The article in question was in the (I think) September issue of Flyer
magazine in the Incidents section. I don't know where Flyer gets this
information from but maybe Miles will be able to assist.
The magazine is at home so the month may be wrong. I can confirm details
tomorrow.
Tony
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From: Alan Stewart <alans@kbss.bt.co.uk>
Subject: Re: PFA letter to Europa Owners
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 1997 21:19:36 +1300
>
> > PFA letter suggesting left hand cross wind limit of 7kts for Europa.
>
> Haven't received such a letter as yet, and had no idea that one was
> forthcoming. Can anyone furnish details of the contents of this,
> if it exists ?
>
> I'm sure I've operated in crosswinds considerably in excess of 7 knots and
> haven't noticed any significant, unpredictable crosswind handling
difficulties
> on grass surfaces. Not saying there aren't any though !
>
> > I just received a Flyer magazine that detailed a takeoff incident in a
>
> Any details regarding the 'takeoff incident' referred to ? I have heard of
> a recent unfortunate incident, but had no idea it was crosswind related.
>
> Date/country/location ?
>
> Monthly UK AAIB Bulletins available from:
> http://www.open.gov.uk/aaib/aaibhome.htm
>
> alan
>
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