Now Gary that was way harsh.
I'm just out here on I-40 watching my wife drive whilst I set back dodging the brickbats.
We can only hope it is a Bonanza so I will have some help fending off the Cessnaites.
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Now Gary that was way harsh.
I'm just out here on I-40 watching my wife drive whilst I set back dodging the brickbats.
We can only hope it is a Bonanza so I will have some help fending off the Cessnaites.
So far just an aviator that wants to own a bus.
Good eye Jon, it is from one of the finest aircraft builders, but you missed the second throttle.
Well Ted.....I have to express some concern. As you may have surmised the owner of 630SU needs help against Cessnaites. The reality is that he needs help, but not because of us.
I see from the picture it is not pressurized so it is either a 55 or 58.
Just avoid making further references to Beech vs Cessna and you will be OK. We will help you. We may even give you correct answers to your questions. I am very glad you acknowledge you plane is from ONE of the finest aircraft builders. Some here think their planes are the finest and fail to acknowledge the quality and utility of other owner's planes. (Those are the guys that fly forked tail doctor killers)
Jon,
Thanks for the advice. As the newest guy, I do not want to make any waves. ;) I did not mention any names, but have at times have owned wonderful flying machines from four different persuations and have enjoyed the strengths and utility of each. This one I have had for almost 20 years and have poured way too many dollars into that dark area behind the panel and under the glareshield.
It's a 55.
Don't say 'It is only a 55'....that show weakness and there are some on this site who prey on the weak. A 55 is a fine plane. And it has a tail with the correct configuration.
BTW, making waves on this site has been elevated to an Olympic level sport. Please dive in and join the fray.
If you want to get into airplane discussions there are plenty of us here, including some real pilots like Brian E. Be sure to include Lew when discussing aviation. He is a grump and it is one of the things that gets him awake.
Hey there Ted, For those of us that don't know what you guys are talking about , how about puting it in laymans terms. What do you have there for wings?
When I Googled Cessna 55 , well if I posted the link to it and asked you if that's what you had you'd probably want to punch me out.;)
Post some pictures. Until we meet in person that's all we live on:D
At this speed one picture will probably take 1/2 hr..
Hopefully this picture is attached, I believe that a picture was requested.
Once I find the right coach, I will have to get to work on the folding wing mod so that it will tow better.
Ah Jon,
I said it is a 55 proudly, I believe it was you that added the "only".
I'll let it slide... this time.
Tom,
Only here two days and YOU ARE THE MAN. I don't take any 210 crap off of A1, although Mike and I dutifully pointed out all three of the P210's the flew into OSH. ;)
But we need Jon to come hang with us at OSH. He was the only one to set in the awning with us that didn't get sunburned. I sat right next to the dude for 5 hours, in the shade, and I was torched. He must be made of asbestos.
And he has a keen eye for plane stuff so that adds to the repartee.
JDUB
Just can't set back and not get into this airplane discussion. I flew in Alaska for over 15 years. Not commerical. In my way of thinking every airpalne you guys talk about has the tailwheel on the wrong end. Of course how you use your airpalne must be considered. Have not flown now for 10 years as the lower 48 does not have much of my type of flying. Pavement to pavement is not my type of flying. Thats why we own a Prevost.
Larry W
2000 Royale
All my early flying was in a Champ. Does that count? And you may wish to talk to Brian E. I think he flies your type plane.
I'm still trying to understand how flying a taildragger relates to a Prevost. Wouldn't a taildragger be more analgous to a 4 X 4 with a slide-in camper?
At least you flew planes with the wings in the right spot.
Larry, Were you flying the "Beaver"?
Ted is your plane a Beach Twin Bonanza? That was one I always wanted but that idea was lost many years ago!! Another plane I really liked was a Lockheed Loadstar, it is likened to a Prevost of the Air ( by me any way) When I was a kid hanging around the airport a local company Weatherhead had one fit out like a dream. It would take the owners to their lodge in the Mi. up. I would climb around in that baby and fantasize!
http://www.photographica.org/viewpic/25737
:D :D
Have flown a beaver from the right seat, but 25 gallons a hour was a little to much for me. Had a Cessna 185 with PK 3500 floats, wheels and skis. A great airplane, also had a bush equiped Piper PA-18 (Super Cub) with a bunch of bush mods. The best of Bush planes
Larry
2000 Royale
OOPS, Did not see your post Jon.
