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12-17-2008 | 11:25 AM

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ExperimentalAB

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Originally Posted by kt61

I'm pretty sure if one female pilot couldn't move the thing, she'd ask for help and I bet between the 3 of them, they could manage to move it. Next you'll be saying she can't apply enough rudder pressure if an engine were to fail and therefore women shouldn't fly multiengine airplanes.

I read awhile back that physically-fit females actually tend to perform better under OEI because women use their lower-body strength more efficiently than men (also explains why they are excellent rock-climbers -- they don't monkey around, swinging around with their arms like their male counterparts).

12-17-2008 | 11:33 AM

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Jake Wheeler

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Originally Posted by Flyboy8784

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.

Before you put your foot any further into your mouth, passing along sexist, racist or other derogatory comments, even with a "But I'm not a XXXX" comment, doesn't absolve you from being held accountable for it.

There's no question some pilots, regardless of gender, are stronger or weaker than others. The problem isn't their gender, but whether or not they can do the job. If neither pilot could operate the handle, then there is either a problem with Air Willies' training program or the ergonomics of a CRJ-200.

Either way, passing along the idea that the problem is gender is narrow-minded and unhelpful in resolving the real issues.

12-17-2008 | 11:37 AM

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Flyboy8784

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Originally Posted by kt61

Yes, I did.

My foot's nowhere near my throat. APC forums is a better place to post your stupid comments? Because it'll reach fewer pilots, right?

I'm pretty sure if one female pilot couldn't move the thing, she'd ask for help and I bet between the 3 of them, they could manage to move it. Next you'll be saying she can't apply enough rudder pressure if an engine were to fail and therefore women shouldn't fly multiengine airplanes.

And Jake, thanks for the ditto. Pretty ridiculous to think ANY pilot would choose to land with one main up without trying all the options.

Get over yorself alright? I have said nothing like that...Because i bring the topic up...im automatically the one that gets grilled?

Bottom line is that none of us were there so we cant say for sure....I was merely adding what somone else brought up and decided to release it to the masses and see what they thought....or if anyones had experience with this lever....

My point was that I cant see Bombardier creating a redundant system for manual gear extension that isnt going to work. So why didnt it work if it was pulled? But if they couldnt pull it...that explains.

We were told in training that it was damn near impossible to do in the sim but that it was much easier in the actual airplane....but none of the instructors know for sure because they havent done it....its all hearsay