Female Pilot Taxis a Stearman into R44
I know nothing of the certification requirements in this regard however many aircraft were made with similar characteristics. Even the svelte Chipmunk has exactly zero visibility straight ahead and constant weaving when taxiing is required to 'clear' the area. The exquisitely arranged brakes make that a lot of fun
That big round engine on the Stearman must make things a lot worse.
That big round engine on the Stearman must make things a lot worse.
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AIRCRAFT TAXI INTO HELI @ DUXFORD
Dennis if you think of the insurance cost!!! Think of ours at biggin hill when our 206 was at parked at duxford when a very nice pilot taxied into it in a ww2 spitfire, no one hurt except abit of pride , the 206 was a write off but that was cheap compared to the repairs to the spitfire, happy days best to all helispeediii
Three years old news?
I can't say I ever had concerns taxying a Stearman. You weave to view the area ahead and never proceed into an area you haven't just viewed. If there is a dead area you haven't been able to check you simply don't go there, you stop and get someone else to marshall you. Else ylu're gonna hit something.
as eny fule no
I suspect the interest in this event is more connected with the endless shenanigans and shameless self-promotion of the woman involved - there's a strong element of 'she had it coming' about it, despite this occurring before the worst of her deceits.
as eny fule no
I suspect the interest in this event is more connected with the endless shenanigans and shameless self-promotion of the woman involved - there's a strong element of 'she had it coming' about it, despite this occurring before the worst of her deceits.