After our 30 years in Alaska with very few roads we want to see our great land at a slower pace. That is why the Prevost.
Larry
2000 Royale
Larry,
You sure picked the right way to see it. Except don't try to follow Roger. He drives at Super Cub speeds.
Larry,
I accept your pithy comments about the tailwheel and substitute my own reality. I have never ground looped a tricycle gear plane. But I'll bet if you can do it, Crak4U could be the man.
I own a plane to go places fast. I own a Prevost to see the country between the airports. However, it is easier to get the Bonanza worked on.
I own a plane to go places fast.
When did you trade?
As near as I can tell from reading the posts here, the fuel burn for a given trip will be just about the same for a coach as it is for the Baron. But the time and the view are of course the differing factors.
As for having the tailwheel at the wrong end, My earliest hours were in a Champ as well. My Citrabia got sold just a couple years ago.
I am looking forward to getting into a Prevost coach.
Depending on the year of coach you are seeking an 8V92 will typically get 5 to 6 MPG. A coach with a Series 60 (and rivets) will get between 7 and 8 MPG. A newer coach with a Series 60 and the newer emissions controls will be approaching 8V92 mileage.
Ted,
Welcome to the nuthouse! As you can see, both the diverse and perverse are represented here, either one of which can switch hats in an instant. As you gain a little knowledge (our combined efforts) about these terrific machines, you and your bride will hopefully be entertained as well, (JDUB, Tom, you're on). There are no dumb questions on this forum however the answers are usually suspect unless they come from Jon.
As to the airplane stuff, it's all designed to irritate Lew, keep that in mind. I personally never flew an airplane I didn't like as long as it didn't have a forked tail. Larry, the Idaho back-country is a great place for the tailwheel Cessna, we continue to have a great time there in our beat-up old 185. By the way, I also learned to fly in a champ. :eek:
Jon
Roger may not drive at super cub speeds. My cub with 24 inch tundra tires or edo 2000 floats and very flat and long prop might not have been able to keep up with Roger. But then it would get off the ground in about 50 feet and land at about 30 MPH. That is what a cub is all about.
[QUOTE=BrianE;14830]Ted,
Welcome to the nuthouse! As you can see, both the diverse and perverse are represented here, either one of which can switch hats in an instant. As you gain a little knowledge (our combined efforts) about these terrific machines, you and your bride will hopefully be entertained as well, (JDUB, Tom, you're on). There are no dumb questions on this forum however the answers are usually suspect unless they come from Jon.
QUOTE]
[SIZE="6"]Apparently Jon owes Brian serious money.[/SIZE]
Brian just recognizes skill and wisdom when he sees it.
I should point out to Ted that this site is open to anybody with a $25.00 registration fee, and because it is so cheap we get wood shop workers with no intent to buy a coach, but who just like to stir the pot.
Ted, Ignore the little old guy with sawdust in his pants and pay attention to real bus owners who bring skills and knowledge to the table. You can separate the facts from the fertilizer as you read the various posts and it won't take long to understand we just humor some of the old guys with less than ten fingers.
Just kidding about the $25.00
It was really $10.00
[SIZE="5"]You paid to get onto this site?
For those who got in at the beginning and got the SDR, it's a free deal.
Otherwise that would be like paying for...ah, let me see...air?[/SIZE]
JPJ, It is time to modify your location.
You no longer have a bus. You are rooted in your woodshop making sawdust and chopping off fingers.
[SIZE="5"]Modify my location? I am where I am. Oh, and BTW, at this moment I don't have a camper. "It ain't over 'til it's over," Yogi Berra.[/SIZE]
Thanks for the advice. I am sure it is good advice.
Let's see, a prevost fanatic without a coach, but an accomplished woodworker?
