Hi all!
Nick, Dennis,
you are the specialists on this thread:
How does one get a display permit??
I remember the discussion about the chap in South Africa who looped and rolled the 407, though it seems without Bell's and the CAA's "agreement".
It would seem to me that NO one will accept any responsibility IF the sought after maneuvers are not in the POH.
What manufacturer would - today - still agree to authorize such routine done in their product?
Dennis how did you manage that with Schweizer ( ....love the video with the backflip!)?
When I first time heard about the 407 routine in SA, I thought WOW, now Bell has something to shut up everyone who badmouthes the 407 for its "turbulent" infancy ( ...me included)!
However they didn't really appreciate the effort, did they!!!
On the other hand the Aussy Army did routines regulary at airshows rolling/looping A-Stars on regular inspections/maitenance and supposedly they are still flying today!
Can't imagine Frank to give anyone a "go ahead" for some fun in a R-22/44 either!
So, how did you ever manage to get the OKAY from CAA/manufacturer?
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