nah, volunteering @eman1200 to do something is cool, since we all know he won't do it anyway. Don't sweat it.
 
DaleB said:
Guy who lives behind me started flying lessons at 76 years old. 63? You’re just a pup yet!


(I’m 2 years ahead of you…)
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It's not my age so much as it is my back problems
 
m.mooney said:
Nobody needs to volunteer somebody else to do this. If somebody wants to volunteer that's fine but volunteering somebody else to do something is not always cool
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In case you haven't already figured it out, @eman1200 is the source and butt of many jokes on the board. One of which is his Mooney that he really wishes was a Bonanza.
 
Well, if this is a real Ms. Mooney and not someone pullin' our legs, I'd volunteer my 1965 Mooney M20C if and when you would want to fly in one. McCollum (RYY) has a nice restaurant so at a minimum we could meet you, hear stories, and you could see if you can get into/out of a Mooney.
 
That might be, however, I've got to treat everybody here with respect.
 
mark.staggs said:
Well, if this is a real Ms. Mooney and not someone pullin' our legs, I'd volunteer my 1965 Mooney M20C if and when you would want to fly in one. McCollum (RYY) has a nice restaurant so at a minimum we could meet you, hear stories, and you could see if you can get into/out of a Mooney.
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I am 5'5 so I think I can I would bring my husband with me but I don't think he would fit in there because he has 6.5
 
mark.staggs said:
Well, if this is a real Ms. Mooney and not someone pullin' our legs, I'd volunteer my 1965 Mooney M20C if and when you would want to fly in one. McCollum (RYY) has a nice restaurant so at a minimum we could meet you, hear stories, and you could see if you can get into/out of a Mooney.
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And I've been the real Martha Mooney since I was born
 
Also I would want to know is the plane safe and is a pilot good and experienced
 
m.mooney said:
but I don't think he would fit in there because he has 6.5
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Rumor has it that your granddad was something like 7'2" and he designed the plane to accomodate himself. Tall people fit in them just fine, but they do tend to be a bit narrow and snug for robust passengers.
 
Half Fast said:
Rumor has it that your granddad was something like 7'2" and he designed the plane to accomodate himself. Tall people fit in them just fine, but they do tend to be a bit narrow and snug for robust passengers.
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So I should go for a Bonanza then.

Or a C-47.
 
m.mooney said:
Also I would want to know is the plane safe and is a pilot good and experienced
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The plane's safe. I just flew it back from annual inspection today from a Mooney Service Center here in NC, if that means anything these days. It even has bright, new LED blinky lights and new LED nav lights, which we all know is the most important thing. /s

As for the pilot being good and experienced, well, I'm certainly not the most experienced, but I'm still alive. I'm sure there's others in the Atlanta or southeast area that have way more experience and have a Mooney to show you.
 
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