I assume the group of Spanish pilots has been identified, or we wouldn't know they were Spanish. But, if they decline to answer questions (which we're all entitled to do when questioned by an investigating authority) I doubt if anything will happen to them - unless witnesses are able to identify which 3 out of the 5 went under the bridge.
If the 3 offenders are identified, prosecuted and convicted they'll be fined.
I doubt if the CAA can take any licensing action - Spanish licences - but I've not researched the point.
Re the Skye bridge pilot(s)
It's early days yet. He/they may still be identified.
Message? Copycat pilots?
Bear in mind that hoping someone else gets away with doing something (the overwhelming vote in the poll) is very different from approving of what they've done, or being tempted to do it.
Helicopter pilots who fly responsibly and legally (the vast majority) don't suddenly change our outlook and start breaking the law just because someone else does something silly and gets away with it.
Last edited by Flying Lawyer; 4th Jul 2003 at 22:04.