TRAINING MANUAL MOONEY PILOT PROFICIENCY PROGRAM Robert A; Achtel, MD Ted Corsones, Esq., CFIT Parvez Dara, MD. CFII Wayne Fischer, CFIT Jerry Johnson, CFIT James A. Mehling, CFI, 1A Fd. Morris, CFIE John Pallante, CFIT Charles Ebbecke, Ed.D, CFII, A&P Special recognition is also given to Richard Critenden, Don Bymaster, Tom Canavera, Jerry Manthey and John Porter, who contributed greatly to the original text. MOONEY AIRCRAFT PILOT ASSOCIATION SAFETY FOUNDATION February, 2004Dedication This Manual is dedicated to all Mooney aircraft pilots in the belief that more knowledge of their airplane will surely lead to safer, more enjoyable flying. Te performance data recited in this manual is for illustrative instructional purposes and is not intended to modify ot supersede the performance data, procedures and information contained in the appropriate owner’s manual. ‘The pilot in command has the responsibility fo read and familiatize himself ot herself with the appropriate manufacturer’s owner's manual and to operate the airplane in accordance with the performance data, procedures and information recited therein. The pilot in command must also become familiar with all available information concerning each flight, the airworthiness and legality of the airplane, and the pilots 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. ‘This manual may not be used, copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association Safety Foundation Inc, Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association Safety Foundation Mooney Pilot Proficiency Program i MAPA Safely FoundationTABLE of CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Purpose viii Objectives viii M20 Series History and Overview ix 1. WEIGHT and BALANCE ‘Terminology 14 M20 Series Reference Datum 13 ‘Wing Loading 13 Weight and Balance Records 15 Loading Schedule Calculation (example) 1-6 2. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS Airspeed Terminology and Symbols 21 How Maneuvering Speed Works 22 Takeoffs, Landings, and Go-around 23 M20 Series Limiting Airspeeds 25 Mooney Mark 20A Important Speeds 27 Mooney M20B/Mark 21 Important Speeds 28 Mooney M20C/Ranger Important Speeds 29 Mooney M20E/Super 21 Important Speeds 2-10 Mooney M20F/Executive Important Speeds 241 Mooney M20G/Statesman Important Speeds 212 Mooney M20J/201 Important Speeds 2.13 Mooney M20K/231 Important Speeds 244 Mooney M20K/252 Important Speeds 2-15 ‘Mooney M20L/PFM Important Speeds 2-16 Mooney M20M/TLS Important Speeds 247 Mooney M20J *Missile" Important Speeds 2-18 Mooney M20K. ‘Rocket’ Important Speeds 2-19 Mooney M20R Important Speeds 2-20 Mooney M20S Important Speeds 2.21 Flight Curriculum Airspeed Matrix 2-22 Pilot Proficioncy Program