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Old 28th Jan 2023, 23:52
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EXDAC
 
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Originally Posted by michaelbinary
Yes well an ATR isnt a poxy glider or a SEP, and any commercial pilot who wants to keep his job and stay alive wont fly a twin turbo prop slowly with 72 passengers on board at a 45 degree angle of bank, 400 feet off the ground while coming into land.
The statement I responded to was made by a private rated SEL pilot. The statement I responded to was not aircraft type specific. However, I have no doubt that an ATR is quite capable of 45 degree bank turns wthout loss of control.




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