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by BCPilot85
Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:13 am
Forum: General Comments
Topic: High speed rejects
Replies: 25
Views: 2842

Re: High speed rejects

Nark: Is a rate 1/8th turn worse than a tree in the face? I would prefer the former.. you're usually allowed to turn at 400' right? And how often is the weather even that low? Not my primary concern. I understand the engineering aspect, that at Vmc you should be able to stay straight -- and that V1 ...
by BCPilot85
Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: High speed rejects
Replies: 25
Views: 2842

Re: High speed rejects

I have also, in the back of my logbook, seven people who died inthe dispute between the manufacturer and their gut feeling. Hey JC thanks for the input, Do you mean that they rejected above V1 or continued below V1? Just a thought but perhaps redline (VMC) would be a more appropriate decision speed...
by BCPilot85
Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:10 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Southwest Pilot + Stuck Mike + Pilot Rant = Suspension
Replies: 61
Views: 9716

Re: Southwest Pilot + Stuck Mike + Pilot Rant = Suspension

Ok hearing the uncensored version of this changed my opinion -- this guy is a first class jerk.
by BCPilot85
Wed Jun 22, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: High speed rejects
Replies: 25
Views: 2842

High speed rejects

Hey folks, Just starting a new job left seat on a 703 airplane and I'm wondering about what I'm going to say for takeoff briefings on short airfields and thought some of you might have an insightful take on the dilemma here. 703 airplanes are not limited by performance numbers in this country, so it...
by BCPilot85
Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:33 pm
Forum: General Comments
Topic: Headset
Replies: 24
Views: 3246

Re: Headset

Don't get too too crazy with spending large on a headset...I'm still kicking it old school and my hearing is just fine. http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3517796820_735a2d8168.jpg I also highly recommend this model! Attractive and affordable. Only problem is you can't fly single-pilot IFR with th...

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