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I don't' get it
Deleted - it was validly pointed out my comments did not relate to this thread.
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Deleted... off the topic as noted. :)
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I hope my last post got dumped. I feel better...and don't have to edit myself.
Woops ... wrong thread. So I dumped it from the other one. L.Adamson |
Careless and Reckless Operations
I just want to jump in here in the hopes of imparting some experience about what the FAA's position is on low passes, sharp pull ups, etc.
We have a situation here in central Florida in one of our aviation communities where there is one individual who apparently takes great pleasure in turning folks into the FAA for certain activities at his home field. Those of us here know about this situation and stay away from this field or at the very least we are forewarned about the potential consequences. This guy will sit out in his yard with his video camera and film anyone who makes a low pass, non-standard pattern, etc. He then files a complaint at the Orlando FSDO and sends them the video. There have been numerous violations issued because of this individual--some are legitimate, others borderline, but who needs this? The FAA takes the position that if they receive a complaint, they must act, and oftentimes it results in a violation under the "careless and reckless" category, if not outright aerobatics. So, there you have it, we have documented cases here where the FAA will violate someone for a low pass. Their position is that this is "careless and reckless" operation, albeit usually someone has to issue a well documented complaint before they will issue a violation. I guess what I would take away from this is that anytime you make a low pass and high-g pullup, or just a low pass, you are potentially risking your ticket. Most times you will get away with it, but why risk getting into a hassle with the FAA? I hope this information will help someone avoid a potential problem some day! :) |
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I've been flying my -7A for over 6 years. I don't fly overhead approaches, but don't have a quibble with those who do. However, at non-towered airports, I do fly it much in the same manner as I fly the high performance turboprops and jets that I fly for work.
Meaning, I use straight-in approaches whenever I can. Initial radio call is 5 miles out, if no other traffic is heard, I continue and announce "2 mile final runway XX". Then another announcement "1 mile final runway XX". If other traffic is heard or seen, I re-evaluate the efficacy of the straight-in approach and proceed accordingly. I've found that with a little planning in my -7A, I steadily decelerate from cruise speed and reach a 65 knot approach speed with full flaps by the time I reach a 1/2 mile final. And that's with a fixed pitch prop. I just hope that those who use overhead approaches are thoughtful enough to consider other airplanes and use verbiage in their radio calls that even the most inexperienced pilot can understand. That's why I announce a specific distance. For example: A VFR pilot isn't going to understand when you announce, "N12345 is crossing (insert the final approach fix name here) inbound on the ILS runway XX approach." It's far better to announce "N12345 5 mile final runway XX." I saw this first hand when I observed a tower controller trying to get an airplane to stop and not cross a runway. He said, "N12345, hold short of runway 30" three times with no effect, even though the pilot acknowledged it. Finally, the controller said, "N12345 stop." And guess what, he stopped. Fly safe, Mike |
Lots of talk here about overhead approaches. My initial post described the pilot doing a low pass at less that 100' AGL....
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Does anyone remember the days when you could come to VAF and read respectfully submitted opinions, clearly stated facts, and honest, open discussions - without all the emotions, all the **** (which means that you can't think of a decent word), and all of the clearly "oh yeah, who's going to make me!!" bullying behavior?
I liked that - it was what set this place apart. We have now had a solid week of threads which has done nothing but divide us. We have posters with only a few posts (and no name in their profile, or signature in their posts) making broad acrimonious statements. Every thread other than one asking a specific building question devolves into an argument about behavior. And no folks, the Moderators can't fix it without being called out as draconian. If you want VAF to become a swamp, then keep it up. One thing I am absolutely certain of - you are not going to change a person's mind by arguing with them on the internet. You just poison the atmosphere for everyone. (If you HAVE to post yet another vote for or against the Overhead break, why not do it over on that thread. This thread is about low passes!) Paul |
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