AndyFromCB Posted January 25, 2014 Report Posted January 25, 2014 Ok Boys, let's be nice. OP is a newly minted private pilot. Bless his heart. Sorry, meant to be funny. I just got done with an instrument workout from hell, 3 hour IPC cause I let myself lapse. I almost feel like a freshly minted pilot too. Lord, nothing like 3 hours of bumps... 1
Z W Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Buy an Arrow or a 177RG. From Skynewbie, 1/18 on Beechtalk: Quote: Indeed if I don't end up with a Bonanza, I'm considering a Piper Arrow or Cardinal 177RG which comes closer to performance at less cost for MX and fuel.
Marauder Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Buy an Arrow or a 177RG. From Skynewbie, 1/18 on Beechtalk: Quote: Indeed if I don't end up with a Bonanza, I'm considering a Piper Arrow or Cardinal 177RG which comes closer to performance at less cost for MX and fuel. Maybe he is Tri-polar? Sent using Tapatalk 1
carusoam Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 I would prefer the term individual with a high BMI. Solution: Find a Mooney with adjustments that fit your personal requirements. They exist! You may have to decide what's most important to you... (1) fly incredibly fast. Seek a Mooney. (2) fly efficiently and fast. Seek a Mooney. (3) fly incredibly comfortable and fast. Seek a Mooney with adjustments (seat and rudder pedals) (4) fly incredibly comfortable. Seek that website, beechsomethingorother.com? Maybe Alan can point you in the right direction... Best regards, -a-
TWinter Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 I think he is on the west coast..He posted on POA several times with the same ID name, but I think he later changed his user name on POA forum...kind of like he changes his favorite type of aircraft depending where he is posting . A very indecisive individual this guy is..LOL
Marauder Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 I think he is on the west coast..He posted on POA several times with the same ID name, but I think he later changed his user name on POA forum...kind of like he changes his favorite type of aircraft depending where he is posting . A very indecisive individual this guy is..LOL Perhaps he should look to buy a Booney or maybe a Monaza. Heck! I am willing to bet he would be happy in a Cesper or a Pissna. I'm sure one of those will fit. Sent using Tapatalk 2
aviatoreb Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 Hmmmm - the word duplicitious comes to mind. 2
Marauder Posted January 27, 2014 Report Posted January 27, 2014 More like "inextricable" Sent using Tapatalk 1
benpilot Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Ok guys I will update my profile. I live in the bay area and fly out of KPAO in Palo Alto, CA. I need to lose weight and am short guy 5'6". I know a guy fatter than me and short who flies a Mooney so he made it work somehow.
benpilot Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Well gents, I always find your comments helpful and humor interesting. Finding a first plane takes time to get the right one. Either a Mooney or Bonanza would be perfect for me as long as the ergonomics work out. I usually only take only another person with me so I don't need a six seat plane. Out here on west coast we have lots of mountains and I do want to go to Tahoe and Reno this summer so having a fast plane to get over mountains and out of high altitude airports is key. Both the Mooney 231/252 and Bonanza S35/V35 fit my mission profile well.
Alan Fox Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 You guys are forgetting the hardest part of this equasion , SWITCHING TANKS !!!
benpilot Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 I write down the start time for the tank I am on and follow protocol on switching tanks to avoid the out of fuel issue.
neilpilot Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 I write down the start time for the tank I am on and follow protocol on switching tanks to avoid the out of fuel issue. Don't think that's the issue.....you need to be able to reach the selector, which may be out of site between your legs. A custom PVC extension tool may be in your future.
benpilot Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Well on the Pipers that I fly the fuel selector valve is on the left. Where is it on the Mooneys? Mooney and Piper are similar in size from what I've seen.
Hank Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Js have the fuel selector at the base of the pedestal between and in front of the seats. Vintage Mooneys put the fuel selector between my knees, where I have to lean forward, reach low with my right hand and twist at the waist. Somehow it's easier to do in cruise than on the ground at engine start . . .
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