Originally Posted by
Thud105
As you "had your test pilot's hat on" I'm a little surprised that you elected not to try a take off and landing, or even simply taxi - a fixed gear SEP.
I hadn't prepared and briefed for it, and JZ isn't an instructor, therefore may not have had the skillset to take over and stop me breaking his aeroplane. Therefore I didn't attempt a take-off or landing. I could have taxied it, but in terms of thinking about fatal accidents, I doubt it would have added anything.
With a half day with the manuals, and a different plan, I might have done. Probably another day, I will.
G