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Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual
Mooney M20F
This manual is based primarily on research from multiple sources and the practical use of the
Club's specific aircraft. A few excerpts are from the MOONEY PILOT PROFICIENCY
PROGRAM developed by the MOONEY AIRCRAFT PILOT ASSOCIATION SAFETY
FOUNDATION. This entire manual is for non-profit educational purposes and in no way
supersedes the information in the POH.
You should thoroughly read through the POH, its supplements, the club's aircraft
checklist, and all of the equipment manuals prior to reading this document.
The pilot in command must also become familiar with all available information concerning each
flight, the airworthiness and legality of the airplane, and the pilot's competency, currency and
authority for the flight.
Remember, the pilot in command is solely responsible for making all decisions concerning the
flights and in each instance has the responsibility for the safe operation of the aircraft.
Revised: 5/12/2016
Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F
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- Page 1 Mooney M20F This manual is based primarily on research from multiple sources and the practical use of the Club’s specific aircraft. A few excerpts are from the MOONEY PILOT PROFICIENCY PROGRAM developed by the MOONEY AIRCRAFT PILOT ASSOCIATION SAFETY FOUNDATION. This entire manual is for non-profit educational purposes and in no way supersedes the information in the POH.
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Page 2: Introduction
ERIES ISTORY AND VERVIEW The Mooney model has a very interesting history from wooden tails to one of the first pressurized singles. To see a full description of the progression of the Mooney, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooney_M20 Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ERFORMANCE ........................... 20 RUISE ERFORMANCE ........................21 ESCENT ERFORMANCE ........................21 ANDING ERFORMANCE CHAPTER 5. OPERATIONS PARTICULAR TO MOONEY AIRCRAFT ........22 ..............................22 REFIGHT Fuel-Related Items ..........................22 .......................... 23 AR AND OWING ....................23 OADING AND NLOADING ASSENGERS Adjusting the Seats .......................... - Page 4 Loss of Control ........................... 36 Airspeed Management ........................36 Gear Mismanagement ........................36 Fuel Mismanagement ......................... 36 Improper Preflight ..........................36 Other Causes ............................37 Undetermined Causes ......................... 37 ............................... 42 UMMARY Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 4 of 42...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Systems
The all-metal airframe has a tubular-steel cabin frame covered with nonstructural aluminum skins, a semi-monocoque aft fuselage, and a full-cantilever laminar-flow wing. M20 Series Tubular Cabin Frame Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 5 of 42... -
Page 6: Landing Gear System
The gear position is indicated in several ways. There is a red in-transit light that lets you know when it is in transit, and there is a green down light. The red in-transit light will go out Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 6 of 42... -
Page 7: Landing Gear Circuit Breakers
There is also a gear position indicator window (see image below) between the front seats that is unique to the Mooney. When the red lines line up, as shown below, the gear is down. Gear Position Indicator Window ANDING... -
Page 8: Flight Control Systems
The trim wheel is on the floor between the pilot and co-pilot’s seats. The elevator trim actually rotates the whole empennage along this line. The trim wheel rotates the whole empennage around a hinge Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 8 of 42... - Page 9 Rudder Control System Elevator Control System Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 9 of 42...
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Page 10: Flap System
A deliberate 3-second count extends the flaps to roughly (approach setting), and roughly 11 seconds will bring the flaps from full up to full down. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 10 of 42... -
Page 11: Cabin Heating And Ventilation
There is an autopilot disconnect switch on the pilot’s control yoke. Also located on the yoke is the altitude hold engage/disengage switch. In altitude hold mode, indicators on the turn Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 11 of 42... -
Page 12: Electric Power System
After night flights it is important to make sure the panel and interior lights are turned off because they are not visible during the day. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 12 of 42... -
Page 13: Fuel System
The electric fuel pump is in the bottom left forward section of the fuselage just aft of the firewall. Fuel feeds from either tank through the selector valve to the electric pump then to the Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 13 of 42... -
Page 14: Ram -Air System
Do not wait for this light; close the door just prior to starting the descent. Should the induction air filter clog, a spring-loaded Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 14 of 42... -
Page 15: Instrument Vacuum And Standby Vacuum Systems
30”. When you activate the standby vacuum, the “low” vacuum light will go out, but the standby light on the far left side of the panel will stay lit. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 15 of 42... - Page 16 Instrument Vacuum System Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 16 of 42...
