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Old February 16th 05, 06:24 PM
John T
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Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Yes -- but the described circumstances would probably call for an FAA
checkride. If he overflew the airport at 6000 feet and lost his
engine and couldn't make the airport, there is something radically
wrong with his technique. 10 to 1 he never practiced power off
approaches.


Maybe, but my point was if you're going to start casting aspersions on other
pilots, make sure you're accurate in your own statements. "Forgetting to
*retract*" landing gear, as "cosmo_kramer" suggested, would not result in a
belly landing as described in the OP.

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