Aargh,
Timothy was so right. This is so unproductive.
But.
I have never advocated, nor do I have a "cavalier attitude" about, operating outside the law, or the limits of the POH.
If the authorities believe that 10% overweight is safe, why is it not safe? Still waiting for the answer.
We are all gagging for the next installment of GASIL, in fact, any patronising advice telling us to keep a good look out, or avoid relying on GPS is welcome. Why don't you have a quick chat with the CAA's safety department and issue a note reminding everyone that they should really get a licence before they go flying.
I am pretty sure that in GA, w&b regs are observed more in the breach than in the observance. But not by me.
When was the last time :
1) You did a w&b calc
2) You saw anybody do a w&b calc
3) You heard a FI say "as long as it's up to the tabs it's fine"
Pompous numbnuts should go elsewhwere, don't you think