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Cessna 182S Skylane, G-EFAM and Cessna C-165 Airmaster, G-BTDE

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot of G-BTDE reported that there was a fly-in at the aerodrome (Manchester Barton) with 鈥�39 or so visiting aircraft鈥� and that holding point A2 had been designated for relief parking. 皇冠体育app pilot of G-EFAM reported that he was conducting pre-flight checks, with engine and electrics off, adjacent to holding point A2. He reported that he was parked in accordance with the instructions of the aerodrome flight information safety officer. G-BTDE is a tailwheel aircraft and the pilot reported that he was 鈥渨eaving and taxiing cautiously鈥� to holding point A3, which required him to transit past holding point A2. He also reported being distracted by the GPS and failing adequately to clear his 鈥渂lind鈥� (right) side. Both pilots reported that the right wing of G-BTDE collided with, and slid under, the right wing of G-EFAM, following which the pilot of G-BTDE shut down his aircraft. G-BTDE was undamaged. 皇冠体育app right wing of G-EFAM suffered minor damage close to the wing tip and was cleared for flight by a licensed aircraft engineer.

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