Cruise is done on the aux and fuel is also transferred back to the tips. Your email address will not be published. The Bowmans flattened the paint schemes curve on the nose to deemphasize that hump, then used the computer to match the curve on the engine nacelles. Thornton says hes safer in part because he upgraded his 310 with an Avidyne IFD550 digital touch-screen flight management/GPS navigation system. The 337 may be on file with the FAA in Oklahoma City, but the STC is not. Theyre flying longer flights, flying more often and flying in more challenging conditions.. The 310 isn't a hard twin to fly. Their video seems very dark, and I hope that things are OK with them.
SEEMS likeadd power, land? Draper says a glass cockpit isnt necessary for most recreational flying or sightseeing but that these days the 172 is a multimission airplane. I knew it was because I watched that TV show.. Upload or insert images from URL. This and other pilots making similar mistakes are lucky to be alive as are folks on the ground. I transferred schools from the University of Georgia to West Georgia so I could fly the Skyhawk as often as my savings allowed., By the time I turned 19, I was a CFI/MEI, Thornton said. Since theyre selling both the airplane and the hangar, sounds like a move out of Chicagoland (and beyond 310 range from the continental US). And his background in art and graphic design becomes apparent as soon as he begins to describe Cessnas first postwar twin. Cabin length | 8 ft 7 in From hunters and military members, to competition shooters and general firearm enthusiasts, we welcome anyone who values and respects the way of the firearm. A 310 is 2 men 2.5 days to disassemble and load and probably $4.50 a mile or more to haul (I got $3 a mile over a decade ago with fuel around $1), plus expenses. If youre thinking about a Cessna 310, he offers these suggestions from more than a million and a half miles of flying over 34 years: He also captured the imagination of John Bowman, then a youngster in Wichita, Kansas. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Since this is the internet, we know the plane and where the hangar is located, it's easy to find asking prices. You've disabled cookies in your web browser. 5. FBO ToolBox service. He doesnt think autopilots detract from the fun or purity of flying, reasoning that pilots can still hand fly an airplane with an autopilot. On long trips we typically stop at 1,000 miles or five and a half hours, whichever comes first.. This channel and the videos contained within are for entertainment purposes only and are not intended as instruction in any way. You will find exactly that exploring her Instagram. I towed banners up and down Blacks beach for a few years. I understand now why some guys at my airport spend two or three years building an airplane. In my opinion, with features like altitude pre-select, envelop protection, GPS steering, auto-trim, and straight-and-level recovery, the 3100 digital autopilot is of the best upgrades an owner can make for flying single-pilot, instrument conditions, he explained. We bought it for looks. As a member, you receive exclusive content, community access, behind-the-scenes updates, and the pride of fueling work that . Turning a potential $100k(?) Been watching them for a while. Privacy Policy. But when it comes to airplanes designed for sport and aerobatic flying or for getting airborne simply to enjoy the sensation of flight, he thinks glass cockpits can be overkill., Whats wrong with buying an airplane to go bore holes in the sky? Goulian asks. Some of the technologies are automating tasks once performed manually. Ive been justifying this by comparing it to the cost of a new Baronand then I justify it because I dont fit in a Baron, he laughed. His cruise speed also increased, to 203 knots. After my tour of duty, I worked for a short time at a contract control tower at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, but was quickly hired by the FAA as a tower controller at OHare International, he said. But they always showed him in the plane. Thanks, Ross. Landing distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,790 ft This is from my memory. Shes an integral part, she was there from day one, he said. For instruction. It pioneered the signature tip tanks, boasting a short, rounded nose and squared-off vertical stabilizer. As time went on, I went over less and less.. Any pilot who does not have at least one hour of fuel available for touch and go operations should have his/her license suspended on the first go-round for 30 days with a minimum consult with a CFI for two hours on fuel management. GAMAs annual report for 2019 includes FAA activity survey data indicating that the average hours flown by a general aviation aircraft in a year increased from 111 hours in 2010 