Originally Posted by
GrayHorizonsHeli
"Perception
The harnesses used on the FlyNYON’s flights are illegal.
Fact
Before the accident, there were no rules prohibiting the harnesses previously used on flyNYON flights. However, the FAA has since prohibited the use of harnesses so moving forward, all our passengers will wear FAA-approved three-point seatbelts installed by the manufacturer. at all times."
My Perception is that just because there is no prohibition at the time, doesn't negate the fact they didn't do their homework and determine the safety of the harness' they were using. This means they are negligent. They made a decision that killed people.
might as well have put a loaded gun in that pouch with the instructions to use it should the aircraft ditch in the water.
Your perception is right on the mark. That whole "correcting the misconceptions" deal was just an exercise in misdirection.
Yes it's true the harnesses were not illegal, but the the question of whether they were legal is if little or no relevance. For an absolute fact, they were a fundamental factor in the deaths. No amount of saying they weren't illegal changes that.
Yes it is true the helicopter was owned by and operated under the certificate of Liberty Helicopters. Again, completely irrelevant. The rides were sold through FlyNYON on the helicopters FlyNYON arranged. It's not like the crash happened to some other operator that FlyNYON had no association with, this was a helicopter they (FlyNYON) were selling rides on.
As far as the refunds. He denies that they are refusing to give refunds and then in the very next sentence, admits that they are not giving refunds to reservation holders who have decided that have changed their minds about the operation.
I think that the efforts to "correct the record" speak volumes about the honesty and integrity of the individual.