"Greg" wrote in message ...


Tom Sixkiller wrote:

"Bob Fry" wrote in message
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"Tom Sixkiller" writes:

On 21 Jun 2004 18:22:59 -0700, Bob Fry
wrote:

Just a few months ago a tri-engine Falcon Jet--I don't know which
model--landed by mistake at University Airport (3185 x 50 ft.)
instead
of nearby Yolo Airport (6000 x 100 ft.) The pilot hit the reverse
thrust before the nosewheel touched down...better pilot skill than
judgement.

I'd sell tickets to the guy's takeoff when he tries to leave.Even a
straight
wing Citation couldn't get out of that mess.

He got out no problem. The first and probably last time we saw a jet
blasting over West Davis.

Any idea of how much room he had to spare...or at what point he reached
the
go/no-go point? :~)

If it was the same pilot, I'd have to think that his judgment, as you
mentioned, leaves something to be desired.

How much Falcon time do you have and what do you base that on?

Let's see -- the pilot (hopefully experienced) had to hit the reversers
before the nosewheel was down.

When I think of all the accidents in the NTSB database...

Yeah, I'm sure he could (and in fact DID) get out. And when something goes
POP, then rehash what an idiot the guy was.