Airbus is getting rather nasty
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Boris Badenov
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*swami head signal face*. I see that...yes, yes, I see that it is the only turbine powered aircraft you've ever flown. It's the only possible explanation.
To answer your question, yes, the trim is a big part of it. But it's also slower than molasses in January, it's unpressurized, and it's, well, BORING. Amongst other minor and major faults. It's pretty much the worst plane ever, although I agree that it handles allright. IN THE AIR.
To answer your question, yes, the trim is a big part of it. But it's also slower than molasses in January, it's unpressurized, and it's, well, BORING. Amongst other minor and major faults. It's pretty much the worst plane ever, although I agree that it handles allright. IN THE AIR.
Tommay85
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Meh, I think Fords definitely drive the best. I can manhandle my Cougar with ham fists just as manageable my M3. It does lean a lot more than the M3 though!
I agree with the vette thing. Even the new ones handle like crap. "Who wants some snap oversteer????" 
Tommay85
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Hahaha, we will never agree. I hated the 210s at FLX and I think you liked it. Clearly I like the stupid airplanes. My favorite turbo-prop is the metro, so yeah...
z987k
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Even in the air it dutch rolls in turbulence..... like a BEECH!
Tommay85
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Baron with the C.G. "within" the aft limit=LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL in turbulence!
ComplexHiAv8r
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I used to have an 85 GT that was upgraded for NC state troopers. Great power (engine swap) and updated brakes, but if it thought it was going to rain you had traction problems. FUN FUN FUN!
Generally the middle break is the most sought after, but we reserve that for the flying pilot first. Relief takes first, pilot-monitoring takes last. Last break, for me, is best flying westbound because I get nasty head-bobs over the maritimes.
"Biscuit working?"
"Nope, not on the scope today"
"OK"
Zzzzzzzzzzz...
canadian_atc
WestIndian425
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Sad to see that plane go. It was named after the land my parents are from. Very nostalgic.
The Flying Hospital still runs?! I've seen it in TUS and even asked ATC about it, who told me they haven't seen it move in years.
If I can get a chance to jumpseat an L1011 just one time, I'll jump on it. Perhaps a JC'er can put in a good work at Sands Casino in LAS for me.
Maximilian_Jenius
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Sad to see that plane go. It was named after the land my parents are from. Very nostalgic.
The Flying Hospital still runs?! I've seen it in TUS and even asked ATC about it, who told me they haven't seen it move in years.
If I can get a chance to jumpseat an L1011 just one time, I'll jump on it. Perhaps a JC'er can put in a good work at Sands Casino in LAS for me.
It been out a few times, and it's engines get run every so often. I try to go to the airport when I know its going to be run so I can hear the RB211s baritone start.
WestIndian425
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The startup is the best of any engine! I'll have to "hit you up" when I'm in TUS. Hopefully I can be there when they'll run it!!!
Hacker15e
Who am I? Where are my pants?
Excepting, of course, any V-12 or radial aero engine.
There's a couple at Al Salam in Saudi, how bad do you want it?Sad to see that plane go. It was named after the land my parents are from. Very nostalgic.
The Flying Hospital still runs?! I've seen it in TUS and even asked ATC about it, who told me they haven't seen it move in years.
If I can get a chance to jumpseat an L1011 just one time, I'll jump on it. Perhaps a JC'er can put in a good work at Sands Casino in LAS for me.
genot
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Don't make me out M3 the M3 with this thing's offspring.
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Hacker15e
Who am I? Where are my pants?
How is the 99 different than any other King Air (I only have experience with the 200, 300, and 350)?
Vector4Food
This job would be easier without all the airplanes
I'm going to add an irregular yelp on the frequency during day shifts to wake everyone up thanks to this post.
We have a flight that goes through here that is anywhere from 18:15 to 18:45 long.... I can't even imagine.
Boris Badenov
Fortis Leader
It's pretty similar (from what I understand, it's the ONLY KA series I've flown), except. 1) Absolutely infuriating electric trim which runs about 100% too fast with no mechanical backup. If you don't have an autopilot, it will make you insane in short order. 2) Tiny little tires that like to flat spot/blow. 3) It's unpressurized, which can get pretty irritating if you're flying in serious weather, 4) In part because of 3), it's slower than molasses in January. 5) They're all getting...ok, well, more like "got a long time ago" pretty old, so they tend to break a lot. I'm sure there's more but you get the idea. I do not remember it fondly. At all. In the least.