Post by LOU on Jul 28th, 2011 at 5:06pm
I'll try again CoolP, I still think it is interesting when a professional, of any sort, does something as was shown in the short video. This is no different than a paid baseball player dropping an easy catch. The mention of the senior nature (seniority) of the pilots would get the same reaction no matter which company made the plane. I guess I expect better flying out of experienced pilots.
You will never hear about the real damage to this plane. Any manufacturer would try to minimize the bad press. I would want the engine mount inspected for damage, as well as the right set of landing gear for side load. I admit, I'm just looking at a grainy video and still picture but I have seen this type of landing before and it would be rare to have no damage other than a scrape of the cowl.
Just my opinion, your mileage my indeed vary... ::)
Lou
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You will never hear about the real damage to this plane. Any manufacturer would try to minimize the bad press. I would want the engine mount inspected for damage, as well as the right set of landing gear for side load. I admit, I'm just looking at a grainy video and still picture but I have seen this type of landing before and it would be rare to have no damage other than a scrape of the cowl.
Just my opinion, your mileage my indeed vary... ::)
Lou
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