~Cessna 340 VS Cessna 310~ 

I got my privates at age 20. Haven’t flown as PIC since I was 22. I am 50 now. Something about this video is giving me the urge to start flying again. Thank you.

The 340 is a very nice plane, a friend of mine owns one and uses it to charter mostly business people around California. New year's Eve 2012 he flew myself and my band to San Diego so we could play a gig on a large charter boat! The ride was very smooth and the fact that the cabin is pressurized allowed us to go over a set list in flight without headphones. Kevin, this plane would be a swell mother's day gift for your better half. ;)

Man I love the educational style of this video, just casual conversation while giving me loads of knowledge. Go Dawgs!

Great video and nice comparison between the 310 and 340. Nice to know that Aurora has K9 hangar security :) Also the twin Beech at the end is just icing on the cake! Looking forward to seeing 1BC with the new paint job. Fly safe!

Thank you and and John for this wonderful flight. My father was a king air pilot from way back, and this brings back soooo many memories. Again thank you.

The Beech at the end is simply beautiful. One of my dream airplanes.

I always enjoy watching your videos. I do appreciate how you explain aspects of the aircraft and/or flying.

I can appreciate the knowledge level necessary to fly this aircraft and you both made it look easy. The pressurization and turbocharging make this model and great cross county aircraft. However, Kevin can you devel into the annual inspection cost comparison between the 310 vs 340? Thx. DD

My grandfather owned a 310, 340 and 414 with the Ram conversions at the same time because he kept upgrading and wasn’t able to sale the other 2 very quickly and they were all very practical aircraft. Really liked the 340 and 414 the most. Miss those days of flying with him.

Really enjoyed this Kevin, even being a non-pilot I found it very interesting. Thanks to John and yourself for another great watch !

Love the sound of the twin engines, like a cat purring, puts me to sleep. Thanks for sharing.

This is cool as you guys communicate you include the viewer with good explanations as you have a little more freedom as non pic. Great video.

Listened yesterday while driving up I-85. Watched when I got home. Glad you got back in the air. GO DAWGS!

Awesome video! Thanks for showing the difference on your plane and the 340, also very cool seeing that twin beech at the end!

Hey guys,..I stumbled apon this channel by accident and I'm glad I did!..I used to fly Cessna 172's in Civil Air Patrol years ago. I miss the wind under the wings and the rush of flight. I have watched every episode,.some more than others!..I found an used 310d for sale locally raised an eyebrow!..hmmm.. I'll continue to enjoy your show.Your an outstanding team in the air.Go Dawgs!

Had that centerline on a rail. Nice work. Great to see two capable pilots manage a cockpit together.

I enjoyed seeing the difference between a 310 and a 340, I'm not a pilot but always wanted to take lessons. Christmas of 2018 my wife surprises me with a certificate that can be used towards flying lessons out of Galt! I was 62 and it was easily the best Christmas gift ever!! Life is still busy but I've used a few hours, my instructor is a long time friend who was my Lieutenant when I started on the Wheeling Fire Department in 1980. He's been flying for a long time so he's patient like you are. Hopefully you get 1BC back soon, I'm looking forward to seeing the new paint scheme!

Thank you very much for showing us the differences between yours and thee 340 ,look forward to seeing your new paint job all the best Paul

When you pick up the 310 from the paint shop, and if you stop in Atl, I suggest you pay the folks at Epps Aviation a visit at PDK, if you haven't already. The Epps family is very rich in GA aviation. Pat's dad was to GA what the Wright bros were to the U.S. He built the first plane in GA while in Athens. Hence the Epps name on the airport. Pat was also responsible for the Lost Squadron being found. Really nice folks, and a good place to stop for fuel.

Love this Vid. It always amazes me that people give these videos thumbs down. They must not be pilots or they are arrogant pilots. Love these videos Kevin. Keepm coming.

