However, despite the training you gave him, the end result was tragic and from what I can tell, probably did not need to be.
Is this really a comment that needs to be made so early in the piece? Its directed at an individual and
given the circumstances is not what he needs/wants to hear right now. His reaction is understandable.
I guess my point is that safe flying is all about judgement, a skill that is learned, and unfortunately a skill that can also be subverted. No trainer can be held, or hold themselves, responsible for the decisions an ex-trainee makes.
AKA airmanship and this point, Sir, I agree wholeheartedly with.