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Old 15th Dec 2022, 23:27
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Salute!

We have seen at least two nose gear collapses with the 35, and maybe there's a design flaw that can be fixed.

I was surprised the test pilot waited until the plane stopped rotating and then punched. And with the Eglin nose gear collapse in mind, he might have just decided to ride it out. Then the Japanese nose gear thing a few weeks ago.

Another attaboy for Martin Baker, and I don't think their system acted on its own...rather, the pilot pulled the handle.

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