Chief Pilot of a large freight company
Well there are really only two large operators that operate the Metro in the freight configuration. I must say that as I have flown for one of them, and have many friends who have flown for the other, I would really like to know where and by who
this is substantiated
.
Let me tell you that these two companies
Do Not do "V1 cuts at night". I have experienced many simulated engine failures between V1 and VR while under going base training every 6 months. This is done during the day and with no freight! Let me also tell you that while I did not always see eye to eye with my old chief pilot, he was never compromised safety in any way. In fact just the opposite...... he demanded good training and safe line flying.
* Continuing with takeoffs after a simulated engine failure at 90kts (V1 up around 105kts)
Well if you flew Metro's you would realise that this statement is just plain stupid...... Not only wouldn't happen, it couldn't happen!
The more i type the more I realise that
Transition Layer is either winding everyone up, or he is just a jaded turkey with nothing better to do.
I stand corrected if you can provide proof! Though i doubt you will.