Blimey, they paint ’em quick these days 😮

I think it was ML407, but who knows why it was displaying

I’m curious. Maybe Skybolt might be in the best postion to answer this…..

If the A26 is ‘strictly prohibated’ from performing aerobatics how has this pilots display been approved by the CAA ?? Is the pilot just approved as a display pilot by the CAA and then the routine is upto him or has the actual routine in the aircraft been observed and then passed taking all available information into account ??

Leuchars was a Military display, at an RAF airfield, so the UK Civil Aviation Authority would have absolutely no say in what they allowed or not. Their rules are laid down in Joint Services Publication 550, and I believe that these rules require a participating civil pilot to hold a display authorisation of some description, but these rules can be (and are) modified subject to approval from a higher authority. The aircraft was foreign registered, so the aeroplane would at least have to have CAA permission to fly in the UK, and the pilot may have held a UK Display Authorisation. If so, he would not be permitted to aerobat the A-26 in the UK. And to answer your question, he would have had to be evaluated on type by an experienced evaluator, which has to be done every 13 months, to renew his Display Authorisation.

I maintain that even if a pilot holds a Display Authorisation, whether its a military or civilian show, and whether the aeroplane can do it or not, quite often it’s a very minor mistake, error or omission on the pilot’s part that leads to a major impact…..(scuse the pun….)

Chris,

I walked over from the pilot’s tent to have a look at the Harvard, but was soon distracted by the three lovely ladies singing. Non-PC comment coming, but what fantastic legs….and I dont mean the Harvard!

I agree with Y11F, having myself seen the various original remains slowly turning back into a recognisable airframe, it cetainly gets my back up when ‘number crunchers’ start to question things….. Lets stop this before it gets out of hand and wait to see what the aircraft looks like once it’s completed.

And before anyone asks, NO it’s not going to be at Flying Legends 2006!

When the M11 was built in the mid 1970’s, Duxford was not as significant or popular as it is today. I suspect that if the same thing happened now, the motorway would either be in a tunnel, or re-routed but I suppose it all depends on who is in Government at the time. :confused:

Whats wrong with australian airshows !!!!

They are too far away! Move them nearer to the UK and I’ll go 😀