My opinion on this MPD (not that there appears to have been any consultation
about
it):-
An MPD for a checklist item? OK, I can see the implications of not shutting the
door can be serious, but so could many other things that are on the CHECKLIST.
Will we need to tie a long piece of string to the pitot cover (to remind us to
remove it) or to the control locks?
I have taxied out with the door ajar (I stick my arm out and hold onto the
external
door handle) but have a check item that reminds me to close the door and
latch it. DOORS CLOSED & LATCHED.
The rear pin is prone to miss its hole if the weather is warm (doors expand and
try to straighten themselves), but having a pin-stop external to the aircraft
is not desirable.
The LAA has taken the lead on this, does anybody know what Europa Aircraft is
not
supporting this MPD? How about progress with the MUUW increase and the BRS
Mod?
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John Wighton
Europa XS trigear G-IPOD
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