Addendum:
Sorry Mods; thought (for some strange reason) the Tiger thread was locked – my error; too much..
Good catch Lefty – it's one of the more 'intricate', subliminal questions that needs a response. I wonder if the powers that be have the balls or mental horsepower to look deeply into the 'peripheral' issues surrounding this event (assuming the SMH have not made a dogs breakfast of the tale). The 'culture of fear' spin offs, where a command pilot uses his lawful discretion cops a bollocking and a trip to the Vet to boot. The potential impact on moral that this and other 'side' issues have on overall safety is not often addressed, despite being very real. It may be an issue you and I could sort out over a beer; but any reasoning beyond blind compliance is forbidden, don'tcha know.. This stinks, in so many ways; it really does.