One Of The Most Economical Airplanes You Can Buy - Mooney M20
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The first Mooney M20 was certified back in 1955. That model only had 150hp engine. But what really set the Mooney apart was its speed. The tiny 150hp engine propelled this plane to cruise north of 170 mph. Impressive right? well there's been several modifications to the M20 over the years and the one featured in this video is a 1984 model with a much bigger 200hp Lycoming engine.
Mooney M20s are known for their ease of complexity with the manually actuated retractable landing gear,. They are also know for speed and being economical. This M20 will cruise between 135 and 150 knots with a fuel burn of 12-13 gallons of fuel per hour. Now you can find older models of this aircraft on www.aeroavion.com that are even more economical, burns half the fuel and still travel just as fast
Here are the Specs of the Mooney M20.
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- 1984 model
- Lycoming IO 360 (200 hp engine)
- Range: up to 1200 miles
- Climb rate: 1000 fpm
- Speed: 160 mph
- Fuel: 12 gph
- Price: $100k - $150k
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Hey guys, Pilot of the aircraft in this video. I’ve been reading the comments so you should all know I provided Mike this info based on the performance this specific aircraft. 135KIAS is slow for the Mooney but unfortunately that’s what this guy gets at 24 squared. You guys are leading me to believe that somethings up and I will get it checked immediately.
This is a club aircraft that is old and has had 3 no gear landings. It has a Johnson bar and had a few hot cylinders,
GPH is usually 12.
Let me know if there is anything else I can address,
Thank you all for your feedback !
I'm not sure where you got your information from, but this is a J model that has electric gear. You can see the lever in the video...
Ive worked on that aircraft and have flown in it, it has electric gear and it’s slow because of the 3 blade prop.
@@marshallcarter6106 yes, electric gear but if that fails, there is a red lever between the seats to pump it down manually
Indicated airspeed is pretty meaningless. Do the math and figure out TAS…
The red lever is part of the alternate gear extend system....NOT a Johnson bar...
I own a 1967 M20F. The myth that the Mooney is smaller is not true. I am 6’3” 250 and I can fit 4 adults easily with plenty of leg room in the back.
I’ve been flying a Mooney M20J for over 10 years. Been all over US, Canada, Caribbean. No problem seating 4 adults. It’s at the trade off of fuel but it does not cause CG issues. And as for 135 knots indicated, whip out your E6B and you’ll see that this is around 150+ knots true airspeed above 6000ft.
Mike, I enjoy your channel and being a Mooney owner myself I was glad you made a review on the J. I think you need to do a little more research on the planes you're presenting though and it's true for other reviews you've made in the past. It could have been nice to do a small presentation of all M20 models. The Johnson bar you are talking about I think was last seen on the E model. Your numbers on cruise speed and burn rate are all over the place. In case of doubt just present what the POH says. We never work with indicated airspeed, specially when flying at 8-9k feet, using true airspeed makes a huge difference. Not only is 135 kias super low for a J, it's also not accurate. A good J will burn about 10 gph at 150 true. Last thing on the leg space, the seats were all the way back and you had at least another 12" to go before touching the rudder pedals. 4 adults is easy in an M20. I wouldn't say we could spend 5 hours back there but it's far from a 2 seater like you presented. The front seats are sliding as far back as they are to give an easy way in and out for the pilot and co-pilot.
My sentiment exactly this interview really undercuts the actual capability of this platform. I’ve had up to 6”3 in my backseat for 10 hours without a complaint and that’s in the short body! They’re so capable and fast for the fuel being burned.
You're incredibly fortunate to own a Mooney, it has always been my dream to own one
Yip, this is not a good review of a Mooney at all. Mike, compare the cabin width with a Bonanza a36, head room a lot more as you said. You comment on rear leg room, but you ar 10 inches away from the rudder pedals? Can you get 4 American Adults in your Sling 4?
Pilot of the aircraft in the vid here, 24 squared gets me 135-145 on this guy, don’t know what’s up :(
Thank you. Your comment is everything I wanted to mention and even more!
The seat is never all the way unless you're like 7'2". The rudder pedals are far forward, which means that you sit closer to the yoke than you do in other airplanes. The flight controls also have shorter throws than cable driven systems, so the yoke never has to move that much.
