BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 13:41

Speed, useful, load, parts? Which one one is better?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 13:45

Better for what?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 14:07

How about, which one would you buy and why?

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 14:09

Those are vastly different aircraft. To get any real answers, you need to define your mission.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 14:13

Big difference in missions between the two planes. If I'm looking for speed and efficiency I'd buy the Mooney. Money is a four seater and fast M20K.

If my need was to haul up to 5 pax I'd lean toward the 210 over the Mooney.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 14:38

Just a private travel machine. Sometimes 800NM to Florida with 4 pax. I don't know whether a m20k has the load to carry 4 and bags.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 14:39

Username Protected wrote:

Just a private travel machine. Sometimes 800NM to Florida with 4 pax. I don't know whether a m20k has the load to carry 4 and bags.

No. 210 much better for 4 adults plus bags on a long trip.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 15:59

Username Protected wrote:

Just a private travel machine. Sometimes 800NM to Florida with 4 pax. I don't know whether a m20k has the load to carry 4 and bags.

It does not, unless you're talking four Kenyan marathon runners, each with a small 1lb duffle.

If you need to fill all four seats and go 800 miles without stopping, rule out most, if not all Mooneys.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 16:06

On the mooney at 10k what would the fuel flow look like to fly at 67-69 knots?
And on the 210 the same at about 85 knots. I don't have a poh for either.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 16:08

Mooneys have a 200hp engine. 210's have a 285hp engine. Basically similar speeds between the two, 50% more fuel burn for the 210. It's about 50% bigger too.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 17:04

Mooney insurance will be half (or less) of the 210 insurance cost.
Cheapest planes to insure in the universe.

(closet 231 fan).

Tj

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 17:30

Tell em why Thomas, tell em why......

Mooney's are efficient and damn cheap to maintain in my 8 years of ownership. Engine compartment is a little tight

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 18:00

But if it won't carry the load……half price insurance is 100% waste.

A good 210 is a good machine :thumbup:

But now that you are in a bigger machine an A36 is also in the race.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 18:07

Well, I've had both. The Mooney was a little tight for four passengers and very little luggage.
Currently have a '78 T210. It has the 300hp TSIO-520R and is an awesome plane. I usually carry four adults, full fuel, and fill all the empty space with cargo when we go on trips.

Dave

Username Protected · **Posted:** 12 May 2015, 18:16

Most M20Ks (231). Will have useful of 900 to 940 lbs depending on equipment. Flight plan for 155kts down low and 170kts 12k. Faster higher and oxy.
Leg room for 4 pax Plus 4 carry on sized bags. Not 4 clubs. Do the math on weights and range. Fuel burn from 12 to 14.5 gph depending on power and alt ROP.

Find one with the LB engine and intercooler. Or spring for a 252.
Great aircraft for a 900 useful turbocharged mission. If you don't fly much above 9k then buy a standard M20. Also join mapa and a shop that specializes in money's.

Never owned a 210 so no comment on that AC

Cessna 210L/M vs Mooney 231/252 M20K