BeechTalk - BT

Username Protected · **Posted:** 08 Nov 2014, 20:20

The Malibu and Meridians are really good looking planes. Looking forward to hearing updates on this, I have always been intrigued with them.

Don't you have something like a 1,400nm range when running max range / LOP?

Congratulations and keep the updates coming!

Username Protected · **Posted:** 10 Nov 2014, 02:28

Reg, I hold 140 Gallons of fuel. I run LOP at 70% power burning @16GPH
That is longer than I can sit for. Range could be north of 1500 with the right power settings with reserves.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 27 Nov 2014, 21:45

David
Beautiful bird ! A good friend has great T210, wants to $70 k the panel. He admitted he might be better off trading in on what you have. He has a lot elders that can't get in a 210, even tried a Beech without the big doors. I think his bird is a 125 k. What would you advise him. Probably his last bird. He wants the Piper now.
Happy holidays
Mark

Username Protected · **Posted:** 28 Nov 2014, 21:59

Username Protected wrote:

Darn nice airplane. Hands down the best piston single engine airplane for x-country travel.

you need to fly a lancair IV-P before saying things like that.....

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Nov 2014, 00:44

Username Protected wrote:

Darn nice airplane. Hands down the best piston single engine airplane for x-country travel.

you need to fly a lancair IV-P before saying things like that.....

Username Protected · **Posted:** 29 Nov 2014, 00:49

David, stunning plane, years of fun in your future with that one, and I agree with Todd, while I respect the Lancair 4P, it doesn't hold a candle to the Malibu, to me, in safety or comfort.
Again, I respect the Lancair line...very much.

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Nov 2014, 02:40

Mark, I would tell your friend to seriously consider a Malibu. I love this plane. It is easy on fuel and has great comfort and speed.
As to the Lancair IV-P not even in the ballpark and total different mission plane. I had a Lancair and thought it was a great fun little plane, but not fun for long trips and no air and not 6 people

Username Protected · **Posted:** 30 Nov 2014, 09:48

What do you reckon your block speed to be on say a 500 mile and 800 mile trip?

My New Ride for long flights