I concur with all the comments below, the cabin is as spacious as similar GA 4 seaters (cherokee, warrior, 172), what is different is in a mooney the legs goes all the way to the firewall and you sit much closer to the panel - F1 style. Also the reason why the passenger rudder pedals are different than the pilot (left seat) is because only the pilot side has brake controls - passenger side (right) is only rudder/front wheel
I've been waiting to see a Mooney on the channel from it started. When I got my Mooney M20C last year, mojo was the first person I hit up hoping to get it reviewed. Heart broken to see this Mooney on the channel and not mines,, but glad a Mooney got on to represent. I love the J model but also love the Johnson bar in my M20C, which reduces the annual cost. My Mooney has all the J model upgrade, even a 3 bladed prop, speed brakes and all the bells and whistles, but no electric landing gear. Ohh, another thing, the J models have electric landing gears, not Johnson bar.
SOME Mooney models have the Johnson Bar landing gear system. The M20J reviewed here has electric-driven landing gear. The landing gear switch, shaped like a miniature white tire, just to the left of the radio rack is the give-away. Horizontal stabilizer trim: Yes, the entire empennage moves to provide pitch trim. Yes, the rudder moves (pivots) with it - by default. The rudder DOES NOT displace to the left or right when the horizontal stabilizer moves.
The M20J is 100% hands down the plane that I would buy if I had the money. No doubt
I've always loved the Mooney! It does have beautiful & graceful lines! Thanks @MojoGrip, great job! All the Best for your new aircraft enterprise.
I recently purchased a Mooney M20J and absolutely love it! I started a TH-cam channel where I fly my Mooney cross-country to repossess vehicles!
Hello Mike. I do not concur with a lot of the information you have put out there on the Mooney M20J.
With regards to seating you can easily fit 4 adults. The seats were back for egress and access. When getting in it is the pilot first. He pulls the seat forward and adjusts accordingly. Then the pilot moves the Co Pilot seat forward and tilts the backrest forward for rear passengers to gain access. Lastly the Co Pilot who will adjust his seat for his and the rear passenger comfort. When egress this is done in reverse.
Clearly Mike you have never flown a Mooney? I own a M20K. If I had to choose between a Sling 4 and a Mooney M20K 🤔🤔. Go fly one Mike and you tell me bang for buck 🤔🤔
Thank you for the review. I’ve flown lots of aircraft and the M20 is by far my favorite plane to fly. The pushrods give it a solid feel and it is a great and stable IFR platform. Go Mooney!! You should take it out and fly it and you’ll see why Mooneys are such great aircraft. I regularly see 155 kts TAS on 11 gph in my M20J - It will show 135ish indicated but TAS is of course higher as you go up.
The Information on the Mooney is not accurate.
Your opinion and numbers on the M20J are very wrong. For the Back seat space, move the seats to the flying position and there will be a lot of space back there. For the speed, I get 150kts at under 9 GPH of TAS on LOP. The J model is an amazing and very eficient flying machine.
Love the channel and follow regularly. A bit disappointed how inaccurate the info was on this one though. Lots of variation in the M20’s, very different as opposed to the subtle differences between Cessna 172 variants as an example. I own an M20K - basically same fuselage as the M20J you showed here (with electric landing gear - no Johnson bar 🤦🏼♂️) but a continental 210 HP turbocharged 6-cylinder engine. I cruise around 165 true AS around 13-19,000 ft and burn 10.2-11.5 gph at cruise. Basically get 20 miles/gal across the ground. I’m 6”1’ and have to put the seat 1/2 way in to reach the pedals, tons of leg room. Easily fly with 3 full size guys as passengers, just can’t go more than about 500 miles with half fuel (73 gal usable fuel). Thanks for showcasing a Mooney!
That's probably running, what, 65% power?
@@GrantOakes yep, the range is 60-65% power and 50 rich of peak (ROP). Can get down to 10 gph if lean of peak (LOP).
Hey, pilot of the aircraft in the vid here,
This aircraft flies at around 145-135 true. Not sure what’s up, but I run it 24 squared usually and that’s what I get
Where did you get the idea that 24 squared is a good power setting for this plane? Operation of a Mooney is simple. All three knobs forward on take-off. Lean as you climb. When reaching cruise altitude (7500 - 12500), dial the prop back to 25 and lean until you’re LOP, and close your cowl flaps. For descent, push the nose down and keep adjusting trim for 500 FPM. The only time the throttle is reduced is when you're ready to land.
@@skydvrboy that’s from our POH and check ride with my club instructors
Some of his comments are just bad information. The 201 M20J has plenty if leg room even be in back seats. Heck I have the short body M20C and have had four people in it, yes back is minimal leg room but it worked even on 3.5 hour flight. These longer body versions have even more room. You sit low like in a sports car.
