The statements and defence of this inappropriate privileging of non-crew members...
Hi PJ2,
You know normally I'm four-square behind you, however on this occasion I think a little leeway shouldn't be out of the question. As others have pointed out, this guy *is* a licensed pilot, the flight was a press/corporate jolly rather than a scheduled service and the pilot in the opposite seat was a training captain. Therefore the question I have is - what's your definition of "inappropriate"?
The way I see it, if Norwegian regs weren't violated, conditions were good, the PIC was properly prepared and briefed - and judged the risk to be minimal - then I'm inclined to see it as a non-issue (and you know what a stickler I am for safety!).