Mooney Ovation3

Flying Staff

Updated Nov 11, 2021 2:49 PM EST

Mooney Ovation3

Because the G1000 engine monitoring system in the Ovation3 is not set up for the parameters of the upgraded IO-550 engine, Mooney installs a standalone tachometer that shows the proper redline.

Intercepting the localizer for the ILS Rwy 12R at San Antonio on a busy IFR day with the wind howling. The GFC 700 autopilot in the Ovation3 did an admirable job of flying the approach.

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