to 121 in 2018. Then figure out why the right engine quitwhich it seems he knew why ]. Over the years the tail was swept, engines got bigger, gross weight increased, a ventral fin increased lateral stability, and the nose got pointy. You can post now and register later. This September 2019 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. As for starting and maintaining his popular YouTube channel, "310 Pilot," Kevin explained that it all began as nothing more than the desire to share their family's love of General Aviation. Before we came up with this one, we probably looked at 50 other schemes. So many people talk about an airplane needing to have a mission these days, but guess what: The mission can be fun. Plan B was to join the Air Force and become an air traffic controller. Since they're selling both the airplane and the hangar, sounds like a move out of Chicagoland (and beyond 310 range from the continental US). Along with the new paint job, Thornton also took advantage of the downtime to have Hawks technicians install BLR Vortex Generators. Her retirement is perpetually just over the horizon., Although it may seem like the Bowmans have been through a lot with the airplane, hes not complaining. Well, it depends on what the logs show whether the lawyer is doing the right thing or not. You cannot paste images directly. The skills, training, attitudes and risk tolerance of general aviation pilots are so diverse that its difficult to determine their influence on how pilots use analog or digital flight instruments. Like a Corvette, he laughed. However, this data alone does not provide the basis for a determination regarding the. Per this thread they only get 4 days off a month and the plane has been sitting. Jack Riley died a couple of years ago. Powerplants | (2) Continental IO-520M, 285 hp ea He agreed to let me come over any time I wanted, and be as involved as I wanted. Power loading | 9.7 lb/hp View N771BC flight history Unfortunately, I think sometimes manufacturers are trying to sell airplanes as cross-country platforms, even when thats not what they were first designed for, Goulian says. Theres nothing else Ive found to pour money into., Bowman estimated hes invested about $300,000 into upgrades of the 310, not including the engines. Versus fool around on short final with a fuel selector valve? Henning is correct, run for your life. You can buy a good one with all the log books, low time engines and a glass panel for less than it's going to cost to just get the paperwork squared on this one. Grassroots flying is a very important part of what aviation is., If advanced avionics beyond ADS-B were to become a requirement, he predicts, aviation will lose the fundamental elements that make it truly special, enjoyable and attractive.. 1-selling GFC autopilot sales platform, Straub notes. In fall 1986, Bowman and his wife, Cynthia, bought their 1975 Cessna 310R without his ever flying one. Not since the legendary Sky Kings Songbird II brought the grace and beauty of Cessnas 310 onto TV sets across the county has the venerable twin enjoyed such a steadfast following as the fans of Kevin and Jaime Thorntons YouTube adventures in 771BC. Vortex generators on this airplane are an amazing thing, he said. Fair enough. In Drapers opinion, the 172 remains the best flight training aircraft in the world. The design is now certified by the FAA for poor visibility instrument-flight-rule conditions, which means instructors can train beginners and also experienced pilots who want to earn their IFR rating. Thorntons airplane came from the factory with a Cessna-made Nav-o-matic autopilot, but he upgraded it to a modern digital autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems of Mineral Wells, Texas. Having been in the Air Force as well as a jet engine mech I couldnt wait to see your next videos. By using and further navigating this website, you accept this. Feature, July 2020
The private pilot reported that during approach to land at the airport in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, about 250 feet above the ground, he ran the right tank dry and the Cessna 310s right engine lost power. By supporting creators you love on Patreon, you're becoming an active participant in their creative process. Like so many of his generation, Thornton had his career sights set in the left seat of a major carrier. All performance figures are based on standard day, standard atmosphere, sea level, gross weight conditions unless otherwise noted. