bcg Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 My CFI, his GF and I took the 63 C from KERV to 3J7, with a stop at KAEX for fuel and a bathroom break. Headwinds we're absolute murder, they dropped cruise from 160-165MPH down to 110-120MPH but, it still beat a Cessna...lol Just a few pics from the trip, sunrise (we left at 5AM), a couple in La and a neat 2400' grass strip on an island in a river somewhere in Al (I think). I really wanted to land on that island but, with 3 people, luggage and 200# of fuel still on board, I wasn't sure we could get back off of it. We originally planned to land around 1:30 but didn't make it until 3:00, the wind forecast really deteriorated for us overnight. Heading back on Friday, wind forecast looks a lot more favorable, I hope it holds. It was really nice being able to fly to an airport 15 miles from my destination instead of going into ATL and making a 1.5 hour drive, after dealing with TSA and all the other fun stuff involved in commercial air travel. I don't think I'm ever going to go commercial again, at least not if I can avoid it. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk 11 Quote
47U Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 2 hours ago, bcg said: It was really nice being able to fly to an airport 15 miles from my destination instead of going into ATL and making a 1.5 hour drive, after dealing with TSA and all the other fun stuff involved in commercial air travel. I don't think I'm ever going to go commercial again, at least not if I can avoid it. With three on board, economical, too. Awesome adventure. I know what you mean… a few times a year I used to catch the o-dark-30 from SMF to ATL, and then the 1.5 hr drive after that. Being on the west coast though, the Mooney wasn’t an option. But, something about your last pic wasn’t quite right… fly safe! 1 Quote
Utah20Gflyer Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 I did a trip last summer from Utah to Washington State, going up I averaged 175 knots ground speed and topped out at 185 knots. Coming back a couple days later the winds were still coming from the south and I was doing 115 to 120 knots most of the way back. The winds giveth and the winds taketh away... fortunately when I crossed the Utah border the winds changed and I jumped up to 150 knots for the last leg. I couldn't imagine trying to do that in a Cessna 150. You'd be jealously watching the highway traffic pass you. 2 Quote
bcg Posted September 22, 2022 Author Report Posted September 22, 2022 With three on board, economical, too. Awesome adventure. I know what you mean… a few times a year I used to catch the o-dark-30 from SMF to ATL, and then the 1.5 hr drive after that. Being on the west coast though, the Mooney wasn’t an option. But, something about your last pic wasn’t quite right… fly safe! Not right how? Quote
Rjfanjet Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 Door is on the right last time I checked..... Quote
bcg Posted September 22, 2022 Author Report Posted September 22, 2022 Door is on the right last time I checked.....When you’re in the front looking into the cockpit, like the camera is, the door is on the left. 1 Quote
affricate Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 I was over that area this weekend, too. From KTUS to KBTR, it's FUN! Quote
Rjfanjet Posted September 22, 2022 Report Posted September 22, 2022 11 hours ago, 47U said: With three on board, economical, too. Awesome adventure. I know what you mean… a few times a year I used to catch the o-dark-30 from SMF to ATL, and then the 1.5 hr drive after that. Being on the west coast though, the Mooney wasn’t an option. But, something about your last pic wasn’t quite right… fly safe! He'll figure it out....... 1 Quote
carusoam Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 He was hoping you guys wouldn’t be able to read the Cirrus hat… The mirror image hid it for a bit… Great pics! Finding the grass field without a GPS would be a real challenge… Landing on such a short field with trees at both ends… is something that takes practice… and that starts at low weights first… PP thoughts only, not a CFI… Best regards, -a- Quote
pirate Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 Very happy you enjoyed your Mooney, no matter which model it’s a fine cross country machine. Not To to be that guy, but looking at the pictures please add shoulder harnesses if you do not have them. You never know… Quote
bcg Posted September 23, 2022 Author Report Posted September 23, 2022 Very happy you enjoyed your Mooney, no matter which model it’s a fine cross country machine. Not To to be that guy, but looking at the pictures please add shoulder harnesses if you do not have them. You never know… They’re in there, they just make it really difficult to reach across the cockpit to get to the AP or shade the fuel flow meter so I can read it in the sun so, they tend to get removed in cruise. The lap belt stays on, shoulder belt hooks to it independently and is used in taxi, takeoff, landing or turbulence. 1 Quote
