I got this direct from a guy in NZ re the fatal accident involving the window - The writer is clear that the message should be passed on to all. The extra drag (and costs more) and the strain on fabric are minor really.
While on tugs I was surprised to hear Keepit Callair had no fire extinguisher (when the ASH25 had a fire recently) and I was surprised to hear CASA rules may have changed in that it is no longer a requirement to carry one. I realise BCF can only be used in a life threatening situation so it looks as if the day I ran out and put out the fire in Adelaide Soaring Club's Pawnee with the Keepit Pawnee BCF, it is now illegal to do so!!! The local rescue chopper uses a red halogen type I notice. I guess somebody out there is up to date on the topic. Ian McPhee ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gary O'Neill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2008/7/8 Subject: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee window open during towing is not a good idea!! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was at the airfield the day Jim was killed and I helped remove the wreckage There was an airstream blown trail of blood along the fuselage . The geometry of the hinge arrangement means the door will hit the tug pilot in the head with a lot of wind driven force. Pass this message on and absolutely refuse to launch unless the tug pilot complies with the flight manual. I do not want to lose any more fellow pilots by me not passing on what I saw that day. Gary O'Neill New Zealand
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