Cessna 310
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From: My Secret Island Lair
Cessna 310
Does anyone have experience of owning/operating/flying/paying for the aforementioned type?
If so, would very much appreciate hearing your views & opinions on it, either here or by PM - thinking of buying/leasing such an aircraft in the near future, and need advice.
Thanks
Hobbit
If so, would very much appreciate hearing your views & opinions on it, either here or by PM - thinking of buying/leasing such an aircraft in the near future, and need advice.
Thanks
Hobbit
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Lovely Lovely aircraft. Only real snag was the outrageously complex gear system. Never had one fail on me but know a few folk who have.
The later models with the inclined tip tanks flew much better than the original salmon tank ones IMHO. Fast , a joy to throw about and able to lift a good load. I would think these days they might be a bit thirsty though compared to some of the newer diesels particularly. Overall an excellent pilots aeroplane.
The later models with the inclined tip tanks flew much better than the original salmon tank ones IMHO. Fast , a joy to throw about and able to lift a good load. I would think these days they might be a bit thirsty though compared to some of the newer diesels particularly. Overall an excellent pilots aeroplane.
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So which models was it for (surely I didn't just dream it,)
As for the 310. I have only flown the Q model and they are a lovely fast machine. It's nice to feel a bit higher that the Seneca and the luggage hold is a good size, plus a usefull nose locker on the later ones. I think the ealry ones a undepowered and would be costly mx, but in Europe they are thin on the ground anyway. I also though they were good load haulers. We would often run down to the channel islands 6 up with weekend bags and still shoot around like a ferrari, but again the smaller engine older ones could have issues here.
I also think purchase wise they offer good value for money, but that could be because the mx bills will give head a soar head (can't comment i was never paying the bills)
So which models was it for (surely I didn't just dream it,)
As for the 310. I have only flown the Q model and they are a lovely fast machine. It's nice to feel a bit higher that the Seneca and the luggage hold is a good size, plus a usefull nose locker on the later ones. I think the ealry ones a undepowered and would be costly mx, but in Europe they are thin on the ground anyway. I also though they were good load haulers. We would often run down to the channel islands 6 up with weekend bags and still shoot around like a ferrari, but again the smaller engine older ones could have issues here.
I also think purchase wise they offer good value for money, but that could be because the mx bills will give head a soar head (can't comment i was never paying the bills)
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