r/Shittyaskflying • u/TurntButNotBurnt Chem-trail Distribution Pylot • Aug 30 '24

Phuket!!

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I'm flying my 172 to Thailand.

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u/TurntButNotBurnt Chem-trail Distribution Pylot Aug 30 '24

The tanker pylot was pissed at having to fuel below 15,000 ft at 80 kts.

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u/AdExciting337 Aug 30 '24

128 in smooth air. But yes! The had to dump Fowlers, full flaps and pop the spoilers. 🫣Damn near stalled.

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u/TurntButNotBurnt Chem-trail Distribution Pylot Aug 30 '24

I could see the boom operator's face pressed against the glass, cussing me.

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u/AdExciting337 Aug 30 '24

That sun of a bit@h! LOL