Can’t ask for a more thorough review! I flew M20-Js and -Ks back in the late 1980s. Mostly it was the 231, with the fixed wastegate. Very fond of Mooneys!
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Thanks. We make these videos so others can have important information about a plane. That was the struggle we had when we were buying our first plane. Not enough information for us to decide.
That is true, they are quite fast and efficient. I just posted a new video of this plane. The owner did some upgrades to LED lights and we had a chance to fly it again. You can take a look here if you like: ua-cam.com/video/yLLeHahBuaU/v-deo.html
Enjoyed your video. It is kind of a brief and complete ground school for immediate take offs ; ) Very nice! You do a pleasant and nice to understand it all. I hope to fly one Mooney soon. Thanks!
A former employer owned an M20, and I got to fly in it a couple of times. Mooneys just seem to be more refined, and boy did it move along, considering it was a four place with only 200hp. What I find interesting is how you basically have to “push” it down to the runway on landing, because of its efficiency. If I had the budget, I would love to own one.
You're right. Mooney's are very aerodynamic. When landing, you manage approach speeds and let the energy bleed so it settles without trying to force it.
Alternate air is not for extra air inside. That s another source of air for the engine in case the primary source is clogged unless this is what you wanted to say. Mooneys are my favorite planes, love em' all!
@@aerolife1646 sure, here you are 19:30 This might be indeed air for the cockpit but I really doubt. Most complex aircrafts I know of that have alternate air is a second source of air for the engine that bypasses the air filter in case it is clogged with ice or debris...etc Obviously, needs to be used only if primary air source causes the engine to run rough due to lack of air because the air is not filtered using the alternate air and could absorb fod or debris, dust...etc During engine runnup, the alternate air needs to be tested when the engine is running at 1800 or 2000 RPM, whatever the RPM needed for the runnup. Activating the alternate air should cause a drop of RPM and sligth decrease of manifold pressure. If this is really that, do not train buyer saying it is extra air for the cockpit because they could use it in the worse moment (during taxi) and could damage the engine. As usually stated, please refer to the POH 😁
@@StefBelgium Yes it's an alternate air source for the engine if there's a blockage of some sort (ice/dirt/mechanical). But I think it should open automatically in such instances, so you shouldn't need to do so manually.
Great Job really enjoyed it! Can you do and review/comparison with a Bonanza? Also, some comments on weight and balance envelops of these airplanes compared to a workhorse like the 210 would be interesting. In a Bonanza It used to seem like we could hardly use the baggage compartment with three adults at an average weight of 175lbs each.
Thank you very much Fritz, really appreciate your comment and watching our video. We try to do our best to include as much detail as we can in our videos.
You know I got to admit.... I like your airplane videos better than anybody else's.. You're not shoving your knowledge into people's faces but at the same time it becomes very obvious that you do know what you're talking about..... Experience shows... .. however I do have one complaint.... You need to tell us what the prices of the airplanes are because most people are going to be put off by the fact that if they don't see the price they're going to automatically assume that that person wants a hell of a lot of money for that plane .... For myself if I don't see a price I don't deal with it....... It's got to do with wasted time.
Thank you for your comment and feedback. I appreciate you watching our videos and glad you like them. Most of our videos are reviews of planes and as such we do not list the price as the video is not about selling the plane and will stay on our channel for years to come. When a plane is available for sale we have a listing on our website and a link in the video description for people to go there. The price is usually right at the top of the page so people can see it as soon as they go to our site.
It's nice having Turbo but only if your flying at high altitude but that's slot of maintenance costs during annuals. What's the average cost of this Mooney? I just had my annual on my C model and I can almost bet that the cost I paid is probably half to what it would cost for this Mooney. I love the Mooney don't get me wrong, I would pick Mooney over Piper or Beech any day of the week and twice on Sunday but owning this Mooney a person almost needs to have money coming out their ears compared to my C model.
It costs more to operate and maintain Turbo airplanes compared to normally aspirated. In airplanes, it is always a trade-off. But these models are better designed. They don't need a mid-time top overhaul like most others. Also, automatic wastegate help to get the best out of the turbo.
The best Mooney ever is the M20R Ovation. Long Body. More room. TKS. Speedbrakes. O2. Faster than the turbo models to 11K. No turbo maintenance. 190 KTAS if you want the speed and fuel burn. 155 KTAS on 11 GPH if you have the time or the winds.
Isnt this really a 252 not a 262 as the title says? My understanding is the 262 has the larger TSIO 540 Continental Engine? The 252 upgrades the M20k with intercooler and auto wastegate and optionally the addition of the TKS
The plane is exactly what the title says. It is a Mooney 262, the plane comes with the STC and supplement paperwork. I do not believe Continental made an TSIO540.
