Maurice Kirk is in Africa
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Maurice sticking two fingers up at old age and living the words of Dylan Thomas. Good luck to him!
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
'Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.'
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night
'Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Though wise men at their end know dark is right,
Because their words had forked no lightning they
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright
Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight,
And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way,
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Grave men, near death, who see with blinding sight
Blind eyes could blaze like meteors and be gay,
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.
And you, my father, there on the sad height,
Curse, bless me now with your fierce tears, I pray.
Do not go gentle into that good night.
Rage, rage against the dying of the light.'
https://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarch...0-%200430.html
Bear Attacks Plane, Pilot Fixes Plane With Duct Tape, Pilot Flies Duct-Taped Plane Home
Recovering aircraft from difficult situations often requires imagination and balls.
I wish Maurice well.
Bear Attacks Plane, Pilot Fixes Plane With Duct Tape, Pilot Flies Duct-Taped Plane Home
Recovering aircraft from difficult situations often requires imagination and balls.
I wish Maurice well.
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Yes, but those aircraft were returning from urgent efforts under extreme duress, as opposed to departing on a recreational activity. I wonder in KURK will takeoff with a log book entry stating that the the repairs were done in accordance with approved/acceptable data, and that the aircraft is airworthy?
We should not condone a lesser standard of airworthiness just because a character would like to continue a recreational journey without due diligence in repair and maintenance following a crash - particularly when that individual is flying a G aircraft outside the UK, and seemingly "representing" private recreational aviation.
We should not condone a lesser standard of airworthiness just because a character would like to continue a recreational journey without due diligence in repair and maintenance following a crash - particularly when that individual is flying a G aircraft outside the UK, and seemingly "representing" private recreational aviation.
A logbook entry is not going to hold the aircraft together, nuts and bolts do that, regardless of bits of paper.
I wouldn't believe that the old trailblazers over Canada wouldn't have done the same if the need arose. It's only today's society's rules that say it "can't be done".
Let's see it fly before commenting on the competence of the engineering.
This guy is representing the spirit of DOING it, anyone with two brain cells wouldn't believe that normal, every day GA is practiced in this fashion.
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A logbook entry is not going to hold the aircraft together, nuts and bolts do that, regardless of bits of paper.
Yes, I have flown some pretty scary looking damaged aircraft home from the bush for full repair. But, I did it after the required inspection, and with a flight permit. And the destination was not furthering a recreational trip, it was to a suitable repair facility.
Yes, guts and duct tape, but to get out the best you can, not to thumb your nose to safe flying practice, and continue outward on a trip of fancy.
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Of course not. However, a proper logbook entry is a record that the work required for the aircraft to be safe was performed, and by whom. The work required for the aircraft to be safe is a minimum for the aircraft to hold together.
Yes, I have flown some pretty scary looking damaged aircraft home from the bush for full repair. But, I did it after the required inspection, and with a flight permit. And the destination was not furthering a recreational trip, it was to a suitable repair facility.
Yes, guts and duct tape, but to get out the best you can, not to thumb your nose to safe flying practice, and continue outward on a trip of fancy.
Yes, I have flown some pretty scary looking damaged aircraft home from the bush for full repair. But, I did it after the required inspection, and with a flight permit. And the destination was not furthering a recreational trip, it was to a suitable repair facility.
Yes, guts and duct tape, but to get out the best you can, not to thumb your nose to safe flying practice, and continue outward on a trip of fancy.
Give him a chance.
Like it's said. Fools and women shouldn't see things half finished.
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If MK wants to repair his aircraft and fly on, that's up to him. He's made a decision.
But he should also accept the consequences of that decision; which in this case may well be fine/prosecution/whatever if he's broken regs (as others have said; inspected and signed off?).
And by the look of that leading edge...possible aerodynamic and then aircraft /terrain interface issues!
Yes, he's got guts. Sense? Possibly not. This is a non urgent recreational activity in the 21st century, not flying a WW2 bomber or pioneering across North America in the '20s....
But he should also accept the consequences of that decision; which in this case may well be fine/prosecution/whatever if he's broken regs (as others have said; inspected and signed off?).
And by the look of that leading edge...possible aerodynamic and then aircraft /terrain interface issues!
Yes, he's got guts. Sense? Possibly not. This is a non urgent recreational activity in the 21st century, not flying a WW2 bomber or pioneering across North America in the '20s....
But he should also accept the consequences of that decision; which in this case may well be fine/prosecution/whatever if he's broken regs (as others have said; inspected and signed off?).
I truly hope not, but has been said often enough elsewhere about aviation regulations - "Historically, each paragraph has been written in blood".
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From his FB page.
Maurice is back in Nairobi to gather additional gear for his bird.
He is in good spirit and has offered to have a speech about his ventures at the aero club on Friday evening.
He is in good spirit and has offered to have a speech about his ventures at the aero club on Friday evening.
Lars Svensson
He will get back to Loki together with an aircraft technician for the final touches on Saturday.
He will get back to Loki together with an aircraft technician for the final touches on Saturday.
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He seems to be asking for people who posted on this thread to get in touch:-
https://mauricejohnkirk.wordpress.com/
https://mauricejohnkirk.wordpress.com/
He seems to be asking for people who posted on this thread to get in touch:-
https://mauricejohnkirk.wordpress.com/
https://mauricejohnkirk.wordpress.com/
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There certainly is UK style class action law.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34402483
Some years ago he was arrested and spent time in prison on remand over a deactivated machine gun fitted to an old aircraft he owned.
The airframe had the gun mounted when he bought it and by the subsequent owners who were not challenged over it.
I understand the case was dropped but he felt he was victimised.
A newly introduced law allows British courts to hear US-style class actions - where one or several people sue on behalf of a much larger group.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 will make it far easier for groups of consumers to seek compensation from firms that have fixed prices and formed cartels.
It introduces "opt out" actions where everyone affected is automatically a member of the "class" which is suing.
Consumer groups say it is a huge step forward in helping secure compensation.
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 will make it far easier for groups of consumers to seek compensation from firms that have fixed prices and formed cartels.
It introduces "opt out" actions where everyone affected is automatically a member of the "class" which is suing.
Consumer groups say it is a huge step forward in helping secure compensation.
Some years ago he was arrested and spent time in prison on remand over a deactivated machine gun fitted to an old aircraft he owned.
The airframe had the gun mounted when he bought it and by the subsequent owners who were not challenged over it.
I understand the case was dropped but he felt he was victimised.
IANAL, but that looks like a specific provision in c0nsumer law on anti-competitive action rather than the concept of class actions as they exist in (say) most american states. Looking at the way he behaves I have ti say I'm not surprised he talked his way into a police cell.
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Can't see any damage in the spar (fingers crossed). Some D sections are obvious candidates for replacement. Then needs a local recover.
Local repairs bode to be more economic than in EASA land. Hint: Take extensive photos of repairs.
Local repairs bode to be more economic than in EASA land. Hint: Take extensive photos of repairs.