bcg Posted September 23, 2022 Author Report Posted September 23, 2022 He was hoping you guys wouldn’t be able to read the Cirrus hat… The mirror image hid it for a bit… Great pics! Finding the grass field without a GPS would be a real challenge… Landing on such a short field with trees at both ends… is something that takes practice… and that starts at low weights first… PP thoughts only, not a CFI… Best regards, -a-That’s my CFI/ CFII. I rag on him about it all the time…lol 1 Quote
Tom 4536 Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 7 hours ago, bcg said: They’re in there, they just make it really difficult to reach across the cockpit to get to the AP or shade the fuel flow meter so I can read it in the sun so, they tend to get removed in cruise. The lap belt stays on, shoulder belt hooks to it independently and is used in taxi, takeoff, landing or turbulence. My problem on my 1979 231 is that the shoulder harness keeps accidentally unhooking from the lap belt. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the shoulder harness connected? Quote
bcg Posted September 23, 2022 Author Report Posted September 23, 2022 My problem on my 1979 231 is that the shoulder harness keeps accidentally unhooking from the lap belt. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the shoulder harness connected?Mine has a habit of doing that also. Hopefully we'll get some ideas to fix it.Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk Quote
WilliamR Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 Do you have the nylon bushing on the lap belt post? I had that go missing one day and the shoulder belt would easily come off. Replaced and again no longer a problem. In a pinch you can use a zip tie in lieu of the nylon bushing. It just looks crappy. William Quote
Tom 4536 Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 54 minutes ago, WilliamR said: Do you have the nylon bushing on the lap belt post? I had that go missing one day and the shoulder belt would easily come off. Replaced and again no longer a problem. In a pinch you can use a zip tie in lieu of the nylon bushing. It just looks crappy. William I have seen shoulder harnesses with a rubber bushing. Do you know where to get the bushings? Quote
Shadrach Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 8:00 AM, bcg said: When you’re in the front looking into the cockpit, like the camera is, the door is on the left. Yes bits on the viewers right in your pic. Mirror image of reality. Quote
Bolter Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, WilliamR said: Do you have the nylon bushing on the lap belt post? I had that go missing one day and the shoulder belt would easily come off. Replaced and again no longer a problem. In a pinch you can use a zip tie in lieu of the nylon bushing. It just looks crappy. William In a past Cherokee, I only knew the zip ties, the bushings long gone, and the fix worked too well. Quote
gevertex Posted September 23, 2022 Report Posted September 23, 2022 3 hours ago, Tom 4536 said: My problem on my 1979 231 is that the shoulder harness keeps accidentally unhooking from the lap belt. Anyone have any ideas on how to keep the shoulder harness connected? No cheap ideas. Get the inertial reel retrofit. Quote
bcg Posted September 23, 2022 Author Report Posted September 23, 2022 Stopped for fuel at KMEI heading home and they parked me here.Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk 5 Quote
WilliamR Posted September 27, 2022 Report Posted September 27, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 1:04 PM, Tom 4536 said: I have seen shoulder harnesses with a rubber bushing. Do you know where to get the bushings? Google: Cessna Seat Belt Bushing (it's a universal part for all the seat belts with the post). Soaking in hot water for a bit helps with stretching the bushing over the top flange of the post. https://www.wagaero.com/seat-belts/seat-belt-harness-kits/cessna-seat-belts-and-shoulder-harness-kits/cessna-seat-belt-bushing.html Quote
0TreeLemur Posted September 28, 2022 Report Posted September 28, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 2:36 PM, gevertex said: No cheap ideas. Get the inertial reel retrofit. The plastic piece on the lap-belt peg is worn? If so replace? My shoulder belt clips smartly into the peg on my lap belt and doesn't come undone. Quote
carusoam Posted September 28, 2022 Report Posted September 28, 2022 On 9/23/2022 at 4:23 PM, bcg said: Stopped for fuel at KMEI heading home and they parked me here. Sent from my Pixel 6a using Tapatalk Looks like they parked you in the laminar flow wing section…. -a- Quote
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