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing, while the pilot sustained minor injuries. We had him modify our early C340 and I got the chance to fly his Lycoming turboprop powered C421 before it was certified. But if you took a seat in Thorntons 310, youd notice that many of the round dials and gauges it came out of the factory with nearly 50 years ago have been replaced with flat display screens featuring the latest in computerized pilot aids. A twin-engine Cessna 310 plane carrying Rep. Hale Boggs (D-La. The only thing I ever saw down there were people who should put on clothes -- a lot more clothes. Jaime and I had sketched out the Georgia Bulldog (Go Dawgs!) A personalized flight-following experience with unlimited alerts and more. They won't even let us look at them. Maybe GA pilots should rethink the 3 degree approach, which is designed for IFR approaches.? VS1 (stall, clean) | 76 KIAS This channel and the videos contained within are for entertainment purposes only and are not intended as instruction in any way. Pfffft. Join me as I fly my Cessna 310 around for fun. I'm an aviation YouTuber who shares videos offlights around the country with my wife and familyinour. 2023 Flyer Media, Inc. All rights reserved. That being said, that runout, no logbook Riley 310 is going to be nothing but a royal pain in the a Run, don't just walk, away from that one. The biggest thing I noticed after the conversion is the rate of climb. I would like to encourage people to do what Ive done, buying a twin Cessna and upgrading it to the airplane they want, Bowman says. Do these pilots climb behind the wheels of their cars and head out on the highway on a trip without checking the gas gauges? Totally and absolutely inexcusable dereliction of duty regarding operation of a flying machine. Get the FlightAware App for the best flight tracking experience on your device. If you've ever watched Kevin and Jaime ( 310 Pilot) on YouTube you know that they put together some of the best flying content on the web. All specifications are based on manufacturers calculations. He is an award-wining aviation journalist and aviation artist. Its easy, because they let me cheat: I have a checklist! Plus, the VGs add another 75 pounds to the max gross weight, which is great when you have a growing family.. Saying a Cessna 172 has an autopilot feels like an oxymoron but, its not too far away from being our No. Takeoff distance over 50-ft obstacle | 1,700 ft As Bowman contemplated retirement, he decided to restore the Cessna, but the effort soon shifted from refurbishment to making it better than new. Ya they certainly hinted at more to come. Your email address will not be published. . Fuel capacity, w/opt tanks | 166 gal (163 gal usable) 996 lb (978 lb usable), Performance And I was fascinated with that., When Sky King came on, Bowman was in front of that black-and-white TV. Walk away from this deal, it's got too much going against it. Subscribe for unlimited access. The stall is below the VMC rollover when youre taking off. The agency says that could be due to the proliferation of glass cockpits and mobile devices computer tablets and cellphones with flight planning, weather and traffic-monitoring software. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. According to the Summer 2014 edition of Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest, a typical used price for . They fly it for six months, sell it, and start over. Cynthia and I beat our brains out to find the right red. I instructed for a short time, then got hired on as an aerial mapping pilot flying a Turbo Lance and a Cessna 401. Ahhh, the memories. Many fiberglass and plastic parts were replaced, as was the hinge to the cabin door. The airplanes a work in progress. Having about 200 hours in 310s, I was thrilled when I came across Kevin and Jaime Thorntons YouTube channel, 310 Pilot. Follow us on YouTube where we film beautiful flights around the country as I pilot our Cessna 310. After stripping it to bare metal, the airframe was inspected and some minor airframe work was repaired as necessary. The industry standard flight tracking platform for business aviation (BA) owners and operators. Quickly purchase historical reports delivered via email. Join me as I fly my Cessna 310 around for fun. Now when you look at it, the hump goes away. Useful load | 2,083 lb Not ready to become an AIAA member yet? xenia adonts russian; iauditor login. So, I started with a pair of Garmin G5 displays.. While he had considered both a Baron and 310, the Cessna had a lot in its favor. YouTube personality Kevin Thornton, shown flying his Cessna 310 over Lake Michigan off Chicago, captures the adventure and sometimes frustrations of modern general aviation. Some of them were hideous, he said. January 30, 2020 10:35am. Eventually the Bobcat gave way to a Cessna 310B. Ive flown a lot with it and I still cant stop smiling every time I use the 3100. Shes really good looking and smart too. I generally plan for 12.5 gallons-per-hour at around 60-percent power. GADSS-compliant global tracking and alerting for airlines and aircraft operators. Its kind of a fun process. I