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- Sun Jun 26, 2011 1:13 am
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: High speed rejects
- Replies: 25
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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 ...
- 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...
- Wed Jun 22, 2011 10:10 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Southwest Pilot + Stuck Mike + Pilot Rant = Suspension
- Replies: 61
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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.
- 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...
- Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:07 pm
- Forum: Bush Flying & Specialty Air Service
- Topic: Ice out in Red lake pool (Joe is putting up a $100 prize)
- Replies: 72
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- Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:33 pm
- Forum: General Comments
- Topic: Headset
- Replies: 24
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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...