Breaking News. Plane crash in DC. Collided with either helicopter or drone over Potomac.

[postman]

Dude, that's for bug smashers.

Try about $1000 an hour for heavies.

Isn't a 747 one of the heavies?

The cost per hour for a 747 flight simulator can vary depending on the location and facility, but generally falls within the range of $100 - $200 per hour; with high-end, professional simulators at flight schools or museums potentially reaching upwards of $400 per hour.

 

[postman]

She was PIC. She was 200 feet above the well known hard deck, and half a mile off course.

The question is why.

If "she" was the PIC, why was the tower talking to a male voice responding that they had the aircraft in sight?

 

[Lisa558]

A pilot with 450 hours flying time over a five-year period should NOT be piloting a military helicopter IN THE DARK in crowded airspace with a lot of commercial traffic making their approach to a tricky landing situation.

True, she paid for her incompetence, but so did 69 other people.

 

[Lisa558]

If "she" was the PIC, why was the tower talking to a male voice responding that they had the aircraft in sight?

Maybe she was panicking and a man tried to take over. Who knows? The end result is that 70 people are dead, including children.

I say we need to look above and see what incompetent supervisor a) put an unqualified person in such a challenging situation, and b) what incompetent decided it was OK to understand the control tower.

Remember….promotions have been given out all over the place based primarily on race as opposed to prioritizing competence (and race irrelevant).

 

[postman]

A pilot with 450 hours flying time over a five-year period should NOT be piloting a military helicopter IN THE DARK in crowded airspace with a lot of commercial traffic making their approach to a tricky landing situation.

True, she paid for her incompetence, but so did 69 other people.

450 if far more than what the FAA requires for a full license.

To achieve a full helicopter pilot certification (Commercial Pilot Certificate), you typically need to log at least 150 hours of flight time according to FAA regulations, with the majority of those hours specifically in a helicopter; however, most students end up flying closer to 200 hours to fully prepare for their check ride.

 

[Lisa558]

450 if far more than what the FAA requires for a full license.

To achieve a full helicopter pilot certification (Commercial Pilot Certificate), you typically need to log at least 150 hours of flight time according to FAA regulations, with the majority of those hours specifically in a helicopter; however, most students end up flying closer to 200 hours to fully prepare for their check ride.

So 90 hours behind the wheel a year qualifies one to fly in the dark in a crowded airspace where jets are 30 seconds from landing at a difficult airport?

Scary shit.

 

[Lisa558]

I just noticed that buttercup thinks it’s funny that an unqualified pilot killed 70 people.

 

[buttercup]

I just noticed that buttercup thinks it’s funny that an unqualified pilot killed 70 people.

No, what I think is funny is how you so quickly and eagerly accepted a narrative that was handed to you, and then on top of that you started creating a scenario of what you think happened.

 

[westwall]

If "she" was the PIC, why was the tower talking to a male voice responding that they had the aircraft in sight?

Because the PIC FLIES the aircraft. The co-pilot handles comms.

ALWAYS!

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

No, what I think is funny is how you so quickly and eagerly accepted a narrative that was handed to you, and then on top of that you started creating a scenario of what you think happened.

That narrative is fact. DEI brings into question the capability of anyone who not a white male.
That is unavoidable logic. One of the inevitable downsides to hiring quotas.

 

[RoshawnMarkwees]

Because the PIC FLIES the aircraft. The co-pilot handles comms.

ALWAYS!

Both should have been aware of the altitude violation. That is a routine concern in that entire region. Like not flying over the White House or capitol building without specific permission. Just something they should all know like muscle memory.

 

[westwall]

Both should have been aware of the altitude violation. That is a routine concern in that entire region. Like not flying over the White House or capitol building without specific permission. Just something they should all know like muscle memory.

Correct. The ATC should have been as well.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Must be DEI

 

[Superbadbrutha]

I thought Trump did.

Well there u go.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

What was musk appointed to??

That's a good question, he has an office in the WH. What does the plate on the door say? You are all up their ass, you tell us.

 

[westwall]

Must be DEI
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Nope. A highly qualified young man who thinks you're an idiot. There are all sorts of programs out there to help young people of color to obtain their pilots licenses. Young girls too.

But, it's hard. And they are cut no slack. If they earn it, they have EARNED it!

 

[WEATHER53]

Didn't say they did, it can contribute to disorientation.

DC is not NYC and from the river the only substantial lighting is to the west.

 

[WEATHER53]

I’m afraid all were communicating with her about some difficult personal issue

 

[Superbadbrutha]

Nope. A highly qualified young man who thinks you're an idiot. There are all sorts of programs out there to help young people of color to obtain their pilots licenses. Young girls too.

But, it's hard. And they are cut no slack. If they earn it, they have EARNED it!

Tell that to the right wing, racist on this forum whose asses you be kissing.

 

[westwall]

Tell that to the right wing, racist on this forum whose asses you be kissing.

I don't kiss anyone's ass. That's YOUR fetish.

I do however help these young folks gain their wings.

You flap your gums and beg for handouts.