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08-17-2019 | 07:01 AM

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JamesNoBrakes

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Originally Posted by SaintNick

Bouncing twice should have been a reason for a go around. Especially on a short runway. Bouncing on ones landing gear can
Make it collapse.

You can often get two-bounces for free! The third is usually going to cost you.

08-17-2019 | 07:15 AM

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What are the chances DE was at the controls?

08-17-2019 | 07:38 AM

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What are the chances DE was at the controls?

Well if he was, he can't really complain about the outcome.

08-17-2019 | 08:03 AM

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What are the chances DE was at the controls?

Well that it was nuthin’ more than a lil’ rubbin’, and rubbin’s racen’!!!!!!!!

On the serious note because in APC land, people don’t often get jokes, it’s GOOD THAT EVERYONE MADE IT OUT OK.

08-17-2019 | 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by navigatro

That said, there are a lot of rich people who hire their friends or "friends of friends" as pilots rather than the most qualified.

There's a lot of truth in this statement. I was offered a job out of the blue for a NASCAR driver by a friend. I was qualified but after discussing the job with the driver, decided it wasn't my cup of tea.

Sadly he was killed a few years later in practice.

08-17-2019 | 08:07 PM

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Ahahahahaha 🤣🤣 Yes and Yes

08-17-2019 | 09:34 PM

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What I meant was a lot of these racing guys are into aviation.
Michael Schumacher (F1) flew helicopters.
Wouldn’t be unthinkable to give the famous guy some stick time once in a while. Maybe even land when the weather is nice.
I’m just curious about what appears to be a very clumsy accident for a “pro” crew.

08-17-2019 | 10:51 PM

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Yep. It happens....

https://forums.jetcareers.com/thread...ntions.183089/

08-18-2019 | 05:10 AM

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Yep. It happens....

https://forums.jetcareers.com/thread...ntions.183089/

Excellent article, Excargo. Thanks. I was in TAC when that happened, but never got that kind of detailed info.

O’Malley was a well-liked and highly respected guy.

08-18-2019 | 08:15 AM

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Interesting related data that I came across recently - most of the EMAS arrestments have been corporate (Part 91) turbine powered aircraft. Hmm... A common recurring theme is Unstabilized approaches, Lack of SOP discipline, “pride” getting in the way of Good ADM (reluctance to go-around) , and pilots not fully understanding landing performance data could all be contributing factors. 10kts fast on final = touchdown appx 1000ft further down the runway. Glad everyone survived, but this hull loss was 100% preventable IMHO. We can all learn from this ad hopefully not to repeat it.