FLIGHT REVIEW - 2000 Mooney Bravo

[@runeandersharden8414]

Understanding Turbocharged Piston Engines in a Mooney Overview: Turbocharged piston engines in aircraft like the Mooney M20M Bravo offer enhanced performance by maintaining consistent power at various altitudes. This is achieved through a turbocharger system that compresses incoming air, allowing the engine to produce more power, especially at higher altitudes where the air is thinner. How It Works: 1. Turbocharger Basics: - The turbocharger is driven by exhaust gases from the engine. As these gases pass through the turbine, they spin the compressor, which compresses the incoming air. - Compressed air increases its density, allowing the engine to burn more fuel and produce more power. 2. Automatic Wastegate: - The wastegate regulates the flow of exhaust gases to the turbocharger's turbine. - It opens to divert excess exhaust gases when the desired manifold pressure (MP) is reached, preventing overboosting. - At higher altitudes, the wastegate remains closed longer to maintain the desired MP, compensating for thinner air. 3. Manifold Pressure Control: - The pilot sets the desired manifold pressure using the throttle. The turbo system aims to maintain this set MP regardless of altitude changes. - As altitude increases, the turbocharger works harder to maintain the set MP by compressing more air, while the wastegate adjusts to regulate the boost pressure. - If the wastegate is fully closed and more boost is needed, the pilot can push the throttle forward to increase power (more fuel), helping the turbo maintain the desired MP. 4. Climb Performance: - During the climb, the turbocharger compensates for the thinning air, maintaining consistent engine performance. - The pilot adjusts the throttle as needed to maintain the desired manifold pressure, ensuring optimal power output throughout the climb. 5. High-Altitude Benefits: - The turbocharged engine provides excellent high-altitude performance, allowing for higher cruise speeds and more efficient climbs. - It enhances the aircraft's ability to operate effectively in a wider range of altitudes and weather conditions. Summary: Flying a turbocharged Mooney involves managing the throttle to set the desired manifold pressure. The turbocharger and automatic wastegate system adjust to maintain this pressure, providing consistent performance across different altitudes. This system allows for better high-altitude performance and efficient climbs, making the turbocharged Mooney a versatile and powerful aircraft.

[@drchoclate]

Great airplane! Love my Bravo too

[@FlyingNDriving]

Looks like the alternator isn't working by the amps and the alt annunciator light on

[@markseifried3959]

Thanks, that's a super plane. Why not just take it to 14,000 feet and show us the true airspeed at 65 and 75% power. What is the useful load? Thanks.

[@flyingwithlincolnskyways]

Good point! We were limited that day in terms of time and traffic, but we will try to do just that in future videos.

[@747driver3]

Buy the Ovation unless you need the turbo for terrain. Guy….you are waaay too chubby for this airplane. The Ovation is faster and more efficient until 11,000’. Also…..the turbo is working anytime the engine is ON.

[@flyingwithlincolnskyways]

Appreciate the comments...I will eat more salads :-)

[@747driver3]

@@flyingwithlincolnskyways me too!

[@streptokokke1003]

Negative. The automatic waste gate will only open at a certain MP.

[@747driver3]

@@streptokokke1003 if there is exhaust, the turbo is spinning.

[@streptokokke1003]

@@747driver3 Yes, but definitely not „working“.