A 262 is a converted 231 with the TSIO-360-MB engine. The STC was obtained by ModWorks in FL which allowed the MB engine to be installed into the 231. This is not a factory 252 which is why it is called a 262 (a converted aircraft). The Mooney with a Continental TSIO 550 was called a Rocket (aptly named)!
@@pdspartner1 Mooney 231 and 252 are M20K medium body fuselage. Factory 252 is well refined from 231. The 262 conversions did similar refinements including MB engine like 252. They have similar performance. Mooney Rocket uses TSIO-520-NB. Mooney Missile uses normally aspirated IO-550
Your videos are fantastic. I wished someone did the same with nano trikes for hang gliders, stuff than normal people can afford. Electric even better :-)
There is no STC for Mooney pressurization. Usually, the airframe has to be designed and built for pressurization. I get your point. It would be nice to have pressurization in airplanes that fly at high altitudes.
Why didn't you show and talk about how fast in cruise you were going and how many gallons per hour you were burning? That's what everyone serious about really wants to know. Operating Cost. How much it cost to go fast.
I agree with Brock Monroe! So glad I found your channel. Can you give a little more background on the presenters? experience, ratings? The nice young (and pretty, can I say that? only meant as a compliment!!) and pilot (seems very well versed in all the aircraft) add credibility to your reviews. Also, is there possibility of some attention to the $40,000 and under airplanes for sale? Would love a Mooney, but would not be able to afford it. Great channel! great information, great production! thank you. Fly safe, looking forward to the next episode!
have a nice day. max speed. 275-300 mph. range 2000 mph. Two-seater plane for $200,000. A 4-seater plane for $300,000. Can I have it done to you or others? please provide information. thanks.
I’m still watching this, i love the details
Can’t ask for a more thorough review! I flew M20-Js and -Ks back in the late 1980s. Mostly it was the 231, with the fixed wastegate. Very fond of Mooneys!
They are a great plane to fly. Thank you for the comment and watching our video.
I have my eyes on a Mooney 252. Thanks for the video!
You guys come across as honest and up front. Hard to find these days when looking for airplanes to buy.
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Your Ads are amazing. Very informative. What you are truly selling is trust. Keep up the great work.
Thanks. We make these videos so others can have important information about a plane. That was the struggle we had when we were buying our first plane. Not enough information for us to decide.
Awesome channel. I find your reviews very helpful as I’m searching for my first plane to buy .
Superb video! We are on our second Mooney - we had an ovation 2GX and currently have an Acclaim-S - they’re incredibly efficient fast machines…
That is true, they are quite fast and efficient. I just posted a new video of this plane. The owner did some upgrades to LED lights and we had a chance to fly it again. You can take a look here if you like: ua-cam.com/video/yLLeHahBuaU/v-deo.html
Thank you very much for such detailed video! I do like Moony, unfortunately there is a lack of such great videos in UA-cam about this plane.
Thank you for the comment. We will do our best to change that by continuing to make these detailed videos.
I would agree with others...This is a well put together video....Thank you very much....
Glad you like it. We try our best. Thank you for watching.
Amazing video, a lot of details I really like this plane, thanks for sharing
Absolutely. Thank you for watching
Enjoyed your video. It is kind of a brief and complete ground school for immediate take offs ; ) Very nice! You do a pleasant and nice to understand it all. I hope to fly one Mooney soon. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching and commenting.
Great presentation the engine log books have a lot of information on the engine maintenance
Thanks. It was a well maintained airplane.
Great video as usual. Love the details! Great job!
Thank you and appreciate watching the video.
Very cool, thanks for the ride!
You are welcome, thank you for the comment
Great video. Thanks. She will make someone very happy.
I think it''s a good plane to own.
A former employer owned an M20, and I got to fly in it a couple of times. Mooneys just seem to be more refined, and boy did it move along, considering it was a four place with only 200hp. What I find interesting is how you basically have to “push” it down to the runway on landing, because of its efficiency. If I had the budget, I would love to own one.
You're right. Mooney's are very aerodynamic. When landing, you manage approach speeds and let the energy bleed so it settles without trying to force it.
@@aerolife1646Nail the book spds, no float and hold it off 6"-8" and energy will bleed off nicely.
Very comprehensive - Thanks !
Thanks for watching
Alternate air is not for extra air inside. That s another source of air for the engine in case the primary source is clogged unless this is what you wanted to say.
Mooneys are my favorite planes, love em' all!
Thank you for the clarification. Could you reference the time in the video?