- Page 17 The vacuum system also operates the aircraft step. The step will retract automatically when sufficient vacuum is produced by the vacuum pump. Vacuum Step Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 17 of 42...
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Page 18: Chapter 2. Weight And Balance
M20F, M20G, M20J, and M20K, fuselage station 0.00 is 5.00 in. aft of the centerline of the nose gear support bolts. The leading edge of every Mooney wing is 33.00 in. aft of fuselage station 0.00. This detail explains why short, long, and longer fuselage Mooney’s all have similar CG ranges when expressed as "inches aft of datum."... -
Page 19: Chapter 3. Airspeed Limitations
IRSPEED IMITATIONS Airspeed control, one of the most important flying skills, is especially important in Mooney operations. This section is designed to aid in understanding and flying proper airspeeds through a review of terminology, maneuvering speed, and other airspeed limitations. -
Page 20: Chapter 4. Aircraft Performance
PERATING ANDBOOK First a little background. In the 1960s, the M20F OWNER'S MANUAL was issued with 96 pages, still with a separate loading schedule to be consulted for weight and balance data. Mooney Owners Manuals and Pilot Operating Handbooks contain the following advice, which we would all do well to heed: "...It is important that you - regardless of your previous experience - carefully read the... -
Page 21: Descent Performance
ESCENT ERFORMANCE The original 1967 Mooney POH does not have a descent chart. It is important to avoid unnecessary engine shock cooling during descent (while taking full advantage of the reduced fuel burn available). Avoid shock cooling the engine by decreasing propeller speed to the lowest allowable cruise rpm and subsequently making several gradual reductions in manifold pressure. -
Page 22: Chapter 5. Operations Particular To Mooney Aircraft
ARTICULAR TO OONEY IRCRAFT REFIGHT There are few things particular to a Mooney on the prefight inspection. Please take note of these items and pay particular attention to them during the pre-flight inspection. ELATED TEMS First is fuel straining. On the floor of the pilot side are the fuel selector and strainer (below). -
Page 23: Tow Bar And Towing
SLAM IT. Gently bring the door mostly closed, push the handle forward to open the latch, pull the door snug, then while holding it snug, rotate the handle to the back of the plane. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 23 of 42... -
Page 24: Adjusting The Seats
RPM after starting the engine to allow the oil to warm- AXIING Mooney props sit closer to the ground so you need to apply extra caution when applying breaking and when taxiing over uneven ground. As with towing, avoid sharp turns, allowing for sweeping turns. -
Page 25: Takeoff
"in the green". The cruise climb is an optimum performance maneuver, requiring use of the proper airspeed, combined with the lowest possible drag configuration, which will yield sufficient engine cooling. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 25 of 42... -
Page 26: Cruise
The engine performance charts in the original POH have been updated for the club’s Mooney after fuel bladders were installed which reduced the fuel capacity by 9.2 total gallons, thus reducing range. -
Page 27: High Altitude Cruise
Engine Leaning Information LTITUDE RUISE Mooney’s are capable of reaching altitudes in excess of altitudes that require supplemental oxygen and that have other complicating factors. The listed ceiling for our aircraft is approximately 17,00ft. The FAA states that supplemental oxygen must be used by the crew when operating for more than 30 minutes between 12,500 and 13,999 ft. -
Page 28: Landings
Either go around or if there is sufficient runway, let it float and add power if necessary to prevent excessive sink from the ballooning. Finally, the Mooney sits closer to the ground, so your flair will be closer to the ground. -
Page 29: Go-Arounds
When the windshield microfiber cloth is sufficiently dirty, it then becomes the leading edge cloth, and a new cloth is used for the windshield. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 29 of 42... -
