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Old 2nd June 2000 | 16:25
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Question BAe 146 at low level

The bean counters are forcing our company to consider exchanging our pressent aircraft for a BAe146 for experimental flying. Our current multi-engined turboprop aircraft spends a lot of time below 1000ft agl, and is cleared to opperate at 100ft over the sea in good VMC for extended periods. The company offering the BAe146 has said that it can meet this requirement. Any body wish to comment on the ability of a pure jet to operate at these heights without the back up of a Martin Baker let down system, if it all goes pear shaped?
On the same note, any one know of any successful 146 ditchings? Our current aircraft type has been known to float, and has top hatches to get out without letting more water in!