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A pilot was killed in Cleveland TN doing this in July. It was a Cessna 182. Key was in his pocket
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I recently asked 5 companies for a quote. There was significant differences. Travers was the least expensive, Falcon was the highest. AOPA and Avemco were in the middle. Still waiting on USAIG to quote. I think it's worth your time to give John Travers a call.
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Thanks, They are busy, about a 6 week wait
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Thanks for the feedback. Scott was thorough in explaining what they do in the pre-buy process. We also discussed combining a pre-buy with the annual.
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I am considering having a prebuy inspection done at Arapahoe Aero in Englewood Colorado. Has anyone had any experience working with them?
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It sounds like the numbers below that came from rocket engineering marketing materials are far from real world numbers Economy cruise speed (55% power, 26” MAP, 2200 RPM, 13.9 GPH) – 200 knots
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Peevee, Thanks for the fuel consumption numbers. Real world examples at 65% vs 75% help draw comparisons
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I looked up the actual flight on flightaware. It shows the flight took one hour and 52 minutes
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It looks like the flight was 392 miles. Based on that you got 8.7 miles per gallon assuming all 45 gallons of fuel was consumed. That sounds low?
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Thanks!
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Has anyone written a review on a 305 Rocket? Pro's and cons?
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Thanks! The picture helps me understand the wing design. Mooney's appear to have an overall better structural design than many other manufacturers. It's odd that every time I talk about buying a Mooney with the shop at the local airport he tries talking me out of it.
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carusoam, I appreciate your thoughts. Where can I see the info regarding the Bravo. If nothing else I will get some education through the process of considering this plane.
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cujet, I spoke to the local MSC today and he agreed that this type of damage is difficult to see. Basically plan to replace the wing. RobertGary1, No, the owner is selling.
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The plane is in California, close to Sacramento. jlunseth, thanks for the detailed description. I am considering having someone from the local MSC do a pre-buy damage assessment. Although I'm not sure what he will be able to determine without removing the skin.
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Thanks for the reply, yes it will need an engine tear down and inspection. Prop, skin panels underneath or a one piece lasar belly. I’m not sure the skin distortion is from the impact. I will ask the shop additional questions tomorrow. I assumed it was since he sent a pic specifically showing the distortion
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I am new to the site and considering purchasing a M20K 305 Rocket that suffered a gear up landing. I attached a picture of the wing damage. It's my understanding that the plane stayed on the runway so I assume the wrinkle in the skin was from impact. I would appreciate any input I could get on how extensive this repair might be. I haven't seen the plane in person
