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Chrisoz

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    Valkyrie
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    Port Macquarie 2444 NSW
  • Country
    Australia

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  1. Well, this thread has drifted a bit off-topic from the Watts Bridge prang, hasn't it? As the builder/owner of a customised single seat MK25, the take off prang does make me somewhat uneasy, though my aircraft is lighter and has a tame 912S. But there definitely will be sweaty hands when the first flight comes up next year. Overall, I am really impressed how well the left wing and the general airframe stood up to the impact! What I noticed is that there seems to be a bit of confusion about split flaps versus two part flaps. The MK25 and MK 26 have two part flaps comprising a smaller inboard section, and a larger outboard section, very similar to the real Spit, but they are not split flaps. The MK26 is a development of the single seat MK25 and utilises the same outer wing panels and same max wing chord, with a slightly wider centre section. That makes the aircraft somewhat disproportionate (specifically the bloated MK26B), and with the higher weight the handling is less forgiving (more unforgiving?) than the Mk25. Re Gympie, I find it ludicrous to completely blame it on the pilot, given what the investigation has shown. No flight manual provided by Sullivan, the actual weight not recorded, papers falsified, accidents not reported that happened during flight testing, CoG God knows where, all to protect the brand and his business? He even admitted to have provided false information... While I have one of his designs, I still think Mike is a cowboy and what he says should be treated with caution. With great power comes great responsibility, and he let his customer down by not providing a product that was up to standard. Having moved to Texas, he might be clear of prosecution here, but good luck with the American lawyers and their culture of litigation! My 2 cents worth...
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