Aerostar Lands Gear Up then TOs Again
04-24-2015, 06:25 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by Timbo
Hey, he got those new Q Tip Props, no extra charge! 
04-24-2015, 07:37 AM
#15
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Originally Posted by brianb
A dumb move to say the least but, the skillage or luck involved in flying it off the deck back to a landing is impressive.
The dumb move wasn't landing gear up.
The dumb move was attempting to take off again.
The idiotic move was actually doing it.
04-24-2015, 08:45 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by JohnBurke
There's nothing impressive about it at all.
The dumb move wasn't landing gear up.
The dumb move was attempting to take off again.
The idiotic move was actually doing it.
The dumb move wasn't landing gear up.
The dumb move was attempting to take off again.
The idiotic move was actually doing it.
04-24-2015, 09:54 AM
#17
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
What he said. Blind Luck. No way the guy had skillz...anyone with enough experience to acquire skillz would never have gone around after the props hit...
Took about 4" off his props, but he pulled up, put the gear down, and landed. All part of the show!
04-24-2015, 10:13 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
What he said. Blind Luck. No way the guy had skillz...anyone with enough experience to acquire skillz would never have gone around after the props hit...
04-24-2015, 11:19 AM
#19
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Originally Posted by brianb
Couldn't disagree more. Call it what you will, it still takes a little skill and luck to belly in an airplane and then fly it off the deck while realizing that you just royally f'ed up.
04-24-2015, 02:35 PM
#20
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Yep, esp. given how he also retracted his flaps as if it were a normal go-around. Very lucky indeed.
Fortunately, the cost of new seat covers, underwear, and pants is minor to the double engine overhaul.
Fortunately, the cost of new seat covers, underwear, and pants is minor to the double engine overhaul.
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