I was at Biggin today (Sunday) but unfortunately, '558 did not appear as she had gone tech. Does anyone know what the problem was?
Apparently there was a problem with an elevator feel unit. Doesn't mean much to me, but by all accounts unsafe to fly.
Without wishing to appear controversial, she will have to remain reliable if she is going to make it a success on the display circuit. Biggin was so packed today that they closed the car parks, and when the annoucement was made, several thousand people left immediately. Not good for the image.
People seem to forget what else DIDN'T fly at Biggin today.
BBMF Lancaster, Sea Vixen, One of the Gnat pair , P-51 Mustang. Oh, and the Flying Fortress 'Sally B' which has been plagued with engine problems all last season and this.
Aeroplanes break, FACT!
If people go to an airshow for ONE aircraft, then more fool them.
People will only be patient for a short while and then good will will and interest will start to decline.
Up to today it had been 100% serviceability. One show missed and the knives are out. Pathetic.