Mooney Aircraft MARK 21 - Part II: Flight Procedures

PART II
FLIGHT PROCEDURES
GENERAL
This section will describe recommended flight procedt~res nec-
essary for the proper operation of your
Mark 21. The aircraft
is normally flown from the
left seat. However, when equipped
with optional dual brakes, a copilot or instructor has
full con-
trol of the aircraft and access to all
instruments and controls.
The copilot can override the Mooney
PC system easily without
depressing the cut-off valve
%ocated on the left control wheel.
WEIGHT AND BALANCE
'The aircraft weight and center of gravity location can be de-
termined from
the information and examples shown in the
weight and balance data provided with
the airplane, Refer to
the
Eatese FAA Form 337 for the corrected weight data if the
airplane has
been altered since leaving the factory,
The
maxirnurn allowable take-off weight of the Mark 21, in-
cluding fuel, oil, baggage, and passengers
is 2575 pounds. If
there is doubt concerning the weight or C.G. location of a pro-
posed loading,
that loading should be checked per the weight
and balance
data. For example, a loading consisting of full fuel,
120 pounds baggage (maximum allowable), pilot, and two rear
passengers could result
in a COG. location exceeding the rear-
ward
limit. Moving a rear passenger to the right front seat
would eliminate this condition.
The hat rack area aft of the main baggage compartment is
in-
tended for light objects.
WARNING: This area is limited to ten pounds weight for balance
purposes.