Originally Posted by
Eclan
So why weren't RFDS allowed to fly the current jets - Hawker 800 series?
Two crew safety in the deal.
Don't say swept wing...
When flown within the proper envelope the swept wing had nothing to do with it.
It is my understanding, not an aircraft owned by the RFDS but more a sub-contract with flight crew to the RFDS. So not possible for RFDS crew to staff it and possibly why it was located at Perth airport (not a RFDS Base).