Could it be a new conversion is taking shape and just waiting for the right shell to slip into?
Now who said that JPJ was an accomplished woodworker.
He is an accomplished Prevost salesman!!!
I like JPJ and Helen because of his MENDACITY and he doesn't talk about flying on a Prevost forum. SO THERE !!!!
Lew
Hello Everyone,
I've been offline for a week today...no Comcast land line and no Comcast puter either...I keep Earthlink as well as Comcast..so when I'm on the road in a rig I can get on-line on my laptop...but with no phone I could do nothing..lucky I had the Dolphin...went camping for a few days...took a girlfriend, her daughter, and each of our dogs...all three...!!!
I'm back an itching to type...about Pre's...
Then I saw all this chat about flying...
One time many years ago a friend took the flying course the Gov't offered mustered out servicemen...and I got a chance to go up with the him and the instructor...a few times...
AND the instructor, Ted... let me fly it...I had a ball...It was at Hanover Airport in, NJ...and I know the two planes we went up in that he let me try out...were a Piper Cub and a Cessna 8...Bet that tells you guys how long ago that was...That's all I remember ...I was too poor then and now to think about getting a license much less a plane...but it was wonderful...and I've never even heard anyone talk planes again until today...
You sure made my day after being off line and needing that fix for a whole week...
Now back to Pre's for me...Hugs Always Viv...
Viv,
With all the planes owned by folks on this site I'll bet you could wrangle more plane rides.
We all need excuses to fly more anyway.
Holy cow. I can just see it now. The POG Air Force.
http://www.defensetech.org/images/pilot.jpg
If you like flying, it grabs ahold of you and never lets go.
Forgive me if I pass on that thought Jon,
I'm getting in enough trouble trying to find a Prevost... If I can do that...I'll have complete happiness the rest of my life...won't need boats or planes...just want to make ends meet...
Hugs Viv...
Morning,
A couple of weeks ago someone gave the name of a man who will travel to check out a possible buy for a price...
If that person sees this post would they please contact me privately or post the info again ...
I still favor the first Country Coach I saw and drove in Titusville Fl...and would like for someone to check it out for me...find out how approximately much repair expense I would be facing...
I can't help it ...It's the only one in the 50 or more that I've looked at that I LIKE and can afford comfortably...even tho' I know it's been frowned upon for several reasons...maybe I can live with them...I won't be able to drive more than a few more years and I'm alone...I have to buy soon...by this Nov..if I'm to buy at all...Need to sell my Dolphin and Coach House...also have a Lowrey Majesty LX/510 Organ that my husband paid 28K for and I would trade that to the right person too...
Also I would like to attend the Get Together I read about somewhere to be held in the northern mid west...not Ca...soon...
I'm now 82 years young and know my drivng days are numbered...I want to make my lifelong dream come true...Own my own diesel...I've driven hundreds for commercial companies...wouldn't it be fantastic to go off route knowing I couldn't be fired for doing it...
Have to keep a light note on it all...That's just me...Had a brand new picture taken at a graduation last week and will put it up here if I can find out again where to do it ...lol...
Many thanks Hugs Always Viv...
Can write me privately at journeyone144@yahoo.com anytime...especially when I'm on the road...and have to use dial-up on my laptop...so many of you have been sooo helpful and caring...I am really moved...
Viv,
I know that you are placing a high value on appearance and have walked away from some because the decor was not pleasing to you, but that CC that is in The Great Outdoors shows every indication of being rode hard and put away wet.
I say that without hearing it run, or driving it, but based on a visual inspection I have a strong feeling the mechanical condition of the coach mirrors the cosmetic condition.
Here is another side entry or is it the same one???, anyway I wanted to show it again!Quote:
Originally Posted by tks18
JIM:)
Funny when I preview the post there is no picture, RON M where are you???
Maybe a different way?
Post Hi from a new member
We are Tom and Toni and own an '88 that I designed. it is a two bedroom, front kitchen with a center door. We love it. Just hit 105K miles. I will attempt to attach a few photos.
Here we go. . . . .
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