OK, ok - perhaps "doesn't handle that bad" had been a better choice of words
Indeed, Captn S, it is a joy to
operate. But the 42 force harmony is a bit off the mark, and the turbulence response - well, it has a high aspect ratio, so can hardly be any better for the profile chosen. But I vividly recall the first time I flew the thing - going through a bit of turbulence with a lot of shuddering involved. I was a bit flabbergasted, had flown 8 ton aircraft that were rock solid in almost any wx - now, moving to a 17 ton a/c, I had to start working again when in manual
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I agree on the ease of handling, it is indeed forgiving & gives you plenty of margin for error & is easy to land. But that also applies to a C182
And skywayto... is right on the spot - a 72 for me anyday!
However, the examiner was careless enough to let me through that LST - so I might never get another crack at the ATR
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