MAX RANGE IN THE BARON!!!

Flying to A&J Aviation for some avionics upgrades. Punta Gorda, Florida to Springdale, AR, (PGD-ASG) 859NM (988 Miles) with headwinds is beyond the Baron's normal range with 136 gallons. Today we Push The Limits of the Baron and discuss the avionics upgrades.
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[@davidirish2941]

Being in isolation for 2 weeks is a little easier when I can watch your great videos. Thanks to you both. 👍🇨🇦

[@prestonmiller9552]

Kim is an exceptionally good sport. My wife would have wrung my neck a long ways back! Kim's a keeper! She is the queen of endurance!

[@flyingsic]

Preston Miller if only I had more food! Of course if I asked, Kristoffer would have stopped, but I knew if I didn’t there would be a great opportunity to get a Bahamas trip out of him!🥳🤩🤣

[@tyler_russell]

Flying SIC playing the long game. Smart.

[@kevincollins8014]

Love all of your explanation, thanks for bringing us along and stay safe both of you.

[@nickhart5332]

Poor Kim was shivering! You guys are troopers! Cool video! Can’t wait to see the updates to the panel!

[@ajaviation6008]

Looks like a fun flight! We think the best way to see the country is from above and of course behind those wonderful Avidyne IFDs!

[@petertarantelli]

Nice to know your limits and the Baron’s as well. Nicely done!

[@flyinwithbrian9753]

Nice upgrades! And good on you for getting an AoA indicator. I'm an ex-Navy pilot, and the Alpha systems unit was one of the first upgrades I installed in my Bonanza.

[@brianengelhardt1787]

An impressive demonstration of maxing out range.

[@clickster1883]

That had to have been a sporty landing... you had the full on Michael Jordan tongue action going on on short final and a visible exhale of relief on roll out. Nicely done. Looking forward to seeing the upgraded panel and AoA indicator.

[@brianlott7571]

Great flight, Chris! On behalf of those of us who are home sick, unable to get to the airport and fly our own airplanes, thank you for letting us ride along. It was a treat!

[@Razorback68]

Welcome to Arkansas!! Super video!! Thanks for letting ride along!!

[@billnicholson2470]

Can't wait to see the new panel! Wild landing for sure. Great job.

[@DavidThompson-oy8vc]

Thanks for the views of my town, Tallahassee. You got the airport, the campus, and the stadium. Very cool!

[@BaronPilot]

I was wondering who would recognize it. 👍🏼

[@DavidThompson-oy8vc]

@@BaronPilot Instantly! And thanks again. I enjoy your videos.

[@Pilot-Lior]

Amazing Video ! Keep doing a great job up there !

[@garydell2023]

Yeah, quarantine is no fun but your videos are. Thank you. Fly safe.

[@steini6771]

Great! Super camera / editing and information all the way.

[@Klaatu-ij9uz]

Now that was a "looong" flight in any kind of aircraft. An educational episode.

[@olbuck]

Nice adventure! Good calcs. I would never have pushed my Baron that far since I did not have any of the nice avionics you have when I quit flying. It was all by timing, experience of previous flights, and the POH....never the fuel gauges! I think you're making a wise investment in the new gear. Fuel management is good for safety, the engines, and your pocketbook!

[@SuperDave21]

Great video Kristopher, love what you're doing with the Baron..... can't wait to see the finished results! Cheers from Oklahoma

[@flyingsic]

SuperDave21 we can’t wait either! Stay tuned for the reveal!!

[@SuperDave21]

@@flyingsic You know I will Kim..... thanks for the reply !

[@joshjohnston7134]

Loved seeing you guys in my part of the world... my last landing at Springdale in the same North Approach was in a Pilatus.. Welcome to Arkansas!

[@flyingsic]

Josh Johnston it’s definitely a busy airport! We will be back soon to pick her up!

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Loved it , great video 👍

[@Skylane_Pilot]

That used to be my neck of the woods. I was CXW based but flew up to ASG and FYV quite a bit.

