Great post KRviator. I read the report, which I thought (for once) was pretty comprehensive and well put together. I'm a bit like you. Always wanted to do some tiger time but unfortunately after reading that report I have serious reservations. How can we be sure that the parts that have been put into these old birds are as good they should be..?
With all due respect to ExFSOGriffo, who is obviously fully confident in the maintenance done on his aircraft, how is anyone, including in this case the unfortunate pilot and passenger of TSG, to know what standard their aircraft has been maintained to. We all assume (or hope?) that the aircraft we climb into are airworthy in every way. To hear that that this aircraft had poorly manufactured and ill fitting parts which ultimately led to its demise, sent shivers up my spine.
I know that in reality this can affect any era aircraft, but I think I'll stay out of tigers for the time being (unless Griffo wants to take me up)!