Originally Posted by
kt61
Too late. You sound sexist. You're the one that repeated it on a pilot message board. What do you think the chances are that those pilots managed to pass their sim checks without being able to lift the emergency gear extension? Or that they would actually try to land with one up without trying everything?
Before you put your foot any further down your throat...i did not repeat this on the message board...i think ive posted twice on the company forum and it involved leather jackets.
It was brought up to me and my Captain by another Captain at our company...i was just passing it along...you ask anyone who knows me...im far from sexist...I have flown with a alot of female Captains and they all had every right to be in that seat.
My point was that i could see it being an issue because I know a few women who can lift a 50 lb bag of flour. The handle on the RJ is in an awkward shape and in a bad position. Its definately easier to pull if you have some weight behind you.