recommend license suspension in these cases, same as for DUI on the road. Im never going to fondly remember the days of saying, Man, I dont know where those airplanes are but its sure fun feeling lucky and missing them!. @ 55% power, best economy | 173 kt/6 hr 10,000 ft (24.2 gph/145 pph) They were really into thisnot just a little bit. Both designers and painter Kaminski pushed back, offering suggestions, Bowman said. Images. FAA told me that no additional studies of this type have been completed since the 2010 NTSB study but that the overall accident rate for general aviation has decreased over the past decade. His grandfather was a pilot, his father flew helicopters in the Army, one uncle flew F-15s in the Air Force, and another was the Chief Pilot for the Coca Cola Company. While Jaime is not a licensed pilot, as an experienced controller, shes the ideal radio-handling right seater, making her voice and 771 Bravo Charlie instantly recognizable. Yeah. It's an I model. wcmt podcast. [Kaminski] talked me into this metallic black. Phil Straub, managing director of aviation at Garmins Olathe, Kansas, headquarters, says modern pilot aids like ADS-B add to the enjoyment of flying, giving aviators situational awareness theyve never had before. They also moved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Ha ha! Every week, Sky, Penny, Clipper I bet you forgot Clipper and the Songbird came out of the clear blue western sky to take us on all kinds of thrilling adventures. The biggest changes came at the end, with the 310R in 1975, which had 285-horsepower IO-520Ms; a 5,500-pound maximum takeoff weight; and a 32-inch nose stretch to accommodate more baggage and avionics. they're asking 335k, I'll save everyone the clicks. The newest study I could find on this question was one released in 2010 by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, and the results were mixed. View N771BC photos. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. If you would like to continue reading our publication you will need to join AIAA or subscribe. There was just an ncept panel a couple weeks ago. But thats what sells., Jens Hennig of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association says pilots buying new aircraft with the latest pilot aids or upgrading older models are flying their planes in different ways. Sold between 1954 and 1980, the six-passenger twin-engine plane is a classic general aviation aircraft. You get more clicks on your aviation YouTube channel if your wife is hot. You can help us keep FlightAware free by allowing ads from FlightAware.com. (Kevin, Jaime and 771BC's YouTube channel is listed in Resources. I don't understand why your possible high time partner would even consider it. It's listed for $335,000, which seems like a steal. Im certainly not a wealthy person, but Im not going to miss a meal. Ive read since then they chose that airplane to use because it looked the most like a jet, and it looked futuristic, he said. I shot multiple instrument approaches with no vacuum pumps legally, Thornton says. Some are too orange and some are too maroon. Kaminski added mother of pearl to red paint. Don't know squadoosh about the plane, but the atty should be sued by the estate heirs. Glass cockpits, they reason, should add to pilot safety. Number built. AR15.Com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users, with our own. Cessna also introduced a turbocharged, luxury version of the 310, designated the 320. It's easy to see where Thornton's love of aviation comes from. Discussion in 'Flight Following' started by eman1200, Dec 17, 2021. Basically it's worth the core value of the engines and props plus 1/4 of what the radios are worth. Partnerships usually are only good for dancing and f$&@ing. Written by Dale Smith
You're a power user moving through this website with super-human speed. This website uses cookies. They just announced that they are selling their Cessna 310 and their hangar. His grandfather was a pilot, his father flew helicopters in the Army, one uncle flew F-15's in the Air Force, and another was the Chief Pilot for the Coca Cola Company. We really liked the tail and the angle of the tail relative to the fuselage., Checking out in a 310 while his new purchase was in the shop, Bowman was surprised by how difficult it was for him to land. December 17, 2021 in Miscellaneous Aviation Talk, For anyone that watches 310Pilot on YouTube, you may be interested in what I just came across. He switched the right fuel tank selector to the auxiliary fuel tank, but despite his attempts, he could not restart the engine. The 310s hangar queen status meant there was a list of items that needed attention in short order. Lot in its favor and 1980, the airframe was inspected and minor. 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