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Old 29th Oct 2005, 02:20
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Thumbs up Darwin Award Candidate

Some people just should not fly.

This guy may be asked to hand in his license.



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Old 29th Oct 2005, 02:48
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At least it fits on the truck now!!!
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 02:52
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ahhh and what funny viewing it made. The channel 7 footage with sound was even better.

I hope that guy is never allowed to get an aircraft again by his insurance company. He doesn't deserve to own one!
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 03:26
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Let's not be too hard on the guy, he wasn't the only twit. What kind of idiot leaves his fire truck parked on the side of the road when some other idiot announces his intention to take off along the same road???

Where were the pigs? Why didn't they step in to save this guy from himself?

Shame they didn't show the in-bred locals looting the wreckage later that night...
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 03:57
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He runs out of fuel then...............

He survives to have another go, fortunately for him he wont get a third chance and he's still alive to perpetuate the species then

Looked like a nice C210 too

And then theres is the granny who just won a USD$2.5 million award against Winnebago.

She buys this really flash one and driving her new toy home down the freeway she decides to try out the new Cruise Control, finding it works a treat she decamps down the back to her new kitchen to make herself a sandwich and coffee.

The good ol Winnie carries on unaided for a bit but eventually camber takes over and into the ditch she goes, granny and all.

The court ruled that Winnebago should have had a placard pointing out the hazards of leaving the wheel whilst in motion with cruise control selected
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 04:53
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And then theres is the granny who just won a USD$2.5 million award against Winnebago.
Unfortunately this is one of those "urban legends". Go to http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/cruise.asp

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Old 29th Oct 2005, 07:34
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Deburcs, what happened to the whole pilot responsibility to make sure flight path is clear of obstructions. Not having a go at you, just saying you would think he'd be extra careful taking off from a road and not being all gung ho about it. The wingspan of a C210 isn't especially long anyway, surely he could see he wasnt going to fit.
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 07:44
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He should do well on the 24th!
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Old 29th Oct 2005, 11:51
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Americans

Ladies and Gents

It should remain in the forefront of your mind that while the Yanks have delivered great things in the form of technology, aviation, space travel, military might etc.......

They generally are still not the brightest lot on the planet.

In this case I see the validation of my previous comment.

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Old 29th Oct 2005, 12:14
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Anyone else having trouble with getting it to play? Would norton be blocking it ?
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