M-M,G`DAY,Blue,how are they hanging ? Question for you? You probably know about the Strikey fatal in Oz last year As a result of that our CAA have forbidden all aerobatics and spinning until such time as `they` decide otherwise; ie until the report by your CAA comes up with the answers as to why it crashed.The rumour is that the fin/tailplane came adrift,causing a `bunt`, which folded the mainplane down,etc,etc...There are of course,speculation/rumours,etc that the a/c was used` aggressively`, and had no `fatigue life` known,etc, etc.
To put you in the picture about J-P/Strikey operators here, our aircraft are only allowed to fly on a `Permit to fly` which means that one cannot use the a/c for `hire/reward`,pax can be carried,but cost sharing, same as private, can do air displays, and training for pilots wishing to buy one or be in a `group ownership` scheme.This restriction now has meant a slow-down in jet flying, and the CAA couldn`t actually care less, as it`s less work for them,and not much play for anyone else.BAe, the makers/design authority likewise don`t see any profit in helping.....
Soooo..., I know it`s a fast ball, and we still do `body-liners`... is there anything about the state of play in Oz that you could let us know about...?
If you feel you would rather not broadcast in public, then a PM would be useful to go in to bat with against `them`.. are you flying, any restrictions, any truth in any of the rumours,any leads we can follow-up/websites for further info. Much appreciated if you can help...Syc