Turbulence
02-10-2008 | 10:33 AM
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Not sure if you are being sarcastic, but I was a P-3 pilot and a T-6 Texan II instructor. I also taught aviation weather for 4 years so I think I know a little about the subject....
02-10-2008 | 09:52 PM
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Not being sarcastic at all. I can't go back and edit what I said about maintaining altitude, so I just wanted to reiterate that I was wrong and you are correct in saying to maintain attitude. I didn't want to create confusion for wordfromthewise or anyone else if they read this topic.
02-13-2008 | 03:23 PM
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Remember, the plane is stronger than you 
I used to get a little uptight about turbulence. One of my instructors was an avid gilder pilot and he could almost read the clouds and the ground and tell when it was coming. I learned a lot, and don't tense up anymore.
I used to get a little uptight about turbulence. One of my instructors was an avid gilder pilot and he could almost read the clouds and the ground and tell when it was coming. I learned a lot, and don't tense up anymore.
02-13-2008 | 09:33 PM
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Having a couple hundred hours in Diamonds, I'm sorry. I love the planes, but they are so light that turbulence can just pound those planes. Plus, the low clearance for your head doesn't help when you encounter "Moderate" turbulence. A heavier airplane is less susceptible to the kind of turbulence that makes for a "fun" day in a DA20. If you have the chance, try one.
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