Originally Posted by
dhavillandpilot
Leadsled well stated
Years ago I was told by a LAME he knew more about structures ie wing spar repairs than me a mere aircraft owner and pilot.
A little while later after the heat had died down I brought in my Structural Engineering Degree and association membership certificate. Instant silence.
Yes he probably had more hands on experience but in the world of aviation could only follow what the CAR 35 engineer designed.
Well we can all show you a few CAR 35 drawings - with massive errors.
But many say you design/build it and we will do the drawings and approvals (some of the biggest in Australia).
Then there are others that defuel for a reweigh, then drain from every drain - then add the unusable fuel for the reweigh!
When the fuel pump stops pumping fuel Mr CAR 35 - the remaining is unusable!!!! and a fix amount for each aircraft type - you don't add the unusable!
But he did go to Uni.