Can it land and take off on a 2000 ft grass strip
I'm 6"1 and my seating position after I pull the seat up to reach the pedal is like sitting in my G37, flat and legs practica straight like in a sports car. I've burn 8 gallons cruising at 145 Knotts. Been in a Bonanza and the cabin I was told by the owner is a bit narrower than my Mooney, but vertical length was greater.
Interesting comment. I'm 6'5" and felt short of space in the Mooney, head angling into the cabin. Also looked at a Bonanza. I got a (2 cabin door) Commander 114B at the time and was completely comfortable even on long trips.
My brother bought a m20k about 4 months ago and it fits four people nicely.
Hey Mike, Just wanted to drop a line and say how much I enjoy the channel. As a budding "pilot" I really appreciate your insight and knowledge. Keep up the good work!
Always enjoy your videos !!
Mike, the M20E and afterwards came with electric retract. The pilot position in this aircraft has toe brakes therefore the big foot pad, the passenger side only has rudder control why the small T bar pedals. I can see from other comments that you corrected yourself on the Mooney M20J 201 to be max speed 201 mph, and as stated correctly this was more marketing than truth. Nice airplane and great presentation Mike.
Mooney Aircraft not only look the best on the ramp, they have also retained their styling. This airplane is 40 years old and still looks great with its impressive lines and build quality. This one is in particularly great condition. I think that most 4 seater singles aren't true 4 seaters when it comes to long distance trips as baggage, fuel, range, take off weight, landing weight and other factors come into consideration for a safe flight.
I like this plane, it has great rudder authority with minimal effort, Awesome cruiser!
I really like your videos! Great job
I've flown all of the short body Mooneys. The 201 will true 160 knots at 9000ft full throttle and 2600 rpm with two blade prop. There is something seriously wrong with this example. As for room, the front seat is all the way back. As you noted you couldn't reach the rudder pedals. I have flown it with all 4 seats occupied with a reduced fuel load.
So fab thanks.
Beautiful aircraft.
All aircraft are subject to CG limitations, but these are some of the least sensitive. As long as you stay under gross weight it’s nearly impossible to be out of CG limits.
In mine, to exceed forward limits, I have to have the back seats empty, the luggage compartment and hat rack empty, and a 300+ lb person in the front with me. Oh, and I have to have full fuel.
To exceed aft limits, the hat rack and luggage compartment must be maxed out, the back seats need 400+ lbs., the front seat empty, and less than 15 gallons of fuel.
Don’t let this out, but I don’t even check CG just Max gross. I’d have to try to get it out of CG.
Yeah, that's not even the least of the inaccuracies in this video. But, I agree... you'd have to really really try to get a 201 out of CG.
I’m 6 foot 185lbs if I have my seat all the way back I will never touch the pedals, min 8:05 not accurate at all. When I have my seat adjusted to fly another 6 foot man behind me will never though his knee on my seat. I have a 1981 Mooney M20K.
very nice
Why I am enjoying watching those video without private pilot license.
This is a C or E model, not a J or F that are stretched, with the F and J Mooney added about a foot of legroom in the rear. More importantly they are way more efficient, so less gas more useful load, GREAT aircraft
WOW!!!!
I’d go back to the drawing board for this Mooney review, highly in accurate…….
Man i miss a coherent price market, epic Mooney great add to the channel mate
The pilot quoted his indicted airspeed? I have never heard that. You sure he didn’t say true airspeed?? Indicated is mostly irrelevant, especially when talking cruise speed at altitude.
That’s what I thought. I fly a C model and my performance is better than he’s quoted here for a J. A J is a 160 KT airplane all day at more like 11GPH.
@@walkersnell7343 right? I fly a bonanza, my true airspeed is 172kts at altitude but indicated is135ish at same altitude. Which is mostly irrelevant.
You are so awesome and very sharp..I "porpoised" mine once...won't do that again!
I have only ever flown cessna. 172 175 and now a 182tc. I would love to be able to fly a mooney and get to feel the difference in flight characteristics of the mooney compared to a cessna. I think mooneys are beautiful aircraft. ❤❤
Didn’t see a Johnson bar, but I did see the gear switch.
M20J? Also known as the 201. After Roy LoPresti cleaned up the airframe and added slope to the windshield the F model achieved 201 mph on 200HP. It became the J model and called the 201. Mooney bought up all the 201 N numbers they could. Lots of N201xx planes flying to this day. Great airplane!!
