CEO at the controls of media-packed demo flight
Keeping Danny in Sandwiches
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I seem to think that a Test Pilot with the old De Havilland only had a PPL.
But then my memory might be playing up, or was it just hear-say?
But then my memory might be playing up, or was it just hear-say?
Having 2 qualified and type rated pilots up front on a non-revenue media/demo flight doesn't guarantee that the aircraft will make it back in one piece either judging from a recent event.Storm in a teacup !
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Originally Posted by PJ2
The CEO's not endorsed, period; I find it tough to believe that there isn't some law against that.
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When doing demo flights for prospective customer airlines during the 70's and 80's when working for Fokker And SAAB, it was common practice to let senior airline executives take the RHS. In Bolivia, I remember an Air force General thinking he was doing a single engine takeoff from last Paz. He did not have control but a little bit of flattery helps sell aircraft.
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If it helps any, I'll bite.
The "passengers" would all have been invited press representatives and dignitaries, all of whom would likely have been well aware of the order of proceedings before they left. Indeed, we'd be in blissful ignorance if at least one of them had not written the event up.
The "passengers" would all have been invited press representatives and dignitaries, all of whom would likely have been well aware of the order of proceedings before they left. Indeed, we'd be in blissful ignorance if at least one of them had not written the event up.
