Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F
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CHAPTER 3. AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
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.
M20 SERIES: SUMMARY OF AIRSPEED LIMITATIONS
Va – Max. Maneuvering 135MPH– straight and level (not shown)
(reduce 6MPH for every 200lbs under max weight)
Vfe – Max. Flaps Extended 105MPH (top of white arc)
Vge – Max. Gear Extended - 120MPH (not shown)
Vlo – Max. Gear Operating - 120MPH – raising and lowering
Vne – Never Exceed - 200MPH – even in smooth air (red line)
Vno – Max Structural 174MPH – only in smooth air (top of green arc)
WARNING!
DO NOT EXTEND FLAPS IN TURBULENCE.
GEAR MAYBE LOWERED, BUT ALWAYS SLOW TO GEAR OPERATING SPEED.
IMPORTANT SPEED CHART
1. Vso, Power off stall, gear down, flaps 33° 62MPH
2. Vs1, Power off stall, gear down, flaps 15° 64 MPH
3. Vs, stall, gear and flaps up 68 MPH
4. Normal takeoff 65-75MPH
5. Normal takeoff 50' agl 80MPH
6. Best rate, Vy, clean, full throttle, 2700 rpm, sea level/10,000' 113/102MPH
7. Best angle,Vx, clean, full throttle, 2700 rpm, sea level 94MPH
8. Normal landing 50' agl 80MPH
9. Short field landing 50' agl 74MPH
10. Balked landing, flaps 33o, gear down 80MPH
11. Normal climb, 26"/2600 rpm 115-120MPH
14. Max glide range, 2740lbs, windmilling/stopped 105/100MPH
Recommended cruise operating range: 2350-2500 rpm
Avoid continuous cruise operations within 2100-2350 rpm
See the POH for details on recommended combinations of manifold pressure and RPM at
various altitudes and their influence on aircraft performance.
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