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anyone fly a cat in Mooney?

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skyking Experienced

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Yup. Cats and dogs. No problem...my dogs love the plane more than a ride in the car.


Use a cat carrier and you will be fine...dont let it loose in the plane or you will, i repeat...will. be sorry...LOL

MooneyMitch Grand Master

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I do believe there are Federal laws prohibiting transporting of a CAT across state lines.  Punishable by 1 year in prison, a $100K fine and loss of pilot license..............also some TSA intervention as well......................DON'T TAKE YOUR CAT FLYING!!!!  Wink

OR75 Veteran

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flew a cat for a 3 hours ride from SF bay area to Oregon a few months back.


An old cat. The cat stayed in its closed basket and slept most of the way, meowing on occasion (to say all was okay ??)


Since it was an old cat, i was worried it would pass out on my clock.  When i asked the owner if noise was going to be an issue, she said the cat was deaf anyway.  


In hindsight, that cat was my best, most courteous passenger ever.


I have been thinking about "pilots n paws" since


 

mooneygirl Grand Master

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We adopted Lucy Lucas from Woods Humane Society shortly before Thanksgiving.  We knew we were going to fly from KSMX to O70 [about 1.5 hours Mooney time] to be with my folks.  We purchased a great carrier for $25 on Craiglist and into the carrier Lucy went.  She was VERY vocal about the carrier, the entire 20 minutes to the airport. And then she kept it up in the airplane. Mitch flew because I thought I better sit right seat in case.


She yowled and yowled. Mitch was annoyed and then she just settled down. I gave him my best "I told you so" look meaning I knew she would eventually settle down. NOT.  Upon glancing back, she was out of the carrier sitting on the back seat happy as a clam.  The only problem with our beautiful Lucy Lucas Aviation Cat, is she doesn't like the carrier.  She does seem to get the most vocal while climbing and descending, would guess it is ear pressure.


 

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Sven Proficient

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When I brought our super-docile cat to the vet for the first time, I didn't think I would need a cage. By the time I pulled away and was 50 feet from my house, the heretofore always-mellow cat found its way to my lap, dug its very sharp claws into my grionitals, screamed very loud and proceeded to urinate in my lap. Remembering what my instructor said, "Fly the van!" I proceeded to aviate, navigate, then communicate. I drove back into the garage. I made sure the garage door was shut before opening my van door and then released the cat and a pain induced scream myself. My lap "caught" all the cat weewee so I saved the upholstery. But my shorts, my manlies, and my self esteem were all destroyed. I took a quick shower, found a sturdy box and packaging tape and still made to the vet on time. They found my story much more entertaining than I did.


Our cat is never flying for any reason. And now you know why.


 


 

sleepingsquirrel Mentor

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It may be that everyone involved in this interstate flight could benefit by some gradual conditioning. Get the cat accustomed to the visual cues by letting him sit on your shoulder while you fly Microsoft flight simulation at home. Have your wife gently swing the office chair back and forth ( no spins). Next take him to the airport and let him approach the plane in non-threatening increments. I don't have any suggestions as how to do this but you can't simply open the door and throw him in if you value your upolstery. Once the animal is ok sitting in the plane, simulate engine noises by pursing your lips together and blowing like playing the trumpet. Do it softly at first then increase the volume. Have your wife or the lineman stand outside and shake the wing for added realism. Have them both shake as hard as they can to simulate CAT (clear air turbulence). Be sure to move the controls in a realistic manner otherwise the cat may assume you don't know anything about flying and never get in the plane with you again. This is going to take several hours so bring plenty of paper towels to clean the inside of the wind screen. Once kitty is convinced and approves, you may start the engine for real. Did I mention tranquilizers and a catchers face mask for this step? You might want to wear that chest & groin protector as well ! Don't worry about how you look to everyone else at this point. It's already too late. I guess if the cat has no outstanding warrants it is Ok to travel across state lines. If I think of anything else I'll send  PM. Good luck, the cat may have 9 lives and not really care if you take off in marginal conditions so be careful!

sleepingsquirrel Mentor

sleepingsquirrel

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Well ,it's true that cat landed on it's feet and due to a little known law of physics,  survived . (seems that terminal velocity for objects  below a certian mass is will not result in a fatal blow) . HE WAS HOWEVER STARTLED!  He took off running and was hit by a passing car.

DaV8or Grand Master

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Quote: sleepingsquirrel

It may be that everyone involved in this interstate flight could benefit by some gradual conditioning...

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