Lionheart
June 11th, 2012, 19:18
Hey all,
Project nearing completion.
Some heads up on the performances of this new plane. The Mooney series has come a long ways since the Bravo. The new version, high end model is the Acclaim. Bravo was the older version from years ago. The new Acclaim has many updates and refinements to aerodynamics and power. The new version of this aircraft line will cruise at 234 Knots KTAS and peaks at 243 Knots KTAS. Its a fast bird.
The hard part about flying this plane is the lift change as it speeds up. You will need to start trimming down as you speed up. At higher end speeds, you will have trimmed a moderate amount to keep her level. At slower speeds, like entering traffic at 120 Knots, you will have alot of 'up' trim as she is better at flying faster.
The Aux. ASI gauge has some dots on it for annunciating speeds. The graphics will show you what you need to know.
Unfortunately, I couldnt not change out the color strips on the PFD screen in the speed zones (colored lines on the vertical speed tape). I have asked Lockheed if they can see about changing it to the new airspeeds.
Some data on the new model's performance.....
Top Speed
242 ktas
Rate of Climb at sea level (max. wt.)
1,240 fpm
Long Range – Std. Fuel (with res.)
1,445 nm
Long Range – Optional Tanks (with res.)
1,852 nm
Max. Operating Altitude
25,000 ft
Take-off Run at sea level (max. wt.)
1,620 ft
Engine
TCM TSI0-550-G-Turbo-Supercharaged
Twin turbo Dual intercoolers
Horsepower
280 bhp
TBO
2,000 hrs
Propeller
Hartzell Three-Blade
Fuel Capacity – Standard (usable)
100 usg
Fuel Capacity With Optional Tanks (usable)
128 usg
Gross Weight
3,368 lb
Approx. Useful Load
1,000 lb
Wing Span
36' 1"
Tail Height
8' 6"
Length
26' 8"
Wing Loading
19.2 lbs/sq ft
Power Loading
12.0 lbs/hp
Project nearing completion.
Some heads up on the performances of this new plane. The Mooney series has come a long ways since the Bravo. The new version, high end model is the Acclaim. Bravo was the older version from years ago. The new Acclaim has many updates and refinements to aerodynamics and power. The new version of this aircraft line will cruise at 234 Knots KTAS and peaks at 243 Knots KTAS. Its a fast bird.
The hard part about flying this plane is the lift change as it speeds up. You will need to start trimming down as you speed up. At higher end speeds, you will have trimmed a moderate amount to keep her level. At slower speeds, like entering traffic at 120 Knots, you will have alot of 'up' trim as she is better at flying faster.
The Aux. ASI gauge has some dots on it for annunciating speeds. The graphics will show you what you need to know.
Unfortunately, I couldnt not change out the color strips on the PFD screen in the speed zones (colored lines on the vertical speed tape). I have asked Lockheed if they can see about changing it to the new airspeeds.
Some data on the new model's performance.....
Top Speed
242 ktas
Rate of Climb at sea level (max. wt.)
1,240 fpm
Long Range – Std. Fuel (with res.)
1,445 nm
Long Range – Optional Tanks (with res.)
1,852 nm
Max. Operating Altitude
25,000 ft
Take-off Run at sea level (max. wt.)
1,620 ft
Engine
TCM TSI0-550-G-Turbo-Supercharaged
Twin turbo Dual intercoolers
Horsepower
280 bhp
TBO
2,000 hrs
Propeller
Hartzell Three-Blade
Fuel Capacity – Standard (usable)
100 usg
Fuel Capacity With Optional Tanks (usable)
128 usg
Gross Weight
3,368 lb
Approx. Useful Load
1,000 lb
Wing Span
36' 1"
Tail Height
8' 6"
Length
26' 8"
Wing Loading
19.2 lbs/sq ft
Power Loading
12.0 lbs/hp