Marauder Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Just wanted to make you aware of an open house at New Garden Airport. Located west of Philly but east of Lancaster. I will be there, hope to see some Mooneys on the field! http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=44ec142cff8cc27761996886e&id=bfb79c2ab1&e=91a07fe6fa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnicolette Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Figures I'll be in Bah Hobba (Bar Harbor). I would like to get together with some of the Mooney crowd soon!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Figures I'll be in Bah Hobba (Bar Harbor). I would like to get together with some of the Mooney crowd soon!! Bah Hobba was one of my favorite vacationing spots. Nothing like fresh lobster everyday. You landing at Bahnger (Bangor)? The only airport I have been to that you can land, take-off and land again without reaching the first exit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sorry, mine is in for annual or I might have gone (bad date for me either way though). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Bump... I did mention free food and AvGas at $5.70/gallon, didn't I? 10am to 3 pm. Antique cars too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I'd rather see antique planes. BTW my schedule cleared up, so if Alan picks me up, I'm there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 Great! There will be some vintage planes as well. A Fairchild, a PT and few others. Didn't mention them because they usually all show up for the food... Looking forward to meeting you and Alan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted June 1, 2013 Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I would have been there but I'm on my trip around the country! Thanks for the invite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks Chris for inviting us, it was a wonderful event. And thanks Alan for taking me in the Mooney and not cramming me into a bonanza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 You're welcome Mike! It was great meeting the both of you and Joe as well. Your enthusiasm for aviation needs to be commended, my hat is off to you. Lets not be strangers! Hell we fly Mooneys, no excuse for not linking up! What did it take you and Alan to get back? 20 minutes to do those 100 miles? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Well his E's no J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Well his E's no J Did you ever figure out his TAS? I would have expected his E to move along pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Alan doesn't believe in TAS. I didn't have enough info to do a calculation. Ground speed going there was like 120 and 152kts coming back. It's a fast plane, don't get me wrong. But he'd have to be pushing it to get relaxed J speeds. Maybe Alan can give us a better idea of the numbers. I'm still shocked you get J+ speed out of your F! It takes some effort to break 150ktas in mine. What kind of RPM/MP/alt are you pushin to get 155ktas out of yours? That's about the top cruise speed in mine at 75% power at an ideal altitude. Realistically I'm seeing just over 150ktas in a more normal 65-70% LOP cruise around 9gph and 145ktas on 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder Posted June 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Alan doesn't believe in TAS. I didn't have enough info to do a calculation. Ground speed going there was like 120 and 152kts coming back. It's a fast plane, don't get me wrong. But he'd have to be pushing it to get relaxed J speeds. Maybe Alan can give us a better idea of the numbers. I'm still shocked you get J+ speed out of your F! It takes some effort to break 150ktas in mine. What kind of RPM/MP/alt are you pushin to get 155ktas out of yours? That's about the top cruise speed in mine at 75% power at an ideal altitude. Realistically I'm seeing just over 150ktas in a more normal 65-70% LOP cruise around 9gph and 145ktas on 8. Hi Mike, You saw my plane... I'm not sure what to make of it either, but it is real. Cruiser was asking me some questions about it as well. I typically will run ROP, 9.5 to 9.8 GPH (flight plan for 10), whatever MP I can get at altitude and 2500 rpms. I do know that it is within rig. I also think my powerplant may be atypical. When I flew last night, leaving my airport with a density altitude over 2k I was climbing at 1k per min at 110k. That is the only defense I have... Like I mentioned to Cruiser, I am in the J performance envelope, not sure why -- but I ain't complaining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
201er Posted June 2, 2013 Report Share Posted June 2, 2013 Now I can't ever tell you to upgrade. You got a J Mooney for F money. Who cares about the back window? Very nice panel, paint, and all around very well kept plane. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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