Originally Posted by
Seabreeze
It seems 1/3 of the Sydney to Hobart fleet is out due to 'bad weather '. The crew often seem surprised that bad weather happens.
Is it the boats or the crews that are not fit for purpose?
As pilots we plan carefully to cater for forecast weather in consideration of the capabilities of our aircraft, so as to arrive safe and sound, even if sometimes late.
How big are the cultural differences?
Seabreeze
Let's trot out the hundreds of wx related flying accidents before you cast aspersions...