I personally welcome the discussion on this topic as I would not have seen the CAA EMPD if the discussion had not existed. (I may have seen it through being shown it on the Squadron but I doubt it). As a current flyer using the Mk10 seat, I need ALL the information I can get to make a reasoned decision as to whether to trust the seat.
Longer Ron - we have asked for information as to why the seat failed to operate AFTER it left the aircraft - we've been told that the info is not cleared for release!! I am supposed to be flying an air test on an aircraft thats been sitting on the ground for 11 months tomorrow - I want to know whats going on but its very difficult to get the required reassurance.
Nutloose - as long as no-one badmouths or slanders anyone, whats the problem with discussing the technical aspects of the failure with some extremely experienced people? If it had been me in the accident, I would want my family to know everything about the incident.