Why I No Longer Have an Airsteam "Trailer"......

[Nuvite-F]

Originally Posted by masseyfarm

Now, if you just had a trailer hitch on the Cessna, you could use both at once.

I would say the 182 is a little light for the Caravel. . . a 206 would be better.

Before takeoff, make sure weight and balance on both the trailer and tow vehicle are in their respective boxes. Adjustment of the weight distributing hitch is also critical!
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[aceflys]

Originally Posted by Nuvite-F

I would say the 182 is a little light for the Caravel. . . a 206 would be better.

Before takeoff, make sure weight and balance on both the trailer and tow vehicle are in their respective boxes. Adjustment of the weight distributing hitch is also critical!
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I owed a 172 for 11 years before I got 182. I was looking a C210 before I got the Skylane. The extra cost for ins for two more seat was to much. I do most of my flying alone. So 182 fits me just fine. I able to keep my cost down by doing most of the repairs by myself. Then my A&P sign the work off. I am the only one that flys it. So I don't have worry about people beating on my plane. And I didn't have a hanger my AS would sit outside. That would suck. You know what they "They All Leak". But my hanger doesn't leak

Ace in PA Based @ FQW

[Inland RV Center, In]

TAC PA-1
WBCCI 2169

Life is short runways are long!

But, today, life can easily be extended, runways cannot, without many headaches and much expense.

Andy

[Scott J-24]

Becky and I are very fortunate indeed! We have had our Airstream a little over 4 months and have taken 'The Boat' on 10 trips so far (6 more trips than the PO took in 3 years). FAN your time will come and you will love 'traveling' in your AS, be it on the road... or in your driveway.

[Fly at Night]

Life is short runways are long!

Not always!

[Fly at Night]

Originally Posted by Scott J-24

Becky and I are very fortunate indeed! We have had our Airstream a little over 4 months and have taken 'The Boat' on 10 trips so far (6 more trips than the PO took in 3 years). FAN your time will come and you will love 'traveling' in your AS, be it on the road... or in your driveway.

Thanks Scott and Becky!

[ROBERT CROSS]

"I tried to wash it with the grain with a fleece mitt."

No fleecey....microfiber and a slick carwash soap only, leave the Dawn for ducks and dishes.

Bob

[SilverRanger]

"So, I no longer think of it as an Airstream "trailer." It's an Airstream "bedroom" and "office."...

All the above, then add sanctuary and guest cottage. Sometimes when the kids come to visit, we give them the house, and we stay in the airstream.

BTW, I just pulled an Airstream from Anchorage to Seattle from August into September. You live in some of the most beautiful country I've ever seen. But, I'm sure you already know that.

[BessieB]

My hubby and I were heading out to Yosemite again, but on the eastern side to camp above Lee Vining. 2 miles from home, the truck went into neutral and wouldn't go into gear. Coasted down the hill and parked. Grinding if you put it in park and never would gear. AAA towed to a transmission shop and hubby had to get neighbor to help tow the trailer home. It was real weird to pack and get ready for a trip and turn around and do it all in reverse. But now it is hunting season and Tin Hut is out in eastern Nevada getting its' exercise and use. Hubby likes the warmth and civility of being a trailer owner. And if both ATV's are needed, now we have a truck rack for both of those. Maybe thinking of doing some travel after hunting season to those sites and areas that become less crowded in the very off season.

[kcashut]

These posts make me miss my Dad so much. He was a flyboy as well. I sure miss flying with him, especially this time of year. He sooo would have loved my Airstream. His plane malfunctioned and stole him from me before I could take him out. I find some peace knowing his last minutes were doing what he loved, but I am not sure if I will ever be able to go up again. At least, not in a private plane. Be safe fellas.

[aceflys]

Originally Posted by kcashut

These posts make me miss my Dad so much. He was a flyboy as well. I sure miss flying with him, especially this time of year. He sooo would have loved my Airstream. His plane malfunctioned and stole him from me before I could take him out. I find some peace knowing his last minutes were doing what he loved, but I am not sure if I will ever be able to go up again. At least, not in a private plane. Be safe fellas.

Sorry to hear about your dad. But it more dangerous driving to the airport or towing our AS's then flying. Most plane accidents are pilot error and non instrument pilots flying into bad weather. If i may ask what happened to dads plane. I fly for a living and do not take any chances. I have choose many time not to fly when others may have taken the chance. I have a wife and kids that need me home safe.

Ace in PA

With thousands of hour in the cockpit and planning on many more.

[Fly at Night]

kcashut, sorry to hear of your loss.

I truly respect pilots, especially those who fly professionally. My friend flies the Boeing-737NG for a major airline. It annoys me when the public think the plane "flies itself." If that were so, why would he come home from a trip dead-dog tired?

Another "great one" I often hear is that airplanes can "land themselves." There are so many components to a landing based on the standard operating procedure of the airline, the airplane, the weather, runway conditions, airport etc. My friend recently explained this to me - I was awestruck by the degree of sophisitication and interaction between pilot and airplane.

aceflys is correct about safety. Safety is paramount with pilots. The passengers seem to forget the flight crew also have loved ones at home.

[Fly at Night]

Oh....aside from that, the Walbernize Super Seal took the scratches out.

Warning to newbies: Do not use wash mitt on trailer. It will scratch clear coat.