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Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer by AndrewKemendo on Saturday August 19, 2023 @02:36PM (#37191709)
Same! My checkride was in 2001 in a 1979 Cessna 150.

My check pilot was a 5'2" WWII vet that needed a booster seat and was notorious for opening his damn door on final approach (which he did to me, luckily I was prepared).

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Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer by Scoundreller on Saturday August 19, 2023 @06:53PM (#37194160)
> notorious for opening his damn door on final approach

Isn't that a good strategy for when someone thinks they'll be in a crash so it doesn't jam closed? Congrats on passing despite that!

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Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer by AndrewKemendo on Sunday August 20, 2023 @11:09AM (#37199892)
Not really, better to keep the structure in it's strongest configuration (doors closed) for a crash
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Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer by quickthrower2 on Sunday August 20, 2023 @01:02AM (#37196281)
How do you prepare? And what is the issue? Aerodynamics?
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Re:Show HN: Aviation Navigation Log on $20 Receipt Printer by AndrewKemendo on Sunday August 20, 2023 @11:08AM (#37199886)
You just have to be prepared to crab slightly for a second as a result, but it's not that big of an aerodynamic impact.

It's more to see if you can stay calm and focused on your task when something loud and chaotic and unexpected happens. You're basically supposed to evaluate it, ask for him to close it and then continue monitoring the VASI/PAPI and your instruments.

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