Mooney M20J full review with exclusive footage | Fly faster, higher, longer for less | Updated

I made a popular Mooney M20J video earlier. This M20J video is far better and much more detailed with exclusive footage of operations and internal parts.
Mooney M20J is an iconic airplane. The M20J is the fastest and most efficient 200HP 4 passenger airplane ever built.
Since it is a full review of the Mooney M20J it is a long video. So we included a time index at the beginning of the video.
This Mooney M20J for sale. Link: www.aerolifeav...
It has all information on the plane including digital log books.
Mooney is known for speed.
M20J is a very fast airplane, you will see 165 knots (190 miles per hours) in the video.
You will also see the Mooney fuel burn, engine start and flight details.
Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft make very good airplanes. But any other aircraft can’t do what M20J can.
Cessna Cardinal RG uses the same 200HP IO-360 engine. Even though Cardinal is one of my favorite airplanes it is 15-20 knots slower then M20J.
See all the details of this great airplane and how it is constructed in this video.

[@dpunusaf]

Essentially the same engine as a C172, yet 70ish percent more performance with an even higher useful load. Incredible engineering! I want one now!!

[@aerolife1646]

Mooney engineering is amazing. Although it actually has a 200hp IO-360 engine.

[@tpsu129]

You forgot the low wing.

[@clarkgriswold-zr5sb]

Totally different engine from typical -172s. 40-hp difference.

[@scottmajor2620]

Those are impressive numbers, and the fuel burn is just amazing.

[@aerolife1646]

They are known for efficiency and speed

[@reecebateson8170]

Did my CPL training in a 1979 Mooney M20J in Australia. Absolutely loved flying it. The flying school still has 5 of them on fleet for CPL training👍

[@aerolife1646]

They are great airplanes to fly. As you said, you can do advanced training in them as a complex airplane. Also, Mooney hours are valuable pilot time.

[@marklines4396]

Riding shotgun in a Mooney to Oshkosh this year, so this was very valuable.. Thanks!

[@alanwelch7297]

I spent a lot of time in Fergus Falls growing up. My grandparents lived there and we visited from California every year for vacation. Love your golf course. I'm also a pilot, CFI, Inst, Comm. but never have I flown there. Great airplane for a great price. Thanks for the review.

[@aerolife1646]

It is a nice midwest town with a decent airport. Thanks for your comments.

[@MrJpbmusic2005]

She's a beautiful Aircraft a lot of love went into this aircraft no doubt the new owner will have a very safe and economical Aircraft.. I was blown away by the performance..

[@aerolife1646]

good aircraft for its age. Mooney's performance above most others.

[@robh4671]

Put your glasses on your not seeing to well, this thing is an ugly duckling.

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

Great job, I have one and it’s a privilege to fly it.

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks. It is an exclusive club flying a Mooney.

[@jonmonetmonet2727]

THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING ALL THAT I NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT MY FAVORITE PROP PLANE AND ALSO MY RETIRED AIR FORCE PILOT TRAINER WHO HAS MANY MANY TIMES ADVISED ME TO CONSIDER BUYING A MOONEY M120 WHEN EVER I MIGHT THINK OF PURCHASING A AIR PLANE IN THE FUTURE.... WELL DONE...MR JM

[@aerolife1646]

thank you for watching and glad we could help

[@grwaitemd]

excellent video. you have sold me on a Mooney. Most of my hours have been in a Cessna 172.

[@aerolife1646]

They are a great plane to upgrade into if you want to travel cross country for low cost.

[@greggbrown0]

My very favorite airplane. Love them.

[@aerolife1646]

They are a nice plane, thanks for watching

[@charlesnichols6908]

I flew the M20j during my instrument an commercial training. Loved it!

[@aerolife1646]

They are one of the best planes to fly

[@RossLougheed]

Another great presentation, Megan and pilot. Sweet and patriotic looking Mooney!

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you Cheryl appreciate it as always. Yes, it is a nice Mooney. I am still keeping an eye out on a 172 for you guys.

