Flying in first-class is not fun when...

[CyranoAH]

On x-wind landings, it depends on the plane. Last weekend I flew a Maule MT-7 and let me tell you: that plane does NOT like crosswind. Full aileron left and constantly going from left to right rudder to position myself to the left side of the runway. Left wheel touchdown so that the wind wouldn't push me to the right, and full left aileron while on the ground as well.

Just my opinion, but Maules are ugly and they fly ugly.

Daniel

[CAP1]

You know whats really fun? Landing in a headwind that EXCEEDS your stall speed. Nose in, full flaps, throttle back...

You guys would love some of the more exotic airports. Dillingham can actually get pretty interesting, especially considering how close the aircraft in the pattern get (Youll have up to 3 sets of gear touching down on the same runway at the exact same time). Of course, then theres this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4aRwHvyyDew

COOL video.........

are you talking 3 commercial jets touching down at once?

 my understanding is that FAA mandates a minnimum of 45 seconds between commercial aircraft landing on parrallel runways, and 60 seconds landing on the same one.

 they fly over my shop lining up for philly international, and i timed them out to the 45 second spacing a couple times.

[Golfer]

It's not a time but a spacing requirement based on the sizes (weights) of the airplanes involved.

[CAP1]

On x-wind landings, it depends on the plane. Last weekend I flew a Maule MT-7 and let me tell you: that plane does NOT like crosswind. Full aileron left and constantly going from left to right rudder to position myself to the left side of the runway. Left wheel touchdown so that the wind wouldn't push me to the right, and full left aileron while on the ground as well.

Just my opinion, but Maules are ugly and they fly ugly.

Daniel

we have one in CAP here in NJ........we use it for missions, and quite often for glider towing. the pilots that've flown it love it.

 we have a couple gippsland GA 8's too.........and a whole bunch of 172's. i think we have 3 182's in the state. 1 is an RG, and the other 2 are both glass cockpit equipped.......

[Serenity]

COOL video.........

are you talking 3 commercial jets touching down at once?

 my understanding is that FAA mandates a minnimum of 45 seconds between commercial aircraft landing on parrallel runways, and 60 seconds landing on the same one.

 they fly over my shop lining up for philly international, and i timed them out to the 45 second spacing a couple times.

No, not commercail. Jump planes, small planes, and gliders. In fact, thats usually how it works. I get 'cleared' (Its a FOB) to land number 1. I make my approach. The King Air or usually the Cessna Caravan decides hes going to land in front of me anyway. Some glider slips in behind me. Glider lands on the displaced runway, I land on the first number, jump plane lands wherever he feels like it. All three sets of gear touch about the same time.