Outstanding vlog Kevin. John is a really nice guy. Beautiful plane too. 1BC will be done soon. I know you can't wait! Thanks and be safe.

Wow... The 340 is just different enough to be in the Creepy Valley. I'm certain it is an awesome craft, but not sure if I would want my passengers to sit backwards. Looking forward to the new paint job. Thanks as always for sharing with us land lubbers!

Hey Kevin, I just wanted to let you know that I passed my commercial, instrument multi-engine checkride! If you recall, I previously mentioned that you and Jamie inspired me to get my multi rating. I am so happy to be part of the club!! Now off to MEI! Loving your vids, and hope to fly with you one day. Take care buddy!

Wow, that brought back memories. Learned to fly at Aurora airport back in 1988. Commercial and CFI. Did some flight instructing out of DeKalb. Haven't flown since early 90's.

From a guy with zero knowledge about pressurized cabins that discussion was cool to hear. Good explanations. Thank you!

Nice video Kevin...love the beautiful twin beech at the end. I used to jump out of one at West Point DZ in Virginia...one of my all time favorite aircraft. I'm 55 years old and have around 33 hours towards my PPL and you are a big inspiration to me...never too late to get a license.... Keep up the great work.

Really enjoyed that video Kevin. nice job pointing out the differences in the two planes and explaining the pressurization etc.. very interesting. looked comfortable in the cabin as well. thanks!

Beautiful ( and highly capable ) bird !!! Thanks for the ride gentlemen .................

Can’t wait to see the new paint job.

I remember back in '74 that State Farm insurance in Bloomington used to fly a couple of these 340's. They were very nice airplanes 👍🇺🇸

This is the first time I’ve seen you in a video without sunglasses! I didn’t think it was you at first. You also sound completely different on a headset.

I sure do miss the sounds of those Continentals... I have about 2000 hours (mostly single pilot IFR) on 310's about 30 years ago and loved every second of it. I did get a bit of 340 and 404/421 time as well and agree the 340 is just that much more versatile. I surprised myself by remembering the v-speeds and the 180 for the the first notch of flaps and 140 for the gear. I've only flown about 5 hours since then (separated by about 15 years each 2.5 hours) but it's like riding a bike. Thanks for the ride... really enjoyed it.

Hi Kevin, LOL, second time watching this video. Love those 340 engines and props making beautiful music on the takeoff roll and climb out. I enjoyed your workmate, Eric saying "N6827L, Climb and maintain 1-2-thousand, go Dawgs", and your compulsory and expected reply, "27L up to 12 thousand, go Dawgs! Was very funny and made me chuckle. And I'm not even an American, but I know who you're talking about. Down my way in south pacific NZL, we say "Go the 'All Blacks'", who are the world's best international rugby team, wearing only a black colored uniform of short sleeved jersey, shorts, studded football boots, mouth-guards, lots of tape around body joints, no body armor, no helmets, no black lines under the eyes, no timeouts, but our national silver fern leaf emblem on the left chest, and their 1 to 15 position numbers on their backs. We play on real grass turf with 1 team, for two 40 minute halves that don't stop active play, and mostly win against the 4 UK countries, Australia, Argentina, France, and South Africa! :)

Wow, that Canadian Beech 18 was Beautiful!! Nice 340 flight Kev!

Your flying videos bring back some great flying memories. I used to rent Cherokees out of Aurora Airport back in the 1980’s. Also had friends that worked at ZAU. I have lived in the Seattle area ever since then. I hope to get back into flying soon.

Awesome, Kevin. Total professional vid. (Nice touch with the drone coverage!) Thanks for sharing! And Wow, is that a Lockheed Electra ala Amelia Earhart at Aurora?

I love 340s enemies more with the Ram and Robinson conversions and vortex generators. For the 310 I’m in love with the R models.

Kevin I so enjoy your professional approach to flying. Small points, keeping the runway centreline on take-off and landing. A discipline I remember from my first flying lesson. A pity that the 911 crises robbed you from joining the airlines.

