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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 22 Mar 2018, 14:05 |
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Joined: 10/14/14 Posts: 348 Post Likes: +192 Location: Good Hope, GA
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Username Protected wrote: Just cause I can’t resist.
Skyking indeed. Dont blame you one bit. I might even have that panel tattooed on my back if it was mine! and, I don't currently have any tattoos!
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 22 Mar 2018, 14:12 |
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Joined: 05/29/13 Posts: 13578 Post Likes: +10963 Company: Easy Ice, LLC Location: Marquette, Michigan; Scottsdale, AZ, Telluride
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Username Protected wrote: Just cause I can’t resist.
Skyking indeed. Dont blame you one bit. I might even have that panel tattooed on my back if it was mine! and, I don't currently have any tattoos!
hmmm..don't think the future trophy wife would approve. But I like it...
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 22 Mar 2018, 18:37 |
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Joined: 01/02/08 Posts: 7202 Post Likes: +5102 Company: Rusnak Auto Group Location: Newport Coast, CA
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Username Protected wrote: The 310 is much less expensive to own and to liquidate when the time comes. It is also very happy when you are opening the hangar and ready to take her out flying. SoCal trophy wife - most likely not! You have no idea. The 310 is waaaaayyyyyyyy less expensive. Ha Ha - I have a pretty darn good idea. Twice.
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 22 Mar 2018, 22:57 |
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Joined: 09/09/10 Posts: 75 Post Likes: +10 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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In the past 10 years, I've gone from a 310Q to a 340A to a D55 baron, 2 V35 Bonanzas and 2 years ago, I went back to a 1968 310N.....I loved them all !! The D55 was a little rocket, could do 200K @ 10K'.....However, nothing compares to the cabin size of the 310 and that is why I bought another one.....as an A&P IA, I am able to maintain my own planes and honestly, each one has it's pros and cons....neither is "better or worse" as far as maintenance or parts. They all do about the same speed, with about the same cost. After a few short hours in any twin Cessna, they start to feel very stable and normal....I agree with previous comments that the Baron might be a bit more "sporty" in its handling however, the 310 is very stable if all flight profiles (as is the Baron)....for me, the big draw is the 8" wider cabin....VERY COMFORTABLE....and the wife likes it !!!!
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 23 Mar 2018, 11:26 |
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Joined: 03/28/17 Posts: 6629 Post Likes: +7931 Location: N. California
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The 310 is much less expensive to own and to liquidate when the time comes. It is also very happy when you are opening the hangar and ready to take her out flying. SoCal trophy wife - most likely not![/quote] You have no idea. The 310 is waaaaayyyyyyyy less expensive. [/quote] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I guess I'm neutral on the issue because I've always been told that if it has wheels, wings, or %#$@, you're going to have trouble with it.
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 23 Mar 2018, 20:25 |
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Joined: 03/29/13 Posts: 834 Post Likes: +667
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Username Protected wrote: What about the Nav Tronic 400 autopilots? Are they good autopilots? Still serviceable? Have about 800 hours in 310, 150 in Bonanzas and about 50 in Barons. The 310 is the most airliner-like of the lot, sits higher, has way more room, and can be kept on the ground up to blue line if desired. The Baron is about 10 knots faster (P model), quieter and substantially smaller, both physically and mentally. 310 handles winds and gusts with aplomb, the inertia of up to 300# at the tips is quickly mastered - let the plane fly itself and make small corrections. Handles tremendous crosswinds by virtue of great handling properties in he flare. Baron is similar, but feels lighter to me, even though the gross weight is higher. Baron is tight IMHO if at or above 5’10”. Cessna 400A and B autopilots are very good attitude based autopilots. Three to five shops in country appear to be happily keeping them going. Mine is rock solid, running through the ubiquitous King-55 HSI. I have numerous time flown the 310 coast to coast and back in 7 to 10 days of calendar time. My fiend has done same in his Baron, suggesting they are both great airplanes. But, the 310 is so stable, that when I first had the aircraft and prior to getting AP tuned, I observed poor AP autopilot performance 15 minutes after engaging. Except that AP was disengaged and aircraft just droned on straight and level.
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 14:54 |
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Joined: 11/16/12 Posts: 1111 Post Likes: +1174 Location: KFWS
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I noticed on many 310 that the fromt seats don't have a headrest, while the back seats do. Is this common? Can they be switched out?
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 16:00 |
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Joined: 01/28/13 Posts: 6037 Post Likes: +3998 Location: Indiana
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MH, I'm confused. You're a jet jockey. Why are you slumming in that old 310? Can't imagine the next trophy girl friend being willing to take a trip in that old bugger. Why don't I take that off your hands so you aren't embarrassed at the FBO.
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 18 Jun 2018, 16:17 |
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Joined: 05/29/13 Posts: 13578 Post Likes: +10963 Company: Easy Ice, LLC Location: Marquette, Michigan; Scottsdale, AZ, Telluride
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Username Protected wrote: MH, I'm confused. You're a jet jockey. Why are you slumming in that old 310? Can't imagine the next trophy girl friend being willing to take a trip in that old bugger. Why don't I take that off your hands so you aren't embarrassed at the FBO. That is a kind offer Chuck. Let me ponder.
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Post subject: Re: How does a 310 feel? Posted: 19 Jun 2018, 10:59 |
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Joined: 05/23/08 Posts: 6059 Post Likes: +702 Location: CMB7, Ottawa, Canada
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Chuck my friend, I tough you understand with the trophy girl friend there is no money left for fuel to run the jet, that's were the C310 comes in handy... Username Protected wrote: MH, I'm confused. You're a jet jockey. Why are you slumming in that old 310? Can't imagine the next trophy girl friend being willing to take a trip in that old bugger. Why don't I take that off your hands so you aren't embarrassed at the FBO. That is a kind offer Chuck. Let me ponder.
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