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Old 10-21-2009, 01:46 AM
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Now that is close...

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Old 10-21-2009, 02:57 AM
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Wow! And they are laughing???
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Old 10-21-2009, 03:48 AM
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That really does defy belief..Then again it happens a lot...

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Old 10-21-2009, 04:30 AM
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I moved this video link to the 'Safety' section and would like it to stay (even though there is no RV content).

I got a cold chill watching this....and think it serves an important safety lesson. Four brains and a 696 doesn't mean you're bulletproof if the decision to scud run has been made.
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:07 AM
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Well said DR....Holy cow!!!!

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Old 10-21-2009, 07:26 AM
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Disturbing....


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Old 10-21-2009, 07:27 AM
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If they'd have had that 696 in "terrain" mode, it would have been blood red the whole time....just a reminder that if you don't configure the tools properly, they can't do a thing to help you. Of course, these guys look to be beyond help!

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Old 10-21-2009, 07:35 AM
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You can actually see the terrain warning popup in the corner of the screen on the 696... it's trying to get their attention, they just aren't looking!

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Old 10-21-2009, 07:39 AM
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If they'd have had that 696 in "terrain" mode, it would have been blood red the whole time....just a reminder that if you don't configure the tools properly, they can't do a thing to help you. Of course, these guys look to be beyond help!
Two problems I could see, since I use a 696 and fly in mountainous areas. The terrain mode not being on, as you mentioned is problem #1. And while the the 696 still brings up a smaller terrain warning square, even when it's not in terrain mode............brings up the second problem. The 696 is too far away from the pilot for him to even notice. Perhaps the total "blood red" may have got his or someone else's attention. Of course mine is connected to my headphones. It would be screaming "terrain, terrain, pull up, pull up!!!"

P.S. --- landed in Sedona, Arizona the other day. Lot's of that blood red...

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Old 10-21-2009, 07:51 AM
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So you take your friends flying...you do some dumb stuff and almost kill everyone. Then, you post it all on youtube so the world can see how dumb you are too. Amazing.

I would just go home, have a drink and not say a word......to anyone ever...maybe call my CFI and dump a few bills on getting my skills back up to MINIMUMS.
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