Cabin width of a M20J is wider than in a Bo V35 😉
And it is not CG sensitive but more to max payload vs fuel load.
64 usable gallons of fuel. The non-usable are not included in the figures.
There is room in the back seat. You had the seats all the way back and you couldn’t reach the pedals. Nobody flies like that. I have a J model and I have to bring the font seat way up to properly reach the pedals and I’m 5’10.
Those aren’t “pads” for your feet on the left side, those are the brake pedals.
As others have said, that is not a “Johnson bar“ airplane. That is a J model with electric gear.
Most of the myths people hear about Mooneys are false. It is a fantastic airplane. I plan for 155kts on 10.5 gph if I’m staying low. Can get the fuel burn lower if I go a little higher.
You're wrong about the seating space. I fly the shorter body M20E, I am 5'9", and when I scoot the seat forward to comfortable position, we have plenty of space for an average adult to seat in the back. Look up the dimensions for the mooney and compare it to other comparable aircraft, and you will see that the width is about average.
Facts does not bother Mike.
14:10 this pilots seat is set like Michael Jordan was flying this plane before.
Indicated and true airspeed are 2 entirely different things. The higher you go the lower the indicated airspeed is for a given true airspeed.
That port with the three prongs @ 4:50 is a ground power plug for jump starting the engine. I don't think it's used to charge the battery.
It’s a engine preheater
Gents,
It’s called a ground power socket….
It is protected from reverse polarity using the third prong and a relay… making it a challenge to use to charge the battery.
Often, a BatteryMinder (charger) is wired through the same door, just for convenience and to hide the plug…
The purpose for the ground power socket is solely for jump starting. With modern battery technology, and pre-heaters, there is hardly a use case for it…
Some people will use the plug when doing avionics database updates…
It’s there to be used if and when when you need it…
More than once have I had a controller ask me what I was flying because they were surprised at the M20J speed.
Like the new intro cut
Full of inaccuracies…. Please do your research before posting videos.
Very Nice Bro! Get Good Pilots!
Hey Mike you should cover the Piper Comanche
I’m 6’4” i fly a m20f and I have to move the seat forward 2 positions and I have flown 4 people with plenty of room the cabin is 43.5 inches wide a beech v35 is only 40.5 just for reference
More Mooney Big Mike!
Well, I'm glad I found your video because I was going to look at one. However, I'm 6'5" so I guess I need to keep looking. I would love to find a two seater that will fly around 4 to 5 hrs., so be any suggestions would be appreciated!
Much better editing on this video. You get to the point. I LIKE. Moonies are GREAT. These are among my favorite planes. Thanks for the review.
My uncle had a 1963 20E was nice .
I wonder if the back seats pulled up to put stuff in the storage.
M20J…. Goes 201mph (max cruise) using 200hp burning 10gph (typical cruise)… The M20 line is comprised of various models… A, B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, M, R, S, TN, U, & V…. Nice presentation Mojo Mike…. U & V both got an extra door on the pilot side. The engine monitor is a modern version made by JPI often a JPI900 providing primary information…. The cabin is actually wider than most single engine airplanes… it is a bit short on head room as you sit near the floor, sports car style…. The M20J is a mid length Mooney, it has plenty of space for four standard sized people…. For more space, the Long Bodies are the plane for you… 310hp, easy to cruise at 175kts and go 900nm non-stop…. Mooneys are known for speed, and efficiency… great long X-country plane…. For going faster, consider the turbo models… 😃 - a -
That's 201mph and most don't actually do it. It was just marketing. 185mph (160kt) is more a more realistic cruise speed for a J.
@@cgtbrad Thanks Brad! I edited the mph…. - a -
201, 231, and 252 were the Mooneys named after their top speeds in engineering trials…. Real life includes weather and tail winds at turbo altitudes 😃
Its a JPI EDM 800
135 kts indicated at altitude is well over 150kts true. Thing is a beast!
I’ve own my G model for 20 years. A 180 hp in a stretched frame with the Jbar. I see a 140 knots indicated. With the sleekness of 201 and electric gear I expected 150k indicated. Mooney’s Zoom while sipping fuel.
A J should do 160 true.
I own a G model as well, I can do 140kts indicated at 7500-9500 any day. the G is the slowest of all the Mooneys, so no way a M20J with that 200hp has 135KIAS.
How does the mooney compare to a piper camanche in relative years??
