I’ve got assclown neighbours too. i think she’s related to the Hindenburg family :dev2:

Not one but Two Mk26 Spitfires now on my books from today….. eat yer heart out Daz

Sandy:diablo:

John, I think you’ll find the answer in the term “stressed skin construction” and it may not be a good idea to go poking holes where it’s not necessary. The design organisation will have given full consideration to this when they’ve drawn it up and as long as no manufacturing defects come along, (like the Eurostar Mainspar) then you can rest assured that the designers have done their stuff. (builders can add as much anti corrosion treatments as they like during build stages) As for the 701, well they’re built like brick outhouses as you know, so I’d say don’t worry old chum.

Wooden aeroplanes are a different prospect as they’re affected by changing weather conditions and glue joints can suffer as a result. GRP has it’s own bag of problems but I’m sure any inspector with a bit of experience will know what he’s looking for there as well. Trust in your inspectors work goes a long way to alleviating fears of airborne failure. I’d be happy to let my son fly in any of the aircraft I inspect…….it’s the pilots which are my only concern.

However, if you would like a second opinion or a fresh set of eyes for next year, I could be available..

Sandy Hutton
Inspector LAA372 😀

4, O-200 Cylinders top overhauled and ready to go back on the Jodel at Scone. 😀

Sorry to hear about your bad experience Moggie. Maybe you should have learned to drive it properly at some point. Anyway, mine has the dreaded tinworm but I’m getting round that as I have a makers plate to work with. Try the same thing with a Lightning. :diablo:

Sits with a smug look on his face, being the owner of a ’69 Series2, 2+2 😀

Shocking locking yes. I wonder if the bolts were new at prop fit and if not, how many hours had they run. Were the threads in the prop flange worn? The AAIB may have been happy with the metalurgy of the bolts but did they tick off the the above questions too?

Thanks Alan. Wiki isn’t something I use, especially when I only have to cast my memory back 40+ years. :diablo:

I mentioned George Kidd the Wrestler at post 4 and there’s a few good films from World of Sport archive on you tube. Now, that’s what I call wrestling.