I can't say I ever had concerns taxying a Stearman. You weave to view the area ahead and never proceed into an area you haven't just viewed. If there is a dead area you haven't been able to check you simply don't go there, you stop and get someone else to marshall you. Else ylu're gonna hit something.
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I suspect the interest in this event is more connected with the endless shenanigans and shameless self-promotion of the woman involved - there's a strong element of 'she had it coming' about it, despite this occurring before the worst of her deceits.