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 aircraft that modernizes its heritage with a hybrid composite and metal airframe, a new pilot-side door, and a redesigned, more comfortable cabin interior.
- It features an advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite, providing significantly improved processing, screen resolution, comprehensive weather data, and simplified flight plan and approach navigation.
- Powered by a 310 hp Continental IO-550-G engine, the Ovation Ultra offers impressive speed, exceptional stability even when hand-flying in IMC, and long-range capabilities, though useful load considerations apply with full fuel.
- The Mooney factory in Kerrville has undergone major investments and modernization to enhance quality, safety, and production efficiency for the new Ultra models.
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