MAPA Log Sample Articles

 

Pre-Purchase Inspections

Listed below are several articles on pre-purchase inspection procedures on various Mooney models. These articles were reprinted from recent issues of the MAPA LOG, the Association's monthly publication. They should give you an idea of the importance of the information MAPA's members glean monthly from the LOG. If you are considering the purchase of a Mooney, you will find these pre-purchase inspection procedure articles invaluable

Pre-Purchase Inspection Procedures

Why They're Important & How They're Done
Wood Wing Models (1957-1960 M20, M20A)
M20J Models (1977-1997 201, MSE, Allegro)
M20K Models (1979-1997 231, 252, Encore)
M20S & R Models (1994-Present Eagle, Ovation)
M20M Models (1989-Present Bravo, TLS)

Flight Test Reports

Included in this section are several articles that describe the in-flight characteristics of various Mooney models. These reports are a truthful and objective look at the performance and handling qualities of each airplane. Real-world performance numbers are also given. If you are considering the purchase of a Mooney, you should find this information very helpful. Again, these articles represent the type of information that MAPA members receive monthly in the pages of the MAPA LOG, the Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association monthly magazine

Flight Test Reports

M20R Ovation2 GX. Originally printed in the April 2005 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20R Ovation. Originally printed in the December 2002 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20M. Originally printed in the May 2002 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20C. Originally printed in the August 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20E. Originally printed in the November 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20F. Originally printed in the December 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG
M20G. Originally printed in the January 2002 issue of the MAPA LOG
M20J. Originally printed in the January 2001 issue of the MAPA LOG
M20K 231. Originally printed in the August 2001 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20K 252.  Originally printed in the November 2001 issue of the MAPA LOG.
M20S Eagle. Originally printed in the February 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG.

Flight Operation

The purpose of these articles is to provide you, the Mooney pilot, with valuable information regarding the operation of various Mooney models, based on real-world experience.

* "Engine Power Settings for Climb, and the Myth of Climbing at Reduced Power", by Bob Kromer. Originally printed in the August 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG. (This report has been revised and is no longer in Acrobat format. Loading time has been significantly reduced).

*"Some Suggestions For More Efficient Engine Cruise Power Settings", by Bob Kromer. Originally printed in the September/October 2000 issue of the MAPA LOG.

*M20E Hot Starts", an interview with David McGee.