Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F
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INTRODUCTION
This document is meant to assist with a Club member’s transition to flying a Mooney.
This document in no way should take the place of a thorough check out with a Club approved
CFI. Additionally, Club members are expected to take an active role in continuing education
related to Club aircraft, aviation safety, and general aviation knowledge.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Along with the POH, you are strongly encouraged to review these additional resources
(and other resources) prior to operating the aircraft.
Garmin 430W trainer - http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=3531
Garmin 430 video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRU8vVIe-cQ
Garmin 430W video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRQT9eybjao
ForeFlight Videos – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aSvi70M7-
A&list=PL2zAuxLDr5dbvH7dbcOeqfNvFEjvSYD5f
Plane/Equip Manuals - http://www.monticellofc.org/aircraft/N3275F.html (bottom of page)
Great article on use of mixture: http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/182084-1.html
Great article on manifold pressure: http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/Pelicans-Perch-15-
Manifold-Pressure-Sucks-182081-1.html
Great article on variable props: http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/Pelicans-Perch-16-Those-
Marvelous-Props-182082-1.html
Great article on putting these together: http://www.avweb.com/news/pelican/Pelicans-Perch-19-
Putting-It-All-Together-182085-1.html
M20 SERIES HISTORY AND OVERVIEW
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