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Old October 16th 07, 08:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Doug[_1_]
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Default Hold direct entry and speed in Skyhawk

I'll never forget getting dinged on my IFR checkride for not reducing
power in the hold. DE said it was to save gas and "very important". I
thought it was BS but agreed with him mightily. This was in a Skyhawk
similar plane (actually my Husky). But saving gas could be an issue as
you never really know how long you will be in the hold. I am reminded
of the ATC joke when informed that it cost $2000 to take the Boeing
around once in a hold an the ATC guy said "well, give me 6 grands
worth". ...

 




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