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My fighter starting procedure as a flight surgeon: 1) Enter aircraft 2) Strap in and relax while pilot does it

I like the FSDO approach. It would hopefully trigger a more operational approach. A PILOT would come interview you. What did you hear...

The nose strut isn’t the strongest, but almost all flipovers are caused by improper landing technique. Land at minimum speed (62 knots...

Or… wait for it… you could TRAIN THE PILOTS. Delta ain’t wasting any money taxiing around that plane for pilot training. He had some...

Nauga nailed it… 1. Electricity on, this was necessary for the igniters. 2. Air on. At 12-15 percent n1, goto idle. This activates...

My experience with the kid I mentored, the first day I met him: “I have an appointment to get my medical tomorrow so I can solo. I...

Don’t try to litigate EVERYTHING…. Wow.

First of all, health first. Flying is secondary. But that's not what you asked, so..... The FAA has established protocols and several...

There are lots in HIMS for less than this. There IS going to be an “evaluation” so it’s a DEFINITE possibility. Even if they decide...

He made a deal of it… I’m not sure he’d make it past the English proficient part. And we’re going to find out his instructors aren’t...

Or just move their plane… And when they come back, pretend they don’t exist. Although usually I’m already airborne before they can...

Wow… love the A-10! The old War Hoove was more like the T-37…

Overly complicated. For the A-10 (same engines as the Hoover): APU to Start Once APU is stable. Throttle 1 to Idle Once Engine 1 is...

It was very cool! Sweet airplane.

Dear heavens! No wonder jets have taken over… To wit, A-4 Skyhawk: Hold up 1 finger Hold up 2 fingers Push throttle from off to idle...