2 Lives saved today
I was conducting a flying test with a student in a Bulldog this morning.
As we taxiied to the hold a microlight pilot radioed in the we had an attachment on the nose wheel.
We shut down, I climbed out and, to my horror, discovered the towing arm still attached.
Had we got airborne this would have resulted in a certain engine failure and, at best, a succesful forced landing. I shudder to think about the worst outcome.
I have thanked the pilot personally and thought it of possible benefit to readers of this forum.
Aviation at it's worst and best. Sobering for me but a huge thank you to a fine aviator who undoubtedly saved the day.
Andy Cubin