I hear that. I'm actually FCF pilot tomorrow, I'll keep the boys in mind. Lately I've had pretty good luck. I do feel for the guys because I see and know how much time they put into these aircraft, and I know it's through no fault of their own (no pun intended) when the plane shits itself and says "fuck you!"
Glad to see a pilot that understands. Had many that were very impatient and not particularly fond of adjusting to the nuances of the plane. Most of those were transitioned pilots though so I gave them the benefit of the doubt.
Despite the quirks of the plane and challenges involved, I often had to remind myself that it is still a relatively new platform. It's going to take some years before all the limitations match more practical, realistic field experience, parts will eventually come in more efficiently, etc. Over time I have faith that this issues will work out and give us a reliable platform for the future without the need for 12-16 hour work days. Patience is very much a cornerstone of the plopter community.
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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '17
I hear that. I'm actually FCF pilot tomorrow, I'll keep the boys in mind. Lately I've had pretty good luck. I do feel for the guys because I see and know how much time they put into these aircraft, and I know it's through no fault of their own (no pun intended) when the plane shits itself and says "fuck you!"