Last thing I'll add is that any temporary repair is noted in the log book carried on the plane and may require an ongoing inspection, after each flight leg or designated time frame, to ensure the ongoing integrity of the temporary repair. In this case, given the location and extent of the taping, its probably erosion of the paint at the leading edge of the composite panels, so they're protecting the panels from water infiltration or possibly a loss of the aerodynamic and waterproof sealant that is normally found between the panels and the aluminum lip, in which case, they may have already reapplied it and are just protecting it during its cure cycle, with a note in the log to remove the tape and inspect the sealant after its had time to fully cure.

Willard Stiles and Beverly Switzer, two animal lovers. Evidently, it didn't end well.

Fledgling develops a taste for alcohol?

That would obviously depend on both the speed and accuracy of the thrower, as well as the mass and density of your heart. When can you make yourself available?

That's what the nun said to the vicar!

@iccarus Thanks for nothing, lol. I'd just managed to push it to the back of my mind and you have to go and remind me of that hell spawned beast.

Your mom.

Peludo Alfarero

Or in the Oval Office....definitely!

Look around furtively, then whisper conspiratorially, "Everyone...I've said too much." Then quickly move away.

@iccarus Clever. That's entrepreneur level thinking.