I've taken this plane on several cross-countries....in general and at altitudes between 7500 to 9500 feet and at 65% power, I burned 10 gallons an hour and averaged 140 knots true. 75% power gets you another 10 knots but at 14 gals per hour. On one out and back with strong winds at altitude, I saw 115 knots groundspeed on the way out and 200 on the return!
If you're talking about this specific J, then something is wrong! I get 160 true at 25/25 burning 10.5 gph. The prop should not slow it down by more than maybe 1-3 knots in level cruise.
@@marshallcarter6106 yea I've always thought it was slow. It is in annual now and I just found out there is a magneto install problem that has been there ever since last annual....I started flying it just after last annual. Hopefully they fix it and we get the performance you're talking. 😁
I turn 40 this month. This plane is a millennial like me 🤣
Nice one but interior looks tiny like 2+2 not 4 people in just like you said
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Mike there seems to be a gear lever at the top middle of the panel? Is that an electric switch? Or a release for a manual system?
It’s electric gear. The Johnson bar system is on older previous models and never carried over to the J
That was this week cuz I had my covers off, but didn't fly due to the winds. Sorry I missed you guys.
Mooney's are sweet and that looks like a good example.
135 IAS is about 156 TAS @ 8500.
I was thinking the M20J had electric retractable wheels?
Hi, nice videos mostly. I did want to comment on the this video since I own a Mooney. Some of the info I think you are giving is a little too generalized. There is a lot more to the different Mooney models. Like the one you are doing is a "J" and has more room and different performance specs than the "C/E" models...which it seems like you're describing mostly. Once again just wanted to get that out there. Thanks
My first exposure to the Mooney was from playing the Microsoft flight simulator . After getting my PPL, I was also thinking about buying the Mooney but I discovered the company went belly up. Mooney is known to be a fast airplane because of the retractable gear. With the company no longer in business, getting spare parts will be even harder than before. There are other fast airplanes that don’t have retract and they are more comfortable such as the Cirrus.
The company still make parts for the Mooneys.
Better have a huge budget if you plan on a Cirrus vs. a Mooney!
@@GrantOakes Not if you buying use. The insurance on retractable is high compare to a fixed landing gear and the BRS. It's all down to operational cost, and the Cirrus will win out.
@@2Phast4Rocket I was talking about initial cost to buy.
@@2Phast4Rocket not that much for a manually operated landing gear.
While Cesenna may be slim and slik, mooneys give you the world war 2 pilot in the seat feeling and that's priceless, the upgrades like ao make it as modern as possible, aia it's a rustik feeling a'n flying is all about you the plane and the sky
Hey Mike, can you show us some planes for bigger guys? I’m 6’7” and was so disappointed that I could not fly the DA40, but aside from the 182, I have no clue what I should be considering.
Maybe a cardinal 177. They’re decently quick and have huge doors!
I'm also a tall guy, and I fly a Mooney, no better plane for a tall guy. I am can extend my legs in our Bonanza A36, but in our Mooney M20K I can slide bake all the way in cruise, work on my laptop with a lot of head room.
My son is 6’7” and fits fine in my Mooney.
At 6’7” you will still have to move the seat forward in order to reach the rudder pedals.
The Ferrari of the skies! Fast and super planes, yes!
Is this airport in gweinnett county
I'm 6'4" and I fit in an M20C fine
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Thanks, 777 pilot 🧑✈️. Have great year>>>>>>
Looks like a JPI 730 engine monitor.
Are these dangerous to fly because of the possibility of the propeller hitting the ground on a less than perfect landing?
Still think the fin is on the wrong way around :-)
Not true on the long body Mooney (F and higher). I own a F model and have spent hours in the back seat (I’m 6’ tall). Once the front seats are moved forward like they always need to be to reach the pedals, there is 8-10” from my knees to the front seat
Oh, and the cabin width is wider than the 172, 182, cherokee 180, and archer.
Don’t read from “reviews” online, and take them as facts.
Technically Mooneys come in three different length fuselages… short, mid, and long body… the M20F is the Mid body. For additional space, go Long Body!
I have decided that I am getting my private pilot's license this year! Or, I'll at least I'll get started this year--freaking freezing right now. I had envisioned that I would eventually be getting a Mooney because they are economical for how fast they are, they look great, in my opinion, and they have retracts. But, unfortunately, as I have been researching planes, I discovered that most affordable GA planes, including Mooneys, are not allowed to do even the most basic of aerobatic maneuvers. Was a huge bummer because I really had my heart set on a Mooney. Now looking at the Beechcraft F33a bonanza, and it's so much more expensive . . . T__T
Sounds like you need to go experimental if you want to do aerobatics. Mooneys are for going places not barrel rolls!
