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Old 31st Oct 2011, 03:33
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Ex FSO GRIFFO
 
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Slight drift.......

Many moons ago at SY, a 'CSIRO' 310 did a 'planned' wheels - up on the grass.
The aircraft at the time had two bladed props.
As there was no doubt plenty of distance available, the pilot switched off both, then feathered both, then used the starter motor to align the props 'horizontal' prior to the landing.......

The result, some skin damage to the belly and a 'lost' ADF antenna or two.....

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