Yooper Rocketman
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Greetings! Are you a Mooney Rocket 305 owner? I am considering this model for a commute from Eugene Oregon to the San Francisco Bay area. I would love to know your cost model for running it.
Thanks in advance,
Steve-
Steve,
Yes, I am a Rocket owner. The previous owner used it to commute between Seattle and California, and he was based at Boeing Field. Not sure what you mean by "cost model for running it"? It burns 19 gallons an hour at cruise, getting 185 knots (at 11k-12k) to 200 knots (in the flight levels) and has 105 gallons of fuel capability. I have TKS deicing, which cost me 5 knots of cruise after I installed it but greatly increased my dispatch rate. Personally, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better bang for your buck when looking at alternative airplanes with "like" capability of the Rocket. Just my opinion.
Tom
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