Putting such an inexperienced (on type) pilot in the position of flying low level aerobatics for a huge crowd and over innocent bystanders was utter madness
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BV,
No one forced AH to fly this or any other display. The pilot must take the ultimate responsibility for accepting a display venue and adapting the display to suit the venue and conditions. If not able to do so the pilot should not "attempt" to fly the display.
That said, the whole "system" is totally lacking any effective control. If the CAA are responsible they must take control. With that comes responsibility. No hiding behind organisations, it comes down to individuals.
There can be no doubt that there are a few highly paid individuals within CAA who have not taken responsibility. As an observer it sounds as though there has been a lot of ducking and diving.
Tucumseh,
Whilst I agree with many of your questions about the airworthiness issues with some of these display aircraft they did not, as far as we know, effect this accident. As mentioned previously, when signing for an aircraft the Captain accepts that aircraft for the flight as planned. In doing so the Captain accepts responsibility. Despite all of the other distractions, AH was, IMHO, responsible for the outcome of this flight