P40
The P40 operator is not the cause of this. He is merely an easy target for the FAA.
I believe the proper target is Collings. It is hard to imagine anyone operating in the manner that the Collings B17 was operated. Bad magnetos and bad spark plugs on two engines. Shade tree operation. The report is very long. very detailed and very damaging to Collings. I believe the FAA is scared of Collings because of their deep pockets and chose Warbird Adventures as an easy target.
In 1991 the FAA imposed a moratorium on all new Experimental Exhibition certification. It did not last long but I have always believed they would go after Experimental again including EAB.
The P40 operator is not the cause of this. He is merely an easy target for the FAA.
I believe the proper target is Collings. It is hard to imagine anyone operating in the manner that the Collings B17 was operated. Bad magnetos and bad spark plugs on two engines. Shade tree operation. The report is very long. very detailed and very damaging to Collings. I believe the FAA is scared of Collings because of their deep pockets and chose Warbird Adventures as an easy target.
In 1991 the FAA imposed a moratorium on all new Experimental Exhibition certification. It did not last long but I have always believed they would go after Experimental again including EAB.