[@Rspartan]

Enjoyed the video, your matter of fact approach, the comments below and your responses to them in helping me to understand the aircraft and hopefully make a future purchase.

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks for the comment, I am glad we are able to help you in your research

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

FYI.. the M20J was produced from 1977 to 1998... 21 years... it was marketed under several names. the 201, 201 lean machine, the MSE, 205 SE (for 2 years) and finally the Allegro in 1998... 2130 J models were produced... I've got over 1500 hours in Mooneys... mostly my M20K, but I've spent alot of time in J models too..

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you for sharing the info. Since you had a lot of time on both, can you tell me M20K over M20J. I was looking at 305 for me to use but M20K is also an option.

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

@@aerolife1646 the K series is 210hp 6cyl turbocharged... fly high and a bit faster.. hence the 231 designation... mine was a 1984 model... I'd true about 180 knots at eco cruise in the flight levels.. the 305 was a "rocket" conversion.. 305 hp tsio-520-nb.. same engines the Cessna 340s and 414s had... they see 200+ knots in eco cruise.. push them and you can see speeds close to 220kts... also the 305 flys higher.. FL310 ceiling.. both are way more thirtsy than the 201... and flying them low they drink even more... but that's the tradeoff for speed... my K had the tsio-360-LB engine.. they fixed the cooling issues and a few other little things that made it alot more reliable.. I'd recommend only considering the k series with the LB engines.. and if possible an automatic wastegate controller and intercooler mod.. it reduces the pilot load (especially in IMC) and increases engine life... reduced fuel flow.. and adds horsepower/speed... the 252 incorporated all the upgrades. once again.. at a cost.. truth is, down low, you'll find it hard to justify the expense of the K... it just doesn't give you much back under 10k ft... over 14 tho... she stretches out and never looks back... over FL200 and youll be cruising past piston twins... just be prepared to pay at maintenance time.. turbo engines cost more to keep.. and feed.. bang for buck is a well kept, upgraded 83-86 231... IMHO... others may disagree.. but it worked for me..

[@aerolife1646]

@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 Appreciate the detailed information. This would help others as well.

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

@@aerolife1646 hope it helps.. I love Mooneys. I spent considerable time out at their Kerrville factory back in the day... from trips out there as a kid with my dad to tours of the factory... to post sales warranty work... and with other Mooney owners buying their dream machines... it used to be a great place to go and learn... Haven't been in years... not since before the Chinese ownership.... so I'm not sure what the atmosphere is these days. I know they eliminated the public factory tours a while back... but a serious buyer can get a Priviate tour of the factory anytime by appointment. I recommend trying to get that tour, it's an impressive process. enjoy

[@jonwoods8118]

@@texastyrannyresponseteam794 You may not be old enough but did you ever know a guy named Bill Hurley in Kerrville? He was a Mooney test pilot and was my dad's copilot on KC-135's many years ago in the Air Force when he was stationed at Altus, OK. I believe he passed away 2 or 3 years ago.

[@d.b.cooper6112]

~6GPH @ ~185 MPH is why people say Mooneys are fast! Maybe a 7GPH got mistaken as a 6, but a very informative video as always. Thanks for posting

[@AlanBrockImages]

I love these videos; thanks for putting all of the effort into them!

[@aerolife1646]

thank you for your comment and watching the videos

[@davidrosenblum2178]

Love a 201 and the only time I flew one I had no problems landing it. This is a very desirable example and very well presented. I'd only be concerned about the engine time. Thanks for sharing!

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you for the comment. Usually, a low time engine is better ( usually cost more to buy also). Regularly flown, well maintained, high time Lycoming 320-360 series don't concern me. ( I test flew M20J with only 450 engine hours. I didn't buy it because the owner was running it too hot and already high metal content in the oil analysis)

[@byronspencer539]

Love learning all the details about this amazing airplane. Thanks!

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you & thanks for watching

[@scottfranco1962]

Love the Mooneys. My flight instructor managed to plow his on landing, though. He didn't make it. The airplane needs great respect. My tiedown neighbor collapsed the gear on his, but after a year, got it flying again. The plane was just taxing, and just sat down. When that happens, you get wing damage. That's why it was down for a year. Me, I like a 172, roomy and I just use it for sightseeing anyways.

