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Old 7th August 2007 | 20:01
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Why's the body of that aircraft got a 90-degree bend in it just behind the pilot's seat?
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There's a concertina section in the fuselage which allows the pilot to rotate the whole forward section left or right to improve visibility for the frequent crosswind landings. The nosewheel is of course linked to the rear section. Operation is by a hand cranked pump below the seat (makes the pilot look a right ***ker!).
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