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Old 11th Apr 2004, 15:31
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Stick Pusher
 
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Went for a ride in it when it was in Perth.

Comfortable and airy cabin (helps with the double bubble fusalage). Doors seemed as though they wouldn't take the vigours of day to day ops, may need to be strengthened. Apparently no. 005 (which the aircraft was) didn't have the final insulation installed. Taxi was a bit stiff strutt wise. But I think the huge cost of the aircraft will be one of the big factors of if we see it down under. Yet to see performance figures of if it would be suitable in the unique WA enviroment. Time will tell. Shame Dornier's version wasn't around.
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