[@aerolife1646]

They are very good airplanes. As you mentioned, they deserve respect from their pilots and proper management, especially on landing. They are very aerodynamic and slippery airplanes.

[@quidestnunc9238]

What did you mean by "He didn't make it." ? I presume the NTSB report is now both available and complete. Those of us forced to play "Peek-a-Boo" [as my Grand-Daughter observed while in a Skylane] prior to executing any turn in any tractor-planform S.E.L. plane, would disagree with your preference for a 172. But, hey, differences of opinion are what makes pari-mutuel betting on horse races and political campaigns.

[@Rocco-tb9ih]

@@quidestnunc9238 If someone "doesn't make it" in an accident, it means they died

[@robertblaney5033]

Only drawback with the J model is the single drive dual magnetos vs a standard dual drive mag system. Less redundancy = less safety. If you lose the drive, you lose the engine. This is the main reason I shied away from the J model. I was very fortunate to find a F model with the dual drive system that had a J model conversion. The best of both worlds. Great, fast airplane with low fuel burn

[@aerolife1646]

Sounds like you got a nice Mooney. Redundant systems are very important as you said. Especially flying in challenging situations. They also give you peace of mind

[@k5hrv605]

21:26 "CLEAR PROP!" Great plane!

[@aerolife1646]

The Mooney M20 series are great planes.

[@Majorme2]

Thanks for your input.. I figured that would be the answer...

[@aerolife1646]

no problem. good luck with your training. It is great to be a pilot.

[@robertmorgan3947]

Great presentation my father in law has a 1998 and I feel iM20J is really a 155kt plane vs 175kt But it’s a great plane.

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you for the comment. M20J can achieve higher speeds with higher power settings and altitude. Most pilots like to fly around 150-160kts because of the economy and altitude they usually fly.

[@milonangele6611]

The M20J from your flying Club only did 170kt in the descent. At 8000ft, WOT and 2600 rpm it did about 155 kt TAS. I would call the M20J a good 150 kt airplane.

[@rchn1315]

Typically at optimal altitude (8500ft), WOT, 125ROP, 75%HP yields about 160ktas. Flying the Mooney ~12,000ft is a CAFE (efficiency) happy place at LOP EGT ~60-65% is good, about 150 ktas. That 5.8gph fuel burn at the stated power settings seems way too low. Needs to be calibrated.

[@gregdavis4625]

175 knots was the top speed achieved in a stripped down aircraft during testing. That’s 201 mph, hence the 201 name.

[@aerolife1646]

@@gregdavis4625 Yes 175 is the top speed on POH as well. In the video, below the line of 175knots, I have another line of 155 @ 9GPH because that is the most practical speed and fuel burn.

[@karlslidingdoorguru1785]

The M20 Jay was designed by Karl Krumme, the same designer builder who designed and built the original Bat Mobile and the original Pantera, Karl also helped Peter Garrison of Flying Magazine by designing the tail section of his Melmoth experimental that he flew aground the world. Karl had purchased a new Mooney in 1976, he ran out of money during the build and Mooney repossessed the plane, Next year that was Mooney's first pressurized plane.

[@hattrick2219]

180 indicated...8gph. Sweet airplane.

[@piper0428]

Love your videos!

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you!

[@VernonWallace]

Beautiful aircraft.

[@aerolife1646]

It is a clean airplane

[@mob1235]

I'll fly a Mooney tomorrow for the first time :)

[@mob1235]

its an awesome aircraft. if you set everything properly it flies so easy, stable and fast. but if not, you have to fight against it :D

[@aerolife1646]

That is very true, if someone is transitioning to M20J, it takes some time to get comfortable handling the plane. After that it is a fantastic aircraft to fly.

[@aerolife1646]

have fun hope you enjoy it.

[@thomasdavis3857]

Great video! Very thorough and well done. Left you a voicemail on 29 Apr.

