Airborne hazards in Alaska

[Kingfish]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921

It was later reported FAA inspectors from the Juneau FSDO cited the
eagle for flying over gross and out of CG, as well as dropping an
object endangering those on the ground. The (slightly toasted) eagle's
defense that he was "Just looking to get some head" didn't wash with
the feds...

[C J Campbell]

On Tue, 30 Jan 2007 07:03:29 -0800, Kingfish wrote
(in article om>):

> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921

This is why criticizing a pilot's temporary lapse of judgment is so
dangerous. Even birds screw up sometimes. Best we can do is learn from each
others' mistakes.

--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

[Montblack]

("C J Campbell" wrote)
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921

> This is why criticizing a pilot's temporary lapse of judgment is so
> dangerous. Even birds screw up sometimes. Best we can do is learn from
> each others' mistakes.


He made it up to the power lines. I find that amazing in and of itself.


Montblack
"Toothpaste? Shampoo bottles? Toenail clippers? Are you carrying anything on
this flight that you haven't killed yourself?"

[Kingfish]

On Jan 30, 3:26 pm, "Montblack" <Y4_NOT!...
> wrote:

> He made it up to the power lines. I find that amazing in and of itself.
>
> Montblack
> "Toothpaste? Shampoo bottles? Toenail clippers? Are you carrying anything on
> this flight that you haven't killed yourself?"

I kinda figgered this goofy thread would flush you out... Thanks for
not disappointing!

[Jackal24]

"Kingfish" > wrote in news:1170169409.257088.38610
@k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:

>
> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921
>
> It was later reported FAA inspectors from the Juneau FSDO cited the
> eagle for flying over gross and out of CG, as well as dropping an
> object endangering those on the ground. The (slightly toasted) eagle's
> defense that he was "Just looking to get some head" didn't wash with
> the feds...
>

Some 135 operators up here are allowed to increase gross weight by 10 or 15
percent, but I bet that eagle was well over that. He was probably operating
under part 91 anyway, so a gross weight increase is not allowed.

[NW_Pilot]

"Jackal24" > wrote in message
...
> "Kingfish" > wrote in news:1170169409.257088.38610
> @k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>
>>
>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921
>>
>> It was later reported FAA inspectors from the Juneau FSDO cited the
>> eagle for flying over gross and out of CG, as well as dropping an
>> object endangering those on the ground. The (slightly toasted) eagle's
>> defense that he was "Just looking to get some head" didn't wash with
>> the feds...
>>
>
> Some 135 operators up here are allowed to increase gross weight by 10 or
> 15
> percent, but I bet that eagle was well over that. He was probably
> operating
> under part 91 anyway, so a gross weight increase is not allowed.


I fly over gross part 91! My next trip over the pond I am going to be
pushing 30% over.

[C J Campbell]

On Thu, 1 Feb 2007 00:43:43 -0800, NW_Pilot wrote
(in article >):

>
> "Jackal24" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Kingfish" > wrote in news:1170169409.257088.38610
>> @k78g2000cwa.googlegroups.com:
>>
>>>
>>> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/16875766?GT1=8921
>>>
>>> It was later reported FAA inspectors from the Juneau FSDO cited the
>>> eagle for flying over gross and out of CG, as well as dropping an
>>> object endangering those on the ground. The (slightly toasted) eagle's
>>> defense that he was "Just looking to get some head" didn't wash with
>>> the feds...
>>>
>>
>> Some 135 operators up here are allowed to increase gross weight by 10 or
>> 15
>> percent, but I bet that eagle was well over that. He was probably
>> operating
>> under part 91 anyway, so a gross weight increase is not allowed.
>
>
> I fly over gross part 91! My next trip over the pond I am going to be
> pushing 30% over.
>
>

Well, that is the explanation. The eagle was just taking on extra fuel for a
long overwater!

--
Waddling Eagle
World Famous Flight Instructor

[Montblack]

("C J Campbell" wrote)
> Well, that is the explanation. The eagle was just taking on extra fuel for
> a long overwater!


You call it extra fuel, I call it the inflight meal.

http://www.airlinemeals.net/
"The world's first and leading website about nothing but airline food"

What? I like ......um, airplanes.


Montblack