Mooney Camping Trip To Maine

[201er]

This weekend we flew up to Maine for seafood and camping. Great use of the Mooney, got around New England in no time. Please check out the article I wrote about the trip and video cause there are many cool flying related photos and scenes:

http://TrainedParrot.com/Camping

Some notable moments included being cleared through NY class B straight over the Empire State Building at 2500ft and then over KLGA. Also got to fly by Boston and right over Logan. Awesome flights and trip.

[GaryP1007]

Im not sure how to respond to parrots in the cockpit.  LOL.  Glad you had a great trip.

[bnicolette]

Looks like a lot of fun Mike and what a perfect weekend to do it.  Glad you had a safe fun flight!

[201er]

Quote: Bnicolette

Looks like a lot of fun Mike and what a perfect weekend to do it.  Glad you had a safe fun flight!

[MooneyMitch]

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[John Pleisse]

What a wonderful couple!!!! (the birds).

[sixsixX]

Kick ass!  We were at KSFM twice over the weekend, a great weekend to be flying in new england!

[GaryP1007]

"Speaking of safe, I was pretty nervous about the 2,400ft runway at Islesboro. I did the calculations repeatedly and kept thinking about it. I worked the fuel such that I would be 200lbs under gross weight for this takeoff. The day of departure, I took one around the pattern solo (for video) to feel out the climb characteristics in that condition. Finally we went for it. Got off the pavement after about 1700ft and was over 100ft by the end of the runway with another 400ft of cutout to spare. It worked out well. She climbs marvelously but I'm still weary about taking chances."

Yes, better to be cautious and think through your risks/options.  Nice job.