control locks were still locked when the aircraft took off ( Video-Footage )
On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 21:34:37 -0400, Peter R. wrote:
During the preflight walk-around, I also manually move the ailerons and
elevators (ruddervators in the V35) to both get a good view of the
connecting bolts and to confirm movement, which is ultimately confirming
the removal of the gust lock.
Good point; that's yet another.
[On the 172s/182s I fly, I also confirm that moving the elevator moves
the trim tab.]
- Andrew
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