How many people have heard of Mooney Aircraft?

Answer 1

To answere the question at hand, I have along with alot of other people. To the uneducated (aviation education) general population every small airplane is a Cessna. They became so popular because "in the day " they massed produced cheap reliable training aircraft. They were on every flight line. A money is more for those that have their pilots license and desire to move up from the typical trainer. Mooney makes some very nice planes, a bit on the expensive side, but very good planes nonetheless.
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MISCELLANEOUS
One Factory Transition Training slot (Pilot only)
Delivery Charges $2,500

WARRANTIES
Air Frame - 3 Years
Engine - 3 Years
Avionics – 2 Years
Interior:
Color of Choice
Exterior:
Color of Choice
Avionics / Radios:
WITH STANDARD AVIONICS $495,000
Garmin GDU 1040, 10” Primary Flight Display, three axis flight dynamics, air speed, altitude, VS, HSI with perspective modes
Garmin GDU 1040, 10” Multi Function Display
Garmin GDC 74A Integrated Digital Air Data Computer, Constant display of TAS, CAS, Wind Direction, VSI and TAT
GRS77 Solid-State Attitude and Heading Reference System
Dual Garmin GIA63, Integrated radio modules with IFR approved GPS, VHF navigation with ILS and VHF communication with 16-watt 8.33-kHz transceivers
GMA 1347 Audio Panel with Marker Beacon and Intercom
GTX 33 Integrated Mode S Transponder w/TIS
Garmin GEA 71 Airframe/Engine Interface Unit
Garmin GMU 44 Magnetometer
Stand-by instrumentation, including ADI, A/S, Altimeter and Magnetic Direction Indicator with emergency lighting
Garmin GDL 69A Satellite Data Link- Weather radar, satellite text, graphic weather data link and audio infotainment
STEC 55X, (Two-Axis Autopilot-Roll & Pitch) (Altitude hold and trim, HDG preselect, Electric Trim, VS command, VOR/LOC/GS/REV/GPS Coupling)
Attitude Indicator Stand-by Electrical Standard
Installation of hot-wire plugs for Bose (pilot & co-pilot) Standard

AIRFRAME –OPTIONS
Engine – Three Year Warranty Standard
Extended Range Fuel – 102 USG Useable Standard
AmSafe Airbag Pilot & Co-Pilot Seats only Standard
Air Conditioning (25,000 BTU engine driven) $27,900
Oxygen System (77.1 Cubic Feet w/Four Masks) $8,900
Xenon Landing Lights $1,500
Ceramic Coated Exhaust Pipes $500

Hey, DR Dingo, I have seen you respond to some aviation related questions and have two for you. Do you really have any idea what your are talking about or are you one of those google search, cut and paste people out to increase their point count? I have another aviation related question I would like you at answer in your own words.
You have departed a class C airport and 15 miles out, the departure controller says" N12345 Frequency changed approved,
squawk vfr, good day" What is he/she telling you.?

Answer 2

One of my favorite aircraft manufacturers. I had a really long chat with Gretchen Jahn (the CEO) last year at Oshkosh '05 during the unveiling of the Mooney... "Ovation" I think? Can't remember.

But Mooney is awesome. And if the reason why you're asking is because you're thinking about purchasing one, don't think!!! They're wonderful aircraft, inside and out.

Answer 3

I know that it has been a very popular aircraft...some facts I found on the site.........

First pressurized single-engine, piston-powered aircraft (M22 Mustang)
First production aircraft to achieve 200 mph on 200 hp (M20J 201)
First single-engine power-control certified (FADEC) in the United States (M20L Porsche)
First single-engine aircraft certified for flight into known icing conditions (M20M Bravo DX w/TKS anti-icing system)
Fastest single-engine aircraft produced (Mooney Acclaim)
132 world speed records
Fastest transcontinental flight in a single-engine, piston-powered production aircraft
Altitude records
Fastest single-engine retractable, normally aspirated production aircraft
Routinely cruises at altitudes and speeds similar to a twin-engine turboprop

Answer 4

Mooneys are good airplanes but like every plane they do have their problems. The older ones had alot of fuel leak issues.

Answer 5

A great single engine, high performance plane. Here are some helpful links:
http://www.mooney.com/
http://www.mooneypilots.com/
http://www.mooneyevents.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mooney

Answer 6

All of the people who live near Kerrville, TX have. Most pilots and people interested in private aviation have also. I fit into both groups.

Answer 7

Well-known for speed. One of the fastest single-engines around.

Answer 8

Anyone in the aviation industry like myself, they have been around for a long time.

Answer 9

Anyone who ever took more than 2 flying lessons has.

Answer 10

Nice plane. I used to fly them often.