iceman... the comments about arrogance getting people sacked was more directed at Atreyu than you, but hey if the cap fits.
OK I am outed as a Health and Safety Executive investigator! Nowadays its easier to admit to being gay (which I am not but only say so to avoid flak)
Not done any AAIB investigations but there is no reason why I shouldnt. My area of knowldege is a little specialised in that I look at bodies of people who have died in incidents. I imagine that there would be a few of them in an air crash. There certainly was a lot of them at Paddington/Ladbroke Grove. You see I'm one of those that pick up the pieces.
I dont pontificate... and NEVER judge... just the facts ma'am. The (god like) superiors I have submitted reports to and given evidence before certainly do pontificate and give judgement... Lord Cullen for one....
hot stepper... pre-9/11 I wouldnt have batted an eyelid at anyone going on to the flight deck. So thats your argument gone. Post 9/11 I would. I'd howl like a banshee. If you cant beleive that then youre not paying attention.