XS452 Airborne again in South Africa (EE Lightning)
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XS452 Airborne again in South Africa (EE Lightning)
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Join Date: Feb 2006
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Posts: 18,649
Join Date: Feb 2012
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Having read the full accident report,
http://www.caa.co.za/resource%20cent.../2009/8706.pdf
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Tarn et Garonne, Southwest France
Posts: 5,283
Oh, for God's sake, give it a rest. Don't you think it's great news that this Lady has been put back where she belongs; in the air? Frankly, scr$w you and your safety, holier than thou, "It shouldn't be allowed" hoop. If someone wants to fly it, who the hell are we to criticise? I would (fly it). And why shouldn't I? Oh, except for the fact that I can't fly a Lightning. But he can.
Right?
EDIT: Oops. Got carried away. Sorry, GR4T, we co-posted. It wasn't directed at you.
When will they ever learn? Anywhere in the civilized world, those responsible for the last smoking hole would be in jail by now.
EDIT: Oops. Got carried away. Sorry, GR4T, we co-posted. It wasn't directed at you.
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Age: 67
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The CAA gave permission for ‘maintenance/test’ flights last year. MBH took the aircraft for a test flight yesterday. They are not allowed to fly commercially, this may come later, would be fantastic.