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Old 13th May 2018, 16:12
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Servicability and the new Superpause

If the Grobs were fully serviceable two weeks ago and performing as required then what has caused them to be grounded.
Is there some genuine technical reason that has arisen !!! or is it due to another 'paperwork issue' in that a 'deal' can not be brokered with the parties as was expected.
If it is merely a 'deal break down' then the aircraft are no less fit now than they were before the most recent grounding.
If Grob have not issued an airworthiness directive (or the military equivalent) then what has changed.
If it 'suits' the RAF to ground and destroy; then they must show that the machine is deficient in some way, but as it has been in normal operation without a problem then it is either fit or they have been flying them knowing then to be unserviceable.
If someone has pulled the approval they must show why, and the RAF must be aware as to why they were operating under such an unclear situation.
It only confirms that the system is so unfit for service it should not be trusted to operate a Cadet Training Service ever again.
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