[@lostinasia25]

Endurance and range are two different things. A certain power setting and fuel flow will give you maximum range. 10 gph per side or 20 gph @ 136 gallons is 6+ hours range. However if you fly for Endurance then the minimum power setting for level flight adjusted for leaning will give you the most endurance or flying time. It's been awhile but I recall its near the best rate of climb speed. Of course keeping the engines running cool is more important. Fuel is cheap and new engines are expensive. Just my thoughts. There is the saying that says, headwind go faster and with tailwind go slower for saving fuel. The real test is how long can your SIC last without a pit stop and lunch along the way. Happy Flying

[@dancraig4356]

I installed the CIES system in my Cirrus SR22. Great system but as you noted accuracy is dependent on initial calibration and is mostly accurate on straight and level flight. Still subjected to variations due to sloshing around in turbulence.

[@MitchellGreen]

Hey that was really interesting! nice job!

[@TJFlyingAdventures]

Gr8 video ... I generally find the plane has longer endurance than my passengers ;-)

[@dickmoore7341]

Well that was without a doubt the most painful flight That I have seen you 2 take, Kim couldn't sit still when you landed cause she had to go to the bathroom so bad. Thanks for explaining the gas consumption so good, interesting stuff!!! And I hope your return trip is a little more comfy!!!

[@jtthill5475]

Congrats om the upcoming upgrades. The digital fuel senders will be a major help. I never would have thought you would be pushing limits. LOL You gonna be so fancy with all the new electronics. Congrats to the Baron. Now you need to take the Lady to a nice dinner for not complaining about the cold. Looking forward to the return flight, all tail winds and running WOT. Thanks for sharing.

[@flyingsic]

JT Thill not just dinner, dinner in the Bahamas so I can get warm again!🥶 Can’t wait to pick her up!

[@jetdoctn]

Well I guess its always nice to push yourself to your limits. Personally I'll just stop for gas.

[@flyingsic]

jetdoctn it helps us for future flights to Bahamas and crossing the Gulf also🙃

[@Willis69]

Its not worth the extra 1 hr of flying. Just stop and be comfortable its why u buy a plane like that.

[@dougvanwinkle3431]

Wow, how can you do that will no pee stops. Great trip Kris, Kim. Thanks. As you finding the first tree. Cheers

[@GHRiz]

That spaghetti at the end looked delicious! Great video, looking forward to seeing her back with all her new fancy toys.

[@flexairz]

It made me puke.. too much carbs...

[@RumblestripDotNet]

26:54 Kris' face = That landing was "sportier" than expected!

[@alexmikhael5061]

14:56 ALSO Kim's face when he mentioned that SEVEN HOURS ENDURANCE :) lol was that there the first mention of how long this trip actually WAS??? LOL

[@gervers]

Great upload and a nice way to take our minds off Covid 19. Thank you as always

[@SmittySmithsonite]

So many variables in aviation with regards to fuel. Was interesting to see how it all played out! On the ground in the automotive world, high headwinds can play a part, especially when towing something as aerodynamic as a grand piano, but not to the extent it does in aviation. Winds are just about everything. Then you've got mixtures, RPM, and manifold pressure - these are fixed more or less in relation to speed in the automotive world. Interesting! 26°F and no heat can get chilly if you're not dressed for it, for sure. It's worse when you're just sitting there during a trip. My wife wouldn't have liked that much, and she's born and raised in MA, lol! She would've shivered worse than poor Kim there! Just like fall hunting. 😂 I remember as a teenager, I blew the heater core in my '85 Monte Carlo - was shooting white fog out of the vents with the heat on, LOL. To avoid getting poisoned (which I ended up doing to myself anyway), I kept the windows cracked with the heat on - was 6°F outside. That sucked. Then I had flu-like symptoms for 24 hours following that. Guess I should've just toughed it out with the heat off! Antifreeze vapor is no bueno to breathe in! 😁 Only way to learn that as a teen was to carry the cat by the tail.😜 Anyway, great vid, Kris & Kim! Still waiting for the right weather to start getting the paramotor out up here. Hopefully I'll be off the ground by Halloween, lol. 😉

[@bugeyes5]

Welcome to my home state! ARKANSAS! Springdale is a great airport! Always windy!

