Operating Practices (OP’s) are recommended because they have proven to be successful under most circumstances with a normally operating PA46. OP’s provide a repeatable flow for a pilot in a critical phase of flight, creating a repeatable “normal observation”. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
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Operating Practices – Vector Approach Piston PA46
Operating Practices (OP’s) are recommended because they have proven to be successful under most circumstances with a normally operating PA46. OP’s provide a repeatable flow for a pilot in a critical phase of flight, creating a repeatable “normal observation”. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Shadin Miniflo-L Operating Manual
The is the manual for the Miniflow-L (Standard Equipment on many early Malibus) DOWNLOAD THE PDF
520 Malibu Operating Analysis Spreadsheet
This 520 Malibu WITHOUT radar pod spreadsheet was developed by Chad Menne to give insight into conservative operating practices and is designed to be used in flight on your iPad. In general, the color of the field will indicate its level of good/bad value for the engine, or in some cases, the “bang for the… Read More…
550 Malibu w/radar pod Operating Analysis Spreadsheet
This 550 Malibu with radar pod spreadsheet was developed by me (Chad Menne) to give insight into conservative operating practices and is designed to be used in flight on your iPad. In general, the color of the field will indicate its level of good/bad value for the engine, or in some cases, the “bang for… Read More…
550 Malibu w/o radar pod Operating Analysis Spreadsheet
This 550 Malibu WITHOUT radar pod spreadsheet was developed by me Chad Menne to give insight into conservative operating practices and is designed to be used in flight on your iPad. In general, the color of the field will indicate its level of good/bad value for the engine, or in some cases, the “bang for… Read More…
Aviation Consumer Edition – Malibu/Mirage
For more than three decades, Aviation Consumer has provided aircraft owners and pilots answers to their most important buying questions. This September 2013 issue takes a look at the Malibu/Mirage. DOWNLOAD THE PDF
Malibu Windshield Heat Ombudsman Report
For some time now, there has been no replacement parts available for the electric acrylic hotplate in the original Malibu fleet. Owners been very inventive in finding resources to repair and refinish these panels, and functioning used hotplates are in great demand. But even with these efforts, the situation has become critical for some owners… Read More…
Malibu Return To Service Manual
Proper maintenance is essential to safety in aviation. As with all other high-performance aircraft, the PA46 requires close scrutiny and regular maintenance by a qualified, type-specific mechanic to ensure that all systems are functioning properly. Regardless of the timing or cause, the first flight after maintenance requires an extra dose of care and caution. The… Read More…
Malibu/Mirage Wgt & Bal Cal
Excel spreadsheet developed for Malibu/Mirage weight and balance calculations. All entries are made on “LOADING” page. 1) enter your aircraft empty weight and empty moment (empty arm will be calculated automatically) 2) compare the calculated empty ARM with your POH – must match to use – if not, verify your empty weight & empty moment… Read More…