N2391Y Posted December 18, 2022 Report Posted December 18, 2022 Hey everyone, I'm very fortunate to own a beautiful 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, but I think it's time that I upgrade. I want something that can do a 150-350NM trip in under 3 hours. On my list so far is a C/E Mooney, a Comanche 180/250, or a Bellanca Viking. I was wondering, is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies? Gas is on me!
Fly Boomer Posted December 18, 2022 Report Posted December 18, 2022 I'm sure someone will be along shortly. Meanwhile, welcome to MooneySpace!
N2391Y Posted December 18, 2022 Author Report Posted December 18, 2022 11 minutes ago, Fly Boomer said: I'm sure someone will be along shortly. Meanwhile, welcome to MooneySpace! Thanks!
rbp Posted December 18, 2022 Report Posted December 18, 2022 4 hours ago, N2391Y said: is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies? I'm in downstate NY. I could meet half way in Jan or Feb if there's some good weather. But I don't have a C/E.
aviatoreb Posted December 18, 2022 Report Posted December 18, 2022 5 hours ago, N2391Y said: Hey everyone, I'm very fortunate to own a beautiful 1968 Cessna 177 Cardinal, but I think it's time that I upgrade. I want something that can do a 150-350NM trip in under 3 hours. On my list so far is a C/E Mooney, a Comanche 180/250, or a Bellanca Viking. I was wondering, is there anyone in the Western NY/ Rochester area that would be willing to take me up on a quick flight so I can see how a Mooney flies? Gas is on me! I’m at kptd - in upstate ny - Potsdam so in range but I have a rocket. Happy to do a ride if you come by on a nice day.
The Other Red Baron Posted December 19, 2022 Report Posted December 19, 2022 I like our E but would a C/E be much of an upgrade from a 177? I think you'd only get maybe 15-20mph more in cruise and 177 is more comfortable and two massive doors are great.
N2391Y Posted December 19, 2022 Author Report Posted December 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, The Other Red Baron said: I like our E but would a C/E be much of an upgrade from a 177? I think you'd only get maybe 15-20mph more in cruise and 177 is more comfortable and two massive doors are great. It's the 1968 model with the o-320 so I cruise at about 110 knots. What speeds do you get in your m20e?
The Other Red Baron Posted December 19, 2022 Report Posted December 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, N2391Y said: It's the 1968 model with the o-320 so I cruise at about 110 knots. What speeds do you get in your m20e? We're usually ~145MPH IAS and ~165MPH TAS around 6,500-8,500. It's a '65 with the MPH on the outer ring so for kts it would be more like 126kts IAS and 145kts TAS
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