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"SD" c o f l y i n g @ p c i s y s d o t n e t wrote in message news On 15 May 2004 05:04:37 GMT, Tony wrote: Have you came close to be in a mid air. Today was the most I flew in one day around 6hours in the plane total and have never been closer to being in a mid. Thats a lot better then what I saw today. I was with one of my students today in the pattern at KCOS doing touch and go's on 17R when a C17 Galaxy came in for a landing on 12. The controller told us that we were #2 for the intersection and to continue our downwind with the C17 being #1. Ok, I didnt have a problem with that, we were going to be way ahead of him so no problem. Then the controller asked us to do a short approach for 17R in front of the C17. Still no problem, its time for a simulated engine failure for my student. We got down ok, and proceeded to take off again when I heard the tower clear the C17 for a breakaway to the right. Hmm, I thought he was going to make a full stop but he didnt. Because of his speed, he was already on base again for 12 just as we were turning crosswind for 17R. Another C172 had joined us in the pattern at this time and they were in front of us on downwind. I pointed out both A/C to my student and told him that I did not like what I was seeing. The tower has said nothing to us or the other 172 about the C17 and I felt that we were going to be close to converging if we did not do something. I asked the tower for a left 360, which he approved. As we were turning, I could see that the C172 in front of us was still climbing above normal TPA. Then the C17 came barreling through on final. I then saw that the C172 passed just above the C17 just barely and the C17 pilot calling tower and asked him if he knew that there was a small cessna just 200-300 feet above him. The tower did not answer. As the C17 landed, he again called tower and asked if he knew about the plane and the tower confirmed he did. About 5 minutes after that, there was a new voice on tower freq. Maybe a coincedence but im sure someone got a phone call. Scott D. Was it a class B, C or D airport? |
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Jay Honeck wrote: These damned eyes kept me from joining the Air Force, and odds are that they'll eventually cost me my medical. If you're nearsighted, don't worry about it. Over the next ten years, your eyes will get better. Of course, you'll still need bifocals, progressives, or, at least, reading glasses. George Patterson I childproofed my house, but they *still* get in. |
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On Mon, 17 May 2004 00:49:32 GMT, "Dave Stadt"
wrote: Was it a class B, C or D airport? Class C. Scott D. |
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These damned eyes kept me from joining the Air Force, and odds are that they'll eventually cost me my medical. I wouldn't worry about your eyes costing you your medical if you have no eye disease. Simple nearsightedness usually decreases slightly in your 40's and beyond. Certain types of astigmatism can increases slightly though, but it is correctable with glasses. You only have to see 20/40 with glasses to pass your 3rd class medical. It sounds like you are in need of bifocals if you cant read the sectional after getting new glasses however. Mtch, an eye doc. Luscombe 8a, cessna 195 |
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SD wrote:
On 15 May 2004 05:04:37 GMT, Tony wrote: Have you came close to be in a mid air. Today was the most I flew in one day around 6hours in the plane total and have never been closer to being in a mid. Thats a lot better then what I saw today. I was with one of my students today in the pattern at KCOS doing touch and go's on 17R when a C17 Galaxy came in for a landing on 12. The controller told us that we were #2 for the intersection and to continue our downwind with the C17 being #1. Ok, I didnt have a problem with that, we were going to be way ahead of him so no problem. Then the controller asked us to do a short approach for 17R in front of the C17. Still no problem, its time for a simulated engine failure for my student. We got down ok, and proceeded to take off again when I heard the tower clear the C17 for a breakaway to the right. Hmm, I thought he was going to make a full stop but he didnt. Because of his speed, he was already on base again for 12 just as we were turning crosswind for 17R. Another C172 had joined us in the pattern at this time and they were in front of us on downwind. I pointed out both A/C to my student and told him that I did not like what I was seeing. The tower has said nothing to us or the other 172 about the C17 and I felt that we were going to be close to converging if we did not do something. I asked the tower for a left 360, which he approved. As we were turning, I could see that the C172 in front of us was still climbing above normal TPA. Then the C17 came barreling through on final. I then saw that the C172 passed just above the C17 just barely and the C17 pilot calling tower and asked him if he knew that there was a small cessna just 200-300 feet above him. The tower did not answer. As the C17 landed, he again called tower and asked if he knew about the plane and the tower confirmed he did. About 5 minutes after that, there was a new voice on tower freq. Maybe a coincedence but im sure someone got a phone call. Did the tower controller have some responsibility for separation? Dave Remove SHIRT to reply directly. |
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"Dave Butler" wrote in message ... Did the tower controller have some responsibility for separation? Yes. |
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Newps wrote:
"Dave Butler" wrote in message ... Did the tower controller have some responsibility for separation? Yes. OK, your credentials certainly trump mine when it comes to tower responsibilities. Please enlighten me. I was thinking the tower was only responsible for separation on the concrete, not in the pattern. Dave Remove SHIRT to reply directly. |
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"Dave Butler" wrote in message ... Newps wrote: "Dave Butler" wrote in message ... Did the tower controller have some responsibility for separation? Yes. OK, your credentials certainly trump mine when it comes to tower responsibilities. Please enlighten me. I was thinking the tower was only responsible for separation on the concrete, not in the pattern. You can't launch a plane right at another plane and not say anything. The FAA buys that airplane everytime. |
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