tandemrotor,
I do agree that you do cazatou an injustice by suggesting his "fag packet" calculations. I believe that his contributions are far more calculating, and possibly sinister, than that.
Throughout his long contributions to this forum as K52 and cazatou he has made sweeping statements (accusations?) which, when challenged, he eventually walks away from. Then, months, or even years later, he throws out the same statement to make his case. And around we go again.
Notable subjects which have received this treatment by him, and also jp to a lesser extent, have included:
They should have climbed to safety altitude - ignoring icing limits of the HC2 at that time.
Implying that they were in IMC at waypoint change when the only known IMC was at the lighthouse which was in cloud.
Implying that Fl Lt Tapper did not have breakfast because he didn't have it in the mess with the other crew members, ignoring local SFH facilities.
And now, implying that flying at 100' AGL at sea level is the same as 100' AGL at an altitude of 1500' as far as wind velocity is concerned, supporting his claim that they were flying at high speed.
Last week, jp said that there was no evidence of any technical problem which could support those who think that ZH576 was out of control at some time prior to the accident. Yet, when reminded that control jamming by pallet springs could not be ruled out by the AAIB et al, he walks away from it. No doubt he will say it again at some later date.
The question which intrigues me is why they both persist in this type of argument. If it wasn't for them, this thread would only be used for its original purpose which was to act as a means of communication for the Campaign for Justice (ignoring Wally), and would be quite quiet except for those times when our support is particularly needed by the Campaign.
So, are they just retired RAF pilots desperately trying to keep in touch with their past by mischievously airing their knowledge in this way, or are they stooges of the establishment trying to wear us all down? It was interesting that, just as jp walked away from his latest argument, cazatou stepped straight in to take up the cause. Collusion maybe?
Whatever their aim maybe, all they seem to be achieving is continual exposure of the nature of the injustice suffered by the deceased and their families.