Another great Video! Always educational , thanks mate. Hope your 310 all works out for ya

Great Channel. My wife and I like to fly the same type of trips you guys are taking, especially to the beaches. Keep up the good work. From a fellow bulldawg flyer from Calhoun, Ga.

Tripped over your channel. Flew in a friends 310 decades ago. Great looking aircraft. Nice upgrades. Subscribed

I enjoyed this one Kevin. We had a 414A which is very similar to the 340 in performance. I think it is time to do a C-310 v Premier 1A comparison. What do you say?

Pressurized GA are a chore! A lot to learn. Thanks.

I'll take one...J/K I'm a C177 guy budget. Thanks for the video Kevin...Great Plane...Looking forward to the new paint on the 310!

Not so well known is the C-335. Non pressurized version of the 340. Had the pleasure of flying one in South Africa. As I understand it, both planes have exactly the same wing as the C-310 on the equivalent years of each. Wonderful wing and love those split flaps. Great planes.

Just think how happy you will be in new paint. Stylin' and profilin'

See ya Kevin, keep on flying.

The 340 is an excellent airplane especially for getting higher with the pressurization. The more complex, the more expense however. Thanks for sharing that enjoyable primer on the 340

Kevin, Nice job on the video. Hopefully they are finishing that plane up for you soon. At least you were able to get out and fly around though. Have a great weekend.

Nothing worse than paying the hanger rental with no plane in it! 1BC will be home soon! Great video Kevin.

Can hear it in your voice , I get it as a diver when I can’t dive feel the same way

Great idea for a video! Thanks to both of you. I really enjoyed it!

Super! Just got my multi-commercial instrument in an old TravelAir. Really liked seeing the workings of a more advanced twin like the 340.

Anything with tip tanks is a dream aircraft. 👍

Christy obviously travels like my wife. Even when we travel in our SUV, I have to do a weight/balance. Great video Kevin, safe skies !

Drone footage at the end is awesome! Looking forward to seeing 310 and her new paint scheme.

I have been watching one video after another, I'm hooked! Great content and love you guys! I cant wait to see the paint job! Go Dawgs!

Great video. Always loved the 340 and 310s. Never been in a 340 but have been in 310 few times. Great planes.

"This is what it is like to be in the air again..." Poor Kev. :( - Lauren

Thanks for the ride..... my ears feel fine...

You had me at “Go Dawgs”. Just watched a few videos and was on the fence till I hard that!

Love that you give us so much information on the 2 air planes

short before the end, the Royal Canadian Air Force passed by. Cool !!

The 340 has always been one of favorite Cessna twins, second only to the 421C with trailing link landing gear. Back in the late 70’s when I was in the Cessna engineering division at the Wallace plant, some knucklehead came up with the idea of modifying a 340 to what was designated the 335. Essentially it was the same airplane, but was an unpressurized version of the 340 and not turbocharged. When they lost their butts on it, they came up with the 303 Crusader, another unpressurized light twin thinking they could tap the 310 market after production stopped on it. The 303 was a huge failure, too, in part due to the deign of the propeller counter rotating components that had a history of failing and grounding the plane. Nice video Kevin, do you have your sights on a 340 now?

Nice aircraft. I flew a Riley 340b conversion for about 600 hrs back in the 80's. It was a very slick airplane that would get to FL 240 pretty fast, although I rarely had to go that high. Maintenance was bad either, if I recall. We went to a King Air 100 later. I thought I was pretty 😎 lol...

Great video. Amazing the difference between the 310 sixes and the 340 turbo sixes.

I flew a Cessna 401 and loved it ... not pressurized but still a nice ride and flew a Piper Navajo as well

Kevin, Nice change of pace, but I still think your 310 is awesome! Looking forward to seeing the new colors. Cheers, Rik Spector

Gotta love that L5P Kevin, it is a beauty!! Black is such a tough color though.

