[ARCHIVED THREAD] - *Update: PIC* Twin Engine Aircraft does touch and go with GEAR UP. That's right, he took BACK OFF. (Page 2 of 3)
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The old Pipers were built like tanks. Quoted:
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It certainly looks like Piper builds the fuck out of an aircraft.....  The old Pipers were built like tanks. I can't remember all the models, but I do recall a few pipers that had external strengthening members on the bottom of the fuselage. Not intended as "skids", but they did function as such. |
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He used up every bit of luck he had right there. Quoted:
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Hope he bought a lottery ticket. He used up every bit of luck he had right there. Yeah, at this point, if he buys a lottery ticket, the state's gonna come by after the drawing and tell him he owes a million dollars. |
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Then flew 110+ miles to FLL past WPB along with many other smaller airports. Quoted:
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Looks like he hovered around the stall speed on takeoff. Stupid and lucky. Then flew 110+ miles to FLL past WPB along with many other smaller airports. He wanted to make sure he'd beaten the shit out of the engines and thoroughly rattled the crap out of the airframe. He doesn't mention the abuse in his for sale ad. Imagine that. What's his screen name in EE? |
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Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. If you're going to end your military aviation career, might as well do it in style! |
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If you're going to end your military aviation career, might as well do it in style! Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. If you're going to end your military aviation career, might as well do it in style! You mean like this guy? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawker_Hunter_Tower_Bridge_incident  => 
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That plane is now for sale...
"needs props" 
http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html |
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I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very special 'oh shit' moment. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very special 'oh shit' moment. Watched a guy in a Cessna Caravan land wheels up on a set of amphibious floats. |
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He got extremely lucky that he was able to climb out after damaging his props like that. Amazing. Continuing with the gear-up landing after initial prop contact would probably have been smarter than firewalling it, but somehow this guy got away with it. I wonder if some nice gentleman from the FAA will be giving him a call. Oh yeah, he just got himself some unwanted attention
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"No image available" HA! From the listing: 1970 AEROSTAR 601, 230 HRS SMOH ON ENGINES, NEEDS PROPS, 2297 TT, IFR, GPS 430s, (FXE) FL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION.  Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html "No image available" HA! From the listing: 1970 AEROSTAR 601, 230 HRS SMOH ON ENGINES, NEEDS PROPS, 2297 TT, IFR, GPS 430s, (FXE) FL. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION. AND sheet metal work AND a couple overhauls AND throttles unfused from the stops AND new upholstery. |
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Quoted: http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd229/aloxited_photos/Puddy_Tats/36.jpg This guy flew 150 miles or so back to base after hitting the ground in enemy territory. Yea as I read somewhere he was so fixed on strafing something he hit his prop. |
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He wanted to make sure he'd beaten the shit out of the engines and thoroughly rattled the crap out of the airframe. He doesn't mention the abuse in his for sale ad. Imagine that. What's his screen name in EE? Quoted:
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Looks like he hovered around the stall speed on takeoff. Stupid and lucky. Then flew 110+ miles to FLL past WPB along with many other smaller airports. He wanted to make sure he'd beaten the shit out of the engines and thoroughly rattled the crap out of the airframe. He doesn't mention the abuse in his for sale ad. Imagine that. What's his screen name in EE? YellowMellow |
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Quoted: Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? Quoted: Quoted: Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? C177rg jockey checking in |
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I bet he'd rudder not do that again. Quoted:
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Gotta give props to that guy for not crashing. More impressive because he just winged it. He's kind of skiddish to talk about it. I bet he'd rudder not do that again. I guess he just scraped by on that landing. |
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Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Are planes of that size equipped with them? I know commercial aircraft are but what about smaller ones? Even 172RGs have them. |
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Watched a guy in a Cessna Caravan land wheels up on a set of amphibious floats. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. I've known a couple good, experienced pilots that have landed gear up. The right distraction at the right time can provide for what I am sure is a very special 'oh shit' moment. Watched a guy in a Cessna Caravan land wheels up on a set of amphibious floats. Better than a water landing with wheels down. |
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A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html Quoted:
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Soooooo, will something like this total an aircraft? I assume after an impact like that both engines need to be completely torn down/rebuilt. The air frame needs to be looked over totally, etc. Right? A nice gentle scraping can usually be repaired. Yes to the props being totaled. Personally, I would rebuild the engines. I have heard of engines being inspected and ok'd to fly after a strike, especially if the strike causes the engine/s to stop. Aerostar being mid-wing may have helped immensely. Here is the plane for sale: (not sure when this was posted, no mention of hull damage) http://www.trade-a-plane.com/detail/aircraft/Multi+Engine+Piston/1970/Aerostar/601/2076612.html The ad should say, "Engines 0 time since gear up landing". The only hint that it's not quite the deal as replacing the propellers is the "Rebuildable" comment, and I'll bet that is not an economical rebuild. |
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I can't understand why he took it back airborne. With no braking he would have skidded off the end of the runway, but that was a better choice than the chance he took. I'm guessing he has never seen an airplane attempt to takeoff and climb with bent propellers. Throw the book speeds out, that ain't gonna work. |
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Plenty of witnesses! |
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With no braking he would have skidded off the end of the runway, but that was a better choice than the chance he took. I'm guessing he has never seen an airplane attempt to takeoff and climb with bent propellers. Throw the book speeds out, that ain't gonna work. Quoted:
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I can't understand why he took it back airborne. With no braking he would have skidded off the end of the runway, but that was a better choice than the chance he took. I'm guessing he has never seen an airplane attempt to takeoff and climb with bent propellers. Throw the book speeds out, that ain't gonna work. Exactly |
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I know nothing about planes but it sure looks like shortly after getting back in the throttle they came wicked close to putting that plane in the dirt |
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Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. Quoted:
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. And a B-1 Lancer at Diego Garcia, too! Except for the taking back off part.
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He got extremely lucky that he was able to climb out after damaging his props like that. Amazing. Continuing with the gear-up landing after initial prop contact would probably have been smarter than firewalling it, but somehow this guy got away with it. I wonder if some nice gentleman from the FAA will be giving him a call. Oh yeah, he just got himself some unwanted attention as long as he fills out the NASA form, he has a get out of jail card.... |
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Quoted: And a B-1 Lancer at Diego Garcia, too! Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. And a B-1 Lancer at Diego Garcia, too! The Major in the right seat who was there to keep him out of trouble got most of the blame...of course. They were able to fix the plane, but I'm sure it wasn't cheap. |
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And a B-1 Lancer at Diego Garcia, too! Except for the taking back off part.
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Wonder if the gear warning horn was blowing and he was like "what's that going off for?" Don't laugh. I know a Herc(C-130) that did that very thing. Warning horn and all. And a B-1 Lancer at Diego Garcia, too! Except for the taking back off part.
Not sure if I heard of that one. Purposely or malfunction? |