Margy wrote:
I did all my primary training in a Class B and it's not the tough, but
you have to follow the rules and be flexible! I learned very early how
to bring a 172 to the numbers at 120k (yes, it can be done at full
throttle with the nose pushed over) and get off on the first high speed.
It's the folks who try to fly the approach at 60k who make life
intersting for the controllers.


Ain't that the truth? When I was making my long solo cross country as a
student, I dragged in a long approach to RDU at 60 knots, not knowing any
better. When I wanted to leave a little later, the tower seemed to have great
difficulty "hearing" me. I got the message loud and clear. Now I bring them in
smoking and use a combination of chopped power, full flaps and slipping to stuff
them onto the ground.

A Cherokee Six can do 160 knots on the ILS if need be, and you will never hear
the controller asking you to "keep the speed up".

One exception: I was flying back to Charlotte in a C-402 one morning with only
one brake. The controller keep after me to keep the speed up. As I got closer
and closer, I kept trying to slow down but the controller got onto me again.
Alrighty then....

I was cleared on very short final to land and "make the first turnoff ASAP".
Needless to say, I rolled past that turnoff at a manly rate of speed. USAirways
behind me had to go around. So sad, too bad. He shouldn't have rushed me.



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Mortimer Schnerd, RN

VE