10 hours non-stop tomorrow

[Marauder]

Right about now he is trying to figure out where he can place the 5th filled Glad bag.

[carusoam]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

<sup>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.</sup>

[kmyfm20s]

I don't think he has an autopilot, does he?

[Alan Fox]

I have flown in that plane , century 2 , no altitude hold....Hes probably holding his peepee like a two year old by now...... 

[Marauder]

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...

[KSMooniac]

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]

and I wonder how many parrots now know the phrase "Mooney 61H" 

[jetdriven]

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]

It doesn't look like it would be any less of a headwind down lower for his trip today.

[Dave Marten]

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]

that 10 hour estimate is proving to be darn close!

[Dave Marten]

Well flown sir!

[Cabanaboy]

What a flight ! Great job!

[kmyfm20s]

Wow!

[Piloto]

"Soorrry we ran out of fuel" That would be my luck.

 

Congratulations Mike, don't forget to empty the bottles

 

Well Done

 

José

[Sabremech]

Wow!! I know my butt is sore after just a few hours. I can't imagine this flight! Congrats !!

 

 David

[chrisk]

I've got to ask.  How much fuel did you use?   And how much was left?

[KSMooniac]

Very impressive!  It has been fun to follow along throughout the day too.  Enjoy your cheap fuel and a great meal!

[DonMuncy]

Good job Mike.