AEROMEREurl, flies the “Spirit of Saint Tropez” an amphibian Cessna 185 (Skywagon) registered CS-DIU (CS stands for Portugal. Aircraft was formerly registered in Norway as LN-DBG .. yes, LiNDBerGh)
Built 1961, S/N 185-0136 *** re-painted 2008 *** Engine: Continental IO-470F with 260HP *** Propeller: Constant-Speed 2-blade McCauley D2A34C58-0 *** Floats: EDO 597-2790 amphibious *** Seats: 1 pilot + 3 Pax *** Maximum Weight: 1400 KG *** Useful Load: 320+ KG *** Cruising speed: 120 MPH *** Long range tanks of 82 US Gallons *** Endurance ca. 5 hours *** Consumption: ca. 14 USG per hour in cruising *** Fuel: AVGAS 100LL
“I've blessed my wings a thousand times For where they've carried me .. But there is a nearer ecstasy! The wings that bear one home .. The joy of letting down to the place The heart has never left - the thrill of returning to the one spot on earth beloved above all others - home!”
