Won't carry 4 people (with useful fuel) though. The new
Mooneys are wonderful planes but if you even occasionally
need to carry four people then they don't work out. Shame,
because the recent Bravo is a really lovely plane to
fly.

The SR22 will carry 4 people and a good fuel load. Just
be careful to avoid (a) clouds (unless IFR) (b) mountains
(c) the temptation to say, gee, wonder what happens if I
pull this big red handle (d) confusing it with the SR20,
which won't.

John

"Aaron Coolidge" wrote in message
...
Michael wrote:

: The 300 hp IO-550 is an option on at least the S-model Bonanza (and
: probably many others). A friend of mine has one and I've flown it -
: it's a great airplane, and it will comfortably cruise at 180 kts on
: 16-17 gph.

: Michael

The 300HP IO-550, derated to 280HP, is in the Mooney Ovation2. The
Ovation2
cruises in the 175 to 190 KT range on 15-16 GPH. You can get a very nice
one
from the 2000 or 2001 model year for about $300K, if you look around.
--
Aaron Coolidge (N9376J)