Originally Posted by
cessnapete
I find it odd that after the Gnat accident there was no outcry form the CAA or the Press. No great imposition of display restrictions, or massive increase in CAA fees. Presumably because only the pilot was killed, no civilians involved.
It seems both accidents had the same issues of recency etc. yet the reaction to the Hunter event was huge, to the detriment of the display industry. Presumably,because purely through chance, the aircraft unfortunately landed on a busy road rather than an empty field.
The excessive, in my opinion, knee jerk, must be seen to do something, reaction of the CAA continues.
The hugely popular Jersey Air Show apparently in the balance this year. The organisers being told that although the displays take place over the sea, that they must ensure no boats of any sort must be moored in St Aubins bay. Any incursion of this rule means immediate cessation of flying. No persons to be allowed at all on the whole of the bay beach, with severe vehicle restrictions in the vicinity, and of course the massive increase in fees.
This event normally brings in a large amount of funds to Charitable organisations.
Health and safety gone mad!!
Cessnapete, if you haven't managed to work out why Shoreham has drawn so much more attention then there isn't much more to be said. The CarFest crash went by fairly quietly, but is likely to come down to all the same major issues as Shoreham. We just can't really discuss them on here openly because the ex RAF fast jet pilot mafia shout any discussion down.
All of that said though, your post suggests that at some point in your life you must have been declared clinically stupid.
S-D