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In article 9hyGf.763279$_o.354991@attbi_s71,
"Jay Honeck" wrote: How would you say the intentions though? "Too close for missiles...switching to guns." I had that happen to me one day I was #3 in a 3-ship returning. #2 went around to clear #1, while an Apache was waiting in the runup area. Just as I was about to turn short base-to-final, the Apache took the runway. I radioed, "Apache, what are you doing?" Apache: "Taking off." I was tempted to slip down and stick my wingtip in his lap but put discretion ahead of valor. As I cleaned up and slid to the right of the runway, I noticed that, not only had the Apache pilot taken the runway without making sure of clear traffic, but he apparently had full flaps and an open door. Somehow, he managed to close the door on the takeoff roll and gain flight. I later talked to the owner, who said that there apparently was a rogue instructor who was selling lessons in the plane without permission. looking back, I am glad I DIDN'T stick my wingtip in his lap, because he apparently had his hands full enough already. |
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