That would be an awfully slow Mooney. My 1967 'C' model (the slowest
model of the mid 1960s Mooneys) does 140-145 kt. The 'E' models are 5-
7 kts faster.
I am talking "real" cruise numbers at realistic power settings below
10,000 feet. I used to own a 1967 Mooney M20C and if I flight planned
for 130 knots it would work out just about right.
I flight plan my 'C' model Mooney for 140 kts. 140-145 kts is a real
world number for me. I typically fly at 10-12,000 ft. WOT and 2500 RPM
in cruise, which are realistic power settings for me. Out west, not many
MEAs are less than 10,0000.
KR
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