Ferry Tanks Or Not

[debiassi]

Hi all, just crossed the pond in a 98 Bravo. One of the biggest issues was wether to tank or not? I think the Bravo sometimes gets worse press than it deserves in relation to economy or the lack of it. If your prepared to go to altitude, it performs with very respectable true air speeds in the region of 16 gallons per hour.  I decided to go the northern route  via Iqaluit in the high teens to reduce the water distance and avoid the need to wire a HF radio to the airframe. It was possible to go out of Goose at 5000ft until clear of controlled and then climb but I didnt fancy that option. The crossing videos can be viewed by typing Mooney Bravo Atlantic Crossing into you tube. If you enjoy, please leave a response.

Regards. Dave

[Parker_Woodruff]

what kind of power settings were you using at what altitudes?

[Rustler]

Dave--

Just watched most of your YouTube video. What a trip! Thanks very much for sharing that great film.

 

[debiassi]

I tried a few different settings based on the POH and also tried a few based on extending range. I found 26/24 to be a very good compromise which gave a TAS of 180 on just under 17GPH at 19000ft. My next intention os to give the Gamis a go and see what kind of difference it makes.

Regards.

Dave

[Piloto]

Congratulations on your trip Dave. The video looks nice but maybe too much music, I prefer engine roar and radio chat. On my crossings with the TLS I was able to get 165kts at 13gph at 18000 feet. With the Ovation 160kts at 10gph at 17000 feet. With the M20J 150kts at 9gph at 14000 feet. All on the ROP and at mid weights. Great airplanes for this kind of trips. 

José