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Old 3rd Sep 2013, 06:40
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nitpicker330
 
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Excellent job boys, well done to walk away

Just a couple of observations from the video ( which may not be correct!! )

I've never flown a Jab and are not familiar with switch location:--

1/ they didn't appear to do to many checks after the failure? Is there any fuel pump to turn on? Mags to switch over? Mixture to play with? Fuel to check switched on? Could they have attempted to use the starter motor to get it going again?

2/ they appeared to already be at low power in a glide before the prop stopped as they didn't need to quickly lower the nose to maintain IAS. Indeed is it normal for the prop to stop windmilling in a Jab at normal glide speeds? ( unless it seized of course )

I am probably wrong but they looked way to calm under the situation.....!!

As I said at the top, well done on a successful outcome.

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