[quote=". ."]if it has the old gyros you better cage them though...


Have you ever thought of caging your old Gyro ????

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Not sure what it is , and no I haven't.

Just make sure you dodge the volcanic ash.

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I have worked off and on in the Caribbean for many years , and still continue to do so , and I have always had a great time , been paid and treated well.

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Seen and heard this beautiful aircraft many times in SXM.

Pretty fancy water bomber

Beriev BE200 Max Take Off Weight (Land): 41,000 kg (90,390 lb) Max Take Off Weight (Water): 37,900 kg (83,550 lb) Max Capacity (Water or Retardant): 12,000 kg (26,450 lb) Maximum speed: 700 km/h (435 mph) Cruise speed: 560 km/h (348 mph) Economy speed: 550 km/h (342 mph) Landing speed: 200 km/h (124...

Not sure if this topic has been posted before , but with the current financial crisis in the EU , from what I have read they are about 10 to 12 million dollars cheaper than a new 415. How will a swept wing jet perform at low altitude in hills compared to the 415?

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I had this very same discussion about three years ago with a simulator instructor.My argument was there was no substitute for experience and I felt that having 300 hours and flying a wide body jet was just not enough. I was "TOLD" that modern sims can prepare you for anything , and that if anything ...

All this makes me glad that I chose an alternative to the airline / passenger flying side of aviation.

There is a huge difference in "Flying" an aircraft and "working" an aircraft. Accidents statistics may show an improvement in safety from the 1960's , however there is still a problem with the lack of "hands and feet" ability.

BTW , the BMW F800 GS kicks the Triumph Tiger 800s ass any day of the week as does the 415 to the 802. It also costs a good chunk more coin, and breaks down twice as often....and it NEEDS a longer warranty! Actually the Tiger puts more HP to the rear wheel than the BMW. 94 for the Tiger, 85 for the...

Are helicopters any good for fire suppression? For instance how does a S64 compare to the 802 and the 415 ? It seems only fair we compare other equipment now the conversation is well under way. How about shovels, grub axes and hand pumps, are they effective tools in fire suppression? :twisted: I ma...

How does the 802 compare to a 415 in Swells or high winds kicking up waves on a lake , ???? , time on a fire , range , what about a call for help from another province , 802 in IFR vs 2 crew on the 415 / 215 , How do they stack up against each other in a dog fight? Or, when taking hits from AA fire...

How does the 802 compare to a 415 in Swells or high winds kicking up waves on a lake , ???? , time on a fire , range , what about a call for help from another province , 802 in IFR vs 2 crew on the 415 / 215 , How do they stack up against each other in a dog fight? Or, when taking hits from AA fire...

culver10 wrote:Dropping loads is what it is all about!!

So Back to water bombing and not F**KING , Big Sccopers vs. long nose 802's

How does the 802 compare to a 415 in Swells or high winds kicking up waves on a lake , ???? , time on a fire , range , what about a call for help from another province , 802 in IFR vs 2 crew on the 415 / 215 ,

Winair will not be hiring in the near future , possibly next season around Oct-Nov , right now even that is a long shot , they have gone from 4 down to 3 twin otters as of this week. Closing routes and and going through major management restructuring. As pilot contracts come due , they will not be r...

No need to brag about your career , I just need have a look at your 14000 plus post to get an idea of your superior skills and type ratings. I am quite happy in my career and don't want to see others hurt by unfair training bonds. If I flew a 172 or an A380 and all types in between or was half of wh...

Maybe I need to be further trained , but I won't be coming to you with cap in hand begging for a minimum wage job. I have more respect for myself than that. So take you job and stick it. I'd rather pour double doubles at Tim's. At least they offer a uniform. Maybe you are the one that needs a refres...