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Interesting to hear you do the math. Enjoyed the video!

[@cyh4031]

Must be nice to have a aviation friendly copilot.

[@larrymayberry2312]

I am so surprised Kim (and you) didn't require a pit stop. Great flight.

[@buckbuchanan5849]

Did your refill amount, match your computed burn? Appreciate the work on putting these videos up, know it’s a ton of work!

[@jasonbergeron6347]

Great planning Kris!

[@MadDawg328]

Great video Kris!

[@aerialimagesbydoug5733]

Great video ! lol Kim was shivering

[@chriskarageorgiou7575]

nice flight!!!!!

[@loremaable]

Your panel will then look like that of the Cirrus SR for example , with very accurate readings fuel and powerwise.

[@Spec62]

Interesting why KZbin didn't allow me to comment yesterday. Weird anomaly there. Rather amusing . . .the last long distance flight with you old avionics, and you're doing all those calculations. . .which you're going to have to relearn once once your upgraded avionics is installed. Now THAT'S OCD , but hey. . ."do you!" Kim, do enjoy yourself. This aviation thing is fun and exciting as you've experienced. It does get better. Keep improving your CRM and teamwork.

[@charlieirvin5423]

Hi Kris & kim Have a safe flight safe travels

[@MissionaryBushPilot]

Great video!

[@normangallant9879]

Wow what a trip

[@pauljdowney]

Hi, I fly long legs in a BE-58 all the time. I changed out my IO-520s for Ram IO-550s with Gami injectors and fine wire plugs. I usually do about 10,500 to 12,500 with an oxygen bottle and run 2200 by 18 to 20 by 11.2 gallons per hour and 22.5 gph total and 180 KTAS. This is about the best you are going to do and still keep a reasonable airspeed in the stretch baron. We all know the totalizers are a garbage in garbage out instrument. My tanks are 200 total/194 useful by the book. I checked mine on the ground and during engine change out and actually all 100 a side was useful not 97 a side. Legally, of course it is 97. I wanted to know if it was less than 97. You have to make sure you are really topping the tanks and the wings are level. I fly a1066nm leg often and plan on 35 gallons on the ground. I never go under 30 gallons on the ground. I am always within 2 gallons for the entire flight. I had to adjust the shadin totalizer when I bought the plane. It is now within 1% which is crazy accurate running by tracking multiple tanks of fuel. Refueling can vary about 2 gallons for the baron because of not being exactly level. You pick up about 1 knot as you burn off each 100 lbs of fuel approximately. I found the heater uses about 1 gallon an hour on average. This is just a rough guess after 20 years using it. If you are down low in the baron and running out of fuel and ideas I've found minimum fuel flow is about 7.5 to 8 gallons a side light weight at 2000 rpm by 17 or 18 inches and about 130 KIAS. It should be noted that the manual says no takeoffs below 26 gallons (the yellow on the fuel guages) because of unporting the fuel in the tanks. I would use care if a go around was necessary. Absolute max range in the baron is probably 2100 rpm and flying slow which is not practical. I have found 17,500 feet, 2500rpm, 15 inches, 10.5 gph per side gave a 190KTAS at 140 KIAS at 5200 lbs gross weight. I have found fuel guages in general aviation aircraft to be inaccurate. I have found personally that fuel guages in airliners and military fighters are very good. I am very untrusting. I compare clock, totalizer and guages. I once had a totalizer reading higher than the guages, it was a dripping slow fuel line leak. I really like your videos and I think you are a really sharp pilot.

[@motor2of7]

That landing looked pretty stressful. Lots of tongue action 😁

[@jasonmickelson8668]

👏 Nicely dome, Kris! Kim has the patience of a saint! My wife is done at 3 hours! 😂

[@stlflyguy]

Ouch...new fuel senders...and I believe you have eight of them. Love to see how this works out as I’m looking for ideas for my D55.

