Had no idea what this plane was.

[Mcstealth]

I was "what the heck is that"

Never seen one before. 

Called a "Darter?"

[philip_g]

I've seen those come up for sale occasionally. Seem like a good value. Or a complete disaster to own. I can't tell which 

Edited November 30, 2021 by philip_g

[David Lloyd]

It's what happens when you take a Cezzna to Dugosh.

[N201MKTurbo]

I hate to say it, but I’ve flown one of those. It is like an extra stout and extra slow 172.

https://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N3773X

It says it has a 180 HP engine and goes 75 MPH. That sounds about right.

Edited November 30, 2021 by N201MKTurbo

[Jim Peace]

There is one one the ramp in Sebastion Florida...

[neilpilot]

27 minutes ago, N201MKTurbo said:

It says it has a 180 HP engine

It also says it's a Lyc O-320.  I've never heard of a 180 HP O-320.

[EricJ]

8 minutes ago, Jim Peace said:

There is one one the ramp in Sebastion Florida...

There's about half of one on the ramp at Deer Valley.   

[dlthig]

There was one in KMHP 25 years ago. I recall that particular example had extensive rot. I don't know if it's indicative of the model.

[David Lloyd]

2 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

I was "what the heck is that"

Never seen one before. 

Called a "Darter?"

1 hour ago, N201MKTurbo said:

I hate to say it, but I’ve flown one of those. It is like an extra stout and extra slow 172.

https://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N3773X

It says it has a 180 HP engine and goes 75 MPH. That sounds about right.

 

Must be a Snail Darter

[GeeBee]

Aero Commander 100. It was originally a Volaire 1035 until AC bought it.  Taught a lady to fly in one at KSJC. Cruises about 105 to 110 knots. It is built like a brick outhouse. Nicer handling and easier to fly than a 172. I really like them and consider them superior to a 172. Unfortunately, like Mooney, bad marketing. We have a flying club that has one at my home field. Really easy to maintain and if anything breaks, fabrication is the answer and all the parts are very simple and standard. Don't knock it until you've flown it.  By the way the Darter is 150 hp the Lark is 180 hp.

 

 

 

[Mcstealth]

3 hours ago, David Lloyd said:

It's what happens when you take a Cezzna to Dugosh.

Haha. It was literally parked right in front of Dugosh. Hehe. 

[GeeBee]

Makes sense. It is constructed just like a Mooney. Aluminum over tube up front, semi-monocoque in back.

 

 

[Unit74]

Looks like the one Jim Jung Un was flying in DPRK a few years ago. 

[201er]

7 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

Called a "Darter?"

What behind the Cessna?

[Mcstealth]

30 minutes ago, 201er said:

What behind the Cessna?

See that big ass Falcon back there? First time I had been up close to one. Pretty darn big. 

[LANCECASPER]

8 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

I was "what the heck is that"

Never seen one before. 

Called a "Darter?"

This is what happens 9 months after a Mooney and a Cessna share a hangar.

[Mcstealth]

On 11/30/2021 at 12:57 PM, neilpilot said:

It also says it's a Lyc O-320.  I've never heard of a 180 HP O-320.

This one is 150hp I just learned. 

[Mcstealth]

On 11/30/2021 at 2:52 PM, GeeBee said:

Aero Commander 100. It was originally a Volaire 1035 until AC bought it.  Taught a lady to fly in one at KSJC. Cruises about 105 to 110 knots. It is built like a brick outhouse. Nicer handling and easier to fly than a 172. I really like them and consider them superior to a 172. Unfortunately, like Mooney, bad marketing. We have a flying club that has one at my home field. Really easy to maintain and if anything breaks, fabrication is the answer and all the parts are very simple and standard. Don't knock it until you've flown it.  By the way the Darter is 150 hp the Lark is 180 hp.

 

 

 

Yes. This one is the 150hp. I am going to get checked out in it. 

[GeeBee]

Shoot us a PIREP!

 

[MooneyMitch]

7 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

Yes. This one is the 150hp. I am going to get checked out in it. 

Use extreme caution....... tail is on backwards!

 

 

Edited December 2, 2021 by MooneyMitch

[Geoff]

A rare sighting of the nearly extinct Cessmooney!

[aviatoreb]

On 11/30/2021 at 1:30 PM, N201MKTurbo said:

I hate to say it, but I’ve flown one of those. It is like an extra stout and extra slow 172.

https://flightaware.com/resources/registration/N3773X

It says it has a 180 HP engine and goes 75 MPH. That sounds about right.

Wait!  Shouldn’t it be FASTER with a Mooney tail?

Edited December 2, 2021 by aviatoreb

[Igor_U]

2 hours ago, MooneyMitch said:

Use extreme caution....... tail is on backwards!

 

I never understood why everyone says backwards when tail is actually oriented forward. 

[Igor_U]

7 hours ago, Mcstealth said:

Yes. This one is the 150hp. I am going to get checked out in it. 

Yes, PIREP please.

I was  considering buying one years ago, just after getting my PPL (N5551M, I think). I always wondered how it flies comparing the C172. I'm also curious about the small fin (rudder) on the nose wheel pants... Could you legally remove wheel pants if that fin is needed for lateral stability?

[Ibra]

On 11/30/2021 at 6:05 PM, Mcstealth said:

I was "what the heck is that"

Mooney with STC for drag mods? 

Edited December 4, 2021 by Ibra