@@aerolife1646 sure, here you are 19:30
This might be indeed air for the cockpit but I really doubt. Most complex aircrafts I know of that have alternate air is a second source of air for the engine that bypasses the air filter in case it is clogged with ice or debris...etc Obviously, needs to be used only if primary air source causes the engine to run rough due to lack of air because the air is not filtered using the alternate air and could absorb fod or debris, dust...etc
During engine runnup, the alternate air needs to be tested when the engine is running at 1800 or 2000 RPM, whatever the RPM needed for the runnup. Activating the alternate air should cause a drop of RPM and sligth decrease of manifold pressure.
If this is really that, do not train buyer saying it is extra air for the cockpit because they could use it in the worse moment (during taxi) and could damage the engine. As usually stated, please refer to the POH 😁
@@StefBelgium Yes it's an alternate air source for the engine if there's a blockage of some sort (ice/dirt/mechanical). But I think it should open automatically in such instances, so you shouldn't need to do so manually.
Love this plane!
I enjoy flying this plane, it has a rare combination of safe, redundant systems combined with economy and speed.
Outstanding videos, thank you.
Great Job really enjoyed it! Can you do and review/comparison with a Bonanza? Also, some comments on weight and balance envelops of these airplanes compared to a workhorse like the 210 would be interesting. In a Bonanza It used to seem like we could hardly use the baggage compartment with three adults at an average weight of 175lbs each.
This is EXACTLY how you sell aircraft. Great work.
This is why I love this channel.
Thank you for the comment. The main reason we create these videos is to share knowledge with others.
@@fngonzo We appreciate your support. Thank you
Wow...very informative and educational. Thank you very much!
You're very welcome. Thank you for the comment
Hey your videos are great love watching them 😁
Thanks for watching. We enjoy making them as well
Great video looks like the Owner(s) spent a few bucks on that plane. To say the least. Nice plane!
Thank you for watching the video. It has nice upgrades
My best is my C model Don't have to worry about gear problems as mine has the Johnson bar
I know pilots like the Johnson Bar. I think it also gives you a muscle memory. Maybe less gear ups.
Outstanding presentation!!
Thank you so much for the positive comment.
“One of the most detailed…” Nope. It’s not ONE of the most detailed videos. It is THE most detailed video.
Thank you very much Fritz, really appreciate your comment and watching our video. We try to do our best to include as much detail as we can in our videos.
You know I got to admit.... I like your airplane videos better than anybody else's.. You're not shoving your knowledge into people's faces but at the same time it becomes very obvious that you do know what you're talking about..... Experience shows... .. however I do have one complaint.... You need to tell us what the prices of the airplanes are because most people are going to be put off by the fact that if they don't see the price they're going to automatically assume that that person wants a hell of a lot of money for that plane
.... For myself if I don't see a price I don't deal with it....... It's got to do with wasted time.
Thank you for your comment and feedback. I appreciate you watching our videos and glad you like them. Most of our videos are reviews of planes and as such we do not list the price as the video is not about selling the plane and will stay on our channel for years to come. When a plane is available for sale we have a listing on our website and a link in the video description for people to go there. The price is usually right at the top of the page so people can see it as soon as they go to our site.
I like mooneys, we had a M 20c. Simple fast and economical.
Yes, they are good planes
It's nice having Turbo but only if your flying at high altitude but that's slot of maintenance costs during annuals. What's the average cost of this Mooney? I just had my annual on my C model and I can almost bet that the cost I paid is probably half to what it would cost for this Mooney. I love the Mooney don't get me wrong, I would pick Mooney over Piper or Beech any day of the week and twice on Sunday but owning this Mooney a person almost needs to have money coming out their ears compared to my C model.
It costs more to operate and maintain Turbo airplanes compared to normally aspirated. In airplanes, it is always a trade-off. But these models are better designed. They don't need a mid-time top overhaul like most others. Also, automatic wastegate help to get the best out of the turbo.
The best Mooney ever is the M20R Ovation. Long Body. More room. TKS. Speedbrakes. O2. Faster than the turbo models to 11K. No turbo maintenance. 190 KTAS if you want the speed and fuel burn. 155 KTAS on 11 GPH if you have the time or the winds.
Plus mooney used a exact copy of the P-51 wings in 60% scale for the plane too.
This is just a sale video, but would love a longer one to altitude.
It is not a sales video. but you are right high altitude flight video would have been nice.
Hi, beautiful plane. Question: "How do the speed brakes work?" Thanks.
Speed brakes can deploy in flight. They will come out like in the video. They work like "brakes" to slow down the plane.
They create more drag on the airframe thereby slowing it down.
Some are electric, some are hydraulic. Not sure which this bird has.
mooney's are one of my favorite aircraft. Just an FYI the link you provided only sends me to a single image of the aircraft not a listing..
