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kaz3g

24th Feb 2019 05:22

Downwinds will do it every time

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-02-...n-nsw/10843668

Glad the pilot escaped with minor injuries.

kaz

Checklist Charlie

24th Feb 2019 05:51

If you are going to chop down trees, why would you use a Tomahawk instead of a chainsaw (or a A320)?

CC

A Squared

24th Feb 2019 06:04

This is why I only fly in upwinds.

LeadSled

24th Feb 2019 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 10398910)

This is why I only fly in upwinds.

And only fly when there is lift in the air --- with apologies to a very early and famous WW1 accident report.
At least the pilot is OK, and CASA will be able to claim that one less Traumahawk is adding more safety.
Tootle pip!!

Jungmeister

25th Feb 2019 00:16

"Downwinds on takeoff" and "landed just short of the airfield" ??

Seagull V

25th Feb 2019 04:33

Canberra Aeronautical Club?

Would that be the same as the Canberra Aero Club?

NZFlyingKiwi

25th Feb 2019 05:54

It took two writers to produce that article? :eek: Glad to hear no serious injuries, assuming that has been correctly reported...

Clare Prop

25th Feb 2019 08:12

Looks like he may have voluntarily jettisoned the tailplane in a heroic effort to miss the school.

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