The AAIB reports for the PA28’s are virtually all the same:

Pilot: Student

Damage: Engine shock loaded, propellor damaged, Front undercarriage leg collapsed

When I get to start my PPL, I really hope that I remember to go around after that first bounce after either flaring too high or coming in too fast…..

The silliest AAIB report I remember reading was the guy who was concerned about mud building up in the wheel spats, so he duly removed said spats. On take off, he was surprised to see that one or both of the main wheels had parted company from his machine and were rolling along the grass runway. It seems that the nuts holding the spats on formed the other end of the wheel hub fixings. He got it all back on Earth with little damage IIRC, but I bet the report form was written with a red face! The way the bulletin was written was priceless – dry and factual but I bet the AAIB inspector was in stitches from the way it reads.

I’m rambling – sorry!

JC

I think he should have asked for O J Simpson’s lawyer.

Seriously though, if he were not to be given a fair and honest trial then “our” actions would be no better than the regime that has cost thousands of Iraqi, British, American and other nationalities’ lives to overthrow.

No matter what the actual or perceived actions of either side of the ongoing conflict are, this must not be allowed to become a show trial and lose the US and UK even more respect in the international community, and give terrorists even more cause to commit attrocities.

JC

Right idea Mark – wrong place 🙂 The forthcoming XK replacement will sadly loose the feature that I’ve got in mind..

Alastair,that’s a stunning example (£500?? I’m looking at near derelict mini’s for more than that!!) but get yourself behind the wheel of an X300 (96 on) as soon as you can -they’re a quantum leap on from the XJ40 series :).

As for the X350 (2003 to date), they’re amazing. And drive a V8 supercharged if you get a chance :diablo:

JC

Frank, Have you EVER been to Scarborough? :D:D

I went there once but it was closed.

JC
I’m in Coventry, so it may a case of Pot, Kettle and black 🙂

1/ give up smoking again

2/ save up enough money for flying lessons

3/ try to continue working on old aeroplanes WITHOUT being threatened with being kicked out by SO for spending too much time in the hanger.

4/ find a new SO who can pay for flying lessons, appreciates old aeroplanes and can put up with me being obnoxious ‘cos I’m not smoking. Shouldn’t be too difficult as I’m fully house trained 😀

So like most NYR’s these should last until ooooh Jan 2nd? Except number 3 (which may have a direct impact on number 4!)

JC

Mike, may I also suggest “J Arthur” and “Barclays” for the same pastime.

JC

We’re having a combined Xmas and Early Retirement do (2 of our number have taken the option at 50, jammy gits) on the 16th.

I’ve cured the hangover bit by offering to drive 🙂 That way I can arrive in the office the next morning all bright and happy, ready to take the the mick out of all the miscreants.

JC

Agreed Mark, although a lot of the rivets on the wing I was working on recently had a centre mark on them (from the forming tool) so that wasn’t a problem. Having said that, the last lot I took out didn’t. And they were on the underside of the wing. And they were all different sizes. That was fun.

JC