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Originally Posted by RV6pilot,Feb 17 2010, 11:38 PM
Glad to hear it wasn't a pilot error issue.
Even if the gear didn't come down, or didn't lock, it's never fatal unless the pilot panics. Usually it's some bent metal and engine/prop damage. Usually just really expensive.....so your girl wasn't ever in peril.
Where does she fly out of? I'm out of Whiteman in Pacoima.
Laird
My RV-6 (200mph/sport aerobatic)
I was surprised to hear that she was very calm after the fact. As if it was just another day in the office so to speak.
She flies out of Montgomery Field Airport in San Diego. She's going to start work as an instructor after taking her CFi so she's pretty excited.
I stay off of Terra Bella and Glenoaks and as kids my brother and I would always walk around the planes in Whiteman Airport. Do you fly planes as a hobby or are you an instructor?
I told my girl about your RV-6 and simply responded with, "Lucky!"
Originally Posted by ESCALVANTE,Feb 18 2010, 01:22 PM
I stay off of Terra Bella and Glenoaks and as kids my brother and I would always walk around the planes in Whiteman Airport. Do you fly planes as a hobby or are you an instructor?
I told my girl about your RV-6 and simply responded with, "Lucky!"
Good on your girl for wanting to instruct. Tough way to pay the bills though....
Funny that she said "Lucky" as that's been my callsign for about 10 years (I got that after I took a hawk thru the windshield and survived, plus a few other adventures).
Originally Posted by RV6pilot,Feb 18 2010, 02:30 PM
Good on your girl for wanting to instruct. Tough way to pay the bills though....
Funny that she said "Lucky" as that's been my callsign for about 10 years (I got that after I took a hawk thru the windshield and survived, plus a few other adventures).
02-18-2010, 09:59 AM