[@BaronPilot]

I only have 4. 2 per tank.

[@stlflyguy]

Baron Pilot cool. This is what I was looking at: ciescorp.net/applications/small-aircraft/beechcraft/

[@mwash5779]

I was wondering why I never see you flying but I fly afternoons. Fly safe sir.

[@Mike7478F]

Ok that it then, modify comming up. I expect a refuel pod. Then you can do inflight refueling via tanker. Yip sorted.🤗✈😁

[@CharleyAlphaAviation]

One thing we notice since our heater registers on the fuel flow and totalizer is while at wide open the heater can burn what the POH says, at low settings the fuel flow is greatly reduced. Our heater works very well and most of the time we are running it on the lowest setting with a very minimal impact on the remaining reserves. Just another thing you can test on a different flight. See how much it actually uses compared to what it says it will.

[@BaronPilot]

Great info. I will have to experiment with that.

[@davidboyd8822]

How can you extend your endurance? Depends.

[@Jeffrey-Flys]

😯

[@Juanitux]

You empoverish the fuel-air mixture until just before the the engine(s) begin to vibrate and then lower the engine(s) revs without lowering the propeller blade revs. All this after having taken off and ascended to a minimum safety height.

[@jonathangriggs9123]

Thanks for giving the temps in metric ie Celsius

[@bobspencildrawings6928]

Great video as usual..

[@BaronPilot]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skycop56]

The most important figure on a trip of max endurance is MPG. I think you said it was a bit over 7. Not bad.

[@stuntnation23]

Love that good southern ATC on Razorback lol

[@juliomanalo7074]

The Beechcraft Baron is the best all around light piston pin ever in terms of design, performance, reliability, build quality and longevity.

[@patersonplankrd]

You guys are troopers. Sorry, my no bathroom endurance would have told me "you WILL stop for fuel"

[@alancohn3817]

Wow, Kim was actually, visibly shivering... Floridians. LOL!! Thin blooded creatures... I know, I used to be one.. Awesome flight and video guys.. You REALLY pushed the envelope of both the plane and YOUR endurance that's for sure... I'm not 100% why but.... well you did it.... YEAH!! p.s. Any chance you can give us some idea of the thought behind the decision NOT to stop for fuel somewhere and make it a much easier trip with some actual cabin heat?

[@almarasco8088]

Not sure how I missed this thanks for sharing

[@BaronPilot]

No worries, you weren’t the only one. 😂

[@almarasco8088]

Just finished my upgrade dual Aspen and E5 for the copilot in my Malibu

[@ronsmith4480]

I'd like to see you guys wash the Baron again. Thanks

[@flyingsic]

Ron Smith like to start more controversy do ya?😂😂😂

[@alancohn3817]

@@flyingsic I'm with Ron... I'd LOVE to see you washing that Baron again PLEASE!!!!

[@Panoplied]

Great video & Flight! Can you please tell which Sun Glasses do you both have? Really nice...

[@flyingsic]

Ari Reches we wear Method Seven. We LOVE them!

[@tmsommer]

Treat your Lady to something special, she deserves it !!

[@Newberntrains]

Looks like a fun landing for sure what were the winds it becomes a headache above 7 knots xwind in the ercoupe (owner refuses to put the rudder kit in it) all i get is a darn brake pedal lol

[@dennismiller7605]

Enjoyed the video, thanks. Had to pause it for a pit stop......

[@flyingsic]

DENNIS MILLER 🥺🤣 way to rub it in!

[@dennismiller7605]

@@flyingsic Hey, I am close to 80 years old. Owned a Comanche when I was in my 30's, flying out of Schaumburg. Love your videos. At my age, I'm can't drive more than 2-3 hours without having to stop.... FWIW, my first date with my wife was at Nightengale's on Fisherman's Wharf in Punta Gorda. Lived in Fort Myers for ten years and am very familiar with your neck of the woods.

