Originally Posted by
DOUBLE BOGEY
I do not know anything about Robbies but...….if that poxy 50p key in the wrong position can result in such a cluster why is there not a dirty big red light or even a beepy noise telling you that the MAGS are not properly switched ON before you slip the surly bonds of earth?
Absolutely this. So much of aviation is regulated to the ends of eternity, but simple stuff like you suggest, not a chance.
On ebay recently I saw a Cessna key blank being offered for £20. Twenty quid. Anything aviation, start off multiplying by a factor of ten, then doubling it.
Me: "Why?"
Instructor: "Apparently it's for all the safety testing, reliability and certification."
"OK, so if I try to fly the plane with a key turned maybe 15 degrees from the correct position, will I get a warning?"
"No."
"Really?"
"No."
"Even though it could cause me serious problems?"
"No."
"Hmmm. Well at least I can rely on the important stuff, like the fuel gauges?"
"Yeah, funny you should mention them...."