I'd agree with just about everything stated by the readers.
Yes I agree that given a good engineer & a careful pilot, the 421 series were OK.
However I've also seen & heard about numerous incidents, problems or expensive repairs.
Four little tips nobody is mentioning:-
DO NOT do run-ups whilst facing downwind.It's bad for the reduction gears.
DO NOT take-off if there is irregular running during the magneto check,
even i⯰f within limits.
DO NOT turn on soft sand, as the nosewheel can easily cock sideways & then the whole nose -leg will easily fail.
Avoid using rough grass runways, especially when there are build-ups of blown sand around every tuft. The gear will probably fail.
Been there- done that in Africa!
