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Heck of a trip

Posted by David Hardy · 8 April 2011 11:55 AM

Off on a research trip to DC, mainly Library of Congress. Heck of a trip. Coming in to Washington Reagan, I had my first aborted landing. Plane about 50 feet up when engines went to full power, and thereafter the pilot banked hard left. He later explained ambiguously that aborted landings can be caused by proximity of other aircraft, or issues on the ground (a plane taking off didn't clear the runway as expected).

Then taking off from the same airport this morning, I had my first aborted takeoff. About a quarter of the way up the runway, engines suddenly went from takeoff power to idle, and we coasted to a halt with aid from the brakes. The pilot said we'd have to wait for ground crew to look things over. Later he explained that one of the cargo hatches hadn't been properly fastened and during the takeoff the warning light that it was open had lit up.

3 Comments | Leave a comment

Gene Hoffman | April 8, 2011 1:03 PM | Reply

At least you avoided the convertible Boeing.

-Gene

Gummint Worker | April 8, 2011 7:15 PM | Reply

You know the gummint is shutting down, right? Unless Congress passes AND the President signs a budget, the LOC will be CLOSED starting Saturday and will not open until funds have been appropriated. I hope the gummint stays open or re-opens asap.

Rich | April 9, 2011 7:08 AM | Reply

Actually gummint worker some of us would be happy if the government shut down for a while. As I read someplace maybe we should pay the congress people not to show up it would be cheaper :)