I didn't realize you're out of Aurora! I'm in the (far) Northwest burbs. I started watching your channel because I'm considering getting by pilot's license. Thanks for the great content!

Really comfy plane, thanks for taking us along for a ride.

Very nicely explained and flown. Great vid Kevin! Count me as a follower from now on.

Dat Manifold rissing like hell, dayum!!

Enjoyed watching you guys in that 340 Kevin. Interesting the differences in planes. You'll have the 310 back before you know it.

Kevin, Thank you for taking us along Pretty flight. Also thank you for explaining The fuel system. All ways enjoy the Explanations Recently received a book on Amelia Earhart’s plane. She had a 1937 Lockheed Electra, they allowed Me to ask a question on how the plane was Started. I was sure you don’t just get in and Turn the key. The procedure she had to follow Sounds quite complex. BR

Hmmm...is 310 Pilot going to become 340 pilot???? :) Gr8 editing the flybys and landings!!! Gr8 vid Kevin!!! Thnx fore the ride along!

One nice feature of iPads and Foreflight is the ability to display cabin altitude on the iPad. I have that as one to the data elements that displays - you will also get a warning if the iPad senses cabin altitude over 10,000, which is nice even in a 340A.

340's are very comfortable as a small company plane when travels are under 500 nm. Looking forward in seeing the "Dawg" paint scheme. GEAUX Tigers!

Hey congrats on the You Tube 100K shiny thingy!

It’s cool how you guys don’t fake stuff like “are plane almost crashed”or “we almost died”like some RU-vidrs

19:13 had to be embarrassing , then awkward silence. I`m like that too. If I can`t run with the ball I can`t be hyper attentive.

Amazing how good that 340 sounds ! Beautiful airplane for sure. I’m sure the bigger, step-thru cabin is nice too.

The airframe is quieter because of the reinforcement required for pressurization. The airstair is easy to get use to.

Always... Go Dawgs! Thanks for sharing.

No harness for John. I hope the newbies don't take that as an example.

That was a great video very informative and 2 excellent safe flyers.

This was fun to watch... you flew directly over my house north of Rockford!

The engine out power loading of the 310R and 340A are nearly identical (19.3 lb/hp), meaning the engine out climb performance will be similar. This is quite a bit better than most light twins which are around 20-22 lb/hp, and of course they don’t have very beneficial engine out climb capability.

Only made it in 11 seconds so far but had to comment on the deer. Nice buck!!!

That's a very nice buck above the fireplace!!

Have you guys seen the Fowler Flap conversion for the 340? There are only a few of them, but they're pretty cool.

Kevin, I know you fly through John C. Tune in West Nashville occasionally. Early Tuesday morning at 1AM, a tornado destroyed it and parts of Nashville and a 65-mile swath East across 6 -7 more Counties. 30 or more people lost their lives in this storm.

340 is a great twin. Fun vid.

I love the rolling checklist. Reminds me of....me

Drone footage of landing!!!!!!!!! WOW!!! Nicely flown as well :-) Ya don't see that everyday... hahaha... The takeoff was a bit herky jerky, but that smooths out with experience ;-) Using 'sport mode', and including a running start would be epic :-)

Overall a fun video. A couple of comm comments - leave out the "with you" whenever checking in and drop the use of "point" when describing your altitude (only used for frequencies). Other than that, great!

Great Flight Kevin!

Differential power in a cross wind landing is a great technique. But very surprised the 340 did not have an engine monitor. I wouldn’t fly one without an EMS.

Love your vids. Looking fwd to the new paint...

Comparing turbines to pistons, a 340 or any other piston is a fraction (purchase price) of any turbine aircraft. Especially the newer singles like TBMs, etc. Yes, they are very reliable with decent efficiency but very expensive to buy. Operating them is probably less than a piston twin unless the turbine goes bad (which is pretty rare - hence the price).