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Old 02-07-2011 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
That's a good story, too. I've never heard of one airplane having that many generals aboard.

Sounds like a quote from the sci-fi classic, 2001: "My God; it's full of stars!"

When you said 184 TAS: I was in the 747-400 doing an approach into Hong Kong during a typhoon, where we were flying 184 indicated on final....

Riddler, what were you flying when you were coming in on "a half-wing and a prayer?"
Hi Phlyer.

That speed sounds about right. I just wish there were some way to shut off that pesky WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR warning when landing in typhoons.

Joe
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