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Old 27th Aug 2013, 10:21
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Genie the Greenie
 
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I log into Rotorheads to sometimes learn from experienced commentators like HC, SASless etc, as well as enjoying the contraversial banter. However the injection of the offshore workers viewpoint is dragging this thread and network to a point that interest is waining. What has happened is sad, but has to be fully investigated, the root cause identified and procedures or rectifications put in place to prevent re-occurance. Accidents happen and other than the 2 x 225 incidents every incident over the past 3 decades have been unrelated. The SP variants have proven themselves reliable aircraft over a 30 year period, this should not be forgotten.The level of competence of pilots, engineers and support staff in the UK helicopter companies is second to none, remembering that a good number of these people rotate around all 3 major players. They also take their skills to places all over the world because foreign companies respect the abilities of the UK aviation trained professional in all fields. As mentioned by several individuals in various points and threads this is a "Professional Pilot Rumour Network" not a forum for aviation professionals to be questioned by the other "aviation Professionals" who sit in the back of every offshore flight.Entertaining questions from the cabin will only encourage more to participate. I have nothing against the offshore workforce who are skilled and qualified in what they do, however, we drive you drill holes in the floor, lets leave it there.Each to their own forum please.
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