tetra316 0 #101 December 5, 2008 Quote Quote Quote I think they got ripped off. If that's true, I want the name of the DZO so we can apply a little peer pressure. Not trying to bust your bubble, but why would pressure from you carry any weight? JohnMitchell works for the FAA and he's here to help you! That's too funny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #102 December 5, 2008 yeah id say you got rippped off ol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #103 December 5, 2008 Quoteyeah id say you got rippped off ol Me???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #104 December 5, 2008 Quote If they used a p206 then we know they didn't make it up to 18k. The service ceiling for the 206 is 15700 stock unless im mistaken. Echoing what others have confirmed, you can go to 18 in a 206. Monterey has a U206 that I did a December 18k run with a buddy that was doing a tandem. As suggested by the others, it's a long flight, and cold and hypoxia are real issues. But if you're sitting next to the clear sliding door, it's a great view in Monterey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #105 December 5, 2008 Quote Quote I think they got ripped off. If that's true, I want the name of the DZO so we can apply a little peer pressure. Not trying to bust your bubble, but why would pressure from you carry any weight? I didn't say me, I said we. Surely this DZO has DZ.com customers and friends. I'd hate to think he was a total sociopath. I believe in the power of community and peer pressure, although some people seem immune. (they think they have no peers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #106 December 5, 2008 Quote JohnMitchell works for the FAA and he's here to help you! Yep, you get a name badge and all the respect that goes with it.The FAA:"We're not happy 'til you're not happy." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markovwgti 0 #107 December 5, 2008 QuoteQuoteyeah id say you got rippped off ol Me???? nah the guy who got ripped off lol...the topic starter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #108 December 6, 2008 Quote Quote Quote I think they got ripped off. If that's true, I want the name of the DZO so we can apply a little peer pressure. Not trying to bust your bubble, but why would pressure from you carry any weight? I didn't say me, I said we. Surely this DZO has DZ.com customers and friends. I'd hate to think he was a total sociopath. I believe in the power of community and peer pressure, although some people seem immune. (they think they have no peers.) Ya might wanna hold off on the pitchforks and torches. We don't really know what happened behind the scenes on this thing. If it's that big of a deal, maybe "we" could just ask the DZO his side of the story. Or you could just go fry him.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #109 December 6, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Quote I think they got ripped off. If that's true, I want the name of the DZO so we can apply a little peer pressure. Ya might wanna hold off on the pitchforks and torches. We don't really know what happened behind the scenes on this thing. If it's that big of a deal, maybe "we" could just ask the DZO his side of the story. Sure, I got time to wait for the truth. Ain't started boiling the oil yet. I emboldened for emphasis my original words. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 370 #110 December 6, 2008 Embolden away!! Can I gitcha a beer?Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #111 December 6, 2008 Quote Embolden away!! Can I gitcha a beer? Yes, that'd be great. It's going to take a while for this oil to get boiling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #112 December 6, 2008 Quote Quote You guys never jumped Forrest McBride's Green Machine! He had a huge engine in that 182, and even despite the fact that he was far from a dainty fellow, we screamed to altitude. How do you do that legally? I'm sure I could vastly improve the performance on a cessna engine just by doing the heads. Unfortunately you can't touch anything like that because you'd need an STC for it. Those engines are about the most disgusting 1950's technology castings I've ever seen. About the only thing I've seen like that is laser drilled injectors to balance the cylinders but they're very expensive and obviously only good for the EFI planes. Anyone got a spare PT6? I'd like to bolt it on the front of our 182 so we can do 18k tandems! -Michael There are quite a few ways to increase the performance numbers on a 182. Start with a STOL/high lift kit, add wing extensions for an increase in max gross weight. Strip out anything not needed, buy your self a special built larger engin from a performance shop, and have a composite prop hung up front. Now the question is the expense of doing so worth it, or are you polishing a turd. Haven't seen an STC for a turbine 182 but http://soloy.portal.acrosonic.com/Products/Fixed+Wing+Aircraft/Turbine+Cessna+206+Mark+2/default.aspx---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
