Mooney M20E

[sdflyer]

I'm trying to get checked out in M20E. I previously flown J and C models, but never had to do retract gear manually (except in emergency)
So basically I'm seeking advice from people who are familiar with "Johnson Bar" in general and in M20E in particular. My problem consistw of retracting gear using left hand (since I'm sitting at the right). I can get gear handle half way through but when it comes to push it down to the latch, I'm guess I'm missing fundamental motor skill and find myself being pretty awkward pushing left hand down behind my body! Any tips regarding that issue are appreciated!

 

[Otto the pilot]

Do it all in one motion. Don't stop halfway.

 

[KSMooniac]

See if you can get it up on jacks and practice on the ground until you have the muscle memory programmed.

 

[KSMooniac]

and read this:
http://www.donmaxwell.com/publications/MAPA_TEXT/Manual Gear Operation/LANDING_GEAR)OPERATION.HTM

 

[Non Compos Mentis]

Some will quickly push the yoke forward when retracting the gear-
Reducing G-force aids in the gear coming up.

 

[Ateaist]

Some will quickly push the yoke forward when retracting the gear-
Reducing G-force aids in the gear coming up.

Of course I'm just a student pilot, but why can't you just fly it upside down and have it retract by itself?

 

[PBristolJr]

Of course I'm just a student pilot, but why can't you just fly it upside down and have it retract by itself?

This post is awesome, if it's sarcasm or not, it's still awesome.

 

[bbchien]

Why from the right seat? You're going to fly it from the left eventually, correct?

Try to retract them right at 80 mph, it takes less effort- just be sure you're really flying when you do. You will, do the "mooney bobble" for a while, when you lose sight of the horizon as you bend down.

Are you being checked out by a non-CFI? You'll have the artificial horizon in front of you during the bobble.....if you sit on the left.

 

[rrmkru]

Of course I'm just a student pilot, but why can't you just fly it upside down and have it retract by itself?

Post of the month right there

 

[sdflyer]

and read this:
http://www.donmaxwell.com/publications/MAPA_TEXT/Manual Gear Operation/LANDING_GEAR)OPERATION.HTM

Thanks I have a trouble right where the article shows photo number 6. It could be that airspeed build up pretty quick and it become physically harder

 

[sdflyer]

Why from the right seat? You're going to fly it from the left eventually, correct?

Try to retract them right at 80 mph, it takes less effort- just be sure you're really flying when you do. You will, do the "mooney bobble" for a while, when you lose sight of the horizon as you bend down.

Are you being checked out by a non-CFI? You'll have the artificial horizon in front of you during the bobble.....if you sit on the left.

I'm CFI who gets checked out by another CFI. So I'm going to fly on the right

 

[sdflyer]

Of course I'm just a student pilot, but why can't you just fly it upside down and have it retract by itself?

Great advice for the fresh NTSB report

 

[LDJones]

Some will quickly push the yoke forward when retracting the gear-
Reducing G-force aids in the gear coming up.

The infamous "Mooney Dip"! Do whatever works. It takes 20-30 retracts minimum to get the hang of it.

 

[Dead Stick]

The infamous "Mooney Dip"! Do whatever works. It takes 20-30 retracts minimum to get the hang of it.

It's all about the direction your thumb is pointing when you grab the bar.