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[aileron_69]

Oh come on Elcap, dont u like the 210? They're lots of fun, faster roll rate than a 'van, plus the wings are so much easier to take off

[the wizard of auz]

Hey LHRT, Nan never forgave you for giving her that rash. I dunno if I mentioned that she suffered some serious burns around Xmas time.
They don't muck around at the crematorium.

[ZEEBEE]

Final question: Would someone coming in with about 500hrs on the carvan more than likely go straight onto that aircraft? Or will it be back to 210??

Hours on the 'Van don't actually mean too much without the low level survey experience to back it up.

If you've done the work and you're good at it, then you could ostensibly find yourself in the second seat, but there are 210 and Shrike drivers waiting for a go, and they DO have the requisite exposure.

And Wiz, 210 wings are actually pretty strong.
If the attach points are cracked, then there's been some pretty nasty things done to the machine. The panels outboard of the flaps can be wasted, but only if consistent full aileron is applied in excess of VMA

But no survey aircraft exceed that do they?

[aileron_69]

High wing/low wing vs struts

And Wiz, 210 wings are actually pretty strong

Thats what i'd always thought too. Ive heard many comments that the 210's Cantilever wing isnt as strong as the 206 with its struts, but the way I see it, how is a high cantilever wing any less strong than a low wing?? Its just glued on top rather than underneath.

[the wizard of auz]

If you have ever seen a C210 wing attach point with working rivets and the pins worn and cracked, you will sit down and think seriously before flying one again. I have seen several in this state..... and although I still fly them on the odd occasion, I certainly have a new respect for how mortal I really am.
I also witnessed the repairing of a whole fleet of 210's from a survey company many moons ago, all with the same working rivet problem in the attach points. wings are pretty strong like you say, but they still have to stay attached to be effective.

[Lefthanded_Rock_Thrower]

Wiz,

Yeh, I know, took my fish tank heater and went to visit her the night before, party time !!!!.

[the wizard of auz]

I wouldn't doubt that. I have heard thats about all you could manage in the way of a good time with a gal.