The report said "showed that the prevailing wind around the time of the accident "
These are from locations in Sydney harbour ie Fort Denison and the Heads etc... Not Rose Bay.
The weather on the day was up and down, The pilot has well over 400 Hours on float, I think he can tell the difference between 20 knots and 37 Knots.
He said the wind was 20, maybe he could be out a little but not 17 Knots!
Remember as pilots we are authorised weather observers.
Maybe you guys are right, (doubt it) but then go back to my other problem, after you are airborne what does crosswind have anything to do with it?
Yes wind can put you in a roll, but that is not crosswind.
But all that aside, What would wearing life jackets have done for the passengers of this and other seaplane accidents but possibly hinder their egress? Thanks bilbert, that's my biggest concern here, the ATSB are now trying to change a regulation that will affect all of us.
I think I'll go bang my head against a wall for a while, easier than trying to give some people a heads up.