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Old 12th Sep 2014, 00:05
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Sleeve Wing
 
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Downwind Lander,

FYI, I watched this aircraft being rebuilt at Thruxton over a period of 7 years. When it was finished, it looked as if it had come straight out of the factory. In fact it was better than a factory-built machine as it had had one-to-one TLC from day 1 by proud and extremely well qualified engineers. For example, it took just on 2 weeks just to ream the holes in the main spar attachments to ensure the pins were a proper fit.

Additionally, I flew this aircraft 3 weeks ago.
Apart from the rest of the care and preparation the aircraft always get - there are two, the G limits are restricted to +3 and - 2 to preserve the airframe. These are as well as other self-imposed limits on engine rpm/boost and Vne.
Yes, DL, you pass on the aeros. It's your loss. The aircraft is a dream and flies beautifully.
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