Slj, we are almost as one on most of the topics in your post. You will understand that I cannot be too specific here for reasons of confidentiality. There are many factors in this matter that I feel unable to mention. This one issue is merely the tip of a very large iceberg. I posed it for quite specific reasons, as already said. I do appreciate your input, but would be more grateful if you were able to address the questions that I put to aviators rather than to lawyers (and it is clear that you are both, despite your profile). Having said that, I think you would find this a fascinating case and we certainly could enjoy many hours in discussion of its legal aspects. But Pruners have made it clear above that we must not engage on this site. My respect and regards. Holt CJ.
[ 31 August 2001: Message edited by: Holt CJ ]