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks

[@deemancrumpton6663]

Enjoyed watching your video.

[@aerolife1646]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for watching.

[@waqarsyed6641]

Awesome airplane thank you for sharing the video .....love the Mooney one day I'll have one . God willing

[@aerolife1646]

You're welcome. We enjoy making these videos and sharing with everyone.

[@quinnjim]

19:10. Every pilot is wondering about those popped circuit breakers (I'm sorry...those "push pull type fuses"). :)

[@aerolife1646]

Electric trim is one of them. Autopilot is the other. Autopilot works but the pilot likes to pull the fuse/breaker out because of the autopilot switch location so it doesn't accidentally activate.

[@besbensen]

It would do the audio quality a lot of good to loose the muzak and get a better wind protector for the mike. Other than that, a very enjoyable video.

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks for the tip. We just got one and it is much better audio quality now

[@gaflyer7329]

I am totally into that plane. Will put it in my traderplane watch list. I am just waiting for a DPE to finish my PPL and will most likely call you.

[@aerolife1646]

Good luck with your checkride. Call us anytime with questions. We offer 5 hours of free type training with our planes. (if you subscribe to the channel you will see our future videos as well)

[@gaflyer7329]

AeroLife thank you. I just subscribed 👍🏻

[@nealm6962]

M20J is a great personal aircraft. My only criticism of the video is, pilots should always use checklists.

[@aerolife1646]

That is a good suggestion. We do go through checklists - not everything the pilots do can be included in the video.

[@colinbrettell3136]

Lovely plane.

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks, Mooneys are nice planes

[@ujijin3099]

My Dad and I spent many enjoyable hours together in the then-brand-new N201AD.

[@aerolife1646]

That would be a great experience.

[@jeffhess7130]

Awesome video & very informative, 2 👍👍 up !!

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you very much for watching and for the comment.

[@osint1on1]

Thanks for the nice video! What was the asking price you had in the ad? Thank you!

[@eddiemiller1353]

Also interested

[@johnernst1708]

Love your videos!! …but highly suggest a better mic for windy conditions.

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you for watching, we are working through testing some equipment for different conditions. Appreciate the comment

[@rchn1315]

Overall a fairly thorough & nice sales review for wonderful Mooney's. Mooney's perform quite well in a variety of conditions/missions. The ram air inlet does not give a couple extra inches manifold pressure but that's a good thing that the induction system is better than the earlier E/F models! And no, it isn't "enabling" to go into the "flight levels". The 201 isn't turbocharged but it can go into the FL if lightly loaded & ATC tolerates a slower climb into Class A; which is still amazing for a 200HP 4 seater. The stall strips on the Mooney was to ensure consistent symmetric stall characteristics and are positioned / tested in the test flight to do so (so don't move them!). BTW, the Cirrus leading edge discontinuity is to inject a vortex to keep the laminar airflow attached to the wing during slow flight.

[@Majorme2]

I’m intrigued about the Mooney. I will start flight training soon. In your opinion Would I be better off training in a different platform and then transition to the Mooney platform. Also does the iPad replace or augment other avionics and does it qualify for IFR. as you can guess I’m a newby

[@aerolife1646]

It is better to start from a common training platform such as Cessna172, Piper Cherokee. After getting your license, when you can precisely control a plane then you can consider the transition to a complex plane like Mooney with CFI transition training. Even though the iPad is extremely useful for flying, you cant use it for IFR navigation or approaches. You need a panel-mounted FAA-approved WAAS or non-WAAS GPS navigator ( Ex: Garmin 430W). (but IFR does not need a GPS unit)

[@Beechcraft19]

Thank you for this video, very nice M20 better than the Cessna for sure, what is the price of this aircraft

[@charlesstiles342]

M20J is only a 155 knot airplane. Been flying one for 10 years, talked to other pilots who get the same. The POH/AFM performance tables over-represent the airplane’s performance but overall it is still impressively engineered. That 18,400 foot ceiling is density altitude and you still have to be careful when fully loaded coming out of mountain airports in the summer. It is not an airplane for 4 adults; most full fuel payloads are in the 550-570 pound range. Ram air is not very practical-only really gets you half inch of manifold pressure increase while putting unfiltered air into your manifold. If you want more manifold pressure and performance install the Powerflow tuned exhaust system-I saw MAP increase of 1 inch each 1000 feet up to 12,000 feet or so, cruise speed increased to 158 kts, rate of climb better by 300-400 fpm, best cruise performance increase was in the 9000-12,000 density altitude range .

