This is a copy of the promotional video that Mooney Aircraft did for the 301. Roy LoPresti is the narrator. I believe this was in the 1983 time frame. Check this link www.mooneyevent...
Thank you, David, for sharing this precious history document. Even a Brasilian country guy like me knows about the great work of the genius Roy Lopresti. I guess you feel a lot of pride!!
it is really fantastic to see TBM 900 grandfather flying ofr the first time ; if this AC had not existed TBM900 wouldn't neither; thnak you for this video
David thanks for posting this great piece of aviation history that includes your dad and Mooney. Now that they are back it would be great to see this come out for sale.
When you hear the name Roy LoPresti, or the name LoPresti in general, one word has to instantly come to mind and that is SPEED. Superb engineering and good looks. Good looks in his design I am referring to. You can look at an airplane head on from a quarter mile away and know that Roy LoPresti had an influence on its design.
Thank you David, I enjoyed the video. I think it would have been a great success, we only have to look at how well Piper have done with what is now their M350 and how it is has evolved into the M600.
Too bad they didnt have deep enough pockets, they clearly wanted to be an innovative company but didnt have the resources to pull it off. I would have mortgaged the farm for this. Maybe they did?
+David LoPresti I have, it's a gorgeous plane, like my favorite Globe Swift but faster and meaner. Haha. Frankly, everything done by you LoPresti folks is outstanding. If only there were a half or 5/8 sized PT6-style turbo prop that could go in the Mooney Acclaim or Ovation(Ultra).
The best looking airplane. Such fresh design . Maybe because we never see it anywhere. At times looks like a white cloud in the sky. Such a pitty that this forwarded cabin was discarded for the hideous long nose single prop
You do? This somehow ended up becoming the TBM in some weird vague way. If they had made this into a turboprop with a big baggage door, this essentially would have become a TBM. And Mooney would still be around, and not owned by the fucking chinese.
It's so crazy because I pass by that airport all the time and it looks so different now.
I have an original sales brochure for this model.
Thank you, David, for sharing this precious history document. Even a Brasilian country guy like me knows about the great work of the genius Roy Lopresti. I guess you feel a lot of pride!!
please never take this video down! For me, it represents what Mooney should be today!
it is really fantastic to see TBM 900 grandfather flying ofr the first time ; if this AC had not existed TBM900 wouldn't neither; thnak you for this video
David thanks for posting this great piece of aviation history that includes your dad and Mooney. Now that they are back it would be great to see this come out for sale.
besides the lovely display I love the aerial crew's cinematography work.Kudos to all...and the fact that I really love this plane.
When you hear the name Roy LoPresti, or the name LoPresti in general, one word has to instantly come to mind and that is SPEED. Superb engineering and good looks. Good looks in his design I am referring to. You can look at an airplane head on from a quarter mile away and know that Roy LoPresti had an influence on its design.
Thank you very much for your kind words
The tail is backwards on this airplane!
Think TBM700, parts of it live on in the wing of the TBM.
Wow!!!!!!! I have a 64 Mooney20 E with 200 HP.
Thank you David, I enjoyed the video. I think it would have been a great success, we only have to look at how well Piper have done with what is now their M350 and how it is has evolved into the M600.
Sad they never built it.
Wow what happened? That would still be a killer today amazingly!
Wow..great video. Thanks for sharing.
RIP
How old was that video?
paragliderpete 1983?
Looks like a single engine 340 from the profile.
What happened to that airframe?
The current PA46-350P was develped from the formerly project of Mooney 301 ???
not
I thought the 301 was supposed to be a turbo prop?
***** Wishful thinking on my part. A man can dream. Have a great day.
Yes, it is turbo-charged................how do you think it can achieve 25,000ft and pressurized?
should Have Been....
Forward raked rudder design gone, bad marketing decision, but maybe good aeronautically.
exactly my sentiments--- I said to myself... thats not a Mooney
Too bad they didnt have deep enough pockets, they clearly wanted to be an innovative company but didnt have the resources to pull it off. I would have mortgaged the farm for this. Maybe they did?
i want one.
Piper Malibu killed the 301. Shame Mooney didn’t have the capabilities to produce it.
God damn that is cool.
I would love to see someone use the P-38 Lightning or Spitfire airfoil for a GA aircraft, with fully rounded/elliptical tips.
+David LoPresti I have, it's a gorgeous plane, like my favorite Globe Swift but faster and meaner. Haha. Frankly, everything done by you LoPresti folks is outstanding. If only there were a half or 5/8 sized PT6-style turbo prop that could go in the Mooney Acclaim or Ovation(Ultra).
no one has... lol
there is, rolls 17
They should bring this project back to life. The Chinese have the cash to make it happen.
I think this became the French TBM, no?
The best looking airplane. Such fresh design . Maybe because we never see it anywhere. At times looks like a white cloud in the sky. Such a pitty that this forwarded cabin was discarded for the hideous long nose single prop
I see why they went broke.
You do? This somehow ended up becoming the TBM in some weird vague way. If they had made this into a turboprop with a big baggage door, this essentially would have become a TBM. And Mooney would still be around, and not owned by the fucking chinese.
this project started out with the french but them stopped and i can't remember what happened back then!
whats with the landing gear down ? it don't matter anyway it's moot.
on the first few flights on most new planes they keep the gear out in case there is a gear issue, this way they negate that possibility.
I imagine they had tested before before this public flight. Thanks David from a Mooney owner for 18 years now.
I CAN GET TO 8000 FT. JUST BY FLAPPING MY ARMS.
the gator Yeah and 10,000ft by flapin' your mouth!