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> If you ACTUALLY own one...

I own two.

> Would you buy it again?

Yes. I recently flew across the US in one day (NY to CA) in a single
engine prop aircraft. Twelve hours of flying (two 1/2 hour fuel stops) and
no complaints of comfort here.

My only issue with these headsets is that I wish there were a cell phone
interface, as the LightSpeeds have. For the money, this should have been
an included feature.

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Hey Peter, how about a pirep on that [literal] cross-country trip?? Maybe a
separate thread. I don't remember hearing about one done in a single-engine
in one day. It would be an interesting read.

Marco Leon

P.S. Did a Google search and I don't believe you posted a PIREP yet but I
could have missed it. If so please point me in the right direction.


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Marco Leon <mmleonyahoo.com> wrote:

> Hey Peter, how about a pirep on that [literal] cross-country trip?? Maybe a
> separate thread. I don't remember hearing about one done in a single-engine
> in one day. It would be an interesting read.

I started to put together a post about the trip complete with links to some
pictures a week or so after I completed the trip, but I procrastinated and
suddenly months flew by.

If I can get to it, I will see about finishing it up. But, as a quick
overview:

The trip occurred over Memorial Day Weekend (US holiday) of this year, May
26th trough May 30th. I took off in a Bonanza V35 with wing tip tanks
under an IFR flight plan from Syracuse, NY (KSYR), about 7:00am and landed
at my first fuel stop in Marshall, Missouri (KMHL), about 4.75 hours later.
VFR conditions into KMHL.

1/2 hour to fuel, use the bathroom, and check weather, then off to St. John
Arizona for my next fuel stop, a 4.5 hour leg. Numerous t-storms all over
the southwest. Another 1/2 hour rest stop, then about a 2 1/2 hour leg
into hazy Palm Springs, CA (KPSP). Slept the night at my father's house,
then it was off the next morning with him as a passenger up to Denver, CO.
That trip was two legs (around the mountains) and VFR around the largest
thunderstorm cell (near Albuquerque, NM) I have personally seen.

We spent three days at my brother's house, then launched for SYR. Got to
fly into the flight levels for the first time to take advantage of the
strong tailwinds at FL190 and FL210. Discovered my digital altitude
encoder, which had just had its biannual certification, had a 400 foot
error at those altitudes. The first controller who pointed out this error
thought I had forgotten to set my altimeter to 29.92 and gave me a terse
lecture.

I brought a cooler full of bottled water, Gatorade, and food, had XM
satellite radio to keep me company, and used a large orange juice container
for relief.

The week before the flight out, I used www.Airnav.com and Jeppesen's IFR
Flight Star software to plan several routes to interim airports with
excellent fuel prices. The night before the trip I chose the best route
based on thunderstorm avoidance.


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Marco Leon <mmleonyahoo.com> wrote:

> Hey Peter, how about a pirep on that [literal] cross-country trip?? Maybe a
> separate thread. I don't remember hearing about one done in a single-engine
> in one day. It would be an interesting read.

By the way, Marco, the trip was really a "proof of concept" to demonstrate
that I and the aircraft could make such a trip. Given a few months off, I
would instead prefer to fly with my wife as a passenger and take a much
more leisurely route across the US, stopping and exploring along the way.

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Wow, I wish my wife would let me "experiment" with my Warrior like that! In
all honesty, she is really not that bad about flying (anymore). With two
small kids, it's tough to go away for days at a time.

Your Bonanza's speed was probably key to the one-day timeframe. I can't
imagine doing that in a Warrior. Still, it's a trip you will probably
remember for the rest of your life. That's an "experiment" worth every
penny.

Be sure to post the story and pics when you get it done.

Thanks,

Marco

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Marco Leon <mmleonyahoo.com> wrote:

> Wow, I wish my wife would let me "experiment" with my Warrior like that! In
> all honesty, she is really not that bad about flying (anymore). With two
> small kids, it's tough to go away for days at a time.

My wife was very supportive of that trip, despite our three young boys at
home (5,7, and three months old at the time).

The entire idea was sold on the fact that I was ultimately bringing the
boys' grandfather back to our house for a two week visit, as well as the
fact that I would only be away for three nights, which is a typical work
week for me.

> Your Bonanza's speed was probably key to the one-day timeframe.

No doubt, the 185 kts true airspeed at altitude (14k and 16k on the way
out) and relatively low headwinds were instrumental in allowing me to make
the trip west in one day.

> I can't imagine doing that in a Warrior.

The designated examiner who tested me for my private pilot certificate and
instrument rating told me stories of crossing the country a few times in
his C152... IFR. So, it definitely can be done. :)

When your children get older, take a month off and explore the country.
That is my next plan.

> Still, it's a trip you will probably
> remember for the rest of your life. That's an "experiment" worth every
> penny.

Given the rise in fuel prices in August, my timing was good.

> Be sure to post the story and pics when you get it done.

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