On Dec 16, 3:47 pm, "F. Baum" wrote:
On Dec 16, 10:58 am, " wrote:



Dick Collins recommends flying approaches fast ("the runways are
usually long..")

Thoughts?

I have a thought but it is not Bonanza specific. If this D Collins guy
is the editor of Flying magazine I would take anything he says with a
grain of salt. I read flying twice a year (The freebies I get at
Oshcosh and S&F) and every time I do I am reminded why I am not a
subscriber. Collins does some pretty contriversal stuff. I remember
reading an "IFR how to" by him and a columnist named Benston (SP?) and
it was pretty much pure bull****. I wonder how many accidents were
caused by their bad advise. To Collins defence, I think he is
instructed to be contriversal to keep the readership interested and
entertained.
If you dont feel comfy at a fast approach speed try following the
speeds outlined in your POH. Also, you will keep yourself out of
trouble if you do it the way the airlines do it.
FB

Dick Collins has been past editor of Flying as well as AOPA Pilot.
He's been a GA fixture for years and I am in no position to gainsay
his extensive experience (10,000 plus in GA airplanes).

However -- I'm also aware that what works for him in his airplane
isn't law for everyone else. No problem there.

But I think it's worth considering his advice given his experience.

There is no specific POH guidance for IAPs.

What specifically his Dick Collins written that is Controversial?


Dan
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