I think that we are all aware that Newspapers are irrisponsible and are not answerable for the articles that they write. Their aim is to make money from sensationalism at whatever cost to individuals or sections of society.
This senareo is hard to combat. If the MIrror is hell bent on alarming their readers (in their millions) with this proaganda it will take a concerted effort to place before the public a convincing truthful account of the reason/need/purpose of helicopters jouneying into London.
My view is this:-
Our nation has benefitted from the technolgy that the 21st century has evolved. To the average person on the street they cannot always see the benefits of technology that they arn't able to fully understand or appreciate. It is in this aspect of ignorance that the Mirror is aggitating their readers to make unqualified decisions about.
As we all seem to be aware we cannot expect much support from the CAA on these matters as it is outside their juristiction.
AOPA/BHAB etc are our only means to fight these alligations and we should fully support these fine institutions who labour very often for little reward on behalf of our industry.
For myself I have seen the destruction that sensationalism can bring. Bloody Sunday was a result of media mis-truths and sensationalistical reporting.
The arrogance of the CAA in the Dennis Kenyon affair is unbelieveable and I cannot understand what they have to gain from such a stance.
I endorse the rationale of the AAIB to endeavour to implement product improvements to make my job safer. The Health and Safety Executive mandate to ensure that work place safety is improved must surely be brought into this. 'Fit for purpose' must be the basis of concern for those in Office to promote Safety.
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