[@alanduboyce5779]

Thank You Very Much for Your Answers as I am learning a lot about aviation!! What is The actual altitude ceiling for Your particular Baron Airplane? do You generally top out at 10 or 11 thousand feet because it is kind of uncomfortable to fly with an oxygen mask for hours on long trip? I can see You flying around Florida and down to the Keys at lower altitude because there is a lot of cool stuff to see and all that scenery is Awesome.

[@dodgey0514]

I used to do aerial photography work for the forestry department in a 172 ans longest I went was about 4.5 hours. It was a race to the toilet when we landed

[@pierrotgretillat9365]

Salut vous tank you vidéo magnifique super vol

[@tellis4390]

Didn’t leave much fuel for the shop guys to run their trucks on.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Great video this time Chris. Hey flyingsic, when are you going to start your flight training?

[@flyingsic]

Ralph Woodard hopefully soon.

[@ralphwoodard609]

Flying SIC Glad to hear that. I’m sure Chris would love it too when you can do the radios and some I’m flying on long flights, even if you’re not rated in multi engine. Look forward to seeing more videos from you too and good luck to your future in flying.

[@vanallen9453]

...as a long time subscriber...love you two and all your always interesting, informative, funny and entertaining videos...but while you're at it...looks like it might be time to paint them thar peeling red throttle knobs...as always, thanks again for sharing...safe flying and more knuckle bumps to you both....

[@flyingsic]

LR VANALLEN 👊🏻 thanks for being such a great viewer! We’re always looking for what viewers like you would like to see us discuss!

[@tompinnef6331]

I bet Kim would be happy to pay for some fuel and stay warmer. For us 'Yankee's' 26F is sweatshirt weather. lol Thank you for the video. Be safe ... "Spin"

[@GaryMCurran]

Of course, you know when you go back to get the airplane, the winds are going to be on the nose all the way home, too! Okay, JPI EDM-960, great choice. AOA indicator, excellent choice. Upgrading to ActiveSky (I think that's what it's called, I could go look, but I'm not going to), good choice. So, the next big thing, of course, is the PFD. Are you looking at that yet, and have you made a 'I'd like that in my cockpit' choice yet, even if it's not available yet. When is Kim going to get her ticket?

[@triedproven9908]

Smart request to climb 6000. Not only due to winds but also due to air density at those negative temps. Maybe some heated clothing will do you guys better than the 2gph heater. I enjoyed you guys stretching the tank. Well done.

[@flyingsic]

P Body I have riding gear at my other home which I neglected to bring 😭 next time for sure!

[@BigBounce1001]

Hey love the video quick question how do you guys have service while flying like the ability to use ForeFlight at higher altitudes

[@BaronPilot]

ForeFlight gets ads-b info from my Avidyne. As far as the briefing, you can download it before the flight.

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

Kim didn't snack the whole trip? Amazing! How fast did you run for the facilities after landing?

[@Newberntrains]

Im guessing they were at the bathroom doors before the engine lost a single degree of temp 😂

[@flyingsic]

Vaughn Blue Jr I was just didn’t make it on camera. Had to keep my energy up! I could barely stand up and walk I had to go so bad! I’m not one to get dehydrated while I’m flying

[@ginacalabrese3869]

Not only is Kim attractive but she comes off as very personable and down to earth. Both of your personalities seem to mesh well and you seem to bring the best out of each other. Well, from what we can see on video of course. Your videos have become some of my favorites. Both of you take care of yourselves and try to keep healthy during this time of uncertainty.

[@flyingsic]

Rjh Rhjj thanks for watching. Take care

[@robertthompson1489]

Awesome

[@richardkrentz7553]

Excellent planning. Stress levels are reduced when accurate results prove your ability and passenger comfort. Now you'd better buy KIm a big dinner for her patience. LOL

[@BaronPilot]

Oh I did. But now when I tell her we have a 4:30 flight she will be like “oh no big deal” lol

[@bigdipper7325]

Just like a pilot Chris, all the goodies for your plane but get Kim a coat and gloves too, lol

[@KEITHGEE1000]

Fascinating. Well done you two. Looking forward to the new equipment. If you were to travel there by car, how long would it take? Keith

[@flyingsic]

KEITHGEE1000 1260 miles, appx 17.5 hours!

