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Old 16th Jun 2016, 21:19
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In reply to Andrewn

Predictable yes, but your statement about economic growth and development is not relevant. Farnborough was as developed last year and for that matter the last decade as it is today.

Shoreham was the gamechanger, however rather than evolve and adapt, we've gone for the all too familiar H&S first approach and banned aerobatics, just like we banned handguns after Hungerford, which as we've been sadly reminded of today didn't work.

You can't or shouldn't legislate for aberrant behaviour, just as you cannot eliminate risk, you can manage it however.

Having said that, someone with influence needs to grow a pair and make some decisions based on what the majority want.
The public are aware of the risks at airshows and can vote with their feet, I believe that the Reds being restricted to flypasts will keep more people away than the perceived safety risks.
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