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Old 9th May 2003 | 05:42
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tacpot
 
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Congratulations to all these Pilots - although I suspect the safe outcome is probably of more personal value to them than the award, but to have some skill or achievement recognised is always pleasant.

That fact that any of these incidents could have been a very negative point for general aviation, but were converted into positive stories is a testiment to the skill of the Pilots and is definitely worth celebrating. It should alsoo reflect positively on the training, and licensing processes in the UK.

Well done to all concerned.

But Genghis is right, there are people who show a different sort of airmanship, that also need recognising. In fact it is probaly more important to recognise this form of airmanship or "safety sense" than the former kind, because it is one that we can all reasonably aspire to and achieve.
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