Your comment about keeping it close, in the pattern, is Golden! The engines DO quit in the pattern (making throttle adjustments, etc.) must be able to glide to the runway. Way to go.
It's hard to tell by the camera angle, but it looked like you were landing pretty close to "3 point". When I first upgraded to the Arrow and Mooney, the instructors would say "this is a BIG, HEAVY airplane. You have to carry power through the landing and fly it right on to the ground." I found that to be untrue. You just come in at the proper speed and flare like it's a Cessna 150. Touch and goes in a complex airplane can be dicey. When you grab for stuff (like flaps) in the heat of the moment, sometimes you get the wrong switch. There have been lots of times where a pilot gets in a hurry and brings the gear up instead of the flaps! That's a harder mistake to make with the Johnson bar, but you never know where your "muscle memory" will take you! I like how you took your time and decided to make it a full stop rather than rush. Very professional.
Another good video and you seem like you are getting very comfortable with your Mooney. I enjoy watching your videos for a couple reasons, pure entertainment is one of them, but the main reason is, it is a great visual while "chair flying" the same flight. Since I am not always able to get to the airport and conduct my own flight, watching videos keep the "mind memory" in shape, so when I do get to the airport, the muscle memory is easier to catch up. Based on a lot of reasons, I don't purposely perform touch-and-goes in my 'C' and I am sure you have evaluated the risk v. reward for doing them in a Mooney. Again, thanks for the video, look forward to the next one.
Enjoying your videos ☺️ Don't have much experience in Mooney's but flew N6610U a 63 fixed gear Master in a flying club back in 1970. Most have been converted to retract. Really no need to raise the gear doing pattern work other than the practice.
I’ve thought about that as well, leaving the gear down for pattern work. I guess I’ve always figured it made sense to practice like the real thing. What type do you have the most time in?
@@MyTimeToFly I instructed in a 67 M20F N9636M. Only 14 hours. 3 hours in a 81 M20J. N11495. That plus the D is the extent of my Mooney time. I'm really a Cessna Piper guy but find Mooney's very cool.
Thanks a bunch! I don’t have anything specifically highlighting the Johnson bar, but it’s certainly sprinkled in the videos. I will try to focus on it soon.
Nice vid. TOo bad bout the tail camera. My club specifically does not allow touch and goes in their retractable with out instructor. Probably helps with insurance.
Thanks for watching Brad. If the overlay you are asking about is the speed and direction, that is right from the GoPro. Any map overlays I might use come right from FlyQ, which is my EFB of choice.
@@MyTimeToFly Thank you for your reply. I will have to check FlyQ out. I was wondering what your opinion is on using the Mooney M20C for training to obtain a PPL. Any thoughts on that?
Yes, I’m in favor of it! It may take a few extra hours to get to solo due to the added complexity. But there is nothing that should stop you from training in it!
Per the Mooney POH “Carburetor heat should be applied when power is reduced for descent or landing”. Do you fly something else that doesn’t require it with the same engine?
@@MyTimeToFly Yes.. The piper archer series I have flown and learned in they never required carb heat when landing or low power settings. That is why I was curious and I think they have the same carbureted engine.. That is what made me ask the question.. thank you for clarifying
Your comment about keeping it close, in the pattern, is Golden! The engines DO quit in the pattern (making throttle adjustments, etc.) must be able to glide to the runway. Way to go.
Thanks man!
It's hard to tell by the camera angle, but it looked like you were landing pretty close to "3 point". When I first upgraded to the Arrow and Mooney, the instructors would say "this is a BIG, HEAVY airplane. You have to carry power through the landing and fly it right on to the ground." I found that to be untrue. You just come in at the proper speed and flare like it's a Cessna 150. Touch and goes in a complex airplane can be dicey. When you grab for stuff (like flaps) in the heat of the moment, sometimes you get the wrong switch. There have been lots of times where a pilot gets in a hurry and brings the gear up instead of the flaps! That's a harder mistake to make with the Johnson bar, but you never know where your "muscle memory" will take you! I like how you took your time and decided to make it a full stop rather than rush. Very professional.
Wow, such kind words! I have found landing to be way different than the 172, I’m just working to make each one better! Thanks again!
Great flying and Go Blue. Can't wait to buy a Mooney of my own someday.
Right on man! Go blue!
Liking your videos. Thanks for sharing. Flew in my twenties and looking to get back into it at 53.