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks for the good insight from your experience. This helps others as well

[@blucklightfoxartinnovation9357]

nice plane aerolife im an fsx pilot nice video well done keep up the good work a+

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you. We will try our best.

[@citationau]

High performance, single engine piston. Btw my surname is Lopresti. I am also type rated on this exact model. Great video.

[@davidreitter1390]

Interesting. Which country has type ratings for such light pistons??

[@aerolife1646]

thanks

[@sactu1]

Thanks - love the Mooney. One thing that you failed to mention regarding the landing gear which, in my opinion, is a strong selling point is that the retraction is electro-mechanical. Simpler and easier to maintain than the 'standard' electro-hydraulic gear found in other manufactuers' airplanes.

[@aerolife1646]

That is a very good point. Thank you for mentioning it.

[@tickedoffsheikh8587]

Can't private pilot students train in complex airplanes from the start? I think it can be done. What is your take?

[@rexcox8165]

are the seats and rudder pedals adjustable ??im jus 5ft 3in 73 yrs old ....had to ask...thks

[@aerolife1646]

Since seats are adjustable. you should be fine

[@rexcox8165]

thank you very much...

[@aerolife1646]

@@rexcox8165 You're welcome

[@chenjunalex]

Nice video, thanks. What is your airspeed on final? Is the speed shows on iPad the ground speed? or actual airspeed? I seems 64 prior touch down is quite low.

[@aerolife1646]

Plan around 70Knots indicated airspeed when you are crossing the numbers when heavy. Little less when you are light. You SHOULD NOT carry the power. (If it is gusting you need to add half of the gust factor.) Mooney needs to land slow. Otherwise, it will float. Never try to force the landing. Disk shocks make it bounce and if it starts to bounce it is safer to go around. Mooney stall speed dirty is 53Knots. (You can do full stall touchdown). Ipad reads ground speed which should not use for landing. ( We like to hear from other Mooney pilots on this topic as well)

[@chenjunalex]

@@aerolife1646 Thanks, I used to use 70 isa for final, but feel the floating all the time. I think I should reduce to 60-65 when crossing the number by myself.

[@aerolife1646]

@@chenjunalex Yes, we use 70Knots on final when we have 4 people and a lot of fuel (near gross weight). When the plane is light weight you can have a lower approach speed.

[@acnorea123]

Very nice pirep.

[@aerolife1646]

thanks

[@donizetesilva1088]

Boa Noite Donizete Bragança Paulista sp. Brasil

[@piper0428]

Would love to have. Just dreaming!

[@aerolife1646]

The Mooney is a great plane. Keep up the dream and maybe one day.

[@gztransport4858]

Nice video. I got a question. How about a video on an really affordable airplane. What makes this plane affordable ?What is the difference between planes I see for 30k and under, and this one..Is there a plane for 39k and under that is in good shape, and affordable to maintain, and fly?

[@aerolife1646]

We will be making more detailed videos on other airplanes in the future. There are good planes in every price range. But there is no airplane $39k and under that has performance close to the m20J. However, they can be the right plane for some people based on what they want to do.

