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Wed, Feb 11, 2004

Mooney Unveils Two New Models

Company Goes With The Garmin G1000 All-Glass Flightdeck

In keeping itself competitive with the other GA manufacturers, Mooney Airplane Company has decided to jump into the glass cockpit world. On Tuesday, the manufacturer announced that it will offer the Garmin G1000 all-glass integrated avionics system on the new Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX models beginning in the third quarter of 2004. Steam gauges drivers, have no fear: Mooney will continue to feature the current technology panel as standard on the current Ovation2 DX and Bravo DX models. The "G" in GX stands for "glass panel" and used as a tool to differentiate the variants.

Both GX aircraft will boast a 10.4-inch primary flight display (PFD) and 10.4-inch multi-function display (MFD). Installations of the G1000 on Mooney Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX aircraft will include the following system components and features:

  • Digital audio control panel with integrated marker beacon and clearance playback capability
  • Dual integrated radio modules that provide IFR oceanic-approved GPS; VHF navigation with ILS; and VHF communication with 16-watt transceivers and 8.33-kHz channel spacing
  • Mode-S transponder with Traffic Information Service (TIS)
  • Advanced solid-state Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) with rapid alignment whether on the ground or in the air
  • Digital air data computer
  • Worldwide terrain database depicting topographic information and relative terrain
  • XM Satellite Radio receiver, featuring full-color, graphical weather information via digital data link and 101 channels of CD-quality audio (availability: 4Q04 in U.S. models only)

The certification program on the Mooney Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX is currently underway and Mooney expects to begin delivery of G1000-equipped aircraft in the third quarter of 2004. THe first GX aircraft to roll off the line will be Ovation serial #333. The company is forecasting between 80-100 aircraft deliveries this year with 80 percent Ovation GX and 20 percent Bravo GX.

Commenting on the announcement, President Nelson Happy said, "Our basic strategy regarding any kind of modification or equipment change to the Mooney aircraft product line is to listen to our owners and to the marketplace in general before we implement anything. We do not make changes to our product unless we know that the change is right, that it represents a substantive improvement in the airplane and that it provides added value to our customers.

"Mooney pilots have been flying with Garmin GNS 430/530 avionics for several years now and we're delighted to build upon that heritage to provide a uniquely integrated cockpit system on new Mooney aircraft," said Gary Kelley, Garmin's director of marketing. "The G1000 will give Ovation2 GX and Bravo GX pilots the big picture on flight management, weather, terrain and traffic on two large color LCDs."

"The GX flightdeck system, with its dual large-screen displays and digital presentation of data, will meet all the requirements of today's Mooney aircraft owners for whom the very latest in technology is a must," said Nicolas Chabbert, Mooney's executive vice president of marketing and sales. "The G1000 is the most advanced flightdeck package available on a single- engine piston aircraft and it will ease pilot workload and provide a new level of situational awareness during all phases of flight."

Mooney customers choosing the G100 option will pay an average $20,000 over the standard price of the aircraft and also sacrifice 36 lbs of useful load. However, the trade-off should be well worth it. The Mid-Continent 4300 Electric AI (with battery backup) will be installed to serve as a redundant attitude system. Mooney stresses safety was a major concern with the transition to glass, so their training curriculum will reflect this new technology. 

FMI:  www.mooney.com, www.garmin.com

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