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Old 15th Feb 2009, 15:17
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JazzyKex
 
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It's been a while since I flew the 146, but one of it's advantages in LCY operations was the almost instantaneous power from the admittedly very underpowered ALF 502's.

It behaved almost like a turbo prop with regard to straight wing and fast engine response.

Four years of operating into LCY and a few GA's myself leads to a huge respect for the place and it's very 'individual' challenges!

Low level GA's were well practised in the sim and with large decent rates frequently involved a touchdown, however brief. More a baulked landing than GA on many occasions. The hardy little 146 performed admirably in city, but I was always of the opinion that despite everyone's best efforts, intentions and undoubted ability any misjudgements are magnified by the place and its approach.

An unfortunate incident with a relatively good outcome.

Jazzy
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