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Old 03-18-2013 | 12:34 PM
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From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
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Originally Posted by formerdal
I don't believe that has been allowed for quite a number of years. no school and then back to the old category...
Does that apply to Douglas products? Since nothing works quite the way it is supposed to, I don't see how training is particularly relevant to safe operation.

Basic stick and rudder skills, along with a good eye for terrain features and knowing where to turn are the pilotage skills most required for the job. That ... and always bug the fastest speed you can justify. If the other pilot complains, back it off 1 knot.

I've submitted the idea that the Douglas fleet can participate in the RNAV visuals in Atlanta by simply turning right abeam Stone Mountain at 5,000 feet.