Any ex Grumman Tiger drivers here?

[Hank]

3 hours ago, Pnzrldr said:

They are similar.  The Grumman's per POH is 1.7 nm per 1000 ft of altitude at best glide of 72 KIAS (pg. 3-4).  From the M20J, the best speed is a range dependent upon weight between 84-93 KIAS and from the chart I infer that it gets around 1.9 nm per 1000 ft (pg. 3-9) , so you go a tad further, but also go a bit quicker.  Maybe less time to plan a power off landing - or less time to be scared, depending on how you look at it!   

Wow! My less aerodynamic C glides 2.3 miles per 1000', a J should do better . . . .

[Pnzrldr]

@hank, couldn't find a C model POH online, but the E model shows a 2.3 mile glide range... in statute miles.  Same for yours?  2.3 statute is 1.998 nm so pretty close.  The Grumman does 2.0 statute, so the Mooney is better but not by much for practical purpose.

[carusoam]

You may find somebody posted the C's POH in the download area of MS.

Expect a Mooney to have a pretty good glide ratio compared to planes with exposed landing gear and fixed props.

 

leave the gear up, pull the prop back, select the best indicated air speed based on weight... remember to check the wind direction... 

Best regards,

-a-