Fresh in from the runway at Oudtshoorn. The Flying Lions Aerobatic team are in town.
From Oudtshoorn.
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From Oudtshoorn.
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
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Re: From Oudtshoorn.
The water skiing Harvard act goes back to Scully Levin
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Re: From Oudtshoorn.
I happen to believe that the 'Wheels on Water" show is not within the regulation.
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Re: From Oudtshoorn.
Which specific regulation do you think they have contravened Seen?Seenenough wrote: ↑Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:37 amI happen to believe that the 'Wheels on Water" show is not within the regulation.
I must admit I too was dubious when they, the nucleus of the team now known as The Lions, started this stunt over a decade ago, but, to be fair, not an aircraft has been lost, and they have been performing this formation every since then. The SACAA gave them clearance way back when!
The chain stunt also begs many questions I guess! I have seen aircraft perform while tethered with ribbons which simply tear if the flying is not accurate, but a flailing chain represents a threat to both aircraft and to those on the ground too!
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"To be alive
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Re: From Oudtshoorn.
I wonder if they can release the chains. If not if one makes a forced landing they all do.
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Re: From Oudtshoorn.
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."