The whole video I was thinking how tough it would be sitting in the right hand seat in your own aircraft, especially that one. Glad I watched to the end...
@@FlyWithShawn Hey Shawn. I feel the need - the need for speed. Mosaic will probably make planes like the VL3 and Elixir fit into the sport category. Much faster, CS prop, retractable gear, higher weight limits. Even though I'm now flying under my PPL, I'm getting older and want to be able to fly with my driver's license if my health heads south. I also want to be able to continue doing all the condition inspections, etc. I definitely think it will make he current LSA's less desirable. BTW - I really like your vids. Rick
He was going through it slowly and interrupted several times. It's all written out and you practice many times with an instructor, often in a simulator. Don't tell yourself "no" if you want to do it. Give it a try and see. There's nothing like it. Other videos might be more encouraging. Look at some basic flying ones, then maybe Steveo1Kinevo's channel. You're a person. He's a person. He did it, so can you!
I wonder if that plane is always that rough or if there was a lot of turbulence that day? Really cool plane though what an awesome guy to take you flying. I wish or maybe hope to have the money to get a plane one day. Great video you don't always see how many check lists there are at start up and shut down.
It would be more convenient to have the copilot read the checklist and you respond with the correct answer. That’s the “professional” and military way. Not applicable for single-pilot,of course. Very nice airplane.
You're right and we did. That's where we got the squawk code and flight following. Many times clearance and ground are on the same frequency early in the morning.
Hey, just wondering how youve attached the iPad to the yoke/control column. I'm just buying a PA46 and looking at ways to install an iPad mini. I was thinking of using RAM mounts but I've also considered placing it where yours is. Have you just used Velcro ?
"Too slow and cost effective".. yes, two very bad things in aviation! LOL.. Next time, don't skip all those landings. I firmly believe the Pipers are the very best airplanes you can buy. Visit them at your next show, and you'll see what I mean.
@@sailing_life_ we have a family of 5, all under 5’9” typically 2 up front 3 in the back, everyone is very comfortable. We flew an A36 before this aircraft
I get the feeling he's new at this. If he watches some other people's videos, I think he'll catch on. He might be new to the aircraft, too. That would take priority for me.
Interesting you turn the pitot heat on while on the ground in what appears to be warm conditions. Most pitot tubes on the planes I've flown can't be turned on while on the ground for more than 60 seconds or so (unless its quite cold).
There’s a weight on wheels squat switch in the Meridian that keeps the pitot heat off until in the air. Most of the flights are in the flight levels so pitot heat is on all the time during flight
Terrible wind noise - I think you've got a scoop pointed at your face on hi. When you turn slightly to speak with your passenger, this noise dimishes. Tough to watch! Also, consider setting up so that we also hear ATC and mic your passenger(s)!
Right on thanks for the info. I’m debating wether to stick with a c210 or make the jump to the turbine. Obviously the turbine comes with a much greater cost. What would you say is the average hourly operating cost ? I’ve seen some numbers online but would like to hear from someone that actually operates their own aircraft
2:03 My goodness, can't you maximize that text you are squinting at down there? My trainer would ball up and crumple a piece of paper that small if he saw me using it.
It really puzzles me why there are so so so so so many buttons, and toggle switches when starting an airplane. Can't a computer assist with all the checklist? With one push of a button, the computer goes thru the checklist. I can't get why a pilot has to go thru manually with a piece of paper one by one. You have a GO HOME BUTTON in some of the planes that land themselves safely on the runway. NO checklist for finding the closest airport and land itself. I think aircraft manufacturers should eliminate 95% of all the buttons and toggle switches and replace them with computers (of course 2)
Maybe the lack of software in planes is more about cybersecurity concerns and could raise the prices of planes without any added value. Think more about the smaller planes. Who knows what’s the real reason but that’s my guess.
@@reggieoverton121 We live in a world of self-driving cars. Falcon 9 lands 125 back on earth, AI technology, how hard is it to have computers do all the checking and thinking? Airplanes should have the START button and fly. No checklists. That's very old technology. Computers can do things much faster and more accurately than humans. On a small private aircraft maybe there are 50 buttons and switches. On a commercial over a hundred. No human can go thru all that checklists fast enough when there's an emergency. Aerospace technology should catch up. Cybersecurity is no concern here. If so Stealth airplanes will be in serious trouble. Cuz there are more computers in a stealth airplane than in 2 jumbo jets.
@@francisfrancis6624 I didn’t say they couldn’t implement all of you stated. I think it comes with a price that doesn’t warrant value. I do agree, it would be a good nice to have.
@@reggieoverton121 Great. I just want to say that manufacturers of aircraft should think very seriously about going to the next level. I'm sure a computer and some good software-minded people could come up with a cheap solution. I do not think it will break the bank. Just that manufacturers are stuck in a grove for decades and too lazy to innovate. Checklists are dinosaurs.
“Beta” is flat pitch which creates maximum drag and reverse. “Feather” is when the pitch of the blade is in line with the airflow (when the plane is moving). When the engine was not running it was “feathered”.
Basically feather is blades parallel to the planes axis and beta is the blades perpendicular (almost). ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-hzTMgkyPJLQ.html. Rick
@@flymoyer3802 Yeah I know reverse and feather. Just never had heard the "beta" term. I've never been PIC of a turbine powered aircraft before. Sweet airplane! Thanks for the lesson.
For such an expensive aircraft, the specs are a bit lame. Used $2,000,000.00, Normal Cruise: 262 kts Economy Cruise: 225 kts for a turboprop. Useful load with full fuel 1000nm, 331 Lb (maybe two women with their baggage). Just saying.
Lies, damned lies, and statistics. The Meridian is a good plane. That said ... Fill up the tanks and it's a two place airplane with limited luggage. If that fills your mission, you have come to the right place.
Do you just like the sound of your own voice? Personally I would not want to fly with this guy, He is lost in the details instead of flying the airplane..
Well, I don’t know anything about flying an airplane, which is quite a left brain exercise. But to spend ALL THAT MONEY and risk one’s life, I’d be talking out loud too and making damn sure I’m doing everything right and I know exactly where everything is and what I’m doing. The last thing I’d want is an accident report that states, “pilot error.” Then everybody would be saying, “what an idiot! How could he have forgotten that?”
Sorry, but guy in the left seat is not ready for this aircraft. He likes to show but is not flying like a pro. Clumsy on the comms, nervous attitude, missing all the relevant call-outs and checks. When he gets in trouble in IMC it’s over. Advise to fly at least 100 hours with a professional safety pilot.
20 min video doesn’t start till 13 min mark do you really think people want to watch you fumble with a check list? How about fuel flows, time to climb, anything?
