How fast is a Mooney M20c?

150 to 170 kts
M20c/ Performance and Handling Many Mooney owners choose this aircraft based on its capabilities. The M20c has a powerful Lycoming engine that can range from 180-200hp, which, combined with the shorter body, results in an exponential increase in speed, ranging from a cruise speed of 150 to 170 kts.

How much fuel does a Mooney burn?

And it has a performance reputation that goes against its sporty looks: The 201 cruises at 160 knots with a fuel burn of 11.5 gallons per hour, but you could fly at 55-percent power and burn just under 8 gallons per hour.

Is the Mooney m20c a good plane?

To answer the question is a Mooney M20 difficult to fly, the answer is no, it is not. They do demand a smooth roundout and touchdown due to the stiff suspension on the trailing link gear. As other have pointed out, it’s a complex airplane and is going to be more expensive to maintain and insure for a neophyte pilot.

Can I learn to fly in a Mooney?

The club requires members to have 150 hours minimum to fly the Mooney solo. Those with less than 150 hours can fly it with an instructor, and some use the aircraft for advanced training.

What is the fastest Cessna single-engine?

Cessna TTx
Max Speed: 235 ktas.

How much does a Mooney M20 weigh?

Mooney M20 1967 Mooney M20C 1986 Mooney M20K 1996 Mooney M20J Weights and Capacities: Takeoff/Landing Weight Normal Category 2,575 lbs. 2,900 lbs. 2,900 lbs. Takeoff/Landing Weight Utility Category N/A N/A N/A Standard Empty Weight 1,525 lbs. 1,800 lbs. Data Not Available

How much oil does a 1967 Mooney M20 take?

Mooney M20 1967 Mooney M20C 1986 Mooney M20K 1996 Mooney M20J Oil Capacity 8 quarts 8 quarts 8 quarts Performance Do Not Exceed Speed 164 Knots 195 KCAS 195 KCAS Max. Structural Cruising Speed 130 Knots 174 KCAS 174 KCAS

When did the M20 come out with a metal tail?

A metal tail came with the 1958 model, as did a 180-hp Lycoming, but the big change to the M20 came in 1961 with the B model, which sported a metal wing.

How fast does a Mooney&Bourke airplane go?

It’s usually speed, not systems, Mooney lovers dwell upon. Owners of 180-hp, short-body airplanes say to count on a maximum cruise speed of 140 to 147 knots, with the company claiming 150 as the 75-percent-power cruise.