The 520 has always been my favorite motor of all the opposed 6's. But the early 185's did pretty well with the 470. Never been in a 550 powered 185 but I love it.....
Thanks. Thats where I intended to put the autopilot. I believe it’s the best location for it. Also follows parody with every other modern transport category aircraft - think standardization and also the big boys have a reason for placement. It’s line of sight. If you are coming out of the clouds on a circling approach at a few hundred feet, you don’t want to be tilting your head down looking for the HDG Knob…
Hope you never get in an accident the way you wear that seat harness. IMHO and experience you want the lap section as low and tight as possible or you’ll ‘submarine’ in a forward impact.
Why would you think you need to fly up a particular side for landing? The FAA spends a lot of time and energy on VFR arrivals and departures particularly for Part 93 airports, see the chart supplements. Generally, you want to fly up the right side of a canyon, glacier, etc I agree with that but it’s not a requirement, in fact for this arrival all the IFR traffic comes up the left/west side of that canyon.
I noted what appears to be separate AOA indicators on the dash, seemingly flipped down. Are these options from the factory in spite of the PFD AOA monitor, or are these third party after the fact installs?
My very first ride was in a cessna A185F, the sound of the props at takeoff was impressive to say the least as the IO520 spun to 2850 at takeoff.. been an aviation nut ever since.
This is at Lower Loon near Johnson Creek, Idaho. Well done Josh!! Your precision, traffic advisories, and overall situational awareness are impressive. I love the footage and editing, too.
Footage like this reminds me how vast and wild certain parts of Creation still are. It is refreshing to remember when I get absorbed in the cares and challenges of my own small territory.
You and Ryan are both amazing Skywagon pilots! I'm glad to have had an opportunity to fly with you and I look forward to the next time, Josh. Thank you!
