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 newly FAA-certified, modernized version of the M20 series, blending its traditional speed and efficiency with significant contemporary upgrades.
- Key physical enhancements include a hybrid composite and metal airframe, a new pilot's side door (making it the first Mooney with dual cabin doors), wider entry, luxurious adjustable seating, and an ergonomically improved fuel selector.
- It incorporates the advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, offering superior navigation, enhanced weather avoidance tools, and contributing to the aircraft's exceptional stability and ease of flight, even when hand-flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
- The author highly praises the Ovation Ultra as an "exceptional package" for its impressive speed, comfort, and advanced technology, noting that recent investments have significantly modernized the Mooney factory's production capabilities.
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