macktruckfarm wrote:Had a '52 170B for 7 years out of Laramie, WYO(7165). Many flights at 10,000 to 12,500'. 7 GPH no matter what. Got off OK. Got a 180 when the second kid came along. Now have a B w/ 180 Franklin, CSP, 7.9 GPH at 5,000 to 14,500'. Depends on usual load-1 px plus light baggage, OK w/ C-145. If usual flights across the Rockies or Sierra, 180 nice, otherwise 145 OK.
This is a refreshing post. I don't recall anybody ever saying the 0-300 was adequate for much of anything anywhere. I'm not calling into question your veracity or smarts either. I know Pops Dory has talked up a blue storm about how well the 65hp Taylorcraft performs in the wild if you're willing to plan ahead. In any case, that's good input; thanks.
