Geoff Thomas "Aviation Expert" on Sunrise
For those that caught it at 7:07am on Sunrise today on Channel 7 you'd know about this.
I was most disappointed to hear Geoff's comments regarding the Bankstown incident.
A couple of comments I noted:
Geoff stated words to the effect of the fact that a 89 year old instructor was at the controls should be reviewed. Whilst he said that this was likely not a contributing factor he did say that consideration should be given to the maximum age.
Geoff also stated words to the effect that pilots often turn down their radios so they don't have to listen to them and that they don't follow instructions given.
He also stated words to the effect that it is common aviation practice for pilots to not make radio calls so as to avoid airways charges.
Of course this prompted the Sunrise presenter to suggest that a full enquiry be held into aviation.
Most disappointing comments from an awarded journalist or from anyone for that matter representing aviation.