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Old November 18th 04, 01:55 AM
EldredP
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In article ss_disguised>,
(Andrew MacPherson) writes:

>If you look out of the front of the cockpit you'll see some things
>sticking out the front of the plane. They're called "propeller blades". If
>you can count them, that means the engine is what we pilots called "not
>turned on". I advise consulting a trained technician who may be able to
>show you how to make these blades spin fast enough to dry what hair you
>have left and perhaps also assist in the takeoff process.
>
>;-)
>
>I have no problems taking off in PF. Plenty of throttle, lots of flaps,
>just enough back pressure on the stick to take off without risking an
>early bath, and it just happens. Landing is a different matter... still
>waiting for my first successful trap. I can touch down without problem but
>I appear to have aircraft equipped with rubber hooks!
>


Hmm...carrier landings and propellers?!? What is PF? Sounds like something
I'd be interested in... Gotta be a WWII Pacific Campaign game! I *love* that
part of history. My dad was on the USS Independence in the war...

Eldred
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