So in my nightly searches of Barnstormers, TAP, etc, I came across an ad with this shot. I'm not sure it makes me want to buy the plane. I guess it does say, "Current owner trusts both the autopilot and big sky theory".
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I’ve seen a few of the Twin Cessna guys do the “ghost riding the whip” photos. No thanks for me. I have an amazing autopilot but I’ve seen what can happen when one suddenly goes crazy. Scary.So in my nightly searches of Barnstormers, TAP, etc, I came across an ad with this shot. I'm not sure it makes me want to buy the plane. I guess it does say, "Current owner trusts both the autopilot and big sky theory".
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Don’t think so. Look at the instruments. The airspeed is alive and the altimeter looks to be indicating a hair over 6,000ft. Looks real to me!Green screen. Nice editing
§ 91.105 Flight crewmembers at stations.
(a) During takeoff and landing, and while en route, each required flight crewmember shall -
(1) Be at the crewmember station unless the absence is necessary to perform duties in connection with the operation of the aircraft or in connection with physiological needs; and
(2) Keep the safety belt fastened while at the crewmember station.
@Ryan A On second look i missed that last night. Plus the key is rotated on, and a few other instruments appear to indicate in flight.Don’t think so. Look at the instruments. The airspeed is alive and the altimeter looks to be indicating a hair over 6,000ft. Looks real to me!
Total scofflaw. He probably even flies the high arrival at OSH.“I’m selling an aircraft, and I value coolness over safety and following the rules. Imagine what other pesky rules I’ve ignored while owning this aircraft”.
@Ryan A On second look i missed that last night. Plus the key is rotated on, and a few other instruments appear to indicate in flight.
In a more innocent time, Piper put a similar photo in the brochure for the Apache 235 to tout the autopilot.
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In a more innocent time, Piper put a similar photo in the brochure for the Apache 235 to tout the autopilot.
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"Lean of Peak," 1963 style.Autopilot was going to have a bit of difficulty holding heading/altitude with the mixtures at idle/cutoff and the AI rolling over, lol.