stop
The reality is that some doors continue to be lost , which poses a direct risk
to third parties. Maybe it's just a*se-covering, but I don't see it as
unreasonable,
even through I object to the increase in weight, wetted area and drag!!
Duncan McF.
> On 05 November 2021 at 10:18 John Wighton <john@wighton.net> wrote:
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> My opinion on this MPD (not that there appears to have been any consultation
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> 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.
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> 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?
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> I have taxied out with the door ajar (I stick my arm out and hold onto the
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door handle) but have a check item that reminds me to close the door and
latch it. DOORS CLOSED & LATCHED.
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> The rear pin is prone to miss its hole if the weather is warm (doors expand
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try to straighten themselves), but having a pin-stop external to the aircraft
is not desirable.
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> 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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