overfly
Always thought the Dove an attractive little workmanlike machine even back in the 60s. Came across VH-MAL when visiting son in Brizzy earlier this year - would it fly again?
Well it would fly if you threw enough money at it but sometimes it just doesn't make sense. Besides
VH-MAL has nothing to prove.
For many years the aeroplane (then VH-DSM) was stored in the open seemingly abandoned at Evans Head. After it went to the Queensland Air Museum one visitor was very pleased to see it on display. He was an airworthiness surveyor with CASA and explained the reason for his delight; "That means there will be no more applications for ferry permits out of Evans Head."
"Workmanlike" you bet. The Dove was certified as an airliner so it's not your average light twin.
Rgds