Hi Guys
I'm new to this forum and have been reading all the posts regarding this
horrific and tragic accident.
Judging by some of the comments posted by some of the forum members
i can only pressume they have their minds made up on all the different theories and reasons as to what may have caused the crash in the first place.
My personal views on the whole scenario are,
1. The pilots age would IMHO have made no difference whatsoever to the
outcome,if a trim tab breaks of at the speed that he was travelling at and
especially when he's least expecting it the pitch up from level flight to near vertical would have induced some serious g-forces which probably and surely would cause blackout almost immediately.
2. These guys that race these planes do modify them and spend huge bucks doing so, obviously they have to operate them to a standard that allows them to fly them at their limits,where as in Europe the build them and fly them for authenticty and for everyone to see them as they were
in whatever theatre they flew in way back when.
3. When involved in,let it be road racing,bikes or cars,flying, let it be racing
or displaying risks are high.Anyone who partakes in any of the above know
the risks and know when and when not to cross the boundaries.We as spectators know the risks to and unfortunately for those involved in Reno
the unthinkable happened.
And finally lets hope that this tragic event won't put an end to a brilliant
show that really shows the work and effort put in by the pilots,crews and organisers of truly one of the greatest flying spectacles in the world.