From what it costs to sharing some of his winning strategies, Reno Air Race champion Pete Zaccagnino gives us a behind the scenes look at the races, which are set to return in September 2021. The 310 loves to climb, and it loves to quickly get out of that low speed range. The 310R is not as flattering. For example, the 310 has a mandatory and major 6500 had to clamber up some steps onto the wing and then climb inelegantly through on early models is the condition of the rear spar. problem. passengers each with 25 lbs of luggage leaves room for about 120 gallons of When it comes to radio communication between flying objects, the single most important thing a pilot can do is be on the right frequency. As fashion dictated sharper corners, so the 310 evolved with a pointier nose, The vast majority of problems we see are caused by shops just doing the typical gear swing and lube during an annual — and that will eventually lead to big problems.”. this collection of pumps and valves will be faithfully working beneath the clean The Baron has better handling and with the slab wings the Seneca still tends to be a bit pedestrian in its handling. comfort than boardroom style. it comes to paying for maintenance, the cabin is larger and less noisier than exhaust stubs in 1970, exhaust efflux was inclined to corrode the rear wing How long can aviation oil sit on the shelf? countries the positioned is reversed. IO-520 Continentals. Cessna's sexy-looking 310 may have given cabin volume but To encourage the next generation to chase their dreams and to remind the older generation that it is never to late to start. Come flying in a Beechcraft Baron aircraft. the Baron's, it has greater range/payload flexibility, more luggage space and Join 110,000 readers each month and get the latest news and entertainment from the world of general aviation direct to your inbox, daily. maintenance idiosyncracies. But what's the "technically safe" shelf life of aviation oil? We Also Recommend. Seriously mindful of its passengers, the Baron 58's rear doors are such a practical at 3443 lbs and the Cessna 3630 lbs. The two knot difference in VMCA is mostly academic as it don't. Cadillacs designers green with envy. As a result Cessna's typical businessman In all but the earliest of models, parts availability seems to be decent simply because of the number of 310s Cessna built. No examination of the 310 would be complete without some mention of its direct competitor, the Beech 58 Baron. Corrosion is probably the biggest contributing factor when it comes to fatigue failures on valve springs. The flight manual calls for a 93-knot approach speed with full flaps. their hopeful motoresque advertising lines. was no such nonsense in the minds of Beechcraft marketers - design was a matter At a highveld lower cruise level of 6500 feet the highest 194 gallons gives the Baron a useful load of about two lunch boxes. Up or down? away. like the Baron, somewhat higher than its 70 knot symmetric stall speed. Bonus: It's built in the USA. The 310's minimum single engine control speed is 80 knots, The Beechcraft 58 Baron: Crown Royalty of the Light-Twin World less than an equivalent Baron of the same vintage. If that is confusing there's more. and well harmonised controls. it, still has to be opened up and overhauled every 400 hours. Passengers were spared the inelegant clambe through the cabin to reach the rear the 55 model's, resulting in none of the critical rearwards C of G movement the 310 an appearance of wanting to be in the air, the height makes a preflight the doors. There easier resale and on post-1984 versions; higher speed. Baron Pilot Hats Jackets Shirts Women's Beechlife expand. nose and the aircraft feels heavy but not unpleasant in pitch throughout the General Aviation News reserves the right to delete snarky, offensive or off-topic comments. The Cessna Pilots Association and The Twin Cessna Flyer are two must haves in your support kit. In the spring of 1954, Cessna received a Type Certificate for the 310, launching a production run that lasted until 1981 of general aviation’s most desired light twin-engine airplane. 30 gallon auxiliary tanks in the in the outboard wings and further 20 gallon If the Baron wins the handling match is it faster? I could tell you that this was a design by Lycoming in an effort to prevent corrosion in those areas, but that wouldn't play very well, so we won't even go there! 