Escape from overturned low-wing VLA type aircraft.
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Sadly this is a slightly topical thread after the accident to G-BMJT at Belfast City recently.
The Duchess has the luxury of doors on each side yet Mike was still trapped in the aircraft after the forced landing. Photo at:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=450994
Mike had to kick the perspex out to exit the aircraft - a feat I consider incredible in a flame filled cabin. It makes me very tempted to get an axe.
Last news I heard was that Mike is still critical but is likely to pull through.
The Duchess has the luxury of doors on each side yet Mike was still trapped in the aircraft after the forced landing. Photo at:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=450994
Mike had to kick the perspex out to exit the aircraft - a feat I consider incredible in a flame filled cabin. It makes me very tempted to get an axe.
Last news I heard was that Mike is still critical but is likely to pull through.
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I was slightly paranoid about this when RAF QFI'ing in the Bulldog. (They were later fitted with a combined crash hammer / seat belt cutter, but I'm not sure how effective this would be).
I was known for getting very stroppy with students who set up a PFL towards a brown field - used to make them go around immediately.
PFL - ploughed field - engine fails to respond - real forced landing - nose over - unable to escape - leaking AVGAS - hot engine - no thanks!
I was known for getting very stroppy with students who set up a PFL towards a brown field - used to make them go around immediately.
PFL - ploughed field - engine fails to respond - real forced landing - nose over - unable to escape - leaking AVGAS - hot engine - no thanks!
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Just to bring this thread to a conclusion. The engineers at my local field are researching non-destructive ways of checking for Lexan / Perspex. So as to be forwarned in an emergency.
But I mentioned this to a friend who is also an instructor.... he acused me of "having my knickers in a twist" and we flew 2 hours of EFATOs, & PFLs.
Result.. knickers untwisted, and return of confidence in my flying ability. Maybe that's the best way of preparing for an emergency.
MG
But I mentioned this to a friend who is also an instructor.... he acused me of "having my knickers in a twist" and we flew 2 hours of EFATOs, & PFLs.
Result.. knickers untwisted, and return of confidence in my flying ability. Maybe that's the best way of preparing for an emergency.
MG
