Not sure what these guys were trying to do, but check out that sturdy landing gear!

http://bellsouthpwp2.net/n/e/ne1h/Dontdothis.wmv

That was just plain ugly. Kinda makes you wonder if the guy with the camera didn't catch a piece of the prop judging by the way he went down and moaned.

Such a shame to see such buffunery.. Looks to me like the builder just couldn't wait to make it go and look like a plane and taxied it before it was really ready for the task... man that was ugly!

Like they say... stupid is as stupid does! Bet that seat's totally ruined!!
JH

zane wrote:Not sure what these guys were trying to do, but check out that sturdy landing gear!

http://bellsouthpwp2.net/n/e/ne1h/Dontdothis.wmv

I've learned a bit more about this on the various RV mailing lists. This plane is/was a Lancair homebuilt with a turboprop. The 'first engine start' is a big day for most homebuilders and this fellow seemed to do everything wrong:

* The video goes all wonkey because the camera operator sets down the camera and goes to help out (the version I saw originally had audio)

* No hand or radio signals for communications with the 'pilot'

* Not tied down from the tail - Using just chocks couldn't hold back an RV with an IO-360, there's no way they they are enough for a turbine.

* Right gear goes over center - either because it's not fully locked or the squat switch isn't connected and the pilot accidentally hits the retract button while trying to shut things down.

* First engine runs are supposed to be done wing on, otherwise you get the rocking you see in the picture.

And now he's got about an extra year of build time and an overhaul on a $60K (? ish) engine and prop.