Originally Posted by
Thud105
It looks to me like someone needs to kick some ass and take some names. Who on earth thought it appropriate to leave anything on the aircraft manoeuvring area (runway or taxiway) when big taildraggers are manoeuvring? Until you've flown one, its difficult to appreciate just how limited your FoV is with the tail down.
Don't be surprised if it turns out that the cherry picker driver is not a pilot and unfamiliar with aviation having never heard of a maneuvering area. It is a reality that people not knowledgeable about this are helping during airshows and potentially anytime.
Therefore, one of a multitude of things to consider to organization planners and pilots operating in such conditions or anytime.
A curved approach allowing the pilot to view the runway when turning final can be helpful for poor visibility aircraft like this along with remembering that is it easy to focus mostly on the landing area while on approach at the expense of ensuring the entire landing area is clear of obstacles such as vehicle or animals.
This is not a new type of accident as seen here....
https://www.google.ca/search?q=plane...XAUnLDjhi7WIM:
https://www.google.ca/search?q=plane...XAUnLDjhi7WIM: