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Old 1st Jul 2012, 22:40
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Crash one
 
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I have owned three aircraft and owned them totally myself 'cos that's my way.
BUT...even if you can afford it I would recommend sharing the damn thing with another for moral support, there is nothing so lonely as trying to sort out aircraft things on your own. Someone to talk to, to discuss things with and to share decisions is worth a thousand words from others.
I would certainly go along with that sentiment. When the thing backfired once & created a fire on the ground I was lucky enough at the time to be surrounded by people who let me know! Usually I am alone & at this time mine is the only aircraft on the strip. Start with the brakes off & move at least twice it's length immediately & turn to have a look, door locked open, not strapped in. I wouldn't like to share cos I like to go when it suits me, or leave it up on bricks US as long as I need to.
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