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Old 17th Mar 2007, 01:06
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Phantomski
 
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With all respect to pilots who died (and I mean it) in these accidents, main problem with Albatros crashes is the style in which they are used and flown. This plane was designed as a military trainer and not a toy. When used for it's purpose by properly qualified pilots, it's very safe airplane. When used to it's limits (and mainly due to engine performance it's NOT aerobatics aeroplane), there're great risks involved. And because the original ejection seat is not 0-0 (fact that seemed to be forgotten in some of these cases), there's little chance for "military style" recovery.

It's a great plane and it's nice to fly. I really understand the pleasure owners have and also the tempation to fly it...umm...wildly.

But nature has it's limits...
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