unfortunately it did - being involved with it since the start along with other volunteers it was a disappointing end to the project. However the good things to come out of were some new friends (+ 1 a**hole), 'hands on' experience of working with an aircraft and learning new things.
The owner only bought the airworthy one for the large quantity of spares that came with it - it was suggested that the group keep that one airworthy but it proved too expensive. (1 person bankrolling RS + 2 on VP)
As for saying we would operate the super cat - that was the intention but on dismantelling the aircraft for moving, it became obvious that it would be a long term project. (+ 1 a**hole running before we could even crawl)
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