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On 5 Aug 2003 19:52:19 GMT, Al Eddie
wrote: At 15:12 05 August 2003, Bob Mowry wrote: Anyone see a first person account of the accident? It sounds like it might be some good reading. I wonder exactly how the pilots were able to regain control after the failure? They didn't. They jumped...! Wrong! They were able to regain some control and fly the glider over inhabited terrain. Than they made the choice to jump. |
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Al Eddie wrote in message ...
They didn't. They jumped...! ;-) "Due to quick-wittedness of the pilots, the glider stayed maneuverable for another couple of minutes, which enabled them to evacuate the airplane over an unpopulated area." This is the part of the notice I was referring to. Perhaps they were able to use their full underwear as outboard ballast on the shortened wing -bob |
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"Bob Mowry" wrote in message om... | Al Eddie wrote in message ... | They didn't. They jumped...! | | ;-) | | "Due to quick-wittedness of the pilots, the glider stayed maneuverable | for another couple of minutes, which enabled them to evacuate the | airplane over an unpopulated area." | | This is the part of the notice I was referring to. Perhaps they were | able to use their full underwear as outboard ballast on the shortened | wing No, Bob, On the longer wing ! Think about it... Cheers, John G. |
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I understand that the Duo Discus owned by The Soaring Centre, Husbands
Bosworth has been inspected by Southern Sailplanes (the U.K. Schempp-Hirth agent) and is back at the club, ready to be flown. W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.). Remove "ic" to reply. "Thomas Knauff" wrote in message thlink.net... Schempp-Hirth has issued a tech note 396-8 for Duo Discus serial numbers 165 through 389, and Duo Discus T serial numbers 1 through 78. These Duo Discus must not be flown until the inspection and repair (if necessary) is accomplished. Further details of these tech notes can be found on their web site. http://www.schempp-hirth.com or, we can email you copies of the tech note. Essentially, the bond between the spar and skin of the glider must be inspected for voids. The inspection will take 3 to 5 hours. We are contacting USA repair shops to find out if they have the necessary tools for the inspection and repair. Please call or email us with your questions. Tom Knauff Knauff & Grove Soaring Supplies (814) 355 2483 fax (814) 355 2633 |
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Today I visited a local Everest VIT office and looked at their video
scope for potential use in examining our wings. It's available in a 25' length, the scope has a 8.4mm diameter and the tip can articulate if needed. A 90 degree side viewing tip attachment is available. http://www.everestvit.com/v_borescopes/xlpro.html I plan on renting one of these next week to do our plane and put this out on the NG in case there are people still looking for viable options with minimal drilling. The scope can output to a VCR and can also do .JPG still captures. Fingers crossed for good bonding.... Mark FWIW both Southwest Airlines and Continental Airlines maintenance groups were very pleasantly willing to offer suggestions which led to this contact. |
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I have posted the easy inspection procedures using an inexpensive video
camera on my newsletter. No holes need drilled. It is easy. If you are not subscribed, you can sign up free at www.eglider.org. If you need instructions emailed, or faxed to you, Please send me an email. Tom Knauff Knauff & Grove Soaring Supplies (814) 355 2483 fax (814) 355 2633 |
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