wrote:
Does anyone have a POH or experience flying a Cessna 414A? I ask,
because we are flying one down to Daytona next month with 7 souls
(incl
2 pilots) and light baggabe (60 lbs each). I would like to know the
W&B
calculations.

I have flown this airplane with 4 pax and full fuel and it handles
just
fine, but with 7, I am wondering if we need to pass on some fuel?

The aircraft in question belongs to my friend and although I am multi
rated, have only flown this plane a couple of times.

It does have the RAM conversion which I am told increases the useful
load to 2350 Lbs? RAM's site states 2000Lbs?

I trust my friend, he is a great pilot, but he just added the 7th
person to this trip and I am the kind of guy that needs to know for
myself.

I have asked for a copy of the POH and hopefully will have this by
next
week.

Any info would be appreciated. Paul


Dear Paul,
My flight instructor has flown lots in a 414 Ram. Trying to get a hold
of him and ask. He flies everything from taildraggers to twins.
Probably out flying somewhere but he'd know for sure. Was a flight
engineer for a C130 in Nam, and is really into the W&B and numbers big
time. Will get back to you. Carol. Also think I know another guy who
flies a 414 too.