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I am gonna guess corrosion played a big part in this.
Based on the violent nature of that video, I am quite surprised and happy they were able to get out.
There are many lessons to be learned in looking at this video for those who pay attention. Water is a powerful force. Glassy water operations are not to be treated casually.Same old video but does show anyone can do it - hole or not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzPSjBPAlMQ
Gary
Isn’t Jet A a type of “aviation gasoline?”
Jet fuel is kerosene based not gasoline.
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Painting with a pretty broad brush here, not all 18 year olds, or 40 year olds, or 60 year olds are the same.. This is a problem as old as when turbines were first introduced. I’m responsible for what fuel is put in my airplane.
Agreed! Big difference between dragging the hose to your own airplane and walking away while 'the truck' comes out and fills it for you.
Way to many human variables in the world. Remember the campaign to remove the 'Turbo' decals from turbocharged piston engine nacelles because it was to much like the word 'turbine'?
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Super Cub & Beaver mid-air near Fairbanks today.
Tragic
https://mustreadalaska.com/plane-crash-cub-involved-was-registered-to-rep-gary-knopp/