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David Dick Glading was with Skyways until the end. I don't know what year he joined, He certainly flew the Hermes and later, the Connies

Megan, i agree with your comments about incedance
The thought has crossed my mind befote

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Originally Posted by David Rayment (Post 10981986)

Looking at the accident statistics for the Hasting they seemed to have a prediliction for stalling.

The prototype crashed due to elevator overbalance.

David
I feel I need to offer an alternative to your statement regarding stalling with some facts.
As you say the prototype Hermes crashed due to elevator overbalance which was obviously a design issue.
Eight Hastings crashed in circumstances that led to a stall or loss of control. Accident investigation back then was somewhat different to what it is now and I suspect blaming control locks and trim issues could in reality have been design/functionality failures rather than mishandling.
TG611 Trim set incorrectly.
WD478 Possible trim issue
TG602 Elevators detached, structural issues.
WJ335 Control locks still in.
WD484 Control locks still in.
WD492 Engine failure then stalled.
WD498 Pilot seat slid back on t/o then stalled.
TG577 Elevators detached, fatigue failure.

Richard

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Originally Posted by WHBM (Post 10982043)

There was a significant discussion about the Hermes here some years ago, which may be of interest :

Handley Page Hermes IV - PPRuNe Forums

That link doesn't work for me :(

Strange. It does for me

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Originally Posted by bean (Post 10982615)

Strange. It does for me

Oh - it does now..... strange :bored: :ugh: