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Astra SPX Opinions
We'll have to agree to disagree, at least as far as the SPX/G100 is concerned. (The Galaxy/G200 is another thread. I was the tenth person on the planet to get typed in the Galaxy and the early ones were indeed maintenance nightmares.) The Astras/G100 are good airplanes and a lot of bang for the... -
Astra SPX Opinions
I'm back now, so I'll try give you my take on your questions. Yes, but... Like a lot of airplanes you've got to watch your winds. If you’re thinking about flying a G100/SPX over water there are a couple of things you need to consider - make sure you've got the long-range O2 system (two bottles)... -
Astra SPX Opinions
I haven't been on for a while and I just read this post. When I get back to the house this afternoon I'll sit down and take a whack at your questions. I've got 4000+ hours of astra time including 2000 or so hours in the SPX/G100. Bottom line is it will work for you and you'll like flying it... -
What is the best aviation movie?
I had thought that I had seen all of the flying movies ever filmed, but this week AMC showed the 1964 movie "Flight from Ashiya" about USAF Air/Sea Rescue pilots. It was the typical late 50's - early 60's flying film with hokey dialoge and crummy special effects. That being said, it had special...- Lead Sled
- Post #69
- Forum: General discussion
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Falcon 50EX Engine Failure at V1 Scenario
LD, you asked a valid question although from a probability point of view it ranks right up there with me winning back to back mega lottos. Sure, there is a chance but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it and I'm a pretty light sleeper. Back when I did my DA50 initial the groundschool... -
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604 vs Falcon 900B
I'm sure that they will run unto a snag or two during the certification process. I remember reading a quote by Marcell Dassault a few years back - about the time winglets were first coming onto the scene - he said that properly designed wings don't require the use of winglets. He's probably... -
Falcon 50EX Engine Failure at V1 Scenario
FWIW, about the only way you're going to get a 50 to accelerate on one engine is in a descent. That's the reason that we're told that once we get below 1000' AGL on one engine we're committed to land. The assumption that in case of a go around you're going to give up 500' of altitude in order to... -
604 vs Falcon 900B
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Quick Glider Rating
I'd try your local site first. The big thing is making sure you have everything and everyone lined up and standing by. It's been my experience that people will try to work with you if you give them enough notice. We used to do transitions in a couple of days. (Ocassionally one VERY long day.)...- Lead Sled
- Post #10
- Forum: Gliders and lighter-than-air
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Astra SP vs Citation III
It's been a couple of years since I was involved in selling an Astra, but I've been involved to one degree or another with the selling and acquisition of several. It's tough in today's market for any airplane, but you'll have no problem with a clean, well maintained Astra. There will always be... -
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tfe 731 oil loss
We had the same problem once upon a time. There was an overnight appearance of a bunch of oil on the hangar floor under the engine. It was coming from the drain mast. The problem ended up being what Luvu described and we ended up doing what he did to resolve it. As I remember, it was covered...- Lead Sled
- Post #4
- Forum: Aviation mechanics, A&P's, IA's
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Rentals in the San Diego area?
The Champ and the Grumman Yankee are still there. I flew Tom's Champ earlier this week. It's $60 an hour. LS- Lead Sled
- Post #8
- Forum: Aircraft rentals
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Astra SP vs Citation III
Early s/n Citation III are "maintenance intensive". As far as bang for the buck, there is probably no better mid-size jet out there than the Astra SP. LS -
Help me Chose, CJ3 PIC or CL300 SIC
I don't know anything about your background so I'll have to ask the question... Experience wise, are you ready to fly the CJ3 single-pilot or would spending some time in the right seat of the CL300 be good for you? Part 91 vs Part 135 is a "no brainer" - the happiest day of my life was the day... -
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Question: Pay for difference for a type and SIC?
Normally, I'm against paying for training, but you've really got to look at each opportunity on its own merits. I've lost out on two type ratings that would have cost me next to nothing - Boeing 727 and Cessna Citation 500. My recomendation would be to not be in a big rush to spend your money on... -
The term "Entry Level"
I agree with you. I've done my share of hiring over the years and what I personally look for in a candidate is whether or not s/he has been "around the block" a time or two. After all, most guys come to the party with an ATP and you would think that at that point, most guys would know how to fly... -
Informal poll for the IR's: do you fly single piston in IMC?
Deleted because of duplicated post.- Lead Sled
- Post #176
- Forum: General discussion
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Informal poll for the IR's: do you fly single piston in IMC?
That one sure brought back a few memories... A long, long time ago in a galaxy far, far away I flew a Cessna 411 for a company in Las Vegas that used them to give air tours of the Grand Canyon. The company had just hung a factory remanufactued engine on it, in fact, it had just been returned to...- Lead Sled
- Post #175
- Forum: General discussion
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Part 91 Flying/Management
We did the very same thing a couple of years ago. Contact me off line and I'll tell you what I know. LS -