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🗓️ 24 February 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Host Max Trescott recounts his recent trip in the Vision Jet, a G1 version, with a Patreon supporter who is working towards his type rating. He also talks about the VNAV Direct vertical navigation feature that he rarely uses, but found helpful during the trip.

The journey involved flying from Oakland, California to Ann Arbor, Michigan and back, with several considerations such as runway lengths, weather patterns, and fuel efficiency. The decision to fly into Ypsilanti Airport instead of Ann Arbor Municipal Airport is made due to runway length and width concerns, as well as the desire for safer and more comfortable landing conditions.

The route planning involves optimizing for tailwinds and minimizing refueling stops. By analyzing weather patterns and selecting appropriate altitudes, they manage to reduce the trip to just two refueling stops instead of three, despite the longer route. They depart Oakland and encounter some weather challenges, including icing, which they manage safely. Utilizing various tools such as SiriusXM weather and Garmin G3000, they navigate through different altitudes and terrain, making adjustments to their flight plan as needed.

During the trip, they make stops at various airports, encountering different experiences such as efficient refueling processes at Mitchell, South Dakota, and challenges in verifying fuel availability at other airports. They also navigate through unforeseen weather changes, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the trip.

The return trip involves rerouting due to weather forecasts, aiming to avoid strong headwinds. Max reflects on minor errors made during the journey, emphasizing the importance of staying alert and making quick adjustments when needed. Overall, the episode highlights the intricacies and considerations involved in planning and executing a long-distance flight in a Vision Jet, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and adaptability throughout the journey. Anyone interested in buying a Vision Jet or getting trained in one should contact Max directly.

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0:00.0	Would you like to hear what it's like to fly a Sirius Vision Jet on a long trip across the country and back?
0:07.6	If so, stick around, and I'll tell you about my trip from California to Michigan and back with the new owner of a vision jet.
0:14.2	Hello again and welcome to Aviation News Talk where we talk General Aviation.
0:18.3	My name is Max Truscad. I've been flying for 50 years. I'm the author of several
0:21.9	books and the 2008 National Flight Instructor of the Year. And my mission is to help you become the
0:27.0	safest possible pilot. Last week we talked about IFR are rivals or stars and about common issues
0:33.8	and best practices for instrument pilots to fly them. So if you didn't hear that episode,
0:38.1	you may want to check it out at AviationNewstalk.com slash 315. And if you're new to the show,
0:43.7	welcome. Glad to have you here. If you would take a moment right now, you touch either the
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1:01.9	Just go out to our new support page at AviationNewstalk.com slash support, and there you'll
1:07.4	find links to support the show via PayPal, Venmo, the cash app, Zell, and Patreon.
1:12.4	And when you make a donation, I'll read your name on the show.
1:15.3	Coming up with the news for the week of February 19th, 2004, water in the fuel tanks brought down a light twin in Pennsylvania.
1:23.0	Skyrise announces a helicopter that doesn't use conventional controls, and a California air show is trying
1:29.4	something new they say that makes history. All this and more, and the news starts now.
1:38.5	From globalair.com, water and debris found in fuel after deadly Grumman GA7 crash.
1:45.0	Now this is a story we talked about a couple of weeks ago.
1:48.0	According to the preliminary NTSB report, the pilot was in a hurry and did not obtain fuel samples before taking off.
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