Good outcome - poor reporting
01-07-2012, 05:32 AM
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Good outcome - poor reporting
Although the outcome of the mishap was desirable, the reporting is somewhat less than 
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...wntown-street/
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http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...wntown-street/
Sarah Chantal Rovner was piloting a Civil Air Patrol-owned Cessna 172 jet from West Houston Airport to Lone Star Executive Airport in nearby Conroe, Texas, on Tuesday when she reported losing aircraft power.
01-07-2012, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by N9373M
Probably fueled it with 100LL rather than Jet-A.
Some Aztec-F's are turbocharged...and they originally said "Turbo" on the side. After multiple incidents involving Jet A and Aztec-F's the FAA issued an AD to paint over the "Turbo" marking.
01-11-2012, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by USMCFLYR
Although the outcome of the mishap was desirable, the reporting is somewhat less than
22-Year-Old Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on Downtown Street - ABC News
Civil Air Patrol-owned Cessna 172 jet
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22-Year-Old Pilot Makes Emergency Landing on Downtown Street - ABC News
Civil Air Patrol-owned Cessna 172 jet
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but I'm not sure how I'd install it. Shouldn't be too difficult though, I think you just connect a few cables and fill the tank with new fuel.
01-11-2012, 06:55 AM
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Originally Posted by cardiomd
How may I get this "jet" upgrade for my 172 of which you speak? I've been thinking of buying this:
F-86 Sabre Jet Engine General Electric J 47 on eBay
but I'm not sure how I'd install it. Shouldn't be too difficult though, I think you just connect a few cables and fill the tank with new fuel.
F-86 Sabre Jet Engine General Electric J 47 on eBay
but I'm not sure how I'd install it. Shouldn't be too difficult though, I think you just connect a few cables and fill the tank with new fuel.
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