Speaking of the commander's experience. The AAIB report shows he had accumulated 5,592 hours total, with 646 on type. A type he appears to have started flying in 2010.
In the previous 28 days he had flown 19 hours on type, and 38 in the previous 90.
In the previous 3-4 years was he flying some other type? Perhaps also in the previous 90 days or so? Or do police helicopters now only fly 600 hours or less per year?
I'm not for one moment suggesting anything significant in this, but it's not exactly how I would expect it to have read.
He was clearly very experienced overall, talented and hugely respected. I'm just curious.
Last edited by Tandemrotor; 15th Dec 2013 at 12:11.