Mooney M20J for X-Plane Latest Topics

Mooney for X-Plane 12

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 22:59:54 +0000

The current Mooney version will not capture the glideslope for GPS approaches with the G1000 while the provided Cirrus SR22 does. It would be great if the Mooney was updated so the glideslope would capture.

Cannot turn starter

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 05:42:44 +0000

Hello. Just purchased the M20J for use with the latest version of X-Plane 11 and I cannot get the starter to turn. Mouse over the starter shows 2 curved arrows pointing down, one to the left and one to right. No combination of clicks or anything are able to get the starter to turn. Master switch is on. What am I missing?

Thanks.

Pilot blocks view in cockpit

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 20:58:42 +0000

I just installed X Plane 11 and added the M20J. The problem I have is that the pilot blocks my view. In the default view, it's like I'm inside his head, If I move further back I'm behind his head and that blocks my view. If I'm looking down at the trim and flap indicators, his hand on the throttle blocks my view of them. Is there a way to make him invisible?

Thanks,

Steve

mooney update for xp11?

Sun, 01 Apr 2018 04:28:05 +0000

When I got into XP about a year ago, I saw a post that said Carenado was planning on doing updates to the existing fleet as time passed. Is this still in the works at all? The Mooney is easily my favorite GA, and it could probably use a little TLC for XP11.

A few oddities and a feature request

Tue, 09 Aug 2016 19:08:05 +0000

Win 7 64bit, XPlane 10.45, Mooney 3.2 (applies to 2.1 too), before and after a complete Win+XP fresh install.

Is there no speedlimit for gear and flap extraction or doesn't it work in my case? I can speed up to the yellow arch and operate them and I get no failures, they work visually and they also do their job while landing after the testflight. If I fly wildly (without flaps and gear), I get structure over-g (or something like that) and the plane breaks so obviously it knows when to give up - at least on that case. Also the settings in X-Plane should be ok because for example the stock Cessna fails the flaps if overspeeding.

2:
The autopilot ALT, I don't get it. If I press ALT, maybe once in 20 tries I get the current altitude on the AP display and it will hold it (that's the way I understand it should work). Usually the ALT button just lights up and and I can more or less keep the altitude by setting v/s to 000, yet it doesn't hold the altitude as accurately as when it does when I get the correct alitude reading in the AP display. Something wrong with it or is it just me? Doesn't matter if I press AP+ALT or only ALT (which also lights up the AP).

The feature request. From what I've read, many Mooneys have speedbrakes installed, maybe we could have some too?

Other than these things, I think it's the best thing for me at this time. Learned the basics with the stock Cessna, now I've had the Mooney for a few months and the PC-12 will be up next when I think I've done with this.

Mooney M20J nose wheel doors in X-Plane10

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:33:34 +0000

I've noticed that the nose wheel doors on my M20J never close in X-plane 10. They do in XP 9.Is this something that's been brought up before? Any fix?

CARENADO MOONEY M20J X-PLANE v1.1 RELEASED

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:07:26 +0000

CARENADO MOONEY M20J X-PLANE v1.1 (Released Sep 24 2010, 1400 GMT)New Features:- Door closes automatically at 20 kts, and cannot be opened during flight.- 3D circuit breakers.Bug fixes:- NAV, Morse Code, Transponder bug.- Propeller Control (worked only half way with key/joystick).- Autopilot 10,000 ft limit.- Autopilot Off after 1 hr.- Underlying electrical issues (Inverter no longer part of electrical circuitry).- Lack of generator switch. Now always on when engine running.- Front wheel steering at low speeds.- Battery amperage, consumption.- Amp meter indicator reversed.- Engine Idle.- Prop Mass Ratio.- Windmilling Propeller.- Lighting of Cockpit instruments... Now independent of Landing Light, adjustable with right dimmer.- External geometry visibility (retract bay) in cockpit view.- Pitch deflection Attitude Indicator.- Jittering fuel gauge needles at engine off.- Appearance of wingtip nav lights (Transparency).- Appearance of elevator root.Known Issues:- Due to complexity of plane, it is not recommended for use as an AI plane.- FPS drop with Avionics switch. This is caused by the dynamic reflections on the spinner.Unreproducible end-user reports:- Garmin GNS WAAS Simulation and Reality XP GPS - reports of incompatibility. - "Takeoff Trim" programmed on certain joystick buttons not behaving as expected.You don't need to download it if you download the aircraft after 24 Sep, 2010 at 1400 GMT.CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE PAGECarenado

Autopilot and electrical system issues

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:44:26 +0000

Hi,Unfortunately, I've found severe problems with the Mooney.In the beginning of the flight, the autopilot works ok. Pitot heating is ON (and stay ON all the flight). After about 30 minutes to 1 hour of flight, with the A/P engaged (HDG and ALT), this avionic starts to work erratically. First, it doesn't keep the pressure altitude it was supposed to hold (it diverges from the altimeter a lot). The difference increases as time passes. In addition, the A/P doesn't respond correctly to V/S settings. I becomes more erratic as time passes. So bad that it becomes impossible to fly with the A/P engaged, so I turn it off. After more 30 minutes of manual flight, the gran finale: all the electrical system fail. All avionics turn off. I can't even down the landing gear and flaps. I restarted XP and repeated the flight. Same thing. I changed to another GA aircraft and repeated the flight: all ok. Yes, only happening with this plane. I've checked all XP default planes and add-ons. The problem is with the Mooney for sure. Even reseting failures on XP menu to none (no failure), after the failure, doesn't help. The electrical system stays dead. Only restarting XP or reloading the plane fix the problem. Important note: XP failures are all set to OFF along the simulation.I'm running X-plane 9.61. Also happens with 9.60Any idea?

MOONEY M20J X-PLANE RELEASED

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:46:26 +0000

Today we released our first X-Plane aircraft. It is the fabulous Mooney M20J.FEATURES:Amazing rendition of the Mooney with many details3D pilotReal Propeller with reflective spinnerMany details as: pitot pressure chamber, antennas, fuel caps, yokeCustom panel and gauges, Toggle yoke at VCNavigation lights, beacons, landing lights Custom soundsInternal dynamic reflexes (Yoke)Full moving parts Ailerons, elevators, rudders, flaps and trim tabAnimated Cowl Flaps, Rolling wheels , Opening doors, Animated Sun VisoSeats can be adjustedLiveriesThree different paint schemesNormal mapping effects.DocumentsNormal ProceduresEmergency ChecklistAutopilot quick reference manual, performance tablesHere is a picture of it:More information CLICK HERECarenado

Release Soon?

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:14:26 +0000

Looks like this should be released soon! Let's welcome the new X-Plane members to the forums :)