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Old 31st May 2017, 14:53
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N.HEALD
 
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Damage looks remarkably light considering. Hopefully she can be repaired and back in the sky soon, no doubt to the chagrin of some that seem to think everything's a death trap accident waiting to happen. Aircraft are complex but as the pilot demonstrated things can be dealt with in a cold calm and collective way. This incident posed no danger to anyone other than the pilot, the aircraft didn't drop out of the sky and the pilot didn't have to manoeuvre to avoid the obligatory school or old peoples home. Yes he had an issue, he followed the drills and got an great outcome, no injuries and the aircraft can probably be used again.


Personally I think it's great that people are able to see the wonderful range of aircraft from years gone by flying still, yes health and safety is important but as this event proved when something does break it can be dealt with professionally and safely.
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