I am doing the annual inspections on my 601XLB and 701. While updating my log books I noted that i have flown my 601 for 2,655.7 hours and my 701 for 266.1 hours. Here is a map that shows all the flights in the two airplanes.

The 601 has proven to be a comfortable and capable cross-country traveler. I use the 701 mainly as a local flyer for sight seeing. The 701 is less comfortable, and slower but its maneuverability in tight situations and its ability to often out climb terrain in mountains is impressive.

My last note-worthy trip in the 601 was a few years ago. I flew the continental divide from Canada to Mexico. This took 5 days. Because I stayed right on the divide (when clouds allowed), there was plenty of high-altitude mountain flying. The 601 handled this with ease. Pictures from that trip can be viewed here: Continental divide trip. Pictures from other flying adventures can be found here: Airplane Trips.

Steve