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Old 26th Jun 2014, 08:04
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Ian Burgess-Barber
 
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"Aerobatics Prohibited" (in most cases)

Danny

I think I see that the owners of this Cardinal have spiffed-up the interior by re-covering the seats with leather upholstery, which always enhances a cabin IMHO. I was surprised to not see a diagonal shoulder harness in use (as fitted to most of the light A/C of my acquaintance). Full harness is usually found only in fully aerobatic A/C these days, which, are few and far between, probably 10% (or less) of the UK general aviation fleet. Cessna beefed-up the airframes of their hugely successful 150/152 trainers and designated them 150/152 "Aerobats" and they have full harness. I did my first loop in one of those (G-AYOZ) in 1971.

Ian B-B

Last edited by Ian Burgess-Barber; 26th Jun 2014 at 11:19. Reason: Correct % figure after checking CAA website.
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