250 KIAS below 10 000ft is a limitation on some aircraft for the purposes of birdstrike protection,
when the window heat is U/S.
Certification covers higher speeds with window heat systems functional (except in the case of steggles frozen chickens).
Unlike HSWL, I'm not a lawyer but I'd imagine if anyone is going to be a good target for court action, it'd be the airline since they're responsible for the Ops Manual which allows higher speeds below 10 000ft. The drivers are within their rights... (aren't they???)
Nothing wrong with going fast below 10, unless you're a wuss. Maybe the
VB lads out of GA are nervous of high speeds??
320 KIAS to 1500 ft and idle onto base, ready to configure. Piece of piss.