Named the Ultra models, Mooney’s modernized Acclaim and Ovation are now FAA-certified and rolling out of the factory at an increasing rate. As a Mooney pilot and owner, I was excited to evaluate the M20U Ovation Ultra in conjunction with Mooney Aircraft Pilots Association’s annual Homecoming Convention, which was held in late September 2017 at the Inn of the Hills in Kerrville.
The Mooney M20U Ovation Ultra is a Product of Big Investment
Key Takeaways:
- The Mooney M20U Ovation Ultra is a significantly modernized aircraft, featuring a hybrid composite/metal airframe, a new pilot-side door, and enhanced cabin comfort compared to previous models.
- Equipped with the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, the Ovation Ultra offers exceptional stability and a user-friendly flight experience, including easy navigation and hand-flying even in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC).
- Production of the Ovation Ultra benefits from major investments in Mooney's factory, focusing on modern equipment and quality control, resulting in an aircraft the author deems "unquestionably" superior to its predecessors in speed, comfort, and avionics.
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