I have to admit to having lurked around here for quite some time. As a 210 pilot I don't feel worthy, both in equipment and skills. But I sure enjoy watching some of the stuff you guys have done. I have gone on some pretty cool adventures with my plane, and recently put them all together in a blog/website. Its more like flying to get to an adventure than "adventure flying", but I know many of you like the outdoors and you may enjoy it.

http://www.westcoastflyingadventures.com

Nice! I enjoyed the photos and blog. You should seriously consider a Nerf body suit for the son.

If you're ever in NE Wyoming, I live about 45 minutes from Devil's Tower. I'm always up for a climb. I can lead or belay and I know CPR. All my buddies have either moved or are getting fat.

You might had better check rules for the site. I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes.

I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes

Actually mine is a T210 and isn't pressurized. The P210 has a pressure vessel wall that splits up the cabin and makes it tough to get bikes and skis in. I went to Burning Man with a friend that has a P210. He carried one bike and I carried three, and that pretty much says it. But frankly, very few care about that. I belong to the Cessna pilot's forum, and I've repeatedly pointed out this fact when pilots are comparing the T210 and the P210, and not one person has yet cared.

Anyway, I know you jest. And I will remember you and Devil's Tower. I would like to do that one route (Durrance Route?), if only because its one of the "50 classic climbs".

mepps1 wrote:N
You might had better check rules for the site. I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes.

Wrong! I draw the line at not having wing struts. Get out!

Flybikeski wrote:Anyway, I know you jest. And I will remember you and Devil's Tower. I would like to do that one route (Durrance Route?), if only because its one of the "50 classic climbs".

Durrance is more of a classic squirm, IMHO. (Offwidth chimney) But it's still obligatory. Once it's out of the way there's a lot of classic climbs that don't involve butt jambs.

1SeventyZ wrote:

mepps1 wrote:N
You might had better check rules for the site. I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes.

Wrong! I draw the line at not having wing struts. Get out!

But dude! You can't exclude Cessna 195's! So is strutless OK, but only with a radial?

mepps1 wrote:But dude! You can't exclude Cessna 195's! So is strutless OK, but only with a radial?

Strutless exception: taildraggers.

Welcome, flybikeski.

No nosedragger Helio's? Backcountry Bonanzas? Exclusive club you are setting up there Zane!


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Flybikeski: Don't let these whippersnappers dis your T-210. I had one for 14 yrs and I am sure it had more dirt landings than Zane's 170 and for sure better landings. If I weren't on floats half the year I would have another. And the perception that a strutted older 210's wing was stronger than the canteleverd wing is also incorrect.

Now don't get me wrong, a 210 isn't your best choice for real bush flying, but for many missions that most "bush pilots" fly, a T-210 with a COMPETENT pilot will do fine and oh the joys of no ground loops is a huge relief.

Flybikeski,
Can you get a bike in your 210 and still have 4 seats? I am looking at a 69' 210 but the baggage area is really pretty small due to the gear pockets. I understand that in 70' the gross weight went up and they put in a true six seats. I assume this means the baggage area is a bit larger/deeper due to the gear redesign.

Nice pictures and welcome.

Really nice blog Flybikeski! I'd say you've done a great job of incorporating your plane into your adventures. I really envy that you can get a bike(s) in the back of your plane, that really seems to open the door to some neat trip profiles.

Vick wrote:I really envy that you can get a bike(s) in the back of your plane

The poor bastard didn't have any choice. It's about the only way you can carry them if you don't have wing struts!

FloatFlyer wrote:
Now don't get me wrong, a 210 isn't your best choice for real bush flying, but for many missions that most "bush pilots" fly, a T-210 with a COMPETENT pilot will do fine and oh the joys of no ground loops is a huge relief.

True. RedTail Aviation flies a T210 off of Tavaputs Plateau (ranch strip) at 9100ft!!

highroad wrote:Flybikeski,
Can you get a bike in your 210 and still have 4 seats? I am looking at a 69' 210 but the baggage area is really pretty small due to the gear pockets. I understand that in 70' the gross weight went up and they put in a true six seats. I assume this means the baggage area is a bit larger/deeper due to the gear redesign.

I could get one, maybe two at most bikes in and have four seats, but then there are people without bikes. That gear hump does take its toll on the cargo room. I haven't done it, but I think I could get three people and three bikes in with light luggage. I have had two people, three bikes, large cooler and full camping gear.

SixTwoLeemer wrote:

FloatFlyer wrote:
Now don't get me wrong, a 210 isn't your best choice for real bush flying, but for many missions that most "bush pilots" fly, a T-210 with a COMPETENT pilot will do fine and oh the joys of no ground loops is a huge relief.

True. RedTail Aviation flies a T210 off of Tavaputs Plateau (ranch strip) at 9100ft!!

Wow, at altitude and at 1,900 feet in length that has to be at the limit for a 210, then again the Utah backcountry pilot's site says that has a pretty good slope to it so that helps. I'm a competent pilot but not a COMPETENT pilot so its out for me.

I'm planning a trip to Fry Canyon and that one seems reasonable for me.

1SeventyZ wrote:

mepps1 wrote:N
You might had better check rules for the site. I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes.

Wrong! I draw the line at not having wing struts. Get out!

What about Helio Couriers?

Nice website you have,I like how the whole family is going along.
My family did everything together and I think it makes for a better relationship down the road when we all grow up,and have
choices as to how we spend our time.
I want to spend it with Mom and Dad,not have to .
Nice,C

Fisherman wrote:

1SeventyZ wrote:

mepps1 wrote:N
You might had better check rules for the site. I know they allow nose-dragger pilots to post, but Zane might draw the line at pressurized planes.

Wrong! I draw the line at not having wing struts. Get out!

What about Helio Couriers?

Obviously there's a dearth of logic in my policies. There's a lot more strutless birds out there than I had previously noticed.

1SeventyZ wrote:
Obviously there's a dearth of logic in my policies. There's a lot more strutless birds out there than I had previously noticed.

Bump for the nosewheel/retract/strut-less guy's website.