Whenever there is a serious incident the media invariably call me as my number is on the helicopter safety website.
I was called yesterday by a gentleman from the BBC who wanted to interview someone from Helicopter Safety about the incident, as usual I politely declined.
I took the opportunity to question why they use Jim Ferguson as an 'Aviation Expert' (the words were a little bit shorter and may be have been a bit less complimentary), when members of the helicopter community who know a lot more than he does , do not consider themselves subject matter experts.
The journalist concerned did indicate he was 'aware' of Jim Ferguson and had heard some recent questions on the quality of his information.