Absolutely serious
I agree with Nescafe 100% this business of flying in IMC condition on a VFR flight plan must stop immediately. There is no way that this would fly in any other part of the world ! so why Nigeria?
In the morning or at shift change cowlings are left open by engineering so the pilot can climb around and have a look. then engineering can close it up . This is the way its done every other place I have worked with twins.
It is not a military operation, it is a civil operation and should begin adoptng the practices that civil operators have developed to promote safety.
There is a lot of target zero lip service but very little target zero action.
In addition a pilot should be able to land on any deck he wishes if he suspects there is a mechanical or safety issue with his aircraft.( without any repercussions) The culture now that is engrained is a fear of a wrong deck landing and loosing your job. .
After almost 28 years in this business i have never seen seen such stupidity.
2 friends gone! Action is required! the bull**** stops here!