Metro/B1900

[SDCFI]

What? The 99's are getting autopilots? Is this new equipment, or a second try at the old ones?

Autopilots in the 99's? I'd much rather see them put in GPS, especially in the Metros and 1900's. Seeing as how we already have them certified and installed in the SJU planes it shouldn't be too hard. Probably won't happen in my lifetime though. Oh well.

 

[citabriapilot]

What? The 99's are getting autopilots? Is this new equipment, or a second try at the old ones?

New equipment. I flew the "test" model that was installed on N225BH. Currently in DFW. Heading, Nav and altitude hold. Worked great. It's one of the models that is built into the turn coord. with a couple of other switches for nav 1/2 select and on/off.

 

[DirtyBeech]

Yeah, STEC 50, and it flies great. Worth every penny in my opinion. It's nice to look up from trend monitoring in that thing now, and not wonder why the blue and the brown switched places.

BTW, Citabria, what the heck did you do to that thing. They've been changing gear, skin, brackets and wing spars every since your last flight in it. Were you trying for a third wire trap down in Corpus?

 

[citabriapilot]

You sure it wasn't YOU who messed up the plane? I know I'm more current in the 99 than you are! C'mon, you know you gotta be gentle with those things! Like a sports car, right?

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

I'M convinced DB did it just to get out of flying it regularly.

 

[DirtyBeech]

Had to do something. My job description said Metro reserve, not 99 pilot with occasional Metro duties. IntheBuff, I'll let you do a line check with me in it, and we'll discuss how much you enjoy climbing that frickin' ladder and diving in the cockpit Dukes of Hazard style.

Speaking of flying regularly, did you get good news from roto rooter er.... the heart doctor?

 

[time builder]

New equipment. I flew the "test" model that was installed on N225BH. Currently in DFW. Heading, Nav and altitude hold. Worked great. It's one of the models that is built into the turn coord. with a couple of other switches for nav 1/2 select and on/off.

Sounds like a good investment. It could definitely relive the single pilot workload when you're coming into class B IFR, they switch the approach on you a couple times and still expect you to maintain 170 kts plus.

 

[Tryful]

well you wouldn't have to worry about that to much wouldya don? considering i'm sure another f/o is gonna jump on your legs in a milaseconds since randall left! hahha

but yeah it will certainly be nice just to get some basic alt and hdg hold a/ps in the 99's.

 

[DeathPencil]

Sounds like a good investment. It could definitely relive the single pilot workload when you're coming into class B IFR, they switch the approach on you a couple times and still expect you to maintain 170 kts plus.

It also helps you eat lunch without getting peanut butter and jelly on the yoke... and why would anyone want to slow down to 170??

 

[ksu_aviator]

I slow to 170...on a 3 mile final!

 

[time builder]

and why would anyone want to slow down to 170??

Exactly.

 

[labbutt]

"Redline is a goal, not a limit!" Actually had to pull the power back in a Metro II to keep it under 246 in the (slow)-climb once in the NE. Dont think that will happen again! Just curious what the max GS you sewertube drivers have accomplished? 406 kts. in a metro II @ 230 here.

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

"Redline is a goal, not a limit!" Actually had to pull the power back in a Metro II to keep it under 246 in the (slow)-climb once in the NE. Dont think that will happen again! Just curious what the max GS you sewertube drivers have accomplished? 406 kts. in a metro II @ 230 here.

I've seen over 400 on a winter night heading eastbound over west Texas.

 

[citabriapilot]

One of our pilots in SLC claims 420 on a descent.

 

[ksu_aviator]

I saw 650 in cruise

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

I saw 650 in cruise

How far above red line were you? Or don't I want to know? lol

 

[DirtyBeech]

He never said the DME was functioning properly. 396 is my personal record, but my best prolonged speed is 354 one winter night on the way back from ABQ to the Dub.

 

[VVJM265]

In the Metroliner: 360 over the ground Rota to Naples with a 100 kt TW. During the winter I would routinely get 0.52 IMN in the descent. That and $1.50 gets a cup of coffee at starbucks!
:beer:

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

In the Metroliner: 360 over the ground Rota to Naples with a 100 kt TW. During the winter I would routinely get 0.52 IMN in the descent. That and $1.50 gets a cup of coffee at starbucks!
:beer:

I miss having a mach meter. :crying:

 

[VVJM265]

I miss having a mach meter. :crying:

Me too, but it only poped up on the EADI avove 0.5!

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

Me too, but it only poped up on the EADI avove 0.5!

What's an EADI?? Is that one of them new fangled navigation thing-a-ma-jiggies like GPS??:nuts:

 

[labbutt]

Seriously, not sure of all these abbrieviations. you must be speaking iraqi! heavens knows us white devils only speak english! good night, god speed

 

[VVJM265]

What's an EADI?? Is that one of them new fangled navigation thing-a-ma-jiggies like GPS??:nuts:

Yup! And its really super fangled too.

 

[ksu_aviator]

He never said the DME was functioning properly. 396 is my personal record, but my best prolonged speed is 354 one winter night on the way back from ABQ to the Dub.

He also never said it was in a Metro.

 

[SPBRIAN]

In the Metroliner: 360 over the ground Rota to Naples with a 100 kt TW. During the winter I would routinely get 0.52 IMN in the descent. That and $1.50 gets a cup of coffee at starbucks!
:beer:

350 during IOE PDX-OAK. Sadly 190 on the return trip. uke: :crying:

 

[DirtyBeech]

E - Enhanced
A - Ameriflight
D - Defibrilator
I - Installation

We're puting 'em in the Bros just for you intheBUFFdrvr. They are not to be used on f.o.'s without sufficient provocation, or on poor Metro reserves who are just trying to bum a little heat during peak.

KSU,
I forgot that you have Thundertank time. I should have known it was in that instead of the Metro.

 

[TheBaron]

Just curious...

Does the Metro or the Beech have an A/P installed? I thought 135 op-specs required an A/P if an SIC is not there...?

Auto-pilot in lieu of Second in Command OpSpec is required for passenger carrying ops only. Can't remember but I think it is limited to 9 passenger seats.
None of the old Metros I flew single pilot had A/P's.

 

[ksu_aviator]

E - Enhanced
A - Ameriflight
D - Defibrilator
I - Installation

We're puting 'em in the Bros just for you intheBUFFdrvr. They are not to be used on f.o.'s without sufficient provocation, or on poor Metro reserves who are just trying to bum a little heat during peak.

KSU,
I forgot that you have Thundertank time. I should have known it was in that instead of the Metro.

Thundertank? I think that is going to be your new nick name if Texas looses this weekend.

 

[DirtyBeech]

Deal. Just tell your boys to try and keep us under half a hundy on the scoreboard. Your only prayer is that Kansas winter weather strikes this weekend.

 

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

Am I gonna have to separtate you two???