Originally Posted by
POBJOY
I note that 'SERCO' have only recovered I Viking. However it appears that this machine is now overweight by some 20+KG and no one is quite sure how this fits in with it being fit for purpose.
Why am I not surprised by this !!! and that the machines 'recovered' by SS (who know what they are doing) are ok.
If I was 'involved' with deciding how to organise the future ATC glider fleet I know what company I would be seeking advice from.
I always remember the images of the Syerston 'workshop' at the start of all this; and made the comment it was not a workshop at all more like a showroom.
That should have rung some warning bells somewhere if there was anyone at the top that had ANY IDEA what was 'SUPPOSED' to be going on. There is no point in having 'Ranks' involved in running an organisation if they do not understand the basics of what is required from both an operational and technical stance.
I guess SS can fix what is wrong with the overweight Viking, suspect by removing and redoing a number of repairs.
Did the ranks have any idea they didn't know what they should be doing? Including any involved in civilian gliding as well?