Hope its not serious –
Nothing like being late on parade.
I’ve just read this post and I hope the aeroplane isn’t to badly damaged, when I saw it, last week I think at Duxford, it looked beautiful.
After reading the previous posts in this thread I’m more than a little confused,
had the aeroplane got it’s C of A or was it still undergoing test flights, was a CAA test pilot undertaking these flights, or even the flight on which the incident occured, what damage has the aeroplane sustained. If it nosed over I should think despite the obvious re-shaped prop the engine would need a shock load inspection at the very least.
I must say, I have to take issue on one point made regarding “Test pilots” and their experience. They can have all the experience in the world, but if its not on type, they’re no better than the rest of us, a number of very experienced test pilots have bent some very precious aeroplanes over the last 15 – 20 years or so, lets not put them on a pedastal.
I do hope what ever has happened to this aeroplane come to light, all of us in the industry can learn from others mistakes, it takes a big man (or woman) to admit he (or she) was at fault. it’s a really nice aeroplane, I hope it won’t be out of action for to long
As Beaufighter VI mentioned in the last post,
“Originally Posted by jiffyjoffyjaffy —-
Hi – definately no CAA invovlement in this incident.”
” Welcome to the forum and thanks for confirming the incident. Tell us more!”
mick
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