[@rchn1315]

"Affordable" like many things is "relative" depending on the use-case. And acquisition cost is only one of many factors. There are a lot of articles discussing ownership costs including to consider such things as fixed costs and variable costs. If your mission profile is just local sightseeing for just yourself or two people at low altitudes, then there's lots of low cost and low maintenance options. If your mission profile is a cross-country airplane needing to travel over 150nm often and over 10,000ft terrain, then something like a Mooney is what is needed. For IFR over high mountains for longer distances, then a well-equipped and better version of the M20 may be needed. Even then, some people would say a higher-performance twin is needed. Again, it's the mission profile of what is needed (not wanted); and, what you're willing to compromise on. You can't have it both ways of being cheap and high performance. From what I've seen, the Mooney offers a big bang for the buck. Even for higher performance airplanes, the incremental "dispatch" capability is just that "incremental". Ditto, with overall speed. The Mooney also has some of the best CAFE scores for its category with approximately ~20nm per gal in the 14kft range at good speeds; sort of a Goldilocks sweet zone.

[@arnoldwadley1397]

Nice video. Aircraft looks spectacular! What's the list price? I don't see it posted.

[@aerolife1646]

This plane has sold. If you're looking to purchase please consider signing up for our email notifications of new aircraft we post for sale.

[@mh8757]

How much did it sell for? Thanks

[@kenjohnson6137]

Thanks. I have a G-Model.

[@robertvarner5354]

What is the price?

[@Iceking007]

How much did your aircraft all for?

[@Aerospace_Education]

I'm tall at 6'7" How do you think the leg room would be? Thanks for the video!

[@aerolife1646]

If you are considering buying any small GA plane I think it is a good idea to actually sit and check both legroom and headroom since you are tall. Even if dimensions fit you may not be able to fly a plane comfortably.

[@bennithomas8414]

I would like to buy a Mooney sooner after getting my PPL, Please let me have your contact details,

[@AmatullahK]

IDK? I'm beginner to aircraft study. But no defrost on aircraft? Even cars have defrost. Saran Wrap? How and Why?

[@aerolife1646]

They do have defrost in the windshield. It uses the heated air from the engine. Doesn't work as well because car defrost use AC to remove moisture while it heats. Wrapping isn't something people use to avoid frost. We didn't have much option at that time so had to improvise.

[@yurilevenfeld9119]

Are you sure production ended in 1979? Wiki says it was 1987 and I personally flew M20J made in 1985.

[@aerolife1646]

You are correct. I believe M20J made into early 90s. They have different designation.

[@michaelmuange8332]

Great video... PVT pilot here... what's the app on the iPad that gives you the sectional plus synthetic vision?

[@aerolife1646]

Thanks. Foreflight pro plus plan. you need to have ADSB-in and WAAS input to get traffic and synthetic vision. there are other apps have similar features. Please let us know if you have any other questions, we are happy to help.

[@e36s50b30]

Why would you always refer to GS when TAS is the only reference that matters in a performance review.

[@aerolife1646]

As you mentioned, performance uses true airspeed. Since true airspeed needs a calculation, it isn't always easy to do while recording the video. We will try to include that in the future.

[@elimarcaelimarca4040]

Love your videos but music is disturbing. Reduce volume of the music and find a better music, relaxing one.

[@aerolife1646]

we will work on that. thanks

[@quidestnunc9238]

The Obsession of YT Presenters with repetitive, Metronome-Like, intrusive pseudo-music continues to mystify me. Are folks ashamed of their voices or do they believe that music somehow makes the Video more professional? In any case, thanks for at least Reducing the music volume.

[@paulgraham5370]

I'm likely an overly cautious person. I love riding along with you because I know you and I both return to earth safely. Call me silly but you have got to be thrill seekers to fly light aircraft. I'm I right?

[@aerolife1646]

Light aircraft are a great way to travel. It will allow you to do things not possible otherwise. If you are a good pilot and maintain the aircraft well it's very safe.

[@paulgraham5370]

@@aerolife1646 Statistically, flying is safer then my own driving, so I don't drive much either. My son is the pilot and I would love to buy him a Mooney because I think they are quality aircraft. He's looking for his first own, happens to be a submariner who regrets maybe a bit not having trained for the AF.

[@securityfamily]

Did the single solid wing for the Mooney M20 start with the J model or is it on some earlier models?

[@luispressley2674]

Earlier they all pretty much use the same wing

[@luispressley2674]

I own an m20E model

[@aerolife1646]

I believe Luis is correct that they have a similar wing in the earlier models as well.