[@KEITHGEE1000]

Blimey, that would have been a real bladder challenge!!!😂😂😂

[@MotoLen51]

It seems that you calculated the reserve using cruise fuel burn. What about climb power?

[@WolfPilot]

Kris, For a hot second, I thought 75W was going to get a G1000! Adios steam gauges! Everybody is getting upgrades it seems like. Kevin should be getting 1BC back any day now..With an AWESOME paint job! Question: Does somebody make billet knobs for your levers to replace the lame plastic ones that are showing road rash?

[@pslny]

Only reason I can think of to do that is for a zombie apocalypse, nice work, but I saw Kim shivering too.

[@Overheadjoin]

Could be worse you could fly commercially flying a Cessna 404 with an 12hour total Endurance 😂 love your videos from the UK

[@stephenoxlade4481]

Great video as usual - for which many thanks. - what video editing software do you use please ?

[@flyingsic]

Stephen Oxlade final cut pro

[@stephenoxlade4481]

@@flyingsic Many thanks ! :-)

[@daddyslug]

Great videos; I'm relatively new to general aviation (all mil and commercial). I've learned a ton watching. I just bought a '70 Baron B55. A quick question if I may? What is your tank config/wing? I have a 31 and 37 gallon; 136 total. If you have the two tanks did you run the aux dry?

[@BaronPilot]

68 a side. No aux tanks for me. 😎 If you have questions feel free to message me on Instagram or on my BaronPilotShop.com contact page.

[@michaelking6408]

Wow six hours !

[@gottafly30]

so a 5:06 flt + 30 for gas turned into 6:39 with no stop? and froze the whole way because couldn't run the heat? wow, you guys are troopers!. I dont have any pax in my life that would sign up for that. LOL... a good test to find out if the old fuel totalizer is 100% accurate also. would have been exciting if ASG's one runway was closed due to a disabled aircraft. particularly if it happened when you were on final. full go around and divert to alternate at bingo fuel in gusty winds. that's really sporty....... hope the upgrades go well.

[@jayjones3458]

So are yall gonna long flight it otw back!! ? :)

[@vanallen9453]

...and always bring along a couple of those handy little astronaut-endorsed clear heavy- duty plastic bottles...

[@flynic3]

I hope ANJ (NAA?) Avionics will setup your Avidyne TAS Skywatch Active Traffic with correlated traffic using your existing ADS-B in to allow for both. Just remember that even with a TAS active traffic system that you will not see traffic without a transponder. I work for a Part 145 Avionics repair station, and a correlated traffic picture is a beautiful thing to have when flying in the soup. Congrats on your new avionics... the JPI 930 is extremely nice as well. I am curious which AOA system you went with... Great Video!

[@BaronPilot]

A&J. I went with the Alpha Systems AOA. It will have a HUD on my dash as well as compensation for my flap settings.

[@flynic3]

Baron Pilot Ahhh, Okay... I have only heard of Northwest Arkansan Avionics, but found A&J in the AEA directory. The Alpha systems AOA looks like a good AOA system, but I can’t say that I have ever installed one myself. I am more fimilar with the Garmin GI-260 AOA... either way both of these products will be a nice upgrade for your Baron.

[@montanaav8r]

Curious about both of your good looking shades...what are they? 😎 CE560XLS+ and BE-S35

[@cirruscapo]

Kris, I have to ask, was Spaghetti the Special of the day at the Albatross, cause it looked like that was what everyone had???

[@jackterry7664]

Yaa, always have a alternate, or two!

[@cyrooski4]

Check Mike Busch's over square video...full MP just bring the RPM back.