Modern airplanes are well-prepared for slowing down, thanks to speed brakes and spoilers. There is actually a difference ...

With offerings from Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Ryan, Aero Commander, Bellanca, Mooney ... speed at a price that was relatively easy to accept. In a March 1997 used airplane report on the M20 ...

The Mooney M20, which was certified in 1955, had a modest start with basic features, and wooden wing and tail construction. It was, however, surprisingly quick, coaxing a top speed near 150 ktas ...