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Forum: Private Flying

6th Oct 2017, 21:30

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

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Posted By Mike Flynn

Looking at the the two scenarios Colin has been a...

Looking at the the two scenarios Colin has been a true adventurer compared to TCT with her huge funding and engineer up front.

There may be aspects of his planning and attitude to authority that...

Forum: Private Flying

21st Jul 2017, 07:46

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

Latest news from Colin. ...

Latest news from Colin.

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Forum: Private Flying

18th Jul 2017, 08:58

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

You just beat me to it Boss. I merely posted...

You just beat me to it Boss.

I merely posted that he had a mishap.

Colin's ex girlfriend, Zanna McKail, deserves all the credit for some amazing fundraising.

We could all do with ex...

Forum: Private Flying

15th Jul 2017, 09:33

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

Colin has posted this on his website. ...

Colin has posted this on his website.

https://preview.ibb.co/mny9hv/IMG_4218.jpg

Forum: Private Flying

12th Jul 2017, 20:16

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

Some wonderful response to Colin's plight. The...

Some wonderful response to Colin's plight. The fund is at £4600 already.

Apart from Colin's medical expenses there is the problem of how to bring him home with the aircraft.

Or is he going to...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Jul 2017, 13:37

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

I know nothing about the crowd funding however...

I know nothing about the crowd funding however being stuck in a Japanese hospital with a broken back does seem serious.

I hope the aircraft carried insurance.

He is now making the UK newspapers...

Forum: Private Flying

12th Jul 2017, 11:59

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

It appears Colin was hurt quite badly and is...

It appears Colin was hurt quite badly and is facing some time in hospital.

There is a crowdfunding page for him at the bottom of this update. I will post the link but am not sure if it is against...

Forum: Private Flying

11th Jul 2017, 19:17

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

It appears Colin has a broken hip. Engine trouble...

It appears Colin has a broken hip. Engine trouble is quoted below.
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Forum: Private Flying

11th Jul 2017, 17:22

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

He mentioned valves sticking open and no...

He mentioned valves sticking open and no compression in a video on his website some days ago. However after running the engine they appeared to free.

Forum: Private Flying

11th Jul 2017, 10:19

Replies: 64

Colin Hales crashes in Japan

Views: 32,205

Posted By Mike Flynn

World tour British pilot Colin Hales crashes in Japan

It appears Colin is OK but the aircraft is wrecked.
I understand the accident happened three hours in to the flight when he tried to land on a golf course
in western Japan.

An employee at the...

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