Do it for sure! I started very young, but took many years off. It has been very fulfilling to get back involved!
Keep up the good work. Enjoying the videos. Keep them coming!
Thanks so much for the kind words!
Love your videos! I just bought N4061N (M20C).... Good stuff :-)
Thanks man! Have a blast in that bird!
I like what you're doing man. Keep it up.
Much appreciated!
Another good video and you seem like you are getting very comfortable with your Mooney. I enjoy watching your videos for a couple reasons, pure entertainment is one of them, but the main reason is, it is a great visual while "chair flying" the same flight. Since I am not always able to get to the airport and conduct my own flight, watching videos keep the "mind memory" in shape, so when I do get to the airport, the muscle memory is easier to catch up. Based on a lot of reasons, I don't purposely perform touch-and-goes in my 'C' and I am sure you have evaluated the risk v. reward for doing them in a Mooney. Again, thanks for the video, look forward to the next one.
Thanks so much Russell! I to enjoy looking back to evaluate my flights. I’ll certainly practice touch and go’s, but perhaps only on longer runways!
Enjoying your videos ☺️ Don't have much experience in Mooney's but flew N6610U a 63 fixed gear Master in a flying club back in 1970. Most have been converted to retract. Really no need to raise the gear doing pattern work other than the practice.
I’ve thought about that as well, leaving the gear down for pattern work. I guess I’ve always figured it made sense to practice like the real thing. What type do you have the most time in?
@@MyTimeToFly I instructed in a 67 M20F N9636M. Only 14 hours. 3 hours in a 81 M20J. N11495. That plus the D is the extent of my Mooney time. I'm really a Cessna Piper guy but find Mooney's very cool.
Right on man! I love the Mooney, but strive to experience endless different aircraft!
I’m training for my ppl. I was happy to come across your channel. Great content. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much!
Awesome video thanks for sharing keep flying I fly every day even though I'm working on my private... love the Mooney
Every day...that’s impressive!
I haven't watched all of your videos, but do you have a shot of the johnson bar actuation for the gear?
Good videos!
Thanks a bunch! I don’t have anything specifically highlighting the Johnson bar, but it’s certainly sprinkled in the videos. I will try to focus on it soon.
Great ride!
Thanks a bunch Dave
Another great video! I’ll have to get out with you sometime.
Heck yea! If it weren’t for the world right now, I’d be giving rides non stop!
Nice video 👍
I can’t wait to get you in the right seat!
Have you considered a close-up cam of the instrumentation? Great videos, BTW.
Thank you! I will see if I can rig that up!
Nice vid. TOo bad bout the tail camera. My club specifically does not allow touch and goes in their retractable with out instructor. Probably helps with insurance.
Thanks Jim, the camera not working is a good excuse to try again! Agreed on the insurance!
Can you boost your audio in edit, It is really quiet in comparison to other youtube videos. Otherwise, love watching!
Thanks Trevor, I screwed up this past flight and had my intercom turned down pretty far, I think that messed it up. I’ll work to make it better!
Exterior cameras are notorious for dying or malfunctioning. Remember the more cameras the more footage to edit.
So true. I’ll keep it within reason!
Is the overlay on your video from ForeFlight or another application?
Thanks for watching Brad. If the overlay you are asking about is the speed and direction, that is right from the GoPro. Any map overlays I might use come right from FlyQ, which is my EFB of choice.
@@MyTimeToFly Thank you for your reply. I will have to check FlyQ out. I was wondering what your opinion is on using the Mooney M20C for training to obtain a PPL. Any thoughts on that?
Yes, I’m in favor of it! It may take a few extra hours to get to solo due to the added complexity. But there is nothing that should stop you from training in it!
what engine is in your plane?
The good ol’ Lycoming O-360
@@MyTimeToFly That is what I thought.. so I was confused why you use the carb heat on landing.. IS that a mooney specific thing
Per the Mooney POH “Carburetor heat should be applied when power is reduced for descent or landing”. Do you fly something else that doesn’t require it with the same engine?
@@MyTimeToFly Yes.. The piper archer series I have flown and learned in they never required carb heat when landing or low power settings. That is why I was curious and I think they have the same carbureted engine.. That is what made me ask the question.. thank you for clarifying
Very interesting. I’ll have to do some more research to understand why! Thanks for watching Jason!
Amateur.
Yup
@meggieturi. And where's your videos hot shot?
Haha, it’s all good man!