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Old 18th Sep 2007, 00:11
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M.Mouse

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Some years ago I had a very good friend in the USA who owned and displayed many fine aircraft. He was an exceptional pilot. He always impressed people with his fine judgement and handling abilities in many types.

What wasn't so impressive was carrying out a fast flypast of another of his, slower, aeroplanes being piloted by somebody else. He flew so close that his tail flew through the propeller arc of the slower aircraft before diving almost vertically into the ground and killing himself and his passenger. The other aircraft managed to land safely.

He was an exceptional pilot with fine judgement. Sadly he is but one of many who believed in their own infallability.

I am sure the Airbus display pilot in the video also has exceptional piloting skills.
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