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Old 5th Sep 2017, 11:53
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homonculus
 
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Cant bite my tongue any longer - it has a big hole in it

Gold bars, white shirts etc are just a lack of insight. Rightly or wrongly you dont need a psychological assessment for a ticket. Also an insult to those who hold a professional license. Sadly not illegal

BUT a flying suit is totally acceptable. Fire remains an issue, especially in rotary. I have worked in a burns unit and I promise you you dont want to go there. Just a small burn can rsult in months and months of operations and hospitalisation. A few years ago someone I knew tried to land in an open field. A freak accident resulted in a roll over, massive burns and death.

So anyone who flies with bare arms / ankles etc is sadly ignorant of the risk. It is up to you, but please dont criticse me

On top of that the pockets are indeed useful for a PLB, seatbelt cutter and phone. Plus the growbag keeps my clothes clean underneath so I can go to a meeting not smelling of Jet A
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