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Forum: Private Flying

27th Nov 2014, 18:06

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More informed thoughts on the Cirrus

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Posted By Thud105

What makes you think I only have a PPL? But it...

What makes you think I only have a PPL?
But it is true I don't get paid to fly any more - but then I have been flying for almost 30 years!

Forum: Private Flying

27th Nov 2014, 14:50

Replies: 55

More informed thoughts on the Cirrus

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Posted By Thud105

I probably should have said "how a thing handles...

I probably should have said "how a thing handles ON or near the ground. How do you know how an aircraft handles during the take off run or post landing roll-out, if you don't operate the controls...

Forum: Private Flying

27th Nov 2014, 08:52

Replies: 55

More informed thoughts on the Cirrus

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Posted By Thud105

Well, each to his own and no disrespect meant or...

Well, each to his own and no disrespect meant or implied. I didn't go to Edwards and am not in the SETP but as I said, I have flown the 20 and 22 and didn't find them so very different from any other...

Forum: Private Flying

26th Nov 2014, 22:57

Replies: 55

More informed thoughts on the Cirrus

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Posted By Thud105

Apologies G - when you said you had your test...

Apologies G - when you said you had your test pilot's hat on I assumed you were actually a test pilot. I don't understand why anyone - even a low hours PPL - would need "half a day with the manuals"...

Forum: Private Flying

26th Nov 2014, 13:29

Replies: 55

More informed thoughts on the Cirrus

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Posted By Thud105

As you "had your test pilot's hat on" I'm a...

As you "had your test pilot's hat on" I'm a little surprised that you elected not to try a take off and landing, or even simply taxi - a fixed gear SEP.

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