Clearly, the bottom line is this :
SOME HotSpots and Kangaroos are absolutely fine, SOME are not, problem is we dont know which ones are which.
We now have a known problem which requires action and it is required NOW, not after an accident.

Would anyone continue to drive a car which was fitted with tyres which were known to explode, I doubt it, so why fly a HotSpot or Kangaroo which may disintegrate in flight at very high speed ?

No doubt there are those who will take umbrage at my comments but I ask them to consider the possible very serious consequences of continued operations.

I am prepared to put my money where my mouth is too. If Graupner and Fiber Classics have kits in Australia or are prepared to send one here I am prepared to look at these structures and give an unbiased and honest view of the structural integrity and construction quality and see if and how things can be improved. With 50 years of modelling experience and extensive experience of building and flying model (and fullsize) jets I MAY be able to help. No charge for my time and the kits will be returned intact and complete but some investigative surgery may be required to examine inaccessible areas.


To date I notice the deafening silence from the models' manufacturers, distributors and dealers, lets hope that will change.

Regards,
David Gladwin