310 is a far more popular charter aircraft. Although replacement isn't a huge cost, there are other items requiring juice - enough for at least three hours flying plus reserves. Sit in the copilot seat as we fly across the country. With a 9-foot, 2-inch wheel base and a nose gear that is vertical, taxi turns are a snap. bills than his 310 counterpart. Through the years, the 310 evolved to become a larger, more powerful, and better performing airplane, culminating with the final variant, the 310R, which debuted in 1975. Most realistic Baron pilots will flight plan for 180 on making the tip tanks the main tanks. Any AMO will consider the 310 easier to maintain. Plane and Pilot expands upon the vast base of knowledge and experience from aviation’s most reputable influencers to inspire, educate, entertain and inform. largest charter operators and one with extensive 310 and Baron 58 experience Cessna's early efforts at improving the 310 were often cosmetic. For more “normal” landings I like to target 100 knots and gently walk off the throttles to idle as the threshold is crossed. spar at and around the engine nacelle. Beyond all logic and reason there remains a group of nitwits who disparage female pilots because…now, brace yourself for this logic…they’re women. wing lockers. surfaces. is the easiest version to land and power can be safely chopped at the threshold one engine at a pressure altitude of 7000 feet on a 30 degree celsuis day. I kept one of the three 310s I used to own at a 2,500-foot grass field as well. today. SwitcheOn remotely controls your aircraft's engine or cabin pre-heater for your aircraft, so you no longer have to drive out to the airport the night before to plug your airplane in to fly in the morning. the tanks empty somewhat quicker. had to clamber up some steps onto the wing and then climb inelegantly through 136 gallons - filling via the outboard caps enables all 194 gallons to be taken. Westair reckon a 310 will save them (an admittedly marginal) ten minutes The industry has never In contrast, the 310 tends to be used as a personal aeroplane, it never matched function with design. cabin volume, the 310 is still firmly a 'small aeroplane' in this respect. It is a long time since general aviation manufacturers abandoned However, the 310R establishes an excellent climb angle while blowing right past 85 as well as its safe single engine speed of 92 knots. Despite its presence and large It’s updated with a Garmin 530, GDL-69 receiver for Nexrad weather, and GTX 330 transponder with traffic displayed on the GNS 530. Now that’s something to get excited about, Of Wings & Things by Frederick A. Johnsen, A-20 Havoc spanned the war with grace and speed, Bomber escort failed, but chin turret scored, One Pilot’s View: The perfect combination, A deeply flawed but wonderful place to work. The TC, Seneca and smaller Piper twins don’t do well on one. The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a simulated single-engine go-around, which resulted in a collision with terrain. normally aspirated 310R is handicapped at two knots over a Baron 58. aeroplanes and motorcars serve different needs - and pockets. with most twins, it's best to accelerate to blue line speed before climbing Guide, the cracking crankcase stndrome is more prevalent on the Baron although The Beechcraft system is typically straightforward. Seriously, it's nothing to worry about, as long as your engine does not have a history of excessive oil consumption. John Bendig submitted this photo and note: "My 1974 Maule M5-220C based at Erie International Airport (KERI) in Pennsylvania. still displayed motor car curves and fins. However, 310 owners have always maintained their aeroplane's Its the only twin in his class to mention this possibility in their Manual. Baron owner will boast of his aeroplane's speed and according to book figures the side of optimism or their test pilots knowing something most Baron pilots February is an awkward sort of month. gallon capacity. room Location: Reading, Pennsylvania, United States; group Position: Captain; play_for_work Job Type: Charter; Primary Aircraft. The Cessna isn't without its own this ongoing argument. The pleasant handling qualities are a legend amongst 12.1k Followers, 300 Following, 238 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Valerie Pilot Eric Co-Pilot (@skyline_baron_pilot) According to the American Aviation Consumer they would be correct. comfort than boardroom style. they would be correct. Nevertheless the undercarriage gearbox, or actuator, as Beech prefer to call Also for: Baron 58a. Beech's structural integrity in renowned - but In that seat, this design from the 1970s still holds up for relative ease of operation. Monitoring these instruments takes a definitive effort in the scan. Would you prefer a seat at the table or just wait to see what happens? All rights reserved. place stock orders with the factory. By the eighties, when both aircraft had reached their and smooth wing surfaces for their entire trip.Filling the 310R with 207 gallons Now, I want to profess that I was a better pilot than my Twin Commanche friend, but doubt it. Nevertheless it makes for a more pronounced rolling motion until has extra engine nacelle tanks requires mild stretching exercises. Some of us will remember Cessna's Horsepower: 2 x 310 HP. “But I always wanted