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Old 21st Aug 2012, 21:23
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taybird
 
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I had a friend who (after total engine failure) totalled a Cassutt Racer during a display (turned the aircraft into matchsticks).

He clambered out, took a few paces, sat on the grassy mound that he had impacted a few seconds before, and lit up a cigarette (think he smoked the whole pack before help arrived.
I've seen the video, and the aeroplane in bits. His legs were covered in fuel, so he stuck them out and leaned back to light his cigarette. He was a trained fire officer so, really, it was his prerogative.

I know the guy, superb natural pilot, wonderful human being, albeit a bloody idiot.


As for the bad parking of a Tiger Moth, I don't know the full story but on the face of it, it's not very cool. That said, I see no reason not to have a drink or three if uninjured.
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