kmyfm20s Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 But on my trip I got to carry baggage and not fuel so my block time was faster......Just sayin! Quote
FlyDave Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Oh...you got me Although we did have 2 people, 2 suitcases and 2 carryon's stuffed to the gills, a tool bag, flight bag, misc. other crap, food and drinks and 105 gallons of fuel - and were still under gross. The airplane flew and performed quite well. There is a case for both NA and Turbocharged airplanes. Quote
Marauder Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I'm waiting for the two of you to start comparing prop lengths. Remember boys it's not the length that counts. Girth matters as well 3 Quote
Guitarmaster Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I'm waiting for the two of you to start comparing prop lengths. Remember boys it's not the length that counts. Girth matters as well Now that's funny right there! ^^^ 1 Quote
Guitarmaster Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 http://img.nauticexpo.com/images_ne/photo-g/boat-propellers-bronze-3-blade-32849-181729.jpg Quote
Hank Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I'm waiting for the two of you to start comparing prop lengths. Remember boys it's not the length that counts. Girth matters as well  I'm happy to see 180 knots ground speed with my 180 hp, all for only 9 gph. Just call me Tuna Can . . . Quote
fantom Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 ......Girth matters as well To you! As you prove every time you post your girlfriend's photo. Quote
Marauder Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 To you! As you prove every time you post your girlfriend's photo. Leave my BIG squeeze out of this! What did she do to you? Crack the asphalt in front of your hangar? Quote
Marauder Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Leave my BIG squeeze out of this! What did she do to you? Crack the asphalt in front of your hangar? Darn wrong picture! That's my mistress! Here's my girl: Now go have breakfast and try to keep that food down... Quote
Bravoman Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Darn wrong picture! That's my mistress! Here's my girl: Now go have breakfast and try to keep that food down... Hey, if you want to take your harem out of town you'll need a mooney, Saratoga, and a C-5A! 1 Quote
Piloto Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I can't imagine what the toilet seat has to withstand, mine just cracked.  For sure she needs the 1 liter bottle of this www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY every time she goes.  José 1 Quote
FlyDave Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I can't imagine what the toilet seat has to withstand, mine just cracked.  For sure she needs the 1 liter bottle of this www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY every time she goes.  José Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaahahahahahahaha Quote
kmyfm20s Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 I stopped short of showing off my prop, no pun intended:) Marauder don't left the FBI get a hold of your hard drive! Quote
Amelia Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Thanks again everyone. Â After reviewing everyone's input it looks like driving in the winter will be the best way to go. Â Will still most likely go turbo if I can find the right plane. Â Good call on the turbo... but use it! If you resolved to drive all winter, you'd be missing some of the clearest, smoothest, sunniest air ever. Just stay below, (or quickly on top of thin) potentially icy clouds, and aim south! Quote
Joe Zuffoletto Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 BIG turbo... for the win!  1 Quote
FlyDave Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Sorry Joe - beat you by 1 knot (title of image is off by one knot).... BIG turbo... for the win!  Quote
Joe Zuffoletto Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Alright, Dave... you forced me to dig into the archives. Here's an oldie but goodie from my Encore!  Quote
FlyDave Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Oh!!!! And back in your 530/430 days......Uncle! Quote
WardHolbrook Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 You guys are all pretenders to the throne.  Here's one at .86 M and 552 knots across the ground...   That's not quite as good as I've seen, I once had nearly 150 knots right on the tail, the ground speed was hovering right around 600 knots and went over 610 for a short time in the descent.  This is one of my favorite photos though...   FL470, .78M, 482 knots across the ground.  Oh well, enough of that. Turbocharging simply buys you options that you wouldn't otherwise have. Having more options is always a good thing. Quote
Joe Zuffoletto Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Waiting for an SR-71 pilot to weigh in.... 1 Quote
Awful_Charlie Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Waiting for an SR-71 pilot to weigh in.... Can't do one of those, how about this: 2 Quote
Hank Posted October 3, 2014 Report Posted October 3, 2014 Wow, 1184 knots with 5° nose up! What was the level speed? I must say, though, I'm slower than all of these, but I only burn nine (9) gallons per hour, sometimes less. :-) Quote
chrisk Posted October 4, 2014 Report Posted October 4, 2014 I'll jump in too. 211 kts ground speed at 10.7 gph, FL210.  I fly conservative, so fuel flow would be less if I was LOP.  The beauty of the turbo is that you can often pick an altitude where winds are favorable. This was Austin Tx to Tampa Fl non-stop. --I love my Mooney Quote
Piloto Posted October 4, 2014 Report Posted October 4, 2014 Just an observation that you may want to look. Go to Flightaware.com and search for turbo Mooneys (M20T) or turbo Cirrus (SR22) and try to find how many are flying above 12,000ft. You may find one or two. The overwhelming majority are below 10,000ft. No doubt that turbo has its advantages but I do not see turbo owners taking advantage of it.  José Quote
Joe Zuffoletto Posted October 4, 2014 Report Posted October 4, 2014 Just an observation that you may want to look. Go to Flightaware.com and search for turbo Mooneys (M20T) or turbo Cirrus (SR22) and try to find how many are flying above 12,000ft. You may find one or two. The overwhelming majority are below 10,000ft. No doubt that turbo has its advantages but I do not see turbo owners taking advantage of it.  José One will be mine... I'm almost always in the mid to high teens! Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.