Agree pretty much with all the above. My experience has been as a pilot to get all the mechanical knowledge of the aircraft as I possibly can. Thats what I meant "was the pilot aware." I can guarantee I wouldnt settle for a weld job on a tailboom.... .Im sure the engineer/mechanic has a heavy load on him to carry for some time..... .Things are different here, they are throwing away the key on some for vehicular manslaughter cases.. .I also agree, there but for fortune....