Hello all,
Im back thinking about getting into flying again after selling my 67' F model around two years ago. Just want to get some advice on what model I should be looking at or even if the type of capabilities i seek are realistic for a G/A aircraft in the 150 to 200 AMU range.
First off the mission.
50% the time its me (170IB's) and the wife (120IB's) traveling 600mile trips up and down the east coast. I fly out of Michigan so getting through that ice layer is pretty much a requirement half of the year. Im not set on a turbo aricraft but a good amount of trips are visiting family/friends in Colorado. I need to be able to get into the cool smooth air and avoid the build ups(head winds are also a serious concern). The other 50% of the time we are flying with another couple with similar weight.
Truth be told, i sold my F model because it ended up being an expensive toy that was good for flight training and $100 burgers. I had to scrub over half of the planed trips because of weather (ice). Some of the trips i was able to complete i can remember being absolutely exhausted after fighting turbulence/head winds and build ups the entire 1000 nm trip. Trips like this seamed to be the norm going East to West.
Does a aircraft in the Mooney fleet meet my mission while haveing the capability to comfortably complete my mission while maintaining say a 90% or better dispatch rate?
Thanks for any input,
Rob