Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F
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I
NTRODUCTION
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.
A
DDITIONAL
R
ESOURCES
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
S
ERIES
H
ISTORY AND
O
VERVIEW
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
