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Old 4th Dec 2009, 05:44
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Ex FSO GRIFFO
 
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Slight Drift.....

I remember one of the 310's doing a 'wheels up' on the grass at Mascot.
Can't remember the date.

It was planned, in that the pilot did fly around and use up fuel, then made the approach, stopped both engines, and used the starter motor to align both of the 2 bladed props in the horizontal position - thus minimising the engine damage.

SMH of the day gave praise all round and reported the airframe damage to be minimal.
Sounds like a job 'well done'..??

p.s. Tch tch.... Mr Frisbie....
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