Marauder Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Right about now he is trying to figure out where he can place the 5th filled Glad bag. 1
carusoam Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Coming up on the ol' Mississip.... Radar returns are hanging a red dot or two left of his tracks... 120 kts @8,000' all day. Go Mooney Go! -a-
Marauder Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Oh, oh -- he may need to strap the parrots to the wings to get a little more airspeed. Looks like he is down to 120 knots ground speed. That will make for a long day.
carusoam Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 One eye on the JPI and the other on the ADSB-in. Watching Mooney efficiency and the weather the whole way. Best regards, -a-
Piloto Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I think he has the extended tanks that take it up to 90 something gallons. If he has the extended tanks with no speed brakes he then has 100 gallons useable. That is about about 11+ hours of endurance. He will need to arrive before 8pm CDT or he will be on vapors José
rainman Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Just returned from KHYI San Marcos, it's busy but efficient. In and out in less than 30 minutes......don't forget to tip the line guys, they're working their butts off.. I'm going back tomorrow with the Mooney and meet with the a vintage Mooney Group. Keep flying Mike!
Marauder Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I think he has the extended tanks that take it up to 90 something gallons. If he has the extended tanks with no speed brakes he then has 100 gallons useable. That is about about 11+ hours of endurance. José At the rate he is flying, he will be close to the 11 hours.
Dave Marten Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 2/3 of the way done. Holding 120KGS (as planned w/ 20kt HW). On the curve. Let's hope the GS stays above 120. Even if the winds get him and he stops short that's one heck of a flight! GREAT JOB. Testiment to a solid plan, great airplane, and competent pilot. Thanks for sharing your flight with us.Godspeed Mike!P.S. Mike, change your username from 201er to 201ER (extended range), and please NO damn surveys on how many gatorade bottles you filled!BTW - for you guys watching the total distance on Flightaware the direct (great circle) route is 1318NM. Flightaware displays statue miles as the default distance. 1
kmyfm20s Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I don't think he has an autopilot, does he?
Alan Fox Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I have flown in that plane , century 2 , no altitude hold....Hes probably holding his peepee like a two year old by now...... 2
Marauder Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I have flown in that plane , century 2 , no altitude hold....Hes probably holding his peepee like a two year old by now...... You got that right Alan! You and I know him, can't imagine him sitting still for that long. I gotta believe he broke down out of shear boredom and joined the Mile High Club with his parrots... 1
KSMooniac Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 What a day! Looks like about an hour to go. I wish he had an in-cabin webcam going to watch him and the parrots!
KSMooniac Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 and I wonder how many parrots now know the phrase "Mooney 61H" 1
jetdriven Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 I gotta ask him why he stayed at the same flight level instead if descend when getting headwinds. You could keep a higher average speed and the still air range would still be comparable, but a higher block speed.
kmyfm20s Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 It doesn't look like it would be any less of a headwind down lower for his trip today.
Dave Marten Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 Our fine feathered friend may be on his way to establishing an unofficial world record for a piston single between LDJ and HYI. I can't imagine anyone else choosing that city pair. Smart guy: log 10+ hrs on your mooney and fill up 90 gallons for $90. No cheaper way to get to TX!
KSMooniac Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 that 10 hour estimate is proving to be darn close! 1
Piloto Posted October 4, 2013 Report Posted October 4, 2013 "Soorrry we ran out of fuel" That would be my luck. Congratulations Mike, don't forget to empty the bottles Well Done José
Sabremech Posted October 5, 2013 Report Posted October 5, 2013 Wow!! I know my butt is sore after just a few hours. I can't imagine this flight! Congrats !! David
chrisk Posted October 5, 2013 Report Posted October 5, 2013 I've got to ask. How much fuel did you use? And how much was left?
KSMooniac Posted October 5, 2013 Report Posted October 5, 2013 Very impressive! It has been fun to follow along throughout the day too. Enjoy your cheap fuel and a great meal! 1
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