Monticello Flying Club Pilot Transition Manual: Mooney M20F
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Fuel Filter Cap Assembly
T
OW
B
AR AND
T
OWING
The nose gear strut is precariously positioned in such a way that over steering the nose gear
can cause expensive damage if the strut is forced against the retract bar.
Gradual sweeping turns
and bringing the plane forward or back to straighten the nose gear in successive turns is essential
to prevent this damage. It is also important to remind line crews of this. There is an indicator on
the front of the nose gear strut to help you avoid over turning the strut.
L
OADING AND
U
NLOADING
P
ASSENGERS
The best way to load passengers is to push the front seats to
the rear and then load the pilot. Next, pull the co-pilot seat full
forward and load the rear passengers. Then push the co-pilot seat full
back, push the controls forward, and then load the co-pilot last.
Shutting the door is different than most aircraft, you DO NOT
SLAM IT. Gently bring the door mostly closed, push the handle
forward to open the latch, pull the door snug, then while holding it
snug, rotate the handle to the back of the plane.
If over turned, this bar will
damage this bar. Inspect as part of
pre-flight.
