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Old 7th Dec 2010, 12:01
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Yes but nobody cares what you think or say so despite the kind offer , not much value in that unfortunately....

Please dont underestimate how seriously the different authorities take these sort of reports and accusations, they need and do get investigated thoroughly.

Flightaware doesn't cut it unfortunately , authorities speak to other authorities to see if airframes not flight numbers were in certain places at certain times. Flight plans are easily falsified especially when landing somewhere off piste.

These investigations cost lots - it costs 200 quid to have a 20 minute license issued, these five figure investigations are good value......in fact I dont know how they do it for the money.

Generally in this part of the world, Sheikh X owns the aircraft and "loans" it to his friends through a broker...... Its very hard to prove that money has changed hands, but this sort of business is rampant
If you're trying to do the job properly that must be very bloody frustrating, probably a cultural problem - does anybody get fined/prosecuted?

Maybe the law should go after the brokers and not owners
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