MOONEY M20J 205 — Pilot's Operating Handbook

The Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for the Mooney M20J 205 provides essential pre-flight and in-flight operating procedures for the S-TEC System Sixty Two Autopilot. It includes detailed sections on the autopilot's modes of operation, control theory, and necessary pre-flight tests.

• The POH must be carried in the aircraft and available to the pilot at all times.
• The autopilot assists with cockpit workload management.
• Understanding the autopilot's operating procedures is crucial for effective use.
• The autopilot has various modes including Heading, Navigation, and Altitude Hold.
• Pre-flight tests are required before takeoff.
• The autopilot is rate-based and controls both roll and pitch axes.
• The yaw damper is optional and helps with adverse yaw.
• The document includes a glossary for terminology.