Originally Posted by
lucille
45 years ago, I was flying 210s in the NT and FNQ.
FFS, can GA not do better than fly these dinosaurs commercially today? In 1975, no one operated a 1930s era aircraft, yet today flogging around in a 40-50 year old aircraft is considered normal. Weird.
Even in around 1975(?) there was a 210 whose wings folded back in turbulence in the Camooweal circuit area. So, still nothing learned.
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Note to young pilots : leave Australia ASAP. New aircraft and proper maintenance. A winning combo you won’t find here.
The age of the aircraft is irrelevant. The fact the aircraft type has an inherent weakness in it's design is the main factor with the 210 and wing folding events. Proof is in the fact they have been folding up since they were relatively new. Considering most accidents these days would fall into pilot error rather than some serious mechanical failure there is no cause to blame 45 year old technology, like any aircraft, know your plane and it's vices.