Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:06 pm
#1561676
Reports coming in of an aircraft down near Wolvey at 16:05 28 Sep, 2 critical injuries
Thu Sep 28, 2017 6:40 pm
#1561686
Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:52 pm
#1561717
Is there any info on the type of aircraft? I've a friend who flies near there 
Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:54 pm
#1561718
Me to - hope they make a good recovery.
Thu Sep 28, 2017 8:59 pm
#1561720
Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:14 am
#1561866
Any pilot's worst nightmare.
I never worry if people choose to snipe at the Nomex 'growbag', stout boots and leather gloves I fly in.
I hope the reports are proved later to be pessimistic.
Rob P
I never worry if people choose to snipe at the Nomex 'growbag', stout boots and leather gloves I fly in.
I hope the reports are proved later to be pessimistic.
Rob P
Taff pilot liked this
"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready
in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
- George Orwell-
in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
- George Orwell-
Fri Sep 29, 2017 10:30 am
#1561871
I was flying past that very area at that very time stated, tuned in to Birmingham and then East Mids. I didn't hear any distress calls on these frequencies and the weather conditions were excellent...
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:01 am
#1561880
Rob P wrote:Any pilot's worst nightmare.
I never worry if people choose to snipe at the Nomex 'growbag', stout boots and leather gloves I fly in.
I hope the reports are proved later to be pessimistic.
Rob P
I used to think it was a bit over the top but didn't look down on those wearing them. I know one of the chaps in this incident and I'm now getting myself kitted out
Rob P liked this
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:02 am
#1561881
Rob P wrote:Any pilot's worst nightmare.
I never worry if people choose to snipe at the Nomex 'growbag', stout boots and leather gloves I fly in.
I hope the reports are proved later to be pessimistic.
Rob P
How long does Nomex last?
Protective apparel made of Nomex® is so durable that industrial launderers estimate that it may last for five years and be washed and worn at least 125 times without compromising its protection, shape and professional appearance.
FE, CRE SE/ME, TRE
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:22 am
#1561888
I don't think its the Nomex suit people frown upon, its the epaulettes and wings that are sometimes sewn on.
Fri Sep 29, 2017 11:52 am
#1561895
Fri Sep 29, 2017 12:28 pm
#1561902
Bl00dy horrible. Very sad.
Fri Sep 29, 2017 2:26 pm
#1561932
The aircraft type involved in this accident was given today on BBC Midlands news as "Europa"
Fri Sep 29, 2017 4:33 pm
#1561975
This is very sad news indeed.
Why is it that private aviation is about the only hobby where 'suitable' clothing is frowned upon? Certain usual suspects will argue that "you don't wear a grow bag when driving to the shops, so why wear one in a Cherokee" This demonstrates in a dreadful but pertinent way why that argument is wholly wrong.
There is a massive element of inverse snobbery where it is more acceptable to fly with flip flops, speedo's and string vest than a (shock, horror) military green nomex suit. I used to wear one in the Chippie, got the pi55 taken when I wore one a few times in the Bulldog so don't wear one in the Pup even though it seems sensible (moreso now perhaps), but we are forced to wear a pointless and likely highly flammable 'builders waistcoat' for safety reasons.
Why is it that private aviation is about the only hobby where 'suitable' clothing is frowned upon? Certain usual suspects will argue that "you don't wear a grow bag when driving to the shops, so why wear one in a Cherokee" This demonstrates in a dreadful but pertinent way why that argument is wholly wrong.
There is a massive element of inverse snobbery where it is more acceptable to fly with flip flops, speedo's and string vest than a (shock, horror) military green nomex suit. I used to wear one in the Chippie, got the pi55 taken when I wore one a few times in the Bulldog so don't wear one in the Pup even though it seems sensible (moreso now perhaps), but we are forced to wear a pointless and likely highly flammable 'builders waistcoat' for safety reasons.