Cargo Pods

[Pat Rolfes]

I went thru the exact same thought process after our third child and ended up with a pod. Couldn't be happier with the decision. As mentioned above (as long as we use soft bags) we can fit all of our stuff underneath and have plenty of room inside. Also, with young kids and wife, I'm never even close to gross max with full pod.

I fly 80% solo and was worried about "suffering" the performance loss just for the few times I needed the extra room. Like above- I have noticed zero cruise penalty (altho slight climb penalty).

My only two problems are 1) I did not seal the pod well and am now getting breather residue leaking in and 2) It is a bear to keep clean of exhaust residue (pipes blow right onto it).