Peterpilot
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Anyone been rear ended on taxi? Here a Sonex plane taxied behind and ran into an MTOSport. Prop and rotor damaged on the gyro. Both were single pilot no passengers. Watch your six.
The visibility of a conventional gear (taildragger) Sonex is better than other taildragger aircraft. Nevertheless, no matter how good the view is, there will be some restriction of view straight ahead. Thus it is always the responsibility of the taildragger pilot to always be aware of the limitation and to taxi slowly and safely. Performing mild "S" turns while taxing is one way to assist in seeing potential obstacles ahead of the aircraft.Anyone been rear ended on taxi? Here a Sonex plane taxied behind and ran into an MTOSport. Prop and rotor damaged on the gyro. Both were single pilot no passengers. Watch your six.
I was taught to announce my intentions before taxiing out. Did either pilot make the announcement? It is not mandatory on a non-towered airport, but, just good practice.
Dave,Hi Boots,
I’m headed to Mooresville NC in May to look for airports and place to live. My brother is there. Any advice on airports for M24? dludwig02m on gmail too.
Thanks,
Dave ,
Hi Boots,
I’m headed to Mooresville NC in May to look for airports and place to live. My brother is there. Any advice on airports for M24? dludwig02m on gmail too.
Thanks,
Dave