Comments on: Aztec single-engine takeoff

By: Chris R

Chris R — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 03:55:46 +0000

Obviously never of heard of VMCG or VMCA.

By: Danny V

Danny V — Thu, 27 May 2010 03:18:50 +0000

Actually I was there the next day and from what I heard from some pilots milling about was that he did indeed attempt a single engine take off after not being able to start his engine on the ground.

Seems unbelievable but it happens. Get there-itis really gets to some people.

By: Paolo B

Paolo B — Sat, 22 May 2010 18:50:12 +0000

well…. I don’t think his license will be given back to him…. and even so…. I don’t see an insurance on the horizon for him.

By: Dave Starr

Dave Starr — Wed, 19 May 2010 03:25:05 +0000

Well the fact the airplane _could_ do it is hardly a question .. twins have been doing single -engine takeoff’s since the Douglas DC-1 days at least. But the idea that any pilot in his right mind would be so confident in his abilities that he _should_ do it gives me the willies.

If I had my way, his medical would be pulled for life do to demonstrated insanity … but since he was only slightly injured in the crash, no doubt he’ll be out there again flying another airpane. Sad.

By: Frank Ch. Eigler

Frank Ch. Eigler — Tue, 18 May 2010 23:59:44 +0000

What’s more surprising is that this crazy fellow did actually get airborne
on one engine, just lost control after hitting that tree. So the plane can
do it … but somehow that does not make me interested in replicating the stunt.