Originally Posted by
RAFAT
I couldn't disagree more with your opinion Jayand. As has been pointed out a number of posts ago, the unique nature of the RAFAT operation and the support structure means that those selected to be part of the backseat team are given appropriate extensive training (and medical testing) in order for them to fulfill their role.
So please let us not question the validity of the Team's operational policy in regard to this.
It is very reassuring and not surprising to read that the guys and girls on the circus do have a robust training programme for their back seat obligations. I wasn't aware of this and was merely making a point that this will undoubtedly be a point of particular scrutiny in the following weeks and months. At no point did I suggest that this was a cause or reason for what has sadly happened. With the knowledge of their training now known I still have and think the FJ community should have serious questions about pax and their very limited training/knowledge.