What was Al Mooney thinking when he designed the scoop like nose gear doors on the the M20, M20A? Pressurizing the cabin? I know enough about Al Mooney to believe he never did anything frivolously without specific purpose. But this has me wondering. I would sure like to know. Later the M20B and C had closed clamshell type doors and have a Blocked "tear drop" portal at the rear of the wheel house. So curious about this. I first owned an M20A in 1985, sold it in 1990. Bought a M20C in 1991, just sold it this year. I just recently bought back my first M20A and fixing it up with parts from another "retired" M20 A. "Love that wood wing-original design"!!