longer ron: The Reds do use steps at Scampton; see pic below from the BBC news article reporting Sean's death. Anyway are you suggesting that it is not possible to check whether the seat pin is inserted unless steps are used? I beg to differ - you just need to climb the integral steps and peer over the edge of the cockpit. Otherwise how would anyone (aircrew included) check the seat was safe before standing on it to conduct the rest of the pre-flight checks?
