Once again I'm amazed (but I really shouldn't be) at some of the posts concerning the recent ditching of a Bristow AS332 in Nigeria.
Given we're all professional pilots (aren't we), presumably we would be in the best position to realise that any number of things could have occurred and Ivgra's post alludes to this fact.
Also, we're the first to criticise those that make fanciful, quick judgements (notably the press), as to what might have occurred in instances such as this.
And yet here we are (some of us) expecting all the facts to be made apparent y'day. I find Wizzard's comments especially amusing. I have personally never felt like an idiot not knowing the facts of the matter as long as I have explained in reasonable terms why this might the case.
However, I have felt like an idiot by getting the answer wrong as a result of passing on rumour and innuendo with no concern for the facts. Use your initiative when talking to your passengers so you don't come off looking like an "unprofessional idiot" as you say. You're a professional pilot for goodness sake
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If you really want facts, we may have a wait a while. If not, knock yourselves out with as much speculation as you can handle.
Rant over...
P68