Originally Posted by
Freda Checks
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Yes, I know the paperwork was suspect, but if this was in the "real" world of industry a plan would have been put in place before the grounding.
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No, no NO.
There was no choice but to ground the gliders as soon as they found the suspect paperwork. Until each and every airframe is fully inspected no-one as any idea as to what actual defects are hidden behind the paperwork.
If there was one accident causing injury or lose of life in an airframe with defective paperwork the ATC would be put to the sword regardless of if there was any actual defect that contributed in any way.
This is exactly what any civilian club would do faced with a glider with dodgy paperwork. Way back in the thread I mention it's exactly what mine did in that situation.
There Is No Choice.