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I wouldnt worry about the Colgan guys flying into Mexico. The majority of guys I flew over there came from the Beech and could fly an airplane better than most...............
Mountains or not, an approach is an approach and the Q's probably are better equipped than most of the RJ's going down there.......... |
Well now that everyone has kissed and made up. Anyone else know where these Q are going to fly?
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Originally Posted by dojetdriver
(Post 743875)
Gotcha, the AP/FD setup is pretty crappy and not that great of an asset. Which was kinda what I was getting at before though. Any instrument rated pilot should be able to fly the stuff. Things like the PFM of the FMS and terrain radar give an elevated SA level.
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Originally Posted by belliott
(Post 743878)
in fact I whole heartedly agree with you... some of the approaches in the countries I listed are more of a guesstimation than an actual approach.
I sure wish we were RNAV approved in some places Ponch :D |
Originally Posted by skidmark
(Post 744033)
Well now that everyone has kissed and made up. Anyone else know where these Q are going to fly?
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Originally Posted by The Juice
(Post 743481)
I love how a bunch of guys who fly planes that fly themselves are talking about the hard flying they do.
Flying single pilot in hard IMC without an autopilot is hard flying. Not relying so much on your technology to get you there, not so much. (this will serve as a "settle down" to all those guys who will now get upset that I questioned their flying") I've done lots and lots of single pilot in the hardest IFR you've ever seen in the northeast, as well as plenty of 121 jet flying into the interior of Mexico. After doing both, let me tell you: Flying jets down in Mexico is very very close to the same level of challenge, particularly when you're down there at night dodging thunderstorms in the middle of the summer. |
Originally Posted by NightIP
(Post 744498)
Huh...I must be doing something wrong then. I can't seem to find the "fly itself" button on a 402.
I've done lots and lots of single pilot in the hardest IFR you've ever seen in the northeast, as well as plenty of 121 jet flying into the interior of Mexico. After doing both, let me tell you: Flying jets down in Mexico is very very close to the same level of challenge, particularly when you're down there at night dodging thunderstorms in the middle of the summer. |
Originally Posted by goaround2000
(Post 742250)
More than likely MTY only. The Q simply doesn't have the range to go any further, besides MTY is one of the few markets we serve which is not subject to drift down or terrain clearance limitations.
goaround Also, terrain is less a factor than it is in the RJ. |
Originally Posted by NightIP
(Post 744498)
Huh...I must be doing something wrong then. I can't seem to find the "fly itself" button on a 402.
I've done lots and lots of single pilot in the hardest IFR you've ever seen in the northeast, as well as plenty of 121 jet flying into the interior of Mexico. After doing both, let me tell you: Flying jets down in Mexico is very very close to the same level of challenge, particularly when you're down there at night dodging thunderstorms in the middle of the summer.
Originally Posted by The Juice
(Post 744543)
Settle down, we know you are the greatest thing in aviation...next to Sully of course.
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Originally Posted by The Juice
(Post 744543)
Settle down, we know you are the greatest thing in aviation...next to Sully of course.
My point is that you shouldn't be making a brazen comparison like SPIFR vs. 121 Mexico flying unless you've done both. Have you done both? |
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