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By: - 12th June 2019 at 16:24 Permalink
A good day to be flying something that appears to be one large crumple zone, I guess.
Adrian
By: - 12th June 2019 at 18:12 Permalink
That's what I like, a man who goes flying in a suit, tie and hat!
By: - 12th June 2019 at 21:21 Permalink
This impressive film shows the 14-Bis flying nicely, a credit to the people who built and flew it . Hopefully, this mishap will be a set back rather than an ending.
It really is the most astonishing flying machine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuCImEQK8ok
By: - 12th June 2019 at 22:15 Permalink
I may be hard of Portuguese (I know obrigado and adeus) but nopnetheless that is fascinating - I can actually see how that bizarre shape works now.
And I'll second that thought - hopefully the toolbox is out as we speak.
Adrian
By: - 12th June 2019 at 22:27 Permalink
Any landing you can walk away from is a good one..Like crashing into a box of tissues.
By: - 13th June 2019 at 10:17 Permalink
You 'wear' the ailerons ! :eek:
By: - 13th June 2019 at 14:54 Permalink
I'd have worn a helmet!
By: - 13th June 2019 at 17:05 Permalink
I would not have gone anywhere near the damn thing :)
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By: Propstrike - 12th June 2019 at 15:53
Well, his Panama hat stayed on, which is always a good sign. The applause was a nice touch.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icfc0XERwg4
''The only airworthy Santos-Dumont 14-bis replica involved in an accident during takeoff at Bauru Airport, (BAU/SBBU), SP, while preparing for an demo in the Arraiá Aéreo Air Show, at the close of Air Demonstration Squadron (Esquadrilha da Fumaça) flight's. The only pilot on board suffered very minor injuries. The aircraft was built for the commemoration of centennial of flight in October 23, 2006. ''
https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/226021