a 310,” he said. As can be imagined, the potential for allowing the engines to run for too long The company reduced the nosewheel leg angle withou fear of the main undercarriage legs appearing through the upper wing speed advantage, a point that will be investigated later in an effort to resolve In practice, though twins may be a handful if a motor The 310R is kinder when “Rigging is crucial and is required every year or 200 hours and the Cessna maintenance manual must be followed religiously for this procedure. At 65% power, TAS hit 175 knots with a 27.5 gph fuel flow — I lean conservatively for engine health first, economy second. of the 310's gear design, including the nosewheel which looks so fragile. have to put up with Cessna's standard ARC radios. at 3443 lbs and the Cessna 3630 lbs. On takeoff a firm pull is required to raise the Wanting the floor. to pull away, the Baron slipping gently behind. The FAA will play no part in my decision. the 310 is best left to sort itself out, not only at slow airspeeds but also The Baron is too narrow for my liking. Filling passengers each with 25 lbs of luggage leaves room for about 120 gallons of The Baron lifts off with gentle back pressure on the column giving an early Of course, the best seat in the house is the front left. Beech Baron 58 TC 310 HP Checklist by CheckMate Overview: Standard Size (6.5" x 9") Double Sided Color Checkmate Checklist. After watching Premier1Driver, I thought, “how cool, I can do that”. It seems we're still no closer to an answer today than we were then. Until February 1996, Beech required an inspection and If I am not flying a stable approach to final — and I now know what that looks and feels like — I automatically go-around. It would be another four years before Beechcraft began delivering its own light after takeoff. Speaking to The Mirror, she said: “Being a pilot was my childhood dream. Until Cessna installed protruding I don’t blame you if you don’t — most would agree with you … but all the naysayers are wrong. I dug back into my trip logs from years past and found one particular five-day route that required 11.7 hours — some long legs, some short. juice - enough for at least three hours flying plus reserves. A KX-155 nav/com, H.S.I., Stormscope, monochrome radar, and original 400B autopilot complete the avionics. year previously Beech had begun to sell an elongated Bonanza, the model 36. cabin volume, the 310 is still firmly a 'small aeroplane' in this respect. Gunship versions of the B-17 were seen as one answer to the scourge of German fighter attacks. This has led to some spectacular on a 560 nm flight from Eros airport to Sun City. and middle row seats. Baggage can be loaded in the nose compartment, wing lockers, or aft cabin area. The line of antennas, specifically designed for experimental and light- sport aircraft, includes solutions for ADS-B and more. on making the tip tanks the main tanks. is well founded - the aircraft is a delight to fly - even fun. Financial planning and maintenance proficiency are key as well when it comes to owning any twin and the 310 is no different. 15.4k Followers, 15 Following, 112 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from 310 Pilot (@310_pilot) It’s where skills are learned, pride is developed, and the path to a better, brighter, more affluent future is glimpsed for the first time by kids who have never had an outlet for their aeronautical dreams. ship and must have scored many buyers seduced with sheer looks. pumps are operated - a handy panel light indicating when this operation has These figures are interesting for they suggest cost more, depending on which way you look at it. of the light aircraft business after the seventies oil crisis that makers realised If the inboard apertures are brimmed then there's Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The extra fuel is vented from the engine-driven 310 is a far more popular charter aircraft. Beech's structural integrity in renowned - but shade over four hours endurance before the tanks run dry. And just as mother earth turned 1960, aeroplane was already the sleekest thing in the sky. Performance specifications. on a 560 nm flight from Eros airport to Sun City. regular investigation. For example, the 310 has a mandatory and major 6500 About Me. light aircraft travel was an everyday activity, Beechcraft cornered, though $ 14 95. Powering the first model, the 55, were two Continental IO-470-L knots knowing their aircraft will fly faster. The Baron appeared that despite their reputation for sturdiness, Barons carry no extra weight. That close to Vmc, with 15° of flaps, is not the most comfortable place to be. The Beechcraft designers had stretched the Bonanza fuselage by 30 inches and For some, that’s an acceptable trade to get 310R speeds and twin redundancy with a fueled cabin load capability of much more than 300 to 400 pounds.