Ovation book speeds

[carusoam]

That is a great pic..!

FF, kias, GS, TAS, wind speed and direction....

Go O!

-a-

[Mooney217RN]

On 8/6/2017 at 5:25 AM, mr.m said:

Hi mooneyspace,

 

Quick question to M20R owners: Are the Ovation book speeds realistic or optimistic? For example 8000ft: 190kt TAS @75% ROP (no TKS, no A/C)?

 

I'm scouting for a new pair of wings and a pre-2000 Ovation is on top of my list. Mission (mostly 2 lightweight POB with cargo who enjoy going fast) and budget fit well, but I didn't have the chance to actually fly an M20R yet. 

 

Cheers!

Greetings to you.  I have a post - 2000 O3, and the numbers are spot on.  The only difference I ever notice is that when the heat is on (density altitude), the TAS drops down from 190KTS.  In cold weather conditions, the TAS rises a bit above 190KTS.  So yes, I would say the numbers are very accurate.  I run in cruise at 50 degrees ROP, per the POH.  Full throttle, 2450 RPM, 190+/- KTAS depending upon OAT.  More often than not, it's 190.

[carusoam]

Consider two ways to fly an Ovation...

1) Conservatively... LOP in the POH...

2) Flaming Dragon Mode...

Both are good and equally safe...

One is faster than the other...

One costs a set of cylinders at about the halfway point...

So many options to meet the needs of the PIC.

Go Mooney!

Best regards,

-a-

[AeroSmith]

310 HP 2016 Ovation without TKS and without AC: 100 gallon tanks: cruise at 2400 rpm, rich of peak: 15.6 to 16.3 gph: I file for 180 kts. I may actually see 183 or 184 TAS between 9 and 11,000'. But 180 is safe for planning purposes. 

Edited June 10, 2021 by AeroSmith

[carusoam]

Great numbers Mr. Tyler!

Thanks for sharing them...

Best regards,

-a-