BCF is not illegal as far as CASA is concerned but the environmental guys may
have issues with it being used.
Funny that this topic came up just today. i may have an update soon.
Cheers
Mark
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2008 20:22:57 +1000From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
[Aus-soaring] Fwd: Pawnee window open during towing is not a good idea!!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: 2008/7/8Subject: [Aus-soaring] Pawnee window open during
towing is not a good idea!!To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] was at the airfield the day
Jim was killed and I helped remove the wreckageThere was an airstream blown
trail of blood along the fuselage .The geometry of the hinge arrangement means
the door will hit the tug pilot inthe head with a lot of wind driven force.Pass
this message on and absolutely refuse to launch unless the tug pilotcomplies
with the flight manual. I do not want to lose any more fellow pilotsby me not
passing on what I saw that day.Gary O'NeillNew Zealand
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