I have to say, your observations on how this aircraft sits, how it is designed, and how it behaves are right on the money. You have helped me make sense of it all. Thank you for sharing this!
This is one of the most helpful vids I've seen. As a newbie to aviation and considering my first plane, this video talks about the quirks I want to know about and not discover the hard way.
Love the video. I plan on purchasing a Beechcraft Musketeer in the near future. Loved the advice of weight on the baggage compartment tip as well. Speeds in landings and takeoffs are very important for this plane I reviewed. 80kts is the key 🔑 👌 🙌.
flown and owned one of these for 2 years. Great plane. Way nicer to fly daily year round than a Cherokee. The CG, landing gear and obscured empenage discussion is pure hyperbole. None of that is problematic from the cockpit. Super easy plane to fly. Only down side is 100kts at 9gph.
Ah no its not hyperbole. The deck angle changes the cockpit view. The Musketeer has the highest incident rate of any of the 4 seat GA aircraft at take off and landing stages of flight. All of the problems built into the aircraft directly effect how the aircraft is flown and perceived in the cockpit. Have a quick look through the accidents list on ASN. While you personally may have not noticed any differences, the accident rate, and the design flaws are very real. Like I said in the video, all the designed problems can be resolved on *How* the aircraft is operated. But it doesnt eliminate the engineering mistakes of the aircraft
adding ballast is not entirely uncommon,but for this plane you have no choice and besides its as you say a point we all should check regardless of a/c.,Great review and explanation of the musketeers aerodynamics ,my pet subject also.
I agree, I actually think it’s a great plane. No one wants them, so they are far cheaper than Cessna/Piper options. The 160HP really is underpowered, 180hp would be the ideal compromise, with the 200HP Sierras having a bit of a premium, but still good value.
