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Old 17th Mar 2004, 12:49
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redsnail

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I've flown the Bandeirante, aka the Bandit. It's easier to say "bandit" than "bandeirante". It's also in keeping with pilots habits of giving aircraft nicknames.
It was my first turboprop. Simple to fly, simple straight forward systems and nice and pacey. Practically impossible to hurt. (except for start of course).
The Twotter, aka DeHavilland Canada (now Bombardier)Twin Otter is also fun. It can fly so slowly and land on a dime. Simple to operate and fun. It's also very easy to bounce too.
Dash 8 is good. The -200 is a good machine. Bigger engines therefore a tad faster. I could only fluke a smooth landing every now and then. Undercarriage is strong...
Now the Shed, Shorts 360. Much nicer than the Shorts 330. As all turboprops with PT6 engines, practically bullet proof there although susceptible to icing and flame outs. Easy to fly, no vices, not a bad machine either for the job it now does. (fly freight).
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