My First Time Flying a Mooney M20J
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Got some right seat time in a M20J Mooney flying from Claremont to Keene and back. CNH to EEN New Hampshire. Day after the Northeast had a fresh snow storm...the scenery is fantastic...and snow white.
Imagine my surprise when I searched KZhead for M20J videos, chose yours, and then realized you're local. I recognize some vehicles in your 29 takeoff. I, too, will soon fly in an M20J and am thrilled I ran across your video. I hope you had some good food at Dillant Hopkins. Thanks for sharing! Blue skies!
Fantastic! Glad you found the channel.
Love the Mooney!! I flew one for several years and hope to have one of my own some day. They are great airplanes! That one has a super nice avionics package. The flight instructor in me would sure like to see him fly the nose down instead of letting it drop like a rock as soon as the mains hit the ground. Good video... you had me at Mooney!
Thanks Kevin! Appreciate the comment.
Speed control is critical when landing the M20 on shorter runways. I own a M20J based on a field with 2000ft runway, and I use a small self-designed slide rule that allows me to look up the adjusted approach speed for the remaining fuel and number of adults (80kg each) + children/bags (30kg each) on board. That slide rule helps immensely! It shows 1,2 x Vs0, and if I manage to hit exactly that speed before rounding off and pulling the throttle, the plane settles quickly and smoothly with audible stall horn. Just 5kt too high means touchdown near the center of the runway - doable with headwind and under MTOW, if a little hard on the brakes. 10kt too high is an immediate go-around.
Hmmmm....definitely not a 152...:) In just my one flight it is clear that this is a very skilled based airplane.
@@williamg.rodeschin7811 Oh, I did not want to give the impression that the M20J is hard to fly. It is absolutely a pleasure to fly. Speed control on final is a good habit with any plane, and since the Mooney is so slick and efficient, it is even more important here. But it is definitely not hard to fly. Very stable travel machine.
@@Chr15T Thanks for continuing the conversation. I didnt take your comment to mean it was difficult to fly. This was my first time flying a Mooney.. I am qualified in complex airplanes. But it was clear to me that this was no airplane to get behind of (none of the them are actually).
M20J on a 1600 ft runway here, 1500 ft field elevation. Precision in w&b, t/o and ldg roll calculations, and speed control are essential. But then it's absolutely doable, even at MTOW.
Interesting! M20J owner here too. I don't have anything super precise like yours (feel free to share!). If I'm with a couple of people, tanks full, etc. I'll cross the fence at about 81 mph. If I'm by myself, tanks below half full, I know that 75 mph will work. I would be curious to know how this compares to what you have!
I have only ever flown cessna, 172 175 and now a 182tc skylane. I have always wanted to fly a mooney and get seat time to feel the difference in flight characteristics. I think mooney has some beautiful aircraft. ❤
It was great! This was my first time in a Mooney. It flew like any airplane...but different all that the same time.
Looks like a fun day out. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Probably the nicest panel i've seen in a Mooney
Doc and his partner in the airplane had that custom built. It is nice. Lots going on.
I second that observation. Beautiful plane, beautiful panel!
Beautiful airplane and panel, gorgeous winter scenery. Thanks for sharing
@@techd2001 Thank you for watching and commenting!
Love the Mooney, the view and the music.
Thank you. This was a fun one to make.
A Mooney 231 is the first plane I ever flew. I thought all small planes were like that! After lessons in other planes, I learned to land the Mooney from the left seat (where the brakes are) and the key is careful speed control and trimming. Any extra speed and it will float, float, float. I loved it. This one had the speed brakes too, as well as an intercooler. Hotrod indeed.
Yeah...no brakes on the right. Not cool Mooney...not cool! I am looking forward to more time in the airplane.
It's great that you are able to go flying. I was wondering what your 100 mph airplane is. Depending on the mission, 100 can be plenty. @@williamg.rodeschin7811
That was a great video. Thanks so much! 😊
You are so welcome! And Thank you for watching and commenting.
I've got an M20F and my dad has a J. Great planes. Haven't been flying yet this year thanks to the miserable Michigan weather.
Much the same here in the North East. Lots of rain and rainy days. This was indeed a beautiful airplane but would take some stick time to get comfortable with.
Sounds like you had a good time
I did indeed!
Looks like a beautiful Mooney. So far I’m happy with my zenith but I could see a mooney in my future.
Indeed.
I have a zenith 750, 🤗my dad has a mooney, he’s putting it up for sale , he decided he doesn’t need a fast airplane anymore.
Very nice Flight! I plan to do some flying up in New Hampshire as well. Unfortunately, it won’t be in a speedy Mooney, more like a very slow Cessna 152!