Page 30: Winter Operations
Both items are plugged in via USB cable to the lighter adapter splitter under the panel on the pilot’s side. They should always be plugged in during flight and unplugged after flight. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 30 of 42... -
Page 31: Ifr Specific Procedures
105MPH. Descent is not initiated, and flaps are not extended until on base leg in a position for a normal landing. If visual contact is lost, execute the Missed Approach. In a Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 31 of 42... -
Page 32: Missed Approach
It is good piloting to remember the initial heading and altitude of the missed approach while on the descent so that you do not need to look at the plates while retracting the flaps and gear. Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 32 of 42... -
Page 33: Chapter 6. Mooney Accident Information
This information is adapted from the Mooney Association’s manual with information provided by the AOPA Air Safety Foundation and NTSB. Material in this chapter is based on a detailed study of 392 Mooney accidents that occurred from 1982 through 1991. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) findings were analyzed to determine the primary causes of these accidents and relate them to pilot experience, ratings, judgments and actions. -
Page 34: Mooney Serious Accidents - Primary Cause
A survey of Mooney pilots conducted by Plane and Pilot (September 1990 issue) showed that the median M20 aircraft annual hours flown were 138. Median pilot total and Mooney hours logged were 1611 and 400. This information is in general agreement with the following data from the FAA Office of Management Systems that shows hours flown vs. -
Page 35: Pilot Time -I N -Type Serious Accidents History
M20 and comparative group witness fewer accidents as pilots gain experience in the particular model. Mooney places well compared to similar retractable gear aircraft. The M20 has 9% fewer accidents in the first 100 hours of a pilot's time than the comparative aircraft. -
Page 36: Improper Maintenance
Somewhere in the world, a Mooney is landed with the gear retracted about once every week. • The pilots who landed gear up had average total and Mooney hours, and low recent time. IFR ratings were held by 43% of this pilot group. ISMANAGEMENT •... -
Page 37: Other Causes
5% of total accidents, 4% of fatalities and 4% of injuries. • The pilot profile includes very high total time, average Mooney time, and low recent time. IFR ratings were held by 47% of the pilots involved. NDETERMINED AUSES •... - Page 38 IFR/VFR Opns, Turbulence Descent Below DH/MDA Climb in IMC Induction System Icing Vacuum Loss in IMC Total All Discrepancies TOTAL HRS TOTAL M20 M20 90 DAY Median Pilot Hours 1308 Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 38 of 42...
- Page 39 PRIMARY CAUSE ACCIDENTS FATALITIES INJURIES VFR RATING IFR RATING Landing/Cross Wind Take Off/Cross Wind Hard Landing Take Off/Autopilot Total Discrepancies TOTAL HRS TOTAL M20 M20 90DAY Median Pilot Hours Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 39 of 42...
- Page 40 IFR RATING Power Loss? Lost Control ? Midair Collision ? Fuel Flow? Gear Failure ? Total Discrepancies TOTAL HRS TOTAL M20 M20 90 DAY Median Pilot Hours 1032 Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 40 of 42...
- Page 41 IFR RATING Midair Collision Unauthorized Pilot Incapacitation Impact by Vehicle Taxi/Roll Collision Passenger Interference Airstrike/Bird Groundstrike/Deer Total Discrepancies TOTAL HRS TOTAL M20 M20 90 DAY Median Pilot Hours 1930 Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 41 of 42...
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Page 42: Summary
NASA form and studies performed. NASA also produces a monthly safety bulletin. In the future the MAPASF will conduct a study, under a grant from the FAA, on Mooney accidents. NTSB: http://www.ntsb.gov/Aviation NASA: http://www.olias.arc.gov/asrs Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F Page 42 of 42...
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