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Forum: Private Flying

21st Feb 2015, 18:03

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Posted By skyking1

We sure do have plenty of Non Radio traffic...

We sure do have plenty of Non Radio traffic (NARDOs).
We tend to avoid terms like dead engine or dead side. Dead anything gets the passengers upset. The media loves terms like that too. I was...

Forum: Private Flying

20th Feb 2015, 14:24

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Posted By skyking1

I think an orbit called for below pattern...

I think an orbit called for below pattern altitude is a very risky maneuver indeed. If a controller can't figure things out before that point he needs a little remedial training.

Forum: Private Flying

19th Feb 2015, 19:27

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Posted By skyking1

That report was astounding to me and reinforces...

That report was astounding to me and reinforces the need to carefully study the laws and common practices of another country before flying there. That sort of thing is simply not done in the US,...

Forum: Private Flying

19th Feb 2015, 17:44

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Posted By skyking1

The other problem with the outsized pattern...

The other problem with the outsized pattern pertains to my usual ride, a light twin.
104 knots is a good safe speed for all legs and turns, until short final. A big pattern of 100 KT downwind planes...

Forum: Private Flying

19th Feb 2015, 16:39

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Posted By skyking1

In the US, the final rule of law is "see and...

In the US, the final rule of law is "see and avoid". Being behind the other plane you have the benefit of "see" and if you take action that fails to "avoid" a potential conflict, it would be on you....

Forum: Private Flying

19th Feb 2015, 00:51

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Posted By skyking1

Searching for more of a middle ground, Mike. I...

Searching for more of a middle ground, Mike. I see patterns fit for a bizjet at small airports for no good reason that I can think of. I do climb above pattern altitude when leaving the airport, not...

Forum: Private Flying

18th Feb 2015, 22:15

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Posted By skyking1

Mind you, this is not pointed at anyone, but just...

Mind you, this is not pointed at anyone, but just a general observation. It seems the patterns are getting stretched to the point that an engine inoperative situation will leave a plane well short of...

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