Thank you for catching that. The link has been updated.
Great review. What’s the useful load?
Thanks. Please refer to our website for specific details about the plane
Good job
Thanks
Where's your gloves? Great videos, thanks!
Born and raised in MN - used to 30 below ☺
Is the two-blade propeller as good as three-blade props?
I prefer to have 3 blade prop in 6 cylinder engines. Never had practical experience for 2 blade vs 3 blade on a Mooney though.
Isnt this really a 252 not a 262 as the title says? My understanding is the 262 has the larger TSIO 540 Continental Engine? The 252 upgrades the M20k with intercooler and auto wastegate and optionally the addition of the TKS
The plane is exactly what the title says. It is a Mooney 262, the plane comes with the STC and supplement paperwork. I do not believe Continental made an TSIO540.
A 262 is a converted 231 with the TSIO-360-MB engine. The STC was obtained by ModWorks in FL which allowed the MB engine to be installed into the 231. This is not a factory 252 which is why it is called a 262 (a converted aircraft). The Mooney with a Continental TSIO 550 was called a Rocket (aptly named)!
@@pdspartner1 Mooney 231 and 252 are M20K medium body fuselage. Factory 252 is well refined from 231. The 262 conversions did similar refinements including MB engine like 252. They have similar performance. Mooney Rocket uses TSIO-520-NB. Mooney Missile uses normally aspirated IO-550
@@aerolife1646
The TSIO 550 was used in the acclaim
@@milonangele6611 thanks.
is the Mooney sold?
Bom dia Donizete Bragança Paulista sp. Brasil
You drone on and on!
Your videos are fantastic. I wished someone did the same with nano trikes for hang gliders, stuff than normal people can afford. Electric even better :-)
Appreciate your comment and you watching the video. You're right, I haven't seen many videos of those.
What is your opinion of the A-36 Bonanza ?
A36 Bonanza is a very fine airplane, the only comparable plane is a Cessna 210. Most A36 are normally aspirated, it's rare to find one turbocharged.
IS THIS STILL FOR SALE ?? I WANT IT !!
Do you know how to make this plane pressurized
There is no STC for Mooney pressurization. Usually, the airframe has to be designed and built for pressurization. I get your point. It would be nice to have pressurization in airplanes that fly at high altitudes.
Can you tell me the source of the information you have told about this plane? I am doing a research paper. I would be glad if you help.
There is no particular source, we usually use our knowledge and experience in aviation in our videos.
Why didn't you show and talk about how fast in cruise you were going and how many gallons per hour you were burning? That's what everyone serious about really wants to know. Operating Cost. How much it cost to go fast.
I want to have one
They're not easy to find, the Encore is a better plane
What are you asking for this 252?
Please check out our listing on our website for this 262: www.aerolifeaviation.com/Item/Index?idun=1016&1983-MOONEY-M20K-262
Nic
Useful load?
This is a more general review; specifics can be found on our website page for it: www.aerolifeaviation.com/Item/Index?idun=1016&1983-MOONEY-M20K-262
I agree with Brock Monroe! So glad I found your channel. Can you give a little more background on the presenters? experience, ratings? The nice young (and pretty, can I say that? only meant as a compliment!!) and pilot (seems very well versed in all the aircraft) add credibility to your reviews. Also, is there possibility of some attention to the $40,000 and under airplanes for sale? Would love a Mooney, but would not be able to afford it. Great channel! great information, great production! thank you. Fly safe, looking forward to the next episode!
Let's just say we are humble pilots who like to learn and share what we know. Thank you for your comments.
It has a tiny cruise prop.
Wonder what an M20 with a turbine conversion would be like...🤔😯
I believe they were experimenting with RR500 turboprop engine about a decade ago. I don't know how far it went.
@@aerolife1646 it's called a TBM
@@jamesringler987 Thanks for the info.
Go Mooney!
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go Mooney fast :)
A real pilot uses that little window opening to ash their cig while someone is topping off the fuel tanks😉
[Disregard - I confused Sandel with Sandia]
What AD you are referring to?
@@aerolife1646 My apologies. I went back and looked. It’s SANDIA, not Sandel. I’ll edit the original post so as not to confuse anyone.
You’re beautiful! I love how you review this aircraft’s! Keep it up!
have a nice day. max speed. 275-300 mph. range 2000 mph. Two-seater plane for $200,000. A 4-seater plane for $300,000. Can I have it done to you or others? please provide information. thanks.
How much$how much$
😂
No airframe parachute...no thanks. Engine quits at night, over the mountains or after takeoff and you're f'ed.
Turbo normalized.
This is a turbocharged model, turbo normalized is different.
Love this plane!