Richard E Russell

Update: While looking through the paper documents for the Annual I found a spare set of keys.

Had our local locksmith (Mr. Minit) make new ones ( 3 sets). He immediately identified them as airplane keys. Had to order them from Italy…

Thought the Meyers was the Jaguar of the skies, not the Ferrari.

@Mark: Can your A&P give a source for the…[Read more]

My A&P mechanic replaced my lock with a new lock and key with no problem.

10-4. I would tell you they are worth the look.

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Hey Robert-what is your typical load and distance? I can give you feedback with your response.

Mr. Dryden-love you joining the chat and appreciate your informed input. I respect Jody’s opinion but have to agree with you as in knowing a couple of Debbie owners and having flown with them that a Deb is fine airplane, as most of the Beech fleet tends to be.

I have 600 hours in my 200C model and will tell you she is a nice airplane. She is…[Read more]

Jody-your posts are great! Couple of comments. They are great 2 person airplanes and 3 if all are not too big. The 3K# gross weight is definitely a factor, especially if you are full fuel on 80 gallons. I have less concerns about CG (Maybe I should?) but in fact have a 50# bag of sand on the back since 90% plus of my flying is just me.

I have…[Read more]

Jody-wonderful history and thank you for sharing! I own one of the few C models (8 I think?). These are great airplanes. I certainly hope your search goes well. Please continue to reach out as there as a wealth of knowledge with these owners.

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James-you are in luck. I am based at KLHZ and own a 1964C Model. I would be delighted to meet with you, fly, and answer any questions that I can.

Let me know and I can send a PM.

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I have not dared without a plan for a fix.

Hoping someone had done this before…

Thomas-can you remove the lock cylinder from the door?

Did Barg and Jones fix you up, Jeff?

Andy, I didn’t realize that you were of the Betzoldt lineage. I was already happy to see you in Flip’s plane, but now I’m even more excited that Meyers is embedded into your DNA so deeply. Can’t wait to meet you. Tell Fred that Karen and Ashley say hello.

When I started out in the 200 I had less total time and 200 time than you do now. My…[Read more]

TC-which Bo seats specifically do we need to look for? And best sources for seats?

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Ed

Andy-several of the guys have replaced the front seats via a 337 with Bonanza seats and a custom mount. I did my interior in 2012 using the old seats and wish I had waited. The Bo seats are more conformable, take up less room and are easier to get in and out at inspection time, etc. I also think a 337 for the back seats should be attainable as…[Read more]

Joel-great post and you are thinking correctly! A 200 is a perfect 2 person cross country machine.

I am a little over an hour south of you at KLHZ in NC and own a C model. I would be happy to let us connect and let you see one up close. Let me know and I can PM you.

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Ed Pulliam
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Andy-HTG to you and yours. As you might have read, the GA insurance business is in the ditch right now and the underwriters are calling the shots. When I bought my 200 in 2009 I had 1200 TT and a complex sign off to come get 196M. I had to do 5 hours of dual with the owner (an ATP) and then 10 hours of solo before carrying passengers. No way…[Read more]

Good news on the brakes/gear Thomas. I do not think the flaps should be different from one to the other, ie they should be symmetrical.

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Ed