Metro/B1900

[frmrBUFFdrvr]

Like anything else, it feels small after awhile.

Especially after you've flown a BIG airplane. (which DB hasn't. lol)

 

[DirtyBeech]

We're just curious to see if you'll actually be able to find your way back to the flight line, and when there identify the front end of one of our airplanes.

hint: Look for the pointy end with big windows.

 

[ksu_aviator]

Not sure how you implied that I'd prefer to fly the Navajo over the Metro. I've got 1300 +hours now in the III and love it. I was merely saying that I think the 'Jo is a harder plane to fly based on relative experience.

I'd second what KSU has to say, but his constant appearance in Thundercat gear makes it hard for me to take him seriously.

At least I'm sitting in my own home typing this

PS...Congrats on getting a regular run to ABI in the 99. Have fun Sure it is a 6 day a week flight leaving at 5 am and getting in at 11 pm, but hey it ain't reserve!

 

[DirtyBeech]

That's funny, I'm at the hizzy too.

 

[trybysky]

Transmach,

I agree whole heartedly that Amf has a great safety record. However, I attribute that to route familiarity. Most of the pilots in this company fly to the same airport 4 or 5 days a week and know the route better than they know the back of their own hand. It is not a mistake that the 1900 and Metro do not have a single pilot rating for pax ops.

I disagree in part. There's a reason there is a relatively high washout rate. AND Going to the same airport all the time, if anything, causes complacency. AMF is doing a great job training their pilots and their pilots are doing a very good job of staying out of trouble. Plain and simple.

 

[TheDogsBollocks]

Transmach,

I agree whole heartedly that Amf has a great safety record. However, I attribute that to route familiarity. Most of the pilots in this company fly to the same airport 4 or 5 days a week and know the route better than they know the back of their own hand. It is not a mistake that the 1900 and Metro do not have a single pilot rating for pax ops.

If the A/C is configured for nine seats or less, then part 91 it can be used for passenger ops.

 

[citabriapilot]

AND Going to the same airport all the time, if anything, causes complacency.

I agree that it can cause complacency if the pilot is allowing it to slip in, but the most demanding flying I have done in the Metro is on an unfamiliar run on TDY and having to pull out the other two arms I have folded up in my back in order to fly, figure out where I'm going, tuning the radios and talking at the same time. Doing the same run definitely helps the work load.

 

[AZFr8tPilot]

I disagree in part. There's a reason there is a relatively high washout rate. AND Going to the same airport all the time, if anything, causes complacency. AMF is doing a great job training their pilots and their pilots are doing a very good job of staying out of trouble. Plain and simple.

I couldn't agree more...complacency can spawn stupidity....after 14 months on an outstation going to the same airports 6 days a week, it takes a little work to ensure that complacency doesn't settle in.

 

[ksu_aviator]

I couldn't agree more...complacency can spawn stupidity....after 14 months on an outstation going to the same airports 6 days a week, it takes a little work to ensure that complacency doesn't settle in.

When y'all get to a company that has a real training program you'll understand where I am coming from.

 

[barnyard]

To answer your question, it does take a solid pilot to do it, it is not for the faint of heart ... but nothing "superior" or "special" is required ... just your average joe who can actually fly an airplane IFR.

TransMach

Disagreed. Metro and 1900 pilots are clearly far superior in every aspect of aviating. Everyone knows that...