In article ,
says...

In article , "Jim Carriere"
jcarriere(at)isp01.net wrote:

"Kristan Roberge" wrote in message
...
How often do you strike 4 pounds of bird? Other than ducks and geese, I
can't
think of many 4 pound birds you might run a plane into.

Um, there's lots... I've dodged plenty of hawks and buzzards- big ones
over
5 foot wingspan too. It depends what area you fly in I guess.

Buzzards aren't God's smartest creatures either, they don't seem to yield
to
anything no matter how big it is. (Even seagulls will give you right of
way
if they see you in time.)



They may have the same logic of superior deterrent that seems inherent
to the limited brain of even a tame skunk.

You have to plan for the worst... Delhi is swarming with huge vultures.
Trust me, when one such is lurking on the branch of a nearby tree, one never
feels confident of completing tea on the terrace without incident. Not a 4 lb
bird.....

Cheers,
dba