Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
The Hornet is at least one example.
The C/Ds with EPEs have the language in the NATOPS for Vmc and I'd bet the E/Fs are the same - but I've not read their NATOPS.
This is where that 'military friendly' FSDO (or DPEs) comes into play.
The one nearest NAS Lemoore knew all about the updates and such but others might not know.
USMCFLYR,
I brought this up with the San Diego FSDO when I was getting ready for my ATP check. They were adamant that the Hornet fit the bill for centerline thrust (not an issue because I just did the Vmc demo on my check in the Seneca). The other thing to note was that several guys in my squadron had some issues with CFI/I mil comp. The larger issue I see is that the FSDOs are not consistently applying FAA regulations. You know a FSDO has issues when different employees there disagree on an interpretation (for example, I heard gouge to avoid employee X, or to ask for a different guy).
S/F,
Slew