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Flying sure beats driving
My plane is old and doesn't have any of the fancy new stuff. And I'm not spending 10 to 15K for a gps when I can use an ipad and $75 app. I still head to VORs and look out the window to find my way. But since Ive gotten the plane we rarely drive more than a 100 miles from home. We don't have to be anywhere so we pick our days.
Here is a shot of my instrument panel on our little day trip to Eureka Springs AR. I'm running around 55%-60% power, my IAS calculated out to around 140knts. We had a tailwind and the groundspeed was around 190mph. I was running 9.6 gph. ![]() I still drive the Porsche to the golf club and the airport. But flying is what gets me excited these days.
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I envy you.
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So do I.
I get airsick just taking people to the airport.
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Very Nice! A picture of the whole plane ,please.
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What's the plane? Mooney?
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Doctor killer, as I recall...
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The "economical thinking" is nice DM!
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Its a Beechcraft Debonair. I did have shoulder harnesses installed after this picture was taken.
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Good thing I'm not a Doctor. When are you coming out for a ride? Your not a doctor are you?
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I need to get out there. I forgot it wasn't a v-tail.
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Nice airplane ! That is one thing I regret not having done, getting my pilots license. I have had my share of "stick time" ferrying aircraft across the country for many years. I guess that while I was doing that I didn't need bother with getting a civilian license. Now I am stuck either driving or with commercial airline flights. Oh to have a "do over" button....things would be different.
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My brother in law is also starting now and he's 62, your not getting any younger.
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Nice! Jealous! My wife gave me the green light to get an airplane a few days ago. I've always wanted a Bonanza. Such nice planes.
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If your buying used, its a buyers market. Lots of nice planes out there. As I was new to all this I paid a buyers agent to help me with both looking for a plane and the purchase.
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Okay if we are talking flying your own aircraft vs driving here are the advantages and disadvantages:
Advantages are of flying own aircraft: 1. Faster 2. Very scenic Disadvantages 1. No transportation when you get to your destination airport - depend on taxis, ground transportation 2. Likely no toilet!(Empty pop bottle and harder for the women). 3. High cost of maintenance 4. Might need a hangar overnight 5. Cannot stop except for a suitable airport 6. Weather turned bad at destination - pilot/aircraft may not be equipped to land in adverse weather. Single pilot operation increases risk. Think one armed paper hanger at a busy airport. 7. Flying a small aircraft is an expensive luxury. There is a need to keep current on equipment. Instrument rating is recommended. 8. Safety depends on the pilot. I would prefer driving overall but of course that is my preference. And then there are commercial airlines and the associated frustrations.... |
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Me too.
Pilots, any disadvantages to a wing-under? A neophyte question.
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The Debonair was not the doctor killer, that was the V-tail Bonanza.
Very nice choice of aircraft. You could land that on an aircraft carrier. |
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Want an M20J here... Maybe in 2-3 years once I'm on my own business-wise.
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I also looked at the Mooneys, I'm sure I would have been happy with one of those also. When I was looking it was basically a toss up for me. I just happened to find the Beech first.
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Highwing or low wing-personal preference to some extent. High wing often better for short fields
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