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[i]He flew right seat, but seemed more intimidated than I... he showed an outstanding modesty, regarding his background. [IMG]http://www.wingsofmemory.be/images/ArmstrongNZOOPW.jpg[/IMG] He declined to hold the controls for take off from OSH, neither for landing in Cincinnati, where he lived, but he flew the airplane during climb up to FL 290, zizagging among CBs, as he did during descent, still among CBs, cruising with autopilot engaged. He spoke little and I was focused on flying, being aware to have a world renowned person aboard and an expert too (I hardly slept the night before). Neil's son was aboard, as was the airplane owner and Neil's close friend. I wrote our whole conversation on my flight log that I saved: Neil: what is the Glide Ratio of this TBM 700 in case of engine failure? Christian: 14... and the GR of the APOLLO capsule? Neil: 0,35... Christian: Is the TBM more stable than the LEM? Neil: The LEM was not so bad... After landing in Cincinnati [as I requested him to sign my flight log] (coming from OSKOSH where he made a conference): Neil: sorry Christian, I never write any autograph except if I'm obliged, like on an official document. Do you know who suggested that to me? Christian: No... Neil: Charles Lindbergh. I remember at that moment a fly flew across the cabin. [a great man, a great memory][/i]
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