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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 6:52 pm
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Originally Posted by fedup flyer
Except, not all transport category jet use flaps for takeoff. The A-300 comes to mind as it normally only uses slats 15 and flaps 0.

Or the time I had a pax write a letter to the company about how unprofessional I was because I did not due a mag check before I took off. There are no mags on turbine aircraft.

Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.
Completely true. Also an issue on CRJ-100/200s. My phobia is primarily related to the MD80s. And you must admit, both of those accidents would have been avoided had somebody spoken up.
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