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Old 2nd April 2004 | 12:16
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quid
still learning....
 
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Smile flying the 8

It's probably a little heavier on the controls than you're used to, especially on the ailerons. With no speedbrakes, flying a good approach takes planning. It doesn't want to slow down until you get flaps 23/25 selected. Plan on 1 NM at idle for each 10 kts. you need to lose.

It's not a "set it and forget it" airplane. Scan, scan and scan again.

I used to say, "It's not a little girl's airplane" until I checked out a 95 lb. female Captain on it. She flys the s*** out of it. Much better than I can!

If nothing else, you'll find it a challenge. Have fun.
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