The Mooney Ovation Ultra we flew for this report is the 2017 certification model. It features the Garmin G1000 NXi with integral keypad, GFC700 digital autopilot, dual solid-state attitude and air data sensors, traffic and terrain awareness utilities, Garmin ESP envelope protection, Garmin ADS-B In and Out, Sirius XM weather and entertainment, and more.

Price as flown: $689,000
Main Construction: Metal with forward fuselage composite skin
Engine: Continental IO-550-G
Horsepower: 310
Propeller: Hartzell Scimitar 3-Blade Metal
Avionics: Garmin G1000 NXi
Landing Gear: Retractable
Seats: 4
Doors: 2
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 3,868 pounds
Useful Load: 1,030 pounds (80 gallons)
Fuel Capacity: 80 gallons
Fuel Capacity, Long range: 100 gallons
Wingspan: 36.5 feet
Length: 26.7 feet
Height: 8.3 feet
Cabin Width: 43.5 inches
Maximum Climb Rate: 1,300 fpm
Top Cruise Speed: 197 kts
Maximum Operating Altitude: 20,000 feet
Maximum Range: 1,450 nm with long-range tanks
Typical Range: 1,080 nm long-range tanks, 170 ktas
Takeoff Distance (50-foot obstacle): 1,600 feet
Landing Distance (50-foot obstacle):2,500 feet