@@cgtbrad Not opposed to experimental, but seems like you can get better deals with used certified. Also, I have no interest in building my own plane.
@@JB_Hobbies Deponds on your mission. If you only need to fit 2 people there are many already built aerobatic experimental aircraft that would be cheaper than a Beech F33a. A nice one of those will be pushing 200,000. That gets you a whole lot of experimental a whole lot more appropriate for aerobatics. If I had 200k to burn I'd get a Van's RV-10
@@cgtbrad I have definitely been looking at Van’s. Don’t know how comfortable I am with a used plane built by another layperson, though.
@@JB_Hobbies Experimental airplanes go through annual condition inspections just like certified aircraft. Just like a certified you want to get a thorough prebuy done but someone familiar with the type.
G,day Mojo Mike from Sydney Australia.
1984 Mooney M20
$100K how's the Hursey bar wings connection?
🛩️🤔
If I'm not mistaken the M20s have one solid wing spar from tip to tip unlike Pipers or Cessnas.
The Mooney wing is actually tapered…. Narrow at the wing tip. Unlike the Hershey bar wing of brand P….
The main spar goes tip to tip, and passes through the cabin, under the back seaters…
The wing itself looks very much like a P51 fighter plane’s… the Mooney is very much a scaled model of the P51… but no guns… 😃
So the mooney 201 is a 135 knot, 2 seater, with a relatively narrow cabin? Really?
Why would it not still fly fast?
Don’t step on the aileron!
Put spinners on the wheels my msn
What a stupid way to show the rear seat leg space by pushing the front seat all the way back and you had to pull it a good 13 to 15inch front in order to reach the rudder pedals. Stop stereotyping on the myth that mooneys are small tight..its way better and more value for money than your plasticky ricer sling Tsi... But mooneys have wider cabin than bonanza and rear seat space is NOT bad at all behind a 5'10 pilot in front. What you said is like "rolling down all the windows in a car in winter and complaining the car is cold and drafty"
You need to spend some time with someone that knows Mooneys. There are many incorrect statements in is video. There are many variants of M20s (>10) with 3 different fuselage lengths and several different engine choices. Manual gear went away in 1969 (unfortunately). You should sit in the front seat, adjusted it and then look at rear seat leg room. There is plenty of rear seat leg room in a mid length body (like the one your featuring). You get an 8 on enthusiasm but a 3 on content. This failed video to showcase that actual pros and cons of the make.
What, like me? 😃
Cringed a lot during this review, sorry. M20J owner here and this is a misrepresentation of this great aircraft. Please follow-up with a more accurate video.
Mooney for not a lot of money.
Man, the leg room sucks, I used to fly the moonie at my last gig. It sucks crawling over the right seat to get out.
Why do you keep saying this plane is mechanical gear? It's electric. This isn't a Johnson bar airplane..
Mooney makes beautiful airplanes but they require experience and finesse to fly safely. Mooneys are NOT suitable for beginners.
I'm 6"5 no way for me to fit in that
Not true! My good buddy is 6”6 is comfortable! You sit very flat in these so as long as you aren’t all torso you’ll be fine.
What do you tell the people that are taller than you, and they fly a Mooney?
If you like speed and efficiency, try the Mooney… it’s cabin is larger than most four seat, factory built, GA planes…
Some people won’t like the layout of sitting near the floor…. Unfortunately, This is where a good part of the speed and efficiency is derived…. The rest comes from the laminar flow wing….
For the all torso cohort… get the adjustable seats!
Go Mooney!
Man, this one seems a bit cramped!!!
Your review makes you look like an amateur. You are sitting in an aircraft with an electric gear switch in front of you and no Jonson bar and explaining that it has a manual gear.
Then you say it is a 135 kt aircraft when 135 myst indicated = 150 + TAS all day long at any reasonable cruise altitude greater than 6,000 ft.
When M20J front seats are moved forward to flying locations the back seats fit full sized adults just fine and it is a true 4 normal sized adults aircraft. When you claim a cg problem when loaded do real sample cg calculations, you were flat wrong. I have enjoyed many of your videos. Your credibility is yours to build or tear down.
I absolutely would remove this video and replace it with accurate information😮.
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