As usual great comments and a great platform for learning. Thank you.
Let me try and articulate my point a little clearer.
I dont for one second support the risks mr weir routinely took. I dont have the balls, and i don't have the energy to sort out any subsequent problems either. Its not for me.
But.. 1. Please don't discuss this issue like its a problem in the wider aviation community, its not. The way he operated was individually as a complete one off.
2. Does illegal mean unsafe?? if its a safety issue then the law is doing its job and great. If not why is it illegal??
3. And most importantly. Poor decision making killed mr weir, not (as far as the investigation can figure out) mechanical failure.
Its easy to sit and pass judgement. Lets talk about the failings that led to his death and not pillory the individual.