Aerostar Lands Gear Up then TOs Again
#31
But being 85 helps explain it. Maybe he should try a fixed-gear non-complex ASEL.
#32
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He said he's giving up flying. I dont' think he's concerned about his insurance rates, the FAA's opinion, or what he will fly next.
Heard or not, the moment power was applied following a prop strike, there's no question, and if you watch the props during the initial climb away, you will see the RPM change repeatedly as the power is pulled then pushed back up; it happens several times.
A pilot of a light multi engine airplane is expected to be prepared to pull the power to idle instead of going around, just as he should be smart enough to not attempt a single engine go around, or continue into a Vmc situation. Terra Firma was close by, and available, until he put the runway behind him and abandoned that opportunity. There is absolutely no way that was done in ignorance without a very clear indication that he had a problem, and that went well beyond the simple sound of metal scraping.
A pilot of a light multi engine airplane is expected to be prepared to pull the power to idle instead of going around, just as he should be smart enough to not attempt a single engine go around, or continue into a Vmc situation. Terra Firma was close by, and available, until he put the runway behind him and abandoned that opportunity. There is absolutely no way that was done in ignorance without a very clear indication that he had a problem, and that went well beyond the simple sound of metal scraping.
Last edited by JohnBurke; 04-25-2015 at 02:00 PM.
#33
Anyone remember this one?
American Eagle into KBOS.
- Gear down flaps 22 was called
- Nose gear doors open
- 20 seconds later, Master Warning LDG LVR DISAGREE
- No checklist called for
- Flaps 45 called for and no "LANDING GEAR" Betty call
- passing through 1200ft, no "TOO LOW FLAPS" EGPWS call
- crew notes speed/power setting is different.
- crew says "if anything seems different, we'll go around"
- FO initates go around and then "EMER GEAR EXTENSION" checklist was completed.
American Eagle into KBOS.
- Gear down flaps 22 was called
- Nose gear doors open
- 20 seconds later, Master Warning LDG LVR DISAGREE
- No checklist called for
- Flaps 45 called for and no "LANDING GEAR" Betty call
- passing through 1200ft, no "TOO LOW FLAPS" EGPWS call
- crew notes speed/power setting is different.
- crew says "if anything seems different, we'll go around"
- FO initates go around and then "EMER GEAR EXTENSION" checklist was completed.
Last edited by RI830; 09-08-2015 at 09:12 PM.
#34
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1970 Aerostar 601 Aircraft for sale - Aero Star Usa Ltd , FL - Trade-A-Plane Inventory ID 2076612
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
#36
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1970 Aerostar 601 Aircraft for sale - Aero Star Usa Ltd , FL - Trade-A-Plane Inventory ID 2076612
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
That's an amazing find. The guy is wasting no time.
"Call for price"
Mention you saw his video.
#37
1970 Aerostar 601 Aircraft for sale - Aero Star Usa Ltd , FL - Trade-A-Plane Inventory ID 2076612
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
Doesn't mention hours remaining until major overhaul...
#38
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1970 Aerostar 601 Aircraft for sale - Aero Star Usa Ltd , FL - Trade-A-Plane Inventory ID 2076612
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
"Needs props." Understatement of the year.
"Needs new crankshafts, needs new engine mounts, needs new pilot seat cushion, old one has a fresh brown stain...."
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