Originally Posted by
autojohn
Tell me more about your governor mishap. Did I understand correctly that it was an overspeeding governor? Any other failures you've endured in the 206 would be welcome info
Ha. You don't want me explaining that pilot stuff. As my username indicates, I turn wrenches on them. My stick wiggling is limited to only about 300hrs in 38 years or so. The real stick wigglers on this forum are the ones you need to inquire with. Some of the best around. However, suffice to say, it wasn't an "overspeeding governor" but rather an overspeeding engine without the benefit of governor control as the FCU went full open. Cracked line was the culprit. All I did was watch the gauges and tap him on the side of the head with my pilot stick when he got close to a limit. He flew it like the old days with the "back up" governor in his left hand. Excellent pilot, whom I miss.