tsuttles Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hello all, I am starting my IFR training in my M20C. Does anyone have a checklist they use that they like and that works for departures and approach procedures (Speeds etc when to do what on approach) just want something that works without reinventing the wheel.... Note M20C ) If you have something like that I would love to get a copy from a Mooney owner versus spending money on a generic checklist that doesn't work for us mooney guys... tsuttles@nc.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetdriven Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 1. Dont hit nuthin. 2. Dont do nuthin stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi there, Welcome to the list! There is a Training Manual prepared by MAPA that gives you tons of tips on how to use your M20C in IFR, speeds, power settings, etc. I am sending it to you by email. Enjoy your training and follow Byron's advice...:=) Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsuttles Posted August 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great advice Jet.... I will be watching for that email Oavalle... Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Avalle Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 I just send it to you, please let me know if you got it. Oscar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbridges Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Quote: oavalle I just send it to you, please let me know if you got it. Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsengle Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Quote: tsuttles Hello all, I am starting my IFR training in my M20C. Does anyone have a checklist they use that they like and that works for departures and approach procedures (Speeds etc when to do what on approach) just want something that works without reinventing the wheel.... Note M20C ) If you have something like that I would love to get a copy from a Mooney owner versus spending money on a generic checklist that doesn't work for us mooney guys... tsuttles@nc.rr.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co2bruce Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Jet, can I use that checklist (Royalty Free of course!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyPynes Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Quote: oavalle Hi there, Welcome to the list! There is a Training Manual prepared by MAPA that gives you tons of tips on how to use your M20C in IFR, speeds, power settings, etc. I am sending it to you by email. Enjoy your training and follow Byron's advice...:=) Oscar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danb35 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 I'm wondering if Oscar is talking about the MAPA Safety Foundation's PPP textbook. If so, it's quite informative, but even more so in the context of one of their weekend classes. It's also probably copyrighted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBill Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Shortly after I got my PP (1970), I went to LGA to pick up my girlfriend (now wife) and when I got there her plane had not yet left Ft. Lauderdale.. So I had some time to kill. Somehow, I found out where ATC was located and drove there. A non-descript concrete building. Went to the door and inside was a security officer. Told him I was a new PP and wondered if I could get a glimps of what was happening. He asked for my license and called someone. A few mintues later I was going up these stairs and walked into a DARK room. Going from memory, there were about 10 stations of radar tube with operators at perhaps 6. The guide told me how it was organized (each station had a piece of the pie around the NYC Airports). After a brief tour he sat me down next to the low altitude guy handing the North area... Bridgeport, CT, Norwalk CT, etc. What a hoot that was. I learned so much from that visit. As you can tell, it was a few years ago but I remember it like yesterday. I know that for a tour of the CLT tower today, you need to make an appointment. One of these days, i'm going to do that. The funny part was, they asked what flight my girlfriend was on. Little did I know until later, that ATC told the pilot of the plane that Linda's boyfriend would be waiting for her. He made a PA announcement as such. She was so embarrased. When I picked her up, she told me the story.. I never got to thank them... THANKS GUYS !! She still will not fly with me. BILL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bd32322 Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Not sure what is in the MAPA checklist - but some do or die items on the takeoff are (these are things that I have personally screwed up once): 1. Make sure your transponder is set to the correct squawk code and on ALT - theres nothing like taking off into an overcast with ATC unable to see you. ATC will ofcourse ask whether you are squawking - but its a distraction to be setting the xpndr up in the clouds when you should be concentrating on flying. 2. If you have an autopilot that will not turn on until it goes through its test mode - make sure you "Test" it before takeoff and that its ready to work when you are in the air. If you turn it on before entering the overcast - verify its actually on and working - otherwise dont fiddle with it and just fly. My autopilot has a small button that you push for testing with no "click" feedback - kinda like a Push to talk switch - so one day I pushed it but I hadnt pushed it far enough. It had not tested itself and I had an autopilot that refused to work when entering the cloud bases. Distracting ! 3. Make sure you know the area around your takeoff area - which means knowing what terrain the VFR chart shows, knowing the takeoff minimums and climb rate required etc. I havent personally screwed this up yet - but thought I'd mention it. 4. At non-towered airports - getting a clearance and a "void if not off by so and so time" can cause you to rush through checklists - be careful here. My solution has been to just pair my cell phone via bluetooth to my headset or audio panel and call flight service when I am ready to take off after I am done with my critical checklists Theres a whole host of other things - but these stick out in my mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted August 23, 2012 Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Quote: tsuttles If you have something like that I would love to get a copy from a Mooney owner versus spending money on a generic checklist that doesn't work for us mooney guys... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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