That's probably enough
I'm going to close the thread now boys, and I'll tell you why.
It seems(to me at least) that it is sliding down a slippery slope. It's all well and fine to poke fun at each others hats, or jackets or whatever, but now we are entering the realm of unfounded allegations.
A discussion of de-icing procedures is always warranted, but it's past that. Reading between the lines,one can see that it is back to back biting, thinly disguised as as professional crtique.
I don't believe for a second that any one of us would risk life and limb and a multitude of other things to scrimp on a few dollars. The fuel example was a good analogy. If anyone out there thinks they may truly be sharing the skies with others who fly with recklesss abandon, you are duty bound to go to the authorities and request an investigation.
If on the other hand , you feel you are doing yourself, your company, guests and shareholders a favour by cutting safety corners, please stop. Report to your chief pilot's office and request to be removed from the line untill you feel you can trust your own judgement again.
As an aside, I curiously asked the lead hand in YHZ how much the fluid cost these days. He seemed to think that it was around $4.75/l, but didn't really know, citing that it also depended on who you were and how much you used.
I know that we all share the view that it doesn't matter how much it costs, we'll do what it takes to get the job done. It is most certainly an affront to our professional sensibilities to think there are fellow aviators who think so little of their fellow professionals.
Enjoy the weekend.
I now have to get ready for my "parade up George St."