[@quidestnunc9238]

Please allow me to ask Again this Question: why is the intrusive, distracting, repetitive Pseudo-music (or Any music, come to think of it) even Necessary ?

[@aerolife1646]

I know, in our latest videos we use very little - just as a section break.

[@gregdavis4625]

I don’t think there’s any way you are going to see a 2” manifold pressure rise using ram air. Maybe a half to three quarters of an inch. That’s why it was taken off later models....it just wasn’t that effective.

[@aerolife1646]

You are correct about the ram air. we can mention that in a future video. I think M20F ram air is more effective than M20J

[@jimsinclair7542]

Hello , I like your video. M20J is a nice plane. What are you asking for the plane.l am looking . ...Jim thanks

[@garylucas6511]

Better camera work this time!

[@aerolife1646]

We are learning every time and trying to improve.

[@pelicanlover69]

What app is on the iPad?

[@aerolife1646]

Foreflight

[@gregdavis4625]

What is providing the ADS-B in? What about the ADS-B our? Also, your online add mentions $32,000 in upgrades. What exactly are those? Surely you aren’t considering the paint an upgrade. It’s not new paint, is it?

[@texastyrannyresponseteam794]

I'm curious too... the panel is 98% bone stock 1977 201... old king radios.. in 1978 they started using all silver crown avionics... Can't even count the iPad.. only upgrade I see is the JPI.. it's older paint and interior... 17 year old paint.. looks OK, but can't call that an upgrade.. ADS-B out is manditory now, so that's to be expected on a plane currently being used.. all in all, not a bad price for a j model... however, it's close to TBO tho... with that panel... there are better choices on the market for the same or spend just a little more and get ALOT more modern panel and lower hours... I'd have to pass on this one.

[@aerolife1646]

We have an itemized breakdown on the website how much each item costs if you were to do them. We didn't add $32,000 to the stock value when we priced the plane. (If that were the case, the stock value of the plane would only be $32,000 and even a bare stock Mooney J would not sell below $60k)

[@aerolife1646]

@@texastyrannyresponseteam794if you come across an M20J as you mentioned (low hours, repainted, no accidents, all logs, ADSB out, Engine analyzer, autopilot, and upgraded avionics) for a bit more than $64K would you please let us know? We have an extensive price history database and We are always looking, but they sell $90K and higher.

[@gregdavis4625]

@@aerolife1646 The valuator on several Mooney sites that was written by one of the acknowledged Mooney experts values this one at just south of $59K.

[@aerolife1646]

@@gregdavis4625 Can you send me the link? the only way to get an exact valuvation of an airplane is an appraisal. Price can vary over 100% for a similar airplane. Mooney M20J all original low price is mid $60's and goes up over $120K. If you monitor the actual sales price in all online markets long enough you can get an idea. Then you need to dig deeper - problems, history etc to get a proper idea. If people only rely on blogs and websites saying what a plane is worth they will probably never buy one. This Mooney was actually underpriced. We got a large number of calls from listing sites even after the sale was pending.

[@MENSA.lady2]

For a private owner the Mooney is expensive to maintain. Nice to have like a Ferrari.

[@jonasbaine3538]

The m20c/e is one of the cheapest ways to go the fastest. Specifically what makes you say it’s expensive compared to other airframes?

[@mytubehkjt]

27:30. You're leaning well above 75% power??

[@aerolife1646]

I don't have the POH with me 24 -23 at this altitude and temp BPH somewhere around mid 60's.

[@timhall3362]

Never mind

[@timhall3362]

No autopilot?

[@FTStratLP]

Of course it has got one, at 19:36. You have to watch the video more carefully next time. ;-)

[@robertd4468]

I want a 231

[@aerolife1646]

231 is a good plane especially if you fly in the teens or higher often. At low altitude J can do better. 231 with LB upgrade is a good airplane.

[@billforceone9808]

Why are you talking so much about your ipad with foreflight on it? Any ipad with that version of foreflight has all those features. Whoever buys this plane would have to buy a foreflight subscription in order to take advantage of all that though. It doesn't just come with the plane.

