cbarry Posted May 25, 2022 Report Posted May 25, 2022 6 hours ago, Hank said: Know your plane. Know your starting fuel and expected use. I've taken my C out 4:45 twice, the first time due to deviations for ice with strong winds [the outbound flight was ~2:25]. The seat gets very uncomfortable and the body wants to move well before that time. But I landed both times and the fuel pump confirmed 41-42 gallons used, leaving 10 gallons or 1:08 remaining. The second time was three legs, because the fuel pump at my planned stop after leg #2 would not work [no fuel at first stop]. i also kept an eye on things, was familiar with where I was going, and had multiple choices to stop short for fuel if needed. But I really prefer my flights to be shorter than that! My post was intended as a light-hearted comment and as a reminder to not let a simple issue like fuel exhaustion become the issue that shortens our flight. Of course we need to know our planes. Quote
hais Posted May 26, 2022 Author Report Posted May 26, 2022 9 hours ago, Hank said: Know your plane. Know your starting fuel and expected use. I've taken my C out 4:45 twice, the first time due to deviations for ice with strong winds [the outbound flight was ~2:25]. The seat gets very uncomfortable and the body wants to move well before that time. But I landed both times and the fuel pump confirmed 41-42 gallons used, leaving 10 gallons or 1:08 remaining. The second time was three legs, because the fuel pump at my planned stop after leg #2 would not work [no fuel at first stop]. i also kept an eye on things, was familiar with where I was going, and had multiple choices to stop short for fuel if needed. But I really prefer my flights to be shorter than that! Did you just state on MS that Mooneys are not comfortable? Oh oh .... 1 Quote
Hank Posted May 26, 2022 Report Posted May 26, 2022 Just now, hais said: Did you just state on MS that Mooneys are not comfortable? Oh oh .... It's perfectly comfortable. But after 4 hours sitting down, I want to stand up and move around. Can't do that in a GA piston airplane. Quote
Canadian Gal Posted January 21, 2023 Report Posted January 21, 2023 One of my Doctors is new to our team as of the summer 2022, on our first flight together he asked me why I was talking to myself, and tapping everything. He was concerned that maybe there was a problem. When I explained to him that I talk to myself out loud, and touch the piece with my finger, it would hopefully reduce the chance of a problem, he began asking questions about the plane, flight, and procedures. Then he bought a book on how to be a pilot, and read it cover to cover over the next few weeks, and took a big interest learning how to fly. My belief is that he thought i had lost my mind, until I explained it to him. 2 Quote
hais Posted January 21, 2023 Author Report Posted January 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Canadian Gal said: One of my Doctors is new to our team as of the summer 2022, on our first flight together he asked me why I was talking to myself, and tapping everything. He was concerned that maybe there was a problem. When I explained to him that I talk to myself out loud, and touch the piece with my finger, it would hopefully reduce the chance of a problem, he began asking questions about the plane, flight, and procedures. Then he bought a book on how to be a pilot, and read it cover to cover over the next few weeks, and took a big interest learning how to fly. My belief is that he thought i had lost my mind, until I explained it to him. If you saw me doing that in my Honda Civic, what would be your diagnosis? Proof that pilots are privileged 1 Quote
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