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From: Hiram on 18 Jun 2008 10:36 On Jun 18, 3:07 pm, Conor <conor_tur...(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > > Is driving a C1 the same as driving a C+E? > > Take the trailer off and the basics are. In fact, the only difference > with the trailer on is remembering that the trailer cuts corners. > Nah I don't agree with that. Reversing an articulated truck is much harder than a 7.5t - you have a blind side on the artic you don't get on the 7.5t
From: Hiram on 18 Jun 2008 10:39 On Jun 18, 3:04 pm, Conor <conor_tur...(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > Not as it used to be. May only be split into two now with the second > period being no less than 30 minutes. I've learnt something new today... Didn't know that!
From: Brimstone on 18 Jun 2008 12:03 Hiram wrote: > On Jun 18, 2:24 pm, "Brimstone" <brimstone520-n...(a)yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > >> >>> Is driving a C1 the same as driving a C+E? >> >> Each has their own challenges. > > Yes - but one challenge is harder than the other. Just like the > difference between a Cessna and a 747. :) Exactly so, but both a/c rely on the same basic priciples to operate. The 747 merely has more switches and button etc to operate and thus more to go wrong.
From: Eeyore on 18 Jun 2008 12:50 Conor wrote: > Hiram says... > > > > Now describe a DME approach when the ILS isn't working? > > > Why? Anyone can find it on Google I suggest you try doing that rather than make unsubstantiated quips. And when those 'autopilots' aren't doing their thing how would you be able to take over and do it yourself ? How about even ONE example ? Graham
From: Eeyore on 18 Jun 2008 12:55
Conor wrote: > Eeyore says... > > Conor wrote: > > > Mike G says... > > > > > > > > I think you are being a little naive. > > > > > > Not at all. For a large part of my teenage years, I was extremely > > > interested in flying, actually doing it and working on aircraft for > > > real. Did Principles of Flight and Air Nav courses, got over 50 hours > > > flying in including an hour on a twin jet and worked on Hawk trainer > > > jets thanks to the Cadets. Been in aircraft virtually most contributors > > > to this group will never get to see the inside of, even at air shows. > > > > > > > There's a helluva difference between flying a single prop light > > > > aircraft and something like a 747. With or without autopilot. > > > > Mike. > > > > > > > Basics are the same. > > > > So why is there a > > > > Multi Engine Rating ? > > Instrument (instrument meterological conditions) Rating (IMC) > > Instrument (instrument flight rules) Rating (IFR) > > Commercial Pilot's License > > Air Tranport Pilot's Licence > > Type Rating (on aircraft) > > Because they've made it more complicated than it needs to be? No, it's to stop clots like you jumping in one and killing several hundred people. > And BTW, does not knowing prevent you from being able to fly? Knowing what ? Well, if you can't start the engines you won't be going far for sure ! And no, there isn't a 'starter button' in a big jet (unless Airbus just fitted one - LOL). Graham |