ADF in Europe

On Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:07:54 +0100, Peter wrote:

Yes, the *carriage* of an ADF is mandatory for European airways flight
- usually this means Class A which in many places extends all the way
down.

Thank you for that information. And I'll guess that the ferry pilot was
probably flying an N-registered a/c, so I'm guessing the regulation applies
to all.

No, I would not want a bolt-on box under a glass panel. However, if I
should ever be able to afford something like that, my local avionics shop
said he could install it for a lot less. They just happen to be a Becker
dealer, too.

The background:

My wife is from the Azores, and it is possible we may go there for extended
periods (e.g. several months). If we do, from what I have read, I would be
able to fly IFR (and night) in my N-registered a/c with my FAA license;
where I would not have those privileges in a Portugese registered a/c
unless I took some onerous tests.

The new Mooney Ovation2GX, with long-range tanks, has more than enough
range to make that flight. Now I just have to figure out how to pay for it
:-).


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

The new Mooney Ovation2GX, with long-range tanks, has more than enough range to make that flight.

How much fuel would you have in total including the long range tanks?

Gerd

On 25 Aug 2005 11:39:37 -0700, "gwengler" wrote:

The new Mooney Ovation2GX, with long-range tanks, has more than enough range to make that flight.

How much fuel would you have in total including the long range tanks?

Gerd

With the long range tanks, the total fuel capacity is 130 gallons. That
gives a maximum range (with reserves) of 2400NM. Although I could make it
non-stop from my home base, I would plan a fuel stop at CYYT (St. John's,
NF), from which LPL is "only" about 1250 NM.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

Are those long range tanks factory installed or do you need a ferry
permit? I am amazed about the range! With 160KTS you can fly 2400NM
in 15 hrs. by using 8.7gph (no reserves). Is that realistic?
Gerd

On 26 Aug 2005 06:39:51 -0700, "gwengler" wrote:

Are those long range tanks factory installed or do you need a ferry
permit? I am amazed about the range! With 160KTS you can fly 2400NM
in 15 hrs. by using 8.7gph (no reserves). Is that realistic?
Gerd

The standard tankage is around 102 gallons. With the long-range tanks that
is increased to 130 gallons. They are an integral part of the wing --
basically an extra fuel tank bay outboard of the normal fuel tanks. I
believe the STC for this is held by Monroy, but the factory will do the
install on a new airplance; or it can be done aftermarket. In neither case
is a ferry permit required.

The longest trip I could see myself planning would be CYYT-LPL which is
about 1232 NM. However, once factoring in the distance to possible
alternates; and possible headwinds; it'd be nice to have the extra fuel.

A local surgeon took his O2 around the world. He had both the long-range
tanks as well as a ferry tank. He did require the permit for the ferry
tank.


Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)

Wow! What a great airplane!
Gerd (T182T)