We are talking about flying helicopters here under a PAOC. And one of your roles as a pilot is to ensure the safe outcome of the flight for those ONBOARD.
Where have I said otherwise?
Don't forget the additional responsibility for the safety of persons outside the aircraft !
As a professional pilot, regardless of the job you are doing, you have a duty of care towards your passengers who may well themselves be over envolved in the task THEY are trying to complete - YOU are ultimately there to provide the platform and there are times when you must say NO.
Where have I said otherwise?
Don't forget the duty of care to any other persons that may be affected by the aircraft !
There are often times when I say no!
Your Unit's FSO must surely understand this?!?
Of course he/she does, as does every member of our unit and every other unit world-wide !
An Oop Norf ASU regularly has visitors who fly so you could say its a common occurrence there (disclaimer - all pax meet guidelines as laid down in CAP612).
We run a visitor scheme that also 'regularly' flys visitors within certain time of day and year parameters.
Maybe you're in the wrong job, maybe you should work in TV/Film instead!
I prefer the real life option thanks.
However if I ever do go into TV/Film, I will be getting in touch to ask for your advice based on your experience
Every day is a learning day, so thank you for your advice on Captaincy