Well...thanks for taking time to comment! New Hampshire is beautiful no matter how you get here. A 152 Works equally well! Just gives you the slow tour :) Nice channel you have there!
@@williamg.rodeschin7811 Thank you sir!
Beautiful plane nicely equipped. I'm not a fan of the one door or tight space. That being said I would probably choose The Mooney over many of its Competitors
Thank you for the comment. In the original cut and edit for the video, I talked about the one door and narrow cockpit. When I was finishing up the edits I took that out thinking it might sound too much like wining about what is an otherwise beautiful airplane.
It looks like you had a Great time , But the music I could do with out , But you know that ,
You don't like music?
Speed brakes not “ breaks” . 😎
Ooops ! But...it does break the airflow....come on work with me here. I need to take a penny from my editor. Good catch.
They are indeed nice airplanes, but tight inside for two!
Yup...that was the first thing to notice when I climbed in.
A slight misconception, actually, in my view. Depends on what you're used to, of course. The climb-in is tight and requires leg bending. But once you're in, I find there's plenty of space. Esp. legroom. You sit lower and more stretched out, like in a sports car. Shoulder space is actually only an inch less than a Bonanza and an inch-and-a-half more than a C172.
Well compared to the 172s I fly, I couldn't even make the mooney fit headroom wise. had to stay hunched over unfortunately!@@trehl639
@@trehl639 Your probably correct...perception is everything.
You said speed breaks are good. What broke and what speed did it break at, and why was that good?
Huh? Speed breaks on an airplane pop up and interrupt the airflow slowing down the airspeed. You can see them on the big airlines when they slow down or land. On the Mooney they pop out of the wing to slow the airplane down.
I think you meant "brakes" not "breaks". Seriously, I'd love to have them on my M20K but the extra weight decreases payload and adds to maintenance costs. My Garmin GTN 650 has VNAV to help me plan my descents without overspeeding or overcooling. Actually most of the time I just plan my descents thus: multiply the altitude to lose by two to get 500 FPM, (i.e., 10k to descend= 20 minutes @ 500 fpm). My plane will usually provide a solid 180 KTAS (3 nm/min.) in a 500 FPM descent with power sufficient to keep the engine warm, so 20 min x 3 gives us 60 miles. If I'm feeling lazy I can preselect the rate of descent I want on my Garmin autopilot and the GTN 650 will provide Top of Descent point alert and down we go. The Mooneys are slippery so descents have to be planned, but take it from an old CFI, planning is part of the PIC's job.
didn't you ferry that TINY AIRPLANE for that ''mechanic dude'' when it was GIFTED TO HIM from the prev owner??? I THOUGHT I CLICKED SUBSCRIBE... anyhow... clicked it AGAIN cuz I wasn't subscribed yet lol HI THERE!!!
What was wrong with the music? Mooneys do keep you busy with L and R fuel (no BOTH), Ram air, cowls, prop, gears, flaps but they’re fun. I use GRUMPS instead of GUMPS during decent- Gas, Ram, Undercarriage, Mixture, Props, Seatbelts/Switches.
Some folks just dont like music...I dont know. Yes...this was my first time in one and it could be a busy airplane. Thanks for watching and commenting
Definitely would like more conversation less music
Appreciate the comment. Didnt go into the flight planning to film. All my audio gear was home. Still thought it would be a fun flight to film. Otherwise I hope you enjoyed.
William, Enjoyed the video. Great looking Mooney! Was Just up at the Claremont airport last summer in my 66 M20E (N2554W). Your awesome mechanic there at KCNH was helping me troubleshoot an electrical issue! Good Guy. Will be back up next summer to visit my folks who live in White River. Here's a video posted from our arrival into KLEB: kzhead.info/sun/q7V_YryXnIKKa68/bejne.html
Claremont is a great little airport for sure. Watched your vid...thanks for sharing...thanks for commenting.
Yes...Steve is rather awesome🥰
as soon as I heard the music I deleted the video.
And you told me this...why??
You're gonna love Dan Gryder's channel.
This is REAL music sir. The best.
How can I delete you!?
Can’t be having that devil music on the tubes! 🙄
My god, get a professional photographer next time. I got air sick while you were trying to climb on board!🤢
Good grief...really!
@@williamg.rodeschin7811 Today, everyone is now a documenting fool with the ubiquitous cell phone camera.
@@johnschneider4160 My same response. Good Grief...really!
@@williamg.rodeschin7811 REALLY!!!👍🏻
@@johnschneider4160 So chances are good you will never be back...right?