Bluevalley

Anyone know anything about N9343M 66 M20E, other than what's in the add on Trade A Plane? It was sold on Barnstormers a few weeks ago and now relisted.

An old captain asked the young first officer how he got his flying experience, he replied "the hard way, I had to pay for it". The captain replied "I can see you've never flown in combat!"

No airliner I ever flew -B707-727-737-747-757-767- had a computer limiting my ability to maneuver the airplane except the Airbus 319-320. It was called it's "laws". Flight input had to go through the computer to make sure you were not exceeding its "normal programmed" parameters. That is why I refer to it as "driving the Bus" because it felt like you are basically flying it using the autopilot, at least that's the way it felt. Most of us "old guys" (stick and rudder pilots) coming off the older airplanes didn't like it.

I'll trade the tray table for a yoke that gives me full control of the aircraft any day. Having a computer as the final authority regarding any flight control input was something I never got used to.

Well this "older fella" who did fly 747's for years (my first real flying job was in the B707) thinks it's great you are starting flying at such a young age. Just remember to stay proficient and know your limits,(and the aircraft's) there is always tomorrow. The biggest hazard I have seen is a pilot with just enough experience to start pushing the envelope. You may get away with it a few times, but chances are it will eventually "bite" you. Looking back over the years there has been a few times when the situation could have gone either way, and I learned the meaning of "there are no old bold pilots". You are smart to learn from those who have made the mistakes and lived to talk about it. It's been my experience that the greatest joy in aviation has been flying the 'little airplanes". Have fun and stay safe!

As a "senior" pilot (I got a chuckle out of that from a previous post, although 45 years in aviation does qualify) I "drove" the Airbus 319-320 for a couple of years when they first came out, and can say it is not my first choice for flying around thunderstorms. Not to say that any would be a good choice, it just wouldn't be my first. Parker's observation is probably a good place to start looking.

A big part of the decision as a passenger on whether to board or not, would depend on what type of aircraft it is. There is a reason some say " If it ain't Boeing I ain't going".

Never had it happen to me. That is the first time I have ever seen it. It certainly isn't something we practiced in the simulator. The only gear problem I can remember in the '47, was a flashlight left in the nose gear locking assembly and it folded on landing. And you're right, Boeing builds great airplanes!

Really big loto--- Boeing 757, flies just like a Mooney, pure fun!

Decades ago as new hire for the airlines, an old captain told me the best way to make money in the airline business was to keep the same wife! He was right--44 years and counting!

Sold my '87J through All American a few years back, and would definitely work with them again buying or selling. Good folks to know.