[@aerolife1646]

Thank you for watching the video and taking the time to comment. You mentioned, "Any iPad with that version of foreflight has all those features." That isn't quite correct. To get these features you need to have data, adsb-in and a WAAS input. Many people don't know that. We also like to show how to utilize the features in during different parts of the flight. That might be helpful for some pilots or student pilots. Owners do have to pay a subscription just like with most things. Even Garmin 430 has to pay for database updates. Considering the cost of airplane ownership, paying $15 a month for foreflight is negligible.

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

50 degrees rich of peak is not ideal and may explain why your running at 320 degrees plus (that’s high). I follow Mike Busch’s instructions on engine leaning and my temps tend to me much lower. Leaning for 50 ROP puts you exactly where you do not want to be...

[@aerolife1646]

With the JPI 830 you can precisely manage CHT and EGT numbers. It will even show you when it peaks. If I remember correctly, Lycoming limitation for the IO-360 is 420 degrees. Keeping the CHTs below 380 is a good practice even though it can run higher.

[@pilot-plane-coffee1678]

@@aerolife1646 thank-you for sharing your knowledge. Love your content and appreciate all the work you put into the videos!

[@aerolife1646]

@@pilot-plane-coffee1678 Absolutely. Thanks for watching!

[@leeoldershaw956]

You were too slow in going to takeoff power. It should only take a few seconds.

[@Adrianpw999]

Auto pilot?

[@aerolife1646]

The Mooney has a working century IIb autopilot.

[@lancomedic]

I really wanted to watch this but the audio made it unwatchable. I am disappointed.

[@aerolife1646]

Sorry about that. we will try to improve audio quality in the next videos.

[@lancomedic]

@@aerolife1646 because you replied I will check out your next one.

[@aerolife1646]

@@lancomedic thanks

[@michaelmorales7654]

@@aerolife1646 Audio was just fine for me. Thanks.

[@aerolife1646]

@@michaelmorales7654 Thanks. We had checked on multiple devices as well. Some sections may need to improve.

[@gmcjetpilot]

2:10 "is a very special aircraft, there is no other aircraft under 200HP that can do what this one can." Really? My RV-7 180HP out performs this plane significantly with fixed gear. Ha ha.

[@aerolife1646]

Mooney M20J and RV-7 are not comparable airplanes. Mooney is a certified, 4 place plane while RV-7 is a 2 place, experimental plane.

[@ignaciorodriguez5001]

I wanna marry this woman so she can take me flying

[@mr.ginnationfunlifestyle3891]

Please shut this disturbing music down.

[@aerolife1646]

You're right about the music; we corrected that in our newer videos.

[@quidestnunc9238]

Background "music" is driving me Away. Pseudo-music is Intrusive, Distracting, Obnoxious and Off-putting. Sorry. GoodBye.

[@aerolife1646]

Sorry about that. We know a lot about planes. We are not professional video editors yet. (will be soon though) background music is from the youtube library. If you have experience and pro knowledge in music, we would really like to hear your suggestions. then we can make them better in the future.

[@michael-ju8tv]

@@aerolife1646 here's a suggestion: it's not necessary to add this background noise. Instead, put the price!

[@tandem8]

That Aircraft has an ENGINE..... Not a MOTOR!

[@aerolife1646]

Yes you are right. It is a habit.

[@quattro4468]

This sounds like Summer from rick and morty explaining the airplane. "Like, this plane is totally a Mooney, and will like produce 200 horse power?

[@robh4671]

A great aircraft no doubt, but also the most ugly light aircraft ever designed.

[@t28532]

Between the LOUD MUSIC and Wind Noise Video is Unwatchable 🤮

[@aerolife1646]

Apologize for the sound quality. Our other videos are much better and we are still improving.

[@kenjohnson6137]

Thanks. I have a G-Model.

[@aerolife1646]

Mooneys are good airplanes. If you ever decide to upgrade let us know to help find something you like.

[@robertvarner5354]

What is the price?