On 2007-05-11, buttman wrote:
I give the Cirrus guy total benefit of the doubt.

Not particularly directed against this Cirrus pilot (because I don't
know the facts), but generally directed at people with fast singles who
feel the need to hurtle around the circuit, scattering Cessna 150s in
their wake. (Often to be found doing a straight-in at 120 knots).

Please don't do it. If the pattern is busy, slow down - you can do it -
and fit in. I've got a fair few hours in an S-35 Bonanza. I found it
flew perfectly well at 80 knots with the first stage (of the highly
effective flaps) extended. It was more neighbourly (the engine throttled
back and much quieter), and it didn't make student pilots feel the need
to rush their downwind. There was just no need to go hurtling on
downwind at 120 knots like far too many people in this kind of aircraft
seem to prefer.

Similarly, there is no need to shove the prop control to fine pitch on
downwind leading to that loud rrrrrRRRRRRRR! sound that bothers the
airport neighbours so much. Leave the prop control alone until short
final when the RPMs probably won't change at all when you push it
forwards.

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