VH-SGJ is a 1978 model Mooney M20J which features a leather interior and is IFR capable. VH-SGJ is considered a complex aircraft and is predominately used for advanced training.
The Mooney is a fast, single engine retractable undercarriage, low wing monoplane, with a 200hp Lycoming engine capable of a 155 knots cruise speed with an endurance of 6 hours.
| Seating Capacity | 1 Pilot & 3 Passengers |
| Length | 7.55m |
| Height | 2.2m |
| Wingspan | 10.55m |
| Basic Empty Weight | 814kg |
| Maximum Take off Weight | 1243kg |
| Useful Load | 429kg |
| Engine | Avco Lycoming IO-360-A3B6D |
| Horsepower | 200 BHP @ 2700 RPM |
| Cylinders | Four |
| Propeller | 2 blade McCauley B2D34C214 74″ Hydraulically Operated Constant Speed Unit |
| Take off Roll | 221 metres |
| Take off Safety Speed | 73 knots |
| Vx (Best Angle of Climb) | 75 knots |
| Vy (Best Rate of Climb) | 88 Knots |
| Vso (Stall Speed Clean) | 66 Knots |
| Vs1 (Stall Speed Landing Configuration) | 61 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 155 Knots |
| Service Ceiling | 18,100 feet |
| Fuel Burn | 40 litres / hour |
| Fuel Capacity | 242 Litres |
| Fuel Type | Aviation Gasoline 100LL |
| Maximum Range | 930 Nautical Miles |
A copy of the pilots operating handbook relating to this aircraft can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
A copy of the